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Luke Nakamoto named chief financial officer at Methodist Hospital Westover Hills

Nakamoto brings nearly a decade of healthcare finance leadership to the role, with a strong background in financial operations, strategic planning, and organizational growth.

June 23, 2026
Headshot of Luke Nakamoto, new chief financial officer at Methodist Hospital Westover Hills.

San Antonio, Texas — Methodist Hospital Westover Hills has announced the appointment of Luke Nakamoto as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Nakamoto brings nearly a decade of healthcare finance leadership to the role, with a strong background in financial operations, strategic planning, and organizational growth.

Most recently, he served as Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, where he played a key role in strengthening financial performance, leading financial planning and budgeting efforts, and advancing operational initiatives. Prior to joining Methodist Healthcare, Nakamoto served as Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Tennessee and at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and Surgical Hospital.

Nakamoto earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University.

"We’re excited to welcome Luke as our new CFO,” said Megan Cool Amalakuhan, CEO of Methodist Hospital Westover Hills. “He brings a strong combination of financial expertise, operational insight, and collaborative leadership that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and serve our community. We look forward to the impact his leadership will have throughout our organization.”

As Chief Financial Officer, Nakamoto will oversee the hospital’s financial operations and help advance strategic initiatives that support high-quality patient care and long-term organizational growth.

Nakamoto will assume his new role July 6.

Published:
June 23, 2026
Location:
Methodist Hospital Westover Hills

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