Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Interests
Timeline
2023 Leadership: Above and Beyond
Top Performing Rendering Provider, AltaMed 2025
Boston Marathon Finisher
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Raul Barrera

La Habra Heights,CA

Summary

Competent Site Medical Director with extensive experience in leading multiple medical teams in various regions in Los Angeles County. Successfully managed multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical operations. Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Medical Director, Pico Passons/First Street

AltaMed
08.2020 - Current
  • Lead a team of Providers and Support Staff to provide a Patient-Centered Medical Home for the patients of First Street and Pico Passons and neighboring communities
  • Promoted clinical initiatives to enhance patient care quality and safety across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.

Site Medical Director, El Monte

AltaMed
08.2010 - 07.2020
  • Lead team of Providers and Support Staff to form a Patient-Centered Medical Home for the patients of El Monte and neighboring communities

Staff Physician, Commerce

AltaMed
02.2003 - 07.2010
  • Team member in serving the healthcare needs of the patients seeking care
  • Supported leadership team and served as interim site medical director for last year prior to being promoted as Site Medical Director at El Monte clinic

Education

Residency, Family Medicine

King/Drew Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2002

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

Drew/UCLA School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.1991

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Staff development
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Practice management

Affiliations

  • Medical Board of California Jan 2001–Present
  • American Academy of Family Practice Jan 2001–Present
  • American Board of Family Medicine Jan 2004–Present

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as Trail Running and Mountain Biking


Timeline

Site Medical Director, Pico Passons/First Street

AltaMed
08.2020 - Current

Site Medical Director, El Monte

AltaMed
08.2010 - 07.2020

Staff Physician, Commerce

AltaMed
02.2003 - 07.2010

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

Drew/UCLA School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of California, Los Angeles

Residency, Family Medicine

King/Drew Medical Center

2023 Leadership: Above and Beyond

Site Medical Leadership Award given to the outstanding SMD in the region

Top Performing Rendering Provider, AltaMed 2025

Award to Top Performing Rendering Provider in Diabetes Care for the East Los Angeles Region

Boston Marathon Finisher

Boston Qualifier April 2025