Curtis Foster
Physician
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Seeking a permanent, full-time physician position in a family practice, ambulatory care clinic or urgent care center. Accomplished Physician with extensive experience caring for patients in various capacities. Skilled in diagnosing and treating patients and prescribing correct medications to mitigate medical conditions and illnesses. Offers compassionate bedside manner and dedication to quality patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Physician
Prime Medical Group
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Full-time Family Medicine practitioner in San Pedro, California.
- Provided comprehensive ambulatory services, including health promotion and maintenance, interdisciplinary coordination, and performance of office procedures such as interviews, evaluations, examinations, and appropriate studies.
- Managed nursing home residents.
Physician and Surgeon, Urgent Care
Willow Urgent Care
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Full-time, contracted physician in urgent care center
- Duties include evaluating and treating adult and pediatric cases.
- Minor surgical procedures.
Senior Staff Physician
Claremont University Consortium
10.2009 - 05.2010
- The clinical and administrative supervisor of the medical staff at a university health center, serving The Claremont Colleges
- Duties included radiology supervisor, performing physical exams, urgent care, continuing care clinic, and student health clearances
- Gained valuable experience in sports medicine and travel medicine.
Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Healthcare
California Forensic Medical Group
01.2008 - 10.2019
- Contracted physician for Ventura County Sheriff's Department
- Three assignments, 1/14/2008 to 4/11/2008, 10/18/2010 to 8/3/2012, and 7/10/2013 to 11/1/2019.
- Duties included treating adults and juveniles, conducting ambulatory care clinics, physician on-call duty, intake evaluations, inpatient care, homeless patient healthcare management, and care for addicted patients.
Physician and Surgeon, Locums
Self-employeed
04.2001 - 10.2009
- Locum tenons for several groups, including:
- Modoc Medical Center, Alturis, CA; 8/2002 to 10/2002.
- Florence Western Medical Clinic, Los Angeles, CA; 11/2002 to 1/2003.
- Tracy Zweig and Assoc., Ventura, CA; 9/2003 to 2/2004.
- Community Healthcare Providers, Los Angeles, CA; 9/2003 to 8/2005.
- Talbert Medical Group, Costa Mesa, CA; 10/2003 to 8/2007.
- Community Health Center, Templeton, CA; 8/2008 to 12/2008.
- Claremont University Consortium, Claremont CA; 3/2009 to 5/2009.
- Molina Healthcare of California, Long Beach, CA; 6/2009 to 10/2009.
Chief Physician and Surgeon
California Department of Corrections
07.1999 - 11.2001
- Chief Physician and Surgeon, CSP-San Quentin, CA; 11/13/2000 to 11/1/2001
- Management and clinical supervisor of medical and ancillary staff
- Director of Reception Center for new commits
- Physician and Surgeon, CSP-Solano, CA; 9/7/1999 to 11/12/2000
- Provided physician services
- Acting Chief Physician at CSP-San Quentin from 6/7/2000 to 11/12/2000
- Physician and Surgeon, CSP-San Quentin, CA; 7/1/1999 to 9/6/1999
- Provided physician services to inmates.
Resident Physician and Surgeon
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1999
- Family Medicine internship and residency
- Senior research project, "Empathy and Spiritual Well-being in Family Practice Residents" selected for regional presentation.
Physician and Surgeon
Allied Outreach Healthcare Services
10.1995 - 09.1996
- Mobile physician for special needs clients in group homes and institutions.
Chief Medical Officer
California Department of Corrections
02.1989 - 06.1995
- Chief Medical Officer, Health Policy Unit, Sacramento, CA; 9/13/1993 to 6/5/1995
- Reported to Deputy Director, Program Development
- Management of statewide policy-making unit for medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy, and ancillary services to inmates
- Analyzed budget change and legislative proposals
- Led in the design and organization of new prison healthcare facilities
- Chief Medical Officer, CSP-Los Angeles County, CA; 1/18/1993 to 9/12/1993
- Management and clinical supervision of medical and ancillary staff at maximum security prison
- Chief Medical Officer, Central Calif
- Womens Facility, Chowchilla, CA; 11/5/1990 to 1/17/1993
- Management and clinical supervision of medical and ancillary staff at nation's largest facility for female inmates
- Chief Medical Officer, Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, Blythe, CA; 6/5/1989 to 11/4/1990
- Management and clinical supervision of medical and ancillary staff at medium security prison
- Physician and Surgeon, Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, Blythe, CA; 2/27/1989 to 6/5/1989
- Provided physician services to inmates
- Acting Chief Medical Officer from 3/27/1989 to 6/4/1989.
Education
Family Medicine Internship and Residency -
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA 01.1996 - 05.1999
General Surgery Internship - undefined
MLK-Drew Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA 01.1984 - 05.1985
MPH-Health Services Organization - undefined
UCLA School of Public Health
Los Angeles, CA 01.1983 - 05.1984
MD - undefined
UCLA School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 01.1979 - 05.1983
BA-Zoology - undefined
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 01.1975 - 05.1979
Skills
Chart updating
undefinedCertification
ABFM board eligible
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Physician
Prime Medical Group
02.2014 - 07.2020
Physician and Surgeon, Urgent Care
Willow Urgent Care
10.2013 - 04.2014
Senior Staff Physician
Claremont University Consortium
10.2009 - 05.2010
Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Healthcare
California Forensic Medical Group
01.2008 - 10.2019
Physician and Surgeon, Locums
Self-employeed
04.2001 - 10.2009
Chief Physician and Surgeon
California Department of Corrections
07.1999 - 11.2001
Resident Physician and Surgeon
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1999
Family Medicine Internship and Residency -
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
01.1996 - 05.1999
Physician and Surgeon
Allied Outreach Healthcare Services
10.1995 - 09.1996
Chief Medical Officer
California Department of Corrections
02.1989 - 06.1995
General Surgery Internship - undefined
MLK-Drew Medical Center
01.1984 - 05.1985
MPH-Health Services Organization - undefined
UCLA School of Public Health
01.1983 - 05.1984
MD - undefined
UCLA School of Medicine
01.1979 - 05.1983
BA-Zoology - undefined
Pomona College
01.1975 - 05.1979
ABFM board eligible
Calif. LicenseG55593
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