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Dr George Varughese
Physician
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Medical Director
Wellcare Urgent Care
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2019 - Current
- Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
- Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
- Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
- Evaluated vendor contracts for practice specialists and operations staff, and reviewed non-contracted instrumentation technology vendor agreements.
Physician
Mid Michigan Physicians Group
Lansing, MI
07.2011 - 11.2019
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Hospitalist
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
07.2008 - 11.2019
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Managed ventilated patients carefully, balancing stats and interventions for optimal short- and long-term health.
- Checked patient notes and verified diagnoses of residents in medical and surgical unit.
Physician Intern
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, Uae
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Developed tools to improve disease surveillance with better screening and reporting options.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Elected Best resident during residency.
MBBS - MEDICINE
05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Patient Health Education
HIPAA
Clinical studies
Practice management
Patient care
Clinic administration
Clinical education
Direct Patient Care
Differential diagnosis
Patient relations
Immunizations
Wellness services
Staff Management
Training and mentoring
Inventory and restocking
Profit improvements
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Hiring and recruitment
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Relationship building and retention
Patient education and counseling
Medication dispensing
Team Building
Project oversight
Case management
Business Development
Clinical Quality Improvement
Records management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved patient issues which led to increased patient satisfaction.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 26 staff members.
Interests
Photography
Atv riding
Timeline
Medical Director - Wellcare Urgent Care
11.2019 - Current
Physician - Mid Michigan Physicians Group
07.2011 - 11.2019
Hospitalist - Sparrow Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2019
Michigan State University - M.D., Medicine
07.2008 - 07.2011
Physician Intern - Gulf Medical University
05.2007 - 06.2008
Gulf Medical University - MBBS, MEDICINE
05.2001 -