Ed Lopez
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/Co-owner
ProCare Occupational Health Clinic
Kennewick, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivery of all aspects of Occupational Medicine
Clinical and Management Consultant (1099)
05.2017 - Current
- Independent contractor providing clinical & management support for Occupational Medicine, Inpatient Internal Medicine, and County correctional facility’s healthcare delivery programs.
Facility Medical Director, In-Patient Hospitalist Services
Franciscan Health System
Enumclaw, WA
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Founder and Hospitalist Program Medical Director for new acquisition Critical Access Hospital in King County within Franciscan Health System.
- Designed, built and implemented new and integrated full time Hospitalist program.
- Development and management of day to day clinical & administrative operations including, personnel matters, leading new local, regional and national healthcare initiatives including the Electronic Medical Record journey to 'Meaningful Use' stage 2, & elevating all clinical services to HCAHP scores of top 10% performance position 10 quarters in a row with consistent hospital profitability.
Regional Asst. Medical Director, In-Patient Hospitalist Services
Franciscan Health System
Tacoma, Washington
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Six hospital system Co-founder, senior Mid-Level provider and regional Asst. Medical Director for 162 member, $50 million Hospitalist program founded in 1995 as the first program in the Pacific Northwest.
- Execute and/or manage all Administrative and clinical duties of In Patient hospitalist program during this time including managing all aspects of one of largest programs in the West.
Founder & President
La Palma Medicine & Surgical Associates, LLC
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Physician Assistant in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery providing care as surgical First Assistant in O.R., Critical and Cardiac Care Unit daily rounds, discharge summary dictations, hospital consultations and office follow-up as contracted medical service provider hiring and managing PA & Physician Staff.
Founding member and senior staff Physician Assistant
The Franciscan Healthcare Network
Tacoma, WA
01.1996 - Current
- In Hospital Internal Medicine practitioner, providing hospitalization services on all patients requiring hospitalization in a five hospital healthcare system.
Staff Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic Surgeons, P.S.
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Annual case-load of 1200, comprised of all surgeries including, CABG, valves, vascular, pediatrics, adults, trauma and utilizing minimally invasive and off pump state of the art techniques and technology.
- Involved in all aspects of practice including saphenous vein and radial artery harvesting, first assistant in all cases, post-operative management in ICU, CCU and step down units as well as office follow-up.
- (Dissolved)
Co-Founder & Member Staff P.A.
Hurley Hospital and Medical Center
Flint, Michigan
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Founding member of MD/PA 1st formal Level II Trauma Fellowship serving a city of 400,000 people with 40,000 ER visits per year.
- Created formal first ever training program for PA’s in Trauma Surgery.
- After 25 years, program still operating successfully.
- Experiment worked so well that several other medical/surgical specialties established similar programs within the hospital system.
Staff Physician Assistant – Family Practice
Walla Walla Community Health Clinic
Walla Walla, WA
01.1982 - 01.1984
- Primary Healthcare Provider at federally funded Migrant Farm Worker’s clinic seeing 300 patients per month from all socio-economic strata including college students and local working families.
- Managing adult and pediatric healthcare problems as well as OB/GYN care.
Governor Appointed Commissioner
Washington Medical Commission
09.2022 - Current
- One of 21 State Medical Commissioners comprised of Physicians, Attorneys, Public Members and 2 PA’s.
- All appointed by the Governor to assess and adjudicate complaints and other concerns involving MD’s and PA’s affecting the health and safety of Washington state’s Citizens.
National Accreditation and Quality Improvement Healthcare Program Project Mngr.
Washington State Dept. of Corrections
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Project Director for all 13 state prisons with health service facilities and staff serving 25,000 offenders.
- Responsible for the statewide assessment, process improvement & compliance of new national certification of each facility by Passing 95% of national accreditation standards within established timelines within a $1.9 Billion budget.
- Successful achievement of national safety accreditation in 11 of the 11 state facilities attempted.
- Program ceased due to state funding & change in State Government Administration.
- Accomplished proven efficiencies and successful implementation of economies of scale saving state resources while improving quality.
- Developed formal & informal educational process for each facility to ensure maintenance of compliance of national safety & performance standards directed by the American Corrections Association.
- Provided formal instruction to local facility administration on proper management of human & facility resources.
- Developed first ever state prisoner electronic medical communications process resulting in a 90% improvement in efficiency of delivery and improved access to care with decrease in grievances and law suits all for $0 development and start-up costs.
- Utilization and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma process improvement within all aspects of development and preparation.
- Healthcare Division investigator of statewide personnel misconduct, policy violations, adverse clinical outcomes and potential criminal misconduct within healthcare services.
Board of Directors
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
01.2002 - 12.2008
- National Commission Board member of Non-Profit organization representing 90,000 medical professionals as its sole Board Certification body.
- Chaired first Technology Task Force resulting in the development and implementation of a paperless electronic nationwide communication process between 80,000 certification applicants and all 50 state boards, universities and other agencies.
- Content expert within Board of Directors to formulate plans and systems for the development of a national Specialty Certification process for all specialties within the Physician Assistant profession.
- Atlanta, GA
Board Officer
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Vice President then President of national professional association representing the educational & political interests of all Cardio-Vascular Physician Assistants in America.
- Responsible for executive leadership, fiscal responsibility, corporate growth, innovation and the development and maintenance of professional and political alliances.
- Development of formal professional national Cardiovascular 'Think Tank' group to evaluate and propose relevant innovative ideas and plans for national future professional developments.
- Provided leadership within all surgical device companies in the early development, implementation, clinical application and widespread adoption of all generations of Endoscopic Saphenous Vein harvesting devices & equipment resulting in the national standard for vein harvesting in all cardio-vascular procedures in United States.
- Founder of national 'Leadership Fellows Program' in conjunction with the Guidant Corporation to prepare PA’s from Cardiovascular backgrounds for national political and management leadership roles.
- Founder of first National Cardio-Vascular Professional Industry Council for better business communication within Pharmaceutical and biotech device companies and clinical end users.
- Denver, Colo.
Education
Executive Education Certificate - undefined
The Physician Leadership Institute
12.2013
Executive Education Certificate - Creativity & Innovation in the Organization
UCLA, John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management
01.2007
Executive Education Certificate - Healthcare Policy & Innovation
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
01.2003
Certificate in Professional Medical Management - Healthcare Management & Administration
University of Washington School of Medicine
01.2002
Internship & Residency in General & Specialty Surgery - undefined
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Yeshiva University
01.1987
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
01.1982
B.A. - Religion
Eden Valley Institute
01.1977
Skills
- Office Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software
Languages
English
Spanish
Publications
- The Washington Medical Commission Newsletter Articles, 2025-10-01, Vol. 15 Fall 2025 'You Are Not Alone: Is There a Risk of Isolation in Medical Practice?'
- 30th Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, 2010-03-01, Laguna Beach, Calif., Topics: 'Workforce Issues for the Cardiac Surgery Team', 'Endoscopic Vein Harvesting-Here Today Gone Tomorrow?'
- The Future Trends of The Physician Assistant Profession, 2008-05-01, San Antonio, Tx., Annual national conference of American Academy of Physician Assistants.
- Cardiothoracic Physician Assistants and Their Future In the 21st Century, 2008-01-01, San Diego, CA., Presentation Intl. Symposium 'New Era In Cardiac Surgery.'
Accreditations
- Suboxone Waiver Completion Certificate, 2018-12-01, American Society of Addiction Medicine
- DEA License, XL 0104050, ML 0105040
- DOT Examiner Certification, Natl. Registry # 8176892413
- Six Sigma Lean Training & Education, 2006-11-01, Green Belt Certificate.
- National Board Certification – Medicine, NCCPA #841569
- Licensed in Washington State, # PA10000864
- Licensed in California, # PA 15039
Management Experience
- Governor Appointed Commissioner, Washington Medical Commission, 2022-09-01, Present, One of 21 State Medical Commissioners.
- Project Manager, Washington State Dept. of Corrections, 2006-01-01, 2008-09-01, National Accreditation and Quality Improvement Healthcare Program.
- Board Member, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2002-01-01, 2008-12-01, Atlanta, GA, National Commission Board member of Non-Profit organization.
- Board Officer, Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery, 1999-01-01, 2007-01-01, Denver, CO, Vice President then President of national professional association.
Appointments
- Governor Appointed Commissioner, Washington Medical Commission, 2022-09-01
- Member, Univ. of Washington School of Medicine Alumni Leadership Council, 2013-01-01 to Present
Summary
Hardworking state medical regulator dedicated to drafting and implementing fair and proactive laws. Competent in staying on top of present-day events, political changes, and international trends. Bringing 10+ years of experience in government and passion to make positive impact on the Pacific Northwest region.
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Interests
Vintage Mid Century Modern House Restoration
Vintage cars restoration
Timeline
Co-Founder/Co-owner
ProCare Occupational Health Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Governor Appointed Commissioner
Washington Medical Commission
09.2022 - Current
Clinical and Management Consultant (1099)
05.2017 - Current
Facility Medical Director, In-Patient Hospitalist Services
Franciscan Health System
01.2008 - 05.2017
Regional Asst. Medical Director, In-Patient Hospitalist Services
Franciscan Health System
01.2008 - 08.2013
National Accreditation and Quality Improvement Healthcare Program Project Mngr.
Washington State Dept. of Corrections
01.2006 - 09.2008
Board of Directors
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
01.2002 - 12.2008
Board Officer
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
01.1999 - 01.2007
Founder & President
La Palma Medicine & Surgical Associates, LLC
01.1996 - 01.2008
Founding member and senior staff Physician Assistant
The Franciscan Healthcare Network
01.1996 - Current
Staff Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic Surgeons, P.S.
01.1988 - 01.1996
Co-Founder & Member Staff P.A.
Hurley Hospital and Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1988
Staff Physician Assistant – Family Practice
Walla Walla Community Health Clinic
01.1982 - 01.1984
Executive Education Certificate - undefined
The Physician Leadership Institute
Executive Education Certificate - Creativity & Innovation in the Organization
UCLA, John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management
Executive Education Certificate - Healthcare Policy & Innovation
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Certificate in Professional Medical Management - Healthcare Management & Administration
University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship & Residency in General & Specialty Surgery - undefined
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Yeshiva University
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
B.A. - Religion
Eden Valley Institute