Ardeth Copeland
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Seasoned Physician with a robust background in managing chronic and acute illnesses across a diverse patient demographic, including significant experience in geriatrics, palliative care and telemedicine. Demonstrated leadership in supervising NPs/PAs. Skilled in disease detection and direct patient care, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient engagement.
At PACE worked on interdisciplinary team intensively to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician
San Ysidro Health
Vista, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions in PACE clinic for seniors
- Implemented evidence-based treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Physician
Vista Community Clinic
Vista, CA
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed ongoing care of > 65 yr old patients with chronic issues of varying severity and treatment requirements.
- Managed and treated PACE patients, and participated in IDT meetings.
Physician
Rosenfeld Van Wirt
Allentown, PA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed post acute and long term care patients in 5 different SNFs throughout Lehigh Valley PA
- Performed admissions, regulatories, and discharges
- managed subacute rehab patients
- supervised NPs/PAs
Physician
Suburban Geriatrics
Plymouth Meeting, PA
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed post acute and long term care patients at 4 different SNFs across Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley region of PA
- Performed admissions, regulatory visits, and discharges
- managed subacute rehab patients
- supervised NPs/PAs
Physician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
05.2016 - 02.2019
- 4 provider outpatient practice, managed chronic and acute illness in adults ages 16-100
- supervised NPs/PAs
Physician
St.Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
10.2007 - 04.2016
- part of 25 member hospitalist team proving 24 hour coverage of >100 patient census
- supervised NPs/PAs
Physician
Crozer-Chester Hospital
Chester, PA
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Part of 9 member hospitalist team providing medical care and 24 hour coverage of 40-80 patient census; Rapid Response team
Physician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
12.2004 - 04.2007
- Part of an 8-member hospitalist team providing medical care and 24-hour coverage of a 60 patient census.
- Rapid Response Team
- supervision of NPs/PAs
- supervision and teaching of residents
Physician
Eric Schoeppner, MD
Easton, PA
08.2003 - 11.2004
- Three-member traditional IM private practice; managed hospital patients every weekday, and managed outpatient adults ages 18-100 in the afternoon; managed SNF patients.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA06-1999
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Premedical Course Requirements
Goucher College
Towson, MD06-1995
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of California
San Diego06-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
University of California
Berkeley08-1986
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Telemedicine proficiency
- post acute and LTC management
- Adhere to Best Practice Management in compliance with CMS
- Abnormality and disease detection
- teaching and mentoring of advanced practitioners
Accomplishments
- Top Twenty Teaching Attending, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network 2006
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism, 2001
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism, 2000
- Regents' Fellowship, University of California, San Diego, 1988-1989
- Dean's List, University of California, Berkeley, 1982
Certification
- Board certification, ABIM 2002, 2012, 2022
- California medical license issued 2024, renewed 3/2026
- BLS certification 6/12/25-06/2027
- Active DEA license
Timeline
Physician
San Ysidro Health
04.2025 - Current
Physician
Vista Community Clinic
07.2024 - 03.2025
Physician
Rosenfeld Van Wirt
07.2021 - 06.2024
Physician
Suburban Geriatrics
03.2019 - 05.2021
Physician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
05.2016 - 02.2019
Physician
St.Luke's University Health Network
10.2007 - 04.2016
Physician
Crozer-Chester Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2007
Physician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
12.2004 - 04.2007
Physician
Eric Schoeppner, MD
08.2003 - 11.2004
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Premedical Course Requirements
Goucher College
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of California
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
University of California
M.D. - Medicine
MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine
Training
- 1999-2002 Residency, Internal Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, Camden New Jersey
- 2002-2003 Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden New Jersey- I voluntarily left this fellowship after 1 year
Education
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