ANTHONY E. DOUGLAS, MD, CCMS
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Patient Advocate at NextLevel Health Advocates, excelling in clinical planning and patient diagnosis. Proven ability to integrate socioeconomic resources and lead interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care and support for diverse populations. Committed to evidence-based practice and fostering collaborative relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Advocate
NextLevel Health Advocates
12.2022 - Current
- Ensure effective dialogue between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Navigated patients and families through complex diagnoses.
- Guided patients through complex medical billing and insurance claims procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Shepherd’s Hope Volunteer Clinic
07.2022 - Current
- Developed clinical plans incorporating socioeconomic resources for uninsured and homeless populations.
- Strengthened existing support relationships while exploring new collaboration opportunities In line with the mission.
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Advent University
08.2020 - Current
- Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Physician
AdventHealth Medical Group
09.2003 - 07.2022
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions in outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2002
Doctor of Medicine -
Drexel University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA01.1999
Skills
- clinical planning
- patient diagnosis
- socioeconomic resource integration
- evidence-based practice
- team leadership
- Leadership
Certification
Florida Medical License, ME 84368, 2002
Accomplishments
- Press Ganey Practice of the Year, AdventHealth Medical Group, 2013-2020
- Press Ganey 99th Percentile Patient Experience AHMG, 2013-2020
- Top Doc, Orlando Magazine, 2017-2020
- Maurice Sones Award for Excellence in Primary Care, 1999
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1998
Hospital Affiliation
AdventHealth, 01/01/02, Present
Community Service
- Director, Emeril Lagasse Kitchen House and Culinary Garden, 01/01/24, Present
- Co-Founder, Vice-President, Franklin’s Friends, 01/01/03, Present
Board Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
- Certification Culinary Medicine
Postgraduate Training
- Residency: Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 07/01/00, 06/30/02
- Internship: Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 07/01/99, 06/30/00
Timeline
Patient Advocate
NextLevel Health Advocates
12.2022 - Current
Shepherd’s Hope Volunteer Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Advent University
08.2020 - Current
Physician
AdventHealth Medical Group
09.2003 - 07.2022
Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Medicine -
Drexel University School of Medicine