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MEDICAL DIRECTOR HOUSECALL RADIOLOGY * AVON, CT 2001- present 2001- present

Radiologist for a 5 person radiology group licensed in multiple states providing
services for small hospitals, outpatient imaging centers and mobile providers.

  • Problem solving skills working with complex matrix of providers.
  • Effective leadership with colleagues maintaining a collegiate group.
  • Responsible for quick turn around time with accurate reporting.
  • Performed weekly QA on radiology reports.
  • Maintained strong relationship with providers and referring physicians with keen eye to increase satisfaction and availability for 24/7 consultation.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR CARE TO CARE * NEW YORK, NY 4/2012 – 7/2013

In addition to practicing radiology full time, worked with a Healthcare Radiology Benefits Management company providing clinical management solutions to produce quality care in a cost effective manner for private and state agencies, including medicaid and medicare

  • Effectively engaged with and taught physicians, medical societies and hospitals to improve understanding of clinical model while delivering focused clinical value and affordable care.
  • Lead participant in clinical quality initiatives regarding peer review and appeals process.
  • Revised and identified areas for IT improvement resulting in 50% increase in productivity.
  • Lead strategic relationships with providers including hospitals, health plans, and physician groups.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY * HAMDEN, CT 1/2007- 1/2008

Director of Radiologist Assistant Program

  • Developed curriculum for the FIRST Radiologist Assistant Program in New England which received commendation and accreditation from the State of Connecticut Education Dept.
  • Implemented curriculum and coordinated clinical training programs with hospitals and radiology practices in New England.
  • Ground breaking program accepted first students in 2008.

STAFF RADIOLGIST HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL * METHUEN, MASS 3/2002 – 9/2009

  • Worked within group of eight as a general radiologist in the hospital and out-patient imaging centers performing Ultrasound, Plain Films, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, Mammo, PET/CT and Interventional procedures.

ASST. PROFESSOR OF RADIOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT * FAMINGTON, CT 1/2000- 7/2001

DIRECTOR OF MRI AND ASST. DDIRECTOR OF INTERVENTIONAL

  • Developed and upgraded MRI/MRA protocols increasing efficiency and improved turn around.
  • Implemented state of the art body MRI techniques.
  • Established QA program for MRI, significantly reducing patient call back.
  • Performed interventional procedures including: venous access (PICC, chest and arm ports, tunneled central lines), IVC filters, percutaneous gastrostomy,
    embolization, arterial and venous thrombolysis, stent placement, angiograms and angioplasties.
  • Established QA program for Interventional.
  • Taught and performed lectures for medical staff, residents, nurses and technologist.

ASST. PROFESSOR OF RADIOLOGY BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER * PITTSFIELD, MASS 9/1998- 10/1999

  • Provided interventional radiology and general radiology services.

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

RUSH University Hospital, Chicago, IL
Neuroradiology Mini Fellowship
February 2000

Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Interventional Fellowship including MRI
1997-1998

Columbia University College of P & S
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, N.Y.
Diagnostic Radiology Residency
1995-1997

Medical College of Pennsylvania
Allegheny Campus, Pittsburgh, PA
Diagnostic Radiology Residency
1993-1995

EDUCATION

RHealth Science Center at Brooklyn
State University of New York,
Brooklyn, New York
M.D., 1993

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Masters Program, Biology, 1989

University at Albany
State University of New York
Albany, N.Y.
B.S. Biology/B.A. Psychology, 1985

HONORS

Surgery, Medicine Sub-Internship, Pediatrics
Summa Cum Laude, Boston University
Dean’s List, University of Albany

PAST UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS

Quinnipiac University
University of Connecticut
UMass Medical Center
Columbia University
Emory University

CERTIFICATION/MEDICAL LICENSURE

Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Licenses: Connecticut, New York, Tennessee,
Massachusetts, Virginia, Missouri, and Texas

PRESENTATIONS

World Congress 6th Annual Leadership Summit on Medicaid Managed Care
Washington, D.C.
February, 2013

Florida Association of Health Plans 2012 Annual Conference
Miami, FL
September, 2012

Participant on Expert panel on Medicaid Utilization
Florida Association of Health Plans 2012 Annual Conference
September, 2012