Ashruth Azad MD, MHA
AMERCIAN BOARD CERTIFIED INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Lima,OH
Summary
Dedicated Internal Medicine Physician with more than a decade of experience in diagnosing complex conditions, managing high-acuity patients, and delivering effective treatment plans. Skilled in thorough clinical assessment, clear documentation, and thoughtful communication with patients and families. Strong background in coordinating specialty referrals and guiding patients through advanced care needs. In my role as Medical Director, I provide clinical leadership for a 26-bed LTACH, support multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and safety initiatives, and help shape policies that improve outcomes and strengthen care delivery across the hospital.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Medical Director
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Lima, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Provide medical leadership for a 26-bed LTACH, managing high-acuity patients requiring ventilator weaning, complex infectious disease management, advanced wound care, and multisystem illness recovery.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of hospitalists, consultants, nursing leaders, respiratory therapists, case management, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds with attention to clinical stability, escalation needs, discharge planning, and care coordination.
- Chair weekly quality and performance meetings focused on CAUTI, CLABSI, falls, readmissions, length of stay, and high-risk clinical cases.
- Implement care-improvement strategies that reduced avoidable transfers and improved referral confidence from partner hospitals including St. Rita’s and OhioHealth.
- Oversee physician performance, documentation accuracy, and compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and LTACH regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the medical staff and executive leadership, supporting operations, workforce needs, and physician engagement.
- Strengthen referral pathways by sharing clinical outcomes, success stories, and real-time updates with case managers, discharge planners, and hospitalists at referring facilities.
- Develop and refine clinical protocols and policies such as rapid response processes, CAUTI-reduction workflows, delirium management, and updated LTACH admission criteria.
- Balance a demanding clinical workload with administrative leadership, averaging 240 to 250 hospitalist shifts per year.
- Apply leadership and operational skills gained through MHA training to support strategic initiatives and long-term hospital growth.
Hospitalist/Internal Medicine Specialist
Mercy Health-Saint Rita’s Hospital- BON SECOURS
Lima, Ohio
09.2013 - Current
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Administered high level of care to patients though active listening, open-ended questioning.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
- Planned and implemented health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Internal Medicine Resident
Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center - Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating medically complex patients.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Administered high level of care to patients though active listening, open-ended questioning..
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Attended appointments with 20 different patients per day
Education
Master of Health Administration - Health Care Administration
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA 05.2001 -
M.D. - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Toledo, OH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates 05.2001 -
Skills
Medical staff leadership
Healthcare management
Clinical quality improvement and Patient safety
Direct patient care
Clinical leadership
Patient relationship management
Strategic planning
Infection prevention and control
Treatment planning oversight
HIPAA
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Professional ethics
Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- GEMS Award for the best teaching Faculty Member (2020-2021) – Internal medicine Residency Program, Mercy Saint Rita’s Hospital- BON SECOURS, Lima, Ohio.
- GEMS Award for Excellent Patient care (2019)- Mercy Health Saint Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio
- Awarded Best Physician of the month (11/2018)- Mercy Health Saint Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio
- Awards for Academic Excellence in Internal medicine, at Mercy Saint Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio (2010- 2013).
- Awarded 4th position at Ohio ACP Annual Meet, Doctors dilemma competition (2012).
- Award for the Best Presentation - 'Web based hand out/Sign-out system’, Quality improvement Project, Problem based learning and Improvement Symposium, University of Toledo Medical Center, Ohio (2011).
Affiliations
- Member of Obesity Medical Association (OMA)
- Member of American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Member of American Medical Association (AMA)
- Member of Emergency Department Quality Improvement committee- Mercy Health Saint Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio (01/2019- 2022)
- Member of Medicine Quality Improvement committee- Mercy Health Saint Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio (09/2013- 10/2025)
- Mercy Saint Vincent Medical Center (MSVMC) Research and Curriculum Development Committee Member (2010-2013).
- MSVMC Informatics Committee Member, Online Resident Learning Tools (2010-2013).
- MSVMC Internal Medicine/Emergency Dept. Coordination Committee Member (2010-2013).
- MSVMC Care Path (EPIC- EHR) System, Residents Lead Improvement Coordinator (2010-2013).
Additional Information
RESEARCH/ ORAL PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION SUMMARY:
- Lambda-AL Amyloidosis Masquerading as Severe Obstructive Painless Jaundice- Azad,A., Gambhir,V. (2012, October). Poster presented at: American College of Physicians, Ohio Annual Meet; Columbus, OH.
- Lambda-AL Amyloidosis Masquerading as Severe Obstructive Painless Jaundice - A Azad, Gambhir V, K K Mahajan, R Rathore. (2012, April) Presented at: Grand Rounds, Mercy Saint Vincent Medical Center; Toledo, OH.
- 'Consistent, Complete and Concise sign out' - A Web based patient Handout/Sign-Out System (Quality Improvement Project). A Azad, Presented at: Problem based learning and Improvement Symposium (06/2011), University of Toledo Medical Center; Toledo, OH.
- “Safety of percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill patients: experience at a tertiary care hospital in United Arab Emirates”. R. Ahmed, S. Rady, A. Azad, M. Iqbal. (2008, October 7). Presented at European Respiratory Society (October 7th 2008) in Berlin, Germany and was published in European Respiratory Journal( Vol 32, supplement 32, Oct 2008).Abstract website:-https://www.ersnetsecure.org/public/prg_congres.abstract?ww_i_presentation=34887
- “Elevated thyroglobulin levels and negative I-131 whole body scans: Six-year experience in United Arab Emirate” Uttamchandani, A. M. Maarraoui, N. M. Attia, H. A. Latif, M. A. Bakir, R. M. Hanif,Z.J. Siddiqui, A. C. Ashruth, Y. Zachariyah and L. A. Morris. (2007, June). Abstract Website - http://meeting.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/abstract/25/18_suppl/16508
- Oral Presentation: June 2007 ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology); Chicago, IL
- “Open Laparoscopic Approach to Perforated Peptic Ulcer”. A.K Al Fahim, Bindu Kumari, Rahmathullah, Liyam, Ashruth. (2006, January).Oral Presentation presented at: The Second Abu Dhabi Annual Surgical meeting; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Hobbies/Interests
Expert in trouble shooting computers problems related to Virus, Spyware, AdWares, Proxy, firewall, etc.
Other Interests include - Gardening, Photography, Cooking, Playing scrabble.
Timeline
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
01-2026
Medical Director
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2024 - Current
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) ID - 74788686
12-2021
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and NPI ( National Physician Index)
01-2021
Hospitalist/Internal Medicine Specialist
Mercy Health-Saint Rita’s Hospital- BON SECOURS
09.2013 - Current
USMLE STEP 3 -PASSED
11-2012
U.S State Licenses – Ohio – 35.122111 (2010-2026))
07-2010
Internal Medicine Resident
Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center - Toledo
07.2010 - 06.2013
ECFMG CERTIFIED
01-2008
Master of Health Administration - Health Care Administration
Louisiana State University
05.2001 -
M.D. - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Gulf Medical University
05.2001 -