Vanderbilt University Research Assistant

Bhupendra M. Rajpura, MD

**th Avenue North, Suite 1220 Nashville, TN 37215

Phone: 615-***-****

www.DrRajPsychiatry.Com

Experience:

FasPsych TelePsych

Consulting Psychiatrist Chattanooga, TN

January 2020-Current

Clinical management of mental health care needs in geriatric and chronic mental health issues

Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN

Staff Psychiatrist August 2018 –Current

Clinical management of mental health issues in university student population including medication management, care coordination with therapist etc.

Center for Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry Nashville, TN

Solo Private Practice July 1997- Current

Clinical management of wide array of mental health conditions in in patient as well as out-patient setting.

Optum Brentwood, TN

Senior Behavioral Health Medical Director. February 2016 – August 2018

Managed mental health benefits for UHC - TennCare population, developed coverage policies, coordination with medical services, quality management, assisted state in developing new behavioral health programs, peer reviews, appeals and overall team lead.

Ascend Management (Now Maximus) Nashville, TN

Consulting Psychiatrist January 2012 - Current

Evaluating PASRR admission criteria for NH placements (Level II)

Life Synch Louisville, KY

Physician Advisor June 2008-February 2011

Utilization Management.

KePro Virginia Richmond, VA

Physician Advisor July 2005-June 2007

Utilization Management and PASRR reviews.

Generation Unit, Horizon Medical Center Dickson, TN

Medical Director October 2003-November 2011

12 bed In Patient geriatric psychiatry unit. Clinical management of geriatric population requiring IP level of care. Responsibilities included patient management on unit, consultation liaison with other departments, out-patient follow up after discharge from IP unit, community outreach, and participation in different medical center committees.

Generation Unit, Horizon Medical Center Dickson, TN

Co-Medical Director - Generation Unit May 1998 – September 2003

12 bed In Patient geriatric psychiatry unit. Clinical management of geriatric population requiring IP level of care. Responsibilities included patient management on unit, consultation liaison with other departments, out-patient follow up after discharge from IP unit, community outreach, and participation in different medical center committees,

Southern Hills Medical Center Nashville, TN

Medical Director for C & L Psychiatry April 2000-September 2002

Consultation liaison with medical and surgical patients, ICU patients, recommending appropriate care and assisting in arranging transfers to psychiatric hospital when needed and management of patients’ behavioral health needs when in medical facility.

First Health Services/Magellan Medicaid Services Glen Allen, VA

Physician Advisor May 1998 – September 2011

Behavioral Health Utilization Management for Florida Medicaid

Population.

Meharry Medical College – Department of Psychiatry Nashville, TN

Assistant Professor July 1997 - 1998

Assisting director of residency training in training program implementation, clinical supervision of residents in training, direct patient care management.

Education:

Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA

Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry July 1996-June 1996

Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN

Residency in Adult Psychiatry July 1992 – June 1996

National Health Service, U.K.

House Officer July 1988- December 1990

B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital Ahmedabad, India

Residency in Orthopedics July 1984 – June 1988

B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital Ahmedabad, India

Graduate Medical School July 1978 – June 1984

Board Certifications:

Certified by ABPN in General Adult Psychiatry – November 1997, Recertified in 2017

Certified by ABPN in sub specialty of Geriatric Psychiatry – April 1998, Recertified in 2017

Licensure:

Tennessee & Florida

Inactive in Georgia and Virginia.

Professional Membership:

American Psychiatric Association

Indian American Psychiatric Association.

Research and Related Activities:

Research:

(1)Thesis on “Intra-capsular Fracture of Femoral neck-Comparative Study Between Conservative and Operative Treatments” – 1987

(2)Presented a paper on “Operative Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury” at 1st Annual Conference of Association of Spine Surgeons of India.

(3)Research Assistant for “Study of Campylobacter Infection of GI Tract”

Burnley general Hospital, UK – 1989

(4)Presented paper on “Prevalence of Depressive Disorders” at Annual Conference of National Medical Association – 1996. Recipient of Annual “Chester M. Pierce, MD, Sc.D. Award”.

(5)Prepared a paper on “Safety of ECT” – 1997

(6)Prepared a paper on “Efficacy of Depakote in Treating Agitation in Elderly Demented patients” – 1997

Community Activity:

Past Member of Community Affairs Committee of Hindu Cultural Center of Middle Tennessee which serves underserved members of community.

Past Member of the Board of Trustees of The Hindu Cultural Center of Tennessee.

Past Member of Executive Committee of India Association of Nashville.

Past President of Gujarat Association of Middle Tennessee.

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