Results-focused Medical Director specializing in Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Successful in building robust administrative and healthcare delivery systems and driving clinical quality improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Provides daily oversight of over 50 anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists within a complex hospital network including a 20 OR suite tailored to 11 sub-specialties, cardiac and neurosurgical IR suites, gastroenterology, radiation/oncology, and CT and MRI remote sites, ensuring appropriate anesthesia resource allocation during all elective and emergent procedures.
Supervises clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
Verifies effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
Improves patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
National Capitol Region (NCR) Anesthesia Product Line Chair
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Oversees anesthesia clinical staffing for all military treatment facilities within the National Capitol Region to include Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Kimbrough Ambulatory Surgery Center, AT Augusta Medical Center (Fort Belvoir) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Leads organization in setting goals and strategies to optimize staffing for each facility, to better meet the needs, goals and mission of each hospital
Championed the first NCR anesthesia floating provider pool through facilitation of provider cross-privileging within the network, mitigating Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff shortages through fluid and dynamic manpower allocation
Develops innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results
Staff Anesthesiologist
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Provides anesthesia services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda MD
Serves as core faculty for the current National Capitol Consortium Residency Program
Mentors and instructs residents and student nurse anesthetists as an integral component to ongoing professional development
OIC (Officer in Charge)
Walter Reed Casualty Receiving Treatment Team-7
01.2020 - 01.2022
Led an 80 person deployable surgical team as the Officer in Charge
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports to ensure continuous deployment readiness
Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (USUHS)
01.2015 - Current
Provides continuous on-the-job training to rotating medical students
Mentors students and communicates internship and active duty medical employment opportunities
Applies innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives
Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for anesthesiology curriculum
Director of Surgical Services
US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain
01.2018 - 01.2020
Oversaw all surgical services at US Naval Hospital Rota Spain to include Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric/Adult Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Chaired committees, work groups and meetings to improve the quality and safety of medical/surgical care delivered
Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and local community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff for continued compliance with associated regulations (The Joint Commission)
Staff Anesthesiologist
US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain
01.2018 - 01.2020
Provided anesthesia services at US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain.
Department Head
US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain
01.2018 - 01.2020
Led the Department of Anesthesia/Clinical Services at US Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain
Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
Evaluated department performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implemented strategies to maintain high quality care
Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge
Chair, Long Term Opioid Therapy Safety Committee
US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain
01.2018 - 01.2020
Served as Chair, Long Term Opioid Therapy Safety Committee at US Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.
Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data related to safe opioid prescribing practices
Department Head
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Led the Department of Anesthesia/Clinical Services (40+ personnel to include active duty, civilian contractor and GS) at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals
Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
Maximized team performance by hiring, training and disciplining staff to consistently exceed expectations.
Staff Anesthesiologist
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2018
Provided anesthesia services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Director of Acute Pain Services
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
Oversaw acute pain services at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide hospital wide strategies for optimizing perioperative pain management
Crucial in the facilitation of emerging ERAS (Early Recovery After Surgery) protocols
Staff Anesthesiologist
Department Of Defense
02.2013 - 09.2013
Provided anesthesia services for Coalition Forces (US and Australian Special Forces) and Afghan Nationals while deployed to Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan.
NCC Anesthesiology Residency Program
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Completed the NCC Anesthesiology Post Graduate Residency Program.
Served as 1 of 2 Chief Residents in the program 2010-2011
Senior Medical Officer
USS Juneau LPD-10
01.2006 - 01.2008
Serving as the Senior Medical Officer on the USS Juneau LPD-10 in Sasebo, Japan.
Provided medical services to 1000 + sailors and Marines deployed in support of Counter-terrorism operations in the South Asia Pacific
Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures
Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
NNMC Transitional Internship Program
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Completed the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) Transitional Internship Program.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05.2000
Skills
General Anesthesia
Acute Pain Management
Clinical Education
Clinical Instruction
Clinical Quality Improvement
Practice Management
Scheduling Proficiency
Records Management
Patient Relationship Management
Home Of Record
312 Little Quarry Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
Place Of Birth
Farmington, NM
Age
46
Sex
M
Certifications
USMLE Steps I-III
Diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology : Certificate # 53330 (expires 12/2025)
BLS/ALS/PALS Certified
Professional Licenses
VA Medical License # 0101240372 (2006-current)
MD Medical License # (2024-current)
Affiliations
Fellow, American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA)
Timeline
Medical Director
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
National Capitol Region (NCR) Anesthesia Product Line Chair
Audiologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterAudiologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
CHART ROOM MANAGER(PERIOPERATIVE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterCHART ROOM MANAGER(PERIOPERATIVE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Shift Supervisor/Computed Tomography Technologist. at Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterShift Supervisor/Computed Tomography Technologist. at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center