Bellur Ramanath, M.D.

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San Antonio, TX 78230

Work Phone: 210-***-****

Home Phone: 210-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Board certified pediatrician with 33 years of experience. Established a new

clinic and developed it into a major quality care clinic employing 9

physicians. Established a large pediatric clientele following, and, managed

ongoing clinic success and growth despite change of business ownership 4

times in 5 years. Prompt, precise professional who is quick to understand

and learn. A Physician Manager with a serious concern for quality patient

care and good knowledge of the pediatric profession.

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Bachelor of Science Botany and Zoology, Kalpataru College, India,

1968

Medical Degree Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India, 1974

Earned highest grade in medicine final exam in class

of 140 students. Taught anatomy to junior

class students as Preceptor during pre-clinical

years.

Residency Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Detroit, MI, 1977-

1980

Board Certification Pediatrics, 1982

Successfully completed Maintenance of Certification

Exam (MOC)- January 2011

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2004-till present Solo pediatric practice

Jan. 1994-Aug.2004 (President and owner of Westlakes Primary Care

P.A.) Employing 3 internists. Responsible for day to

day operations of health center but working full

time as a pediatrician. Clinic had 17 employees

including an Office Administrator.

Sept.1997-Feb.2000 (President & CEO River City Health Care,

L.L.C) An urgent care facility.

Jan.1992-Dec.1993 (President of SRM Medical Group)

1983-1991 (Southwest Medical Group) Promoted to position of

Physician in Charge on new satellite clinic in March

1985; provided quality patient care as one of seven

group pediatricians from 1983-1985. Learned how to

manage a quality care medical clinic.

. Developed new clinic of three physicians and one

Health Center Coordinator into a model clinic with

the best quality care within Southwest Medical Group.

Increased professional staff to nine physicians;

developed patient following that exceeded planned

estimates.

. Set Standards for quality patient care that included:

1) Patient accessibility; 2) quality-care-oriented

para-professional and support staff to assist

physician in handling the rapidly increasing number

of patients while assuring personal patient

attention; 3) clientele communications program to

monitor the quality of care provided and

identify/correct any deficiencies;

4) CPR-trained staff actively involved in developing

individual skill and knowledge in their respective

fields; 5) liaison with administration and marketing

elements to promote patient care capabilities.

? Schedule physician hours, determine dress code,

monitor physician care quality through chart review,

and address/resolve any complaints against clinic

physicians.

? Active in monthly Pediatric Committee meetings;

perform periodic chart reviews and Quality Assurance

program reviews; and participate in CME conference.

1980-1983 (Pediatrician, El Paso Medical & Surgical Assoc., El Paso,

TX)

Developed pediatric care skills, knowledge, and following

as the second pediatrician in private practice group.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

. 30 years in managed care.

. Chaired medical council for one year for Humana

Health Plans of San Antonio.

. Has been a member of QIT, UR and QA for many years.

. Participated in long term strategy planning for

Humana

. Member of Managed Medical Council-BCMS-1993

. 2007 to present member of QIT Humana Health Plans

. Ran a volunteer tattoo removal program supported by

Southwest General Hospital - San Antonio, TX

PROFFESIONAL ASSOCIATION

? Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics

? Texas Medical Association

? Bexar County Medical Society

HOBBIES: Traveling,Gardening and Music

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