Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
I am a senior healthcare executive with over fifteen years of leadership experience, bringing the perspective of an emergency physician and the experience of a system-level operator. I most recently served as Chief Clinical Officer for Holy Cross Health Trinity Health Maryland, where I oversaw clinical operations, physician strategy, quality, safety, utilization management, physician enterprise, and medical affairs for a $750M region that included two acute care hospitals and an expanding outpatient network. Across community hospitals, academic centers, and multispecialty group practices, I have improved clinical outcomes, introduced new care models and programs, strengthened financial performance, and achieved high levels of physician and staff engagement. My focus is on aligning quality and safety with growth strategies so that financial strength and operational efficiency support the mission of care, while driving innovation through digital health and artificial intelligence. My leadership style reflects my roots in emergency medicine: collaborative, decisive, and results driven. I thrive in environments that demand rapid problem solving and clear communication, while remaining committed to the long-term work of building culture, trust, and accountability. I also serve as an Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where I teach physician leadership and operations to fellows and residents, preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. I work closely with boards, executives, and physician leaders to create sustainable governance and decision-making structures. I am committed to leading organizations that deliver exceptional care, build community trust, and achieve high performance in quality, safety, and financial outcomes.
Founded a healthcare services and consulting company focused on clinical advisory, healthcare innovation, expert review, and fractional physician executive support. Current work includes serving as a senior advisor to OptimaNova AI, an innovative AI start-up supporting the translation of AI-enabled solutions into practical business and healthcare delivery support; providing expert witness and utilization review services; and continuing frontline emergency medicine practice through Aya Healthcare and Ascent Emergency Department.
Served as the senior physician executive for the Maryland region encompassing two acute care hospitals, cancer center and outpatient clinics totaling $750M revenue • Led the physician enterprise of employed, contracted and independent medical staff and developed new employed service lines-radiology, medical oncology, breast oncology and surgical oncology. • Provided strategic leadership and direction for the quality and patient safety programs, value-based care, performance improvement, risk management, utilization management, data analytics and clinical informatics across the acute care and ambulatory continuum. • Managed key payer relationships for hospital's services and operations. • Created the Maryland Data Analytics Hub, virtual multidisciplinary department of the organization's analysts resulting in more efficient use of data.
Provided oversight of the Fort Washington Medical Center's Medical Staff Office, Physician Contracts, Medical Services, Pharmacy Services, Laboratory Services, Quality, Risk Management, Physician Network and Business Development. • Improved Leapfrog Patient Safety score from a grade of F to a B in one year with the current grade being an A. • Led medical staff through revision of by-laws, peer review process and grew medical staff by 40%. • Enhanced and/or recruited new medical specialties and surgical procedures including vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, primary care and psychiatry.