Medical Specialties: Lead clinicians and staff in medical specialties to ensure provision of high quality medical care. Work collaboratively with medical and operations directors, the chief medical officer, and president to improve patient experience and operating income. Oversee nine medical specialties including radiology. Participate in quality, credential and peer review committees. Recruit new clinicians to DMG.Risk Adjustment: Educate, lead and influence clinicians in order to:● Improve coding and documentation● Close quality gaps in care● Ensure Medicare Advantage patients are seen annuallyAccomplishments:● Increased contribution margins in medical specialties YOY by 65%● Achieved 5.7% YOY improvement in Risk Adjustment Factor● Improved YOY patient experience scores in medical specialties by 33%● Recruited an experienced fellowship trained breast surgeon by developing a successfulbusiness case● Procured funding for a 3-D mammogram unit for the radiology practice● Improved image interpretation at DMG Radiology by contracting with Radiology Associatesof Albuquerque● Developed dashboards to measure work using balanced scorecards for the specialty clinics● Improved processes for medication management in medical specialties by recruiting aclinical pharmacist● Strengthened three single-physician practices to maintain profitability despite the downsizingof the clinical teams● Recruited specialist physicians and advanced care practitioners to medical specialties.● Created and built a successful breast practice

Surgeon and Director of Surgical Education

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