Chad Pfefer, M.D.
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Medical Director with extensive experience in private practice and CSL Bohringer, specializing in compliance and quality assurance. Expertise in diagnosis and treatment, fostering teamwork, and implementing innovative care practices. Entrepreneurial mindset enhances clinical operations and patient outcomes through evidence-based strategies and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
CSL Plasma
Salem/Gresham, USA
05.2018 - Current
- Managed medical complications for patients, ensuring optimal care outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with CLIA regulations and reported to FDA regarding facility standards.
- Delivered medical oversight and training to staff and physicians, enhancing clinical practices.
- Conducted CLIA/COLA training and proficiency testing to uphold quality standards.
- Developed and presented monthly medical topics to educate staff on current practices.
- Trained physicians and staff in Whole Blood Immunization Programs, specializing in Anti-D Immunization.
- Oversaw COVID-19 convalescent antibody harvesting training for recovering patients.
Medical Director/Owner
Living Well Med Spa, LLC
Hillsboro, USA
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Ensured clinic compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to enhance client engagement.
- Researched innovative treatment technologies for aesthetic disease processes.
- Collaborated to integrate policies, practices, and services across the organization.
- Facilitated sale of clinic to individual investor in May 2016.
Physician/Owner
Chad Pfefer, MD PC
Hillsboro, USA
06.2000 - 07.2015
- Administered comprehensive treatment for diverse medical conditions across clinical practices.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing clinical operations and guiding practice affairs.
- Developed and achieved annual objectives aligned with long-term healthcare goals.
- Participated in recruitment and retention strategies for mid-level providers.
- Supported continuous quality improvement initiatives at all organizational levels.
- Excelled in high-pressure environments, quickly acquiring new skills as needed.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency -
Legacy Health
Portland, OR06.2000
Medica Degree -
Medical College of Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI06.1997
BSBA - Marketing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO06.1991
Germanistik -
Universität des Saarlandes
Saarbrücken, Saarland06.1988
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment expertise
- Clinical and financial management
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Analytical and regulatory knowledge
- Compliance and quality assurance
- Utilization review processes
- Collaborative teamwork and development
- Evidence-based care practices
- Communication proficiency
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Volunteer Experience
- OHSU Family Nurse Practitioner Preceptor, 2013
- Medical Executive Committee at Tuality Community Hospital, 2003
- Western Farmworkers, 2001-2006, Provided care to uninsured migrant farmworkers on weekends
- Mentor for premedical candidates
Credentials And Licenses
- American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000-2020
- America Board of Internal Medicine, eligible 2020-present
- Unrestricted Oregon Medical License, 2000-present
- Unrestricted Washington Medical License, 2019-present
Timeline
Medical Director
CSL Plasma
05.2018 - Current
Medical Director/Owner
Living Well Med Spa, LLC
09.2013 - 05.2018
Physician/Owner
Chad Pfefer, MD PC
06.2000 - 07.2015
Internal Medicine Residency -
Legacy Health
Medica Degree -
Medical College of Wisconsin
BSBA - Marketing
University of Missouri
Germanistik -
Universität des Saarlandes