KOVACH, CORIE, MD, FACOG, MBA

Office

Address: *** ***** ******* ****

Amherst, OH 44001

Phone: 440-***-**** (office)

Fax: 440-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corie-kovach-md-facog-mba-8239699

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Home

Address: 8065 Baumhart Road

Amherst, OH 44001

Phone: 440-***-**** (cell)

(cell preferred)

Email: adjbg2@r.postjobfree.com

Senior experienced board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist. More than 20 years of experience in managing small and medium-sized OB/GYN practices. Presently enjoy practicing holistic medicine and incorporating acupuncture and herbal medicine with gynecology and primary care for women. Excellent problem-solving skills for both clinical and business-related issues. Recognized for ability to analyze work-flow problems and to design and implement solutions in collaborative team-based environments.

Areas of expertise include:

Women’s Healthcare

Gynecologic Surgery

Abdominal surgery

Pelvic surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Urogynecology

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Pelvic Prolapse

Menopausal Medicine

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Hereditary Cancer Genetics

Medical Cannabis

Acupuncture

Low Dose Naloxone Therapy

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Certified

Change Management Specialization

Medical Practice Management

IT Solutions

High-Performance Team Leader

Leadership Agility

Change Process/Reconstruction Strategist

Workflow Optimization

Medical Marketing Thought Leader

Agent for change and adaptability

Embracing inclusion and diversion in the workplace

EDUCATION

MBA, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

09/2014-05/2016

Executive Master’s in Business Administration

Postgraduate Training/Residency, East Carolina University School of Medicine/Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina 07/1994-06/1998

Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology

MD, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio

07/1990-05/1994

Doctor of Medicine

BS, Combined Sciences Major, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 07/1988-07/1990

Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

High School Education, Girard High School 08/1984-06/1988

Valedictorian

SCOPE OF EXPERIENCE

Ohio Holistic Healthcare, LLC

Merger with Northern Ohio Medical Specialists (NOMS)

Scope: Recently formed a new and innovative holistic private practice venture. This partnership with a primary care/dermatology practitioner has given our practice fluidity and adaptiveness. In addition to performing the primary duties of president, CEO, treasurer, administrative physician, I have supervised employment of office staff and implemented a new EMR and oversaw the IT infrastructure of the practice. Merger with NOMS allows for full panel of insurance product offerings for patients’ traditional needs.

Mercy Health Systems, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Active Staff

12/2018 – present

09/2019 --present

04/2014 - present

Scope: Serve as a leading surgeon in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology actively managing busy practice. Instituted a urodynamics program and pelvic floor health program with advanced incontinence therapies at Mercy Health-Lorain and University Hospitals-Elyria. Also participate in the education of medical students, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and various other health care professionals in training. Participate in the peer-review process in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Supervise and read obstetrical and gynecological ultrasounds in hospital radiology department. Champion for “Be Well Within” network 2015-present.

University Hospitals-Elyria, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Senior Active Staff

07/1998 -10/2018

Scope: Serve as a leading surgeon in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology actively managing busy practice. Previously served as Chairperson of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as on Surgery Operations Committee and on Medical Executive Committee 2000-2004. During this time, monitored credentialing and privileging within the department. As Chairperson, I was instrumental in the construction, redesign, and reorganization of a new $8 million Family Birthing Center at Elyria Memorial Hospital. I have participated on several process improvement committees affecting departmental and system-wide initiatives throughout the years.

Erie Shore Women’s Health, Sheffield Village, Ohio

04/2006-04/2014

Scope: Formed a new private practice partnership and performed primary duties of president, CEO, treasurer, administrative physician. Planned and built out new physical office space. Supervised employment of all office and billing staff. Implemented and oversaw the IT infrastructure of the practice. Implemented a new EHR. Prepared and continually reviewed the operational budget of the company. Third party administrator of 401K plan. Developed office protocols and patient obstetrical education and preoperative and postoperative instructions. Lead clinical physician and gynecological surgeon.

EMH Women’s Healthcare

07/1998-04/2006

Scope: Served a lead administrative role in six physician hospital-owned Obstetrics and Gynecology group with Elyria Memorial Hospital (EMH) actively managing busy practice, which included two separate office locations and two state-funded clinics, as well as 24-hour in-house call coverage.

ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING

Licensed Acupuncturist Training and Certification at Harvard Medical School May 2017

CPT and ICD-10 Coding

Laser Hair Removal, Office Laser Aesthetics, Office cosmetics

Suboxone Treatment Certification since 2014

Trained and certified for Buprenorphine implant July 2016

ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

Lean Six Sigma: January 2016

Change Management Specialist: January 2016

Six Sigma Master Black Belt: December 2016

MBA, Kent State University: May 2016

LICENSURE

Ohio State Medical License: Active

North Carolina Medical License: Active

MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)

Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)

Lorain County Medical Society (LCMS)

-Served as President 2010-2012

-Served on Board of Administrators 1999-present

Women in Medicine, President 1999-present

American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, 2018-present

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Associate Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Associate Clinical Professor at Ohio University Heritage School of Medicine

Clinical Instructor and mentor for medical students, nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants from NEOMED, Ohio University, University of Toledo, University of Findley, Marietta College, Chamberlain University, Cambridge University, and Walden University

Mercy Hospital Leadership in Medicine Program

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2000

Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2001

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

EFM Certification by NCC

Suboxone Treatment Certification since 2014

AWARDS AND HONORS

ECU Excellence in Teaching Award 1996, 1997

Commencement Speaker NEOUCOM Class of 1994

NEOUCOM Outstanding Student Award

NEOUCOM Service to Class Award

National Honor Society/Spanish Honor Society

Mahoning County Medical Society Roster of Scholars

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Domestic Violence

Women’s Self Defense

Gun Safety and Home Defense

Child and Infant Abduction

Osteoporosis

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Incidence of Perioperative Cerebral Vascular Accidents, Department of Anesthesia at Western

Reserve Care System, Youngstown, Ohio, 1991

Incidence of Perioperative Hepatitis, Melbourne, Australia, 1994

Grand Rounds, ECU SOM, RH Isoimmunization, 1996

Grand Rounds, Mercy Timken, Practical Approach to Medical Cannabis Use in the Clinical Setting, 2020

Engaged as a regional speaker and thought leader on cannabinoid medicine, hyperemesis, sexual health, osteoporosis, and oral contraceptives

MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS: LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Medical Director, Green Compassion Network

Medical Director, Clean Remedies

Medical Director, Impakt Skin Care

LCMS Scholarship Committee

Multiple Fundraisers and sporting events

Chairperson Junior ACOG District IV North Carolina

President, Student Council NEOUCOM and American Medical Student Association

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