Employment
****-*******: Pro Education Group, Medical Contributor, Healthcare
Consultant. Norwalk, CA http://www.proeducationgroup.com
****-*******: Gerson Lehrman Group GLG Scholar, Independent Medical
Healthcare Consultant. San Antonio, TX
2007-Present: Joseph Medical Associates, LLP.
Tantra Med Spa, Vice-President
Medical Affairs & Support, Regulatory Affairs, Government
Affairs, Market Access; **************@****.***
2004-Present: Rights for Humanity Group. Utilization Review & Appeals
Management.
Physician Executive, Medical Consulting & Medical Appeals
Management
The Woodlands, TX;
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Recent Contracts:
Mar 2009: Dynacare Medical & Chiropractic Clinic, P.A., Independent
Medical Contractor for documentation review, medical
record optimization and compliance standards
2006-08: Innova Hospital Department of Bariatric Surgery, Director
of Medical Appeals
Management. San Antonio, TX
2004-08: Vital Weight Clinic, NeWeigh Weight Loss Surgery Center
Medical Director - Utilization Review, Medical Records &
Appeals Management - Third Party Administrators, Insurers and
Employers. Medical Director overseeing appeals process with
TPA's, Insurance Companies and Employers
Contact: Diane Crumley, NeWeigh President; Houston, TX
2001-03: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of
Neurology, Physician
Nashville, TN
2000-01: Primary Care Physician, Diagnosing and Treating
Practitioner;
Harvard-Cambridge Community Hospital, Cambridge,
MA
1995-99: U.S. Navy Health Services Medical Corps
Commissioned U.S. Naval Officer. USA
1999-00: New Design for Living Center for Troubled Adolescents
Consultant - Psychiatric Counseling, Management &
Monitoring
San Francisco, CA
1994: U.S. Naval Experimental Research Diving Unit
Panama City, Florida
1995-97: Computer Services Specialist
Harvard Medical School Computing Center
Boston, MA
1992-95: Biology, Organic Chemistry & Physics Tutor
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
1994: U.S.S. Shiloh Aegis C-64, U.S. Navy, Bahrain & Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
1987-99: U.S. Navy Shore Patrolman; Balboa Naval Hospital - Vivarium
Experimental Surgery, Postpartum/Labor & Delivery Nurse, Operating
Room Surgical Technologist, Hospital Corpsman, Paramedic & Field
Medic
Education
> Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Neurology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 2003
> Harvard-Cambridge Hospital Internship
Cambridge, MA 2001
> Harvard Medical School
Degree of Medicine
Boston, MA 2000
> San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science: Biology (Magna cum Laude, Awarded
University Outstanding Biology Graduate)
Minor: Naval Science Engineering
San Diego, CA 1995
> U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Commissioned Officer - Ensign - O-1
San Diego, CA 1995
> BLS /ACLS/ PCLS
> Languages: Basic Spanish, French, and Swahili (verbal and written)
Clinical Training
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Neurology Department, Nashville,
Tennessee
Harvard-Cambridge Community Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician, San Diego, California
U.S. Marine Corps Field Trauma & Certified Emergency Medical Specialist,
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Licensed Vocational Nursing and Paramedic Training, San Diego,
California
U.S. Naval Hospital Balboa, San Diego, California
Naval Hospital Corpsman, Great Lakes, Illinois
Research
Laboratory experience provided on request (Respiratory Pharmacology,
Respiratory Physiology, Neuropharmacology, Oncopharmacology, Organic
Chemistry)
Professional Affiliations
The Massachusetts Medical Society
The Harvard Alumni Association
National Naval Officer's Association
U.S. Military Service
Branch: U.S. NAVY
Rank at discharge: Commissioned Officer - Lieutenant
Service Start Date: 08/1987
Service End Date: 04/1999
Honors & Awards
National Medical Fellowship Grant Recipient
Pi Sigma Alpha Sorority - Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
(Full List Available on Request)
References
Dr. Don Emah, DC, MBA, Dynacare Medical & Chiropractic Clinic, P.A.,
Houston, TX
Dr. Ronald Arky, M.D., Internal Medicine, Peabody Society Master, Harvard
Medical School, Boston, MA
Dr. Nancy Oriole, M.D., OB/GYN, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Dr. Christine Ferrari, M.D., Pediatrics, Aetna Healthcare Insurance, Plano,
TX
Publications & Appearances
CNN Radio News. The Price of Business Show, Kevin Price - Host. December
2009.