As the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mission Hospital, I am dedicated to advancing healthcare standards, fostering collaborative environments, and driving innovative strategies for patient care. Leading a team of esteemed medical professionals, I oversee operational excellence and steer the department's strategic direction. I aim to continually enhance the quality of healthcare delivery. Committed to driving positive change and furthering our impact, I'm passionate about elevating our department's contributions to the community.

• Deliver critical care to patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, and other life-threatening conditions in all clinical areas of the hospital • Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultations for a variety of disease processes • Individualize care in the NeuroICU with the use of multimodal monitoring devices • Utilize critical thinking to interpret complex data and analytics to improve clinical quality and compliance • Actively participate in teaching and leadership roles, including mentoring healthcare professionals and serving as a physician advocate for various programs and committees

• Provide direct bedside critical care of patients suffering acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, sub-acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhages, brain tumors, and various neurological surgeries.• Perform specialized interventions, such as ventilator management, vasopressor and vasodilator support, analgo-sedation, and management of invasive intracranial pressure management devices.

• Manage a team of 12 physicians (3 independent groups) and one NP in delivering high-quality ICU patient care • Responsible for the department's strategic planning • Lead operations and quality initiatives for multiple ICU units including minimizing CAUTI, CLABSI, and VAP rates • Prioritize quality care while reducing cost • Monitor and review clinical indicators and outcomes data, and participate in ongoing education for medical staff

• Provide medical and scientific expertise and advise on the selection and acquisition of healthcare technology • Help implement and integrate healthcare technology into existing workflows and processes and offer guidance on optimization and customization to meet specific needs • Contribute to the review and publication of scientific papers and abstracts related to device development and stay current on the latest developments and trends in healthcare device technology

• Analyzed and assessed scientific and medical data related to the development of a novel drug • Provided insight on the safety and effectiveness of a novel drug

• Offered guidance on the design and implementation of the "bubble" concept for COVID-19 management • Contributed input on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 protocol

• Taught medical students, residents, and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient setting and participated in the development and implementation of educational programs • Conducted research as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator in the field of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension • Delivered patient care in hospital and office-based settings and supervised and evaluated the performance of medical students, residents, and fellows • Influenced departmental and institutional committees and initiatives and served as a mentor and role model for medical students, residents, and fellows • Contributed to the mission and goals of the medical school and academic medical center Associate Director, Fellowship Training Program for Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Director, Medical 5-ICU. Keck Hospital of USC • Developed and executed the curriculum and goals of the fellowship program • Collaborated with the Director to recruit, select, and appoint fellowship candidates • Supervised and evaluated the performance of fellows, and coordinated and scheduled educational and training activities • Assisted with accreditation and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements and served as a mentor and advisor to fellows • Promoted recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff, and collaborated with other departments and institutions to enhance the fellowship training experience • Supported research and scholarship activities related to the fellowship program