Richard A Pierre
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Dynamic Staff Gynecologic Surgeon with extensive leadership experience at Clinch Valley Medical Center, recognized for delivering high-quality care and achieving exceptional patient satisfaction. Proficient in advanced laparoscopic techniques and skilled in fostering strong interpersonal relationships, enhancing team collaboration and patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in women's health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric services.
- Sole gynecologic surgeon providing advanced minimally invasive surgery within a 50 mile radius.
- Engaged in professional development activities to remain current with industry trends.
- Established rapport with patients through effective communication and responsive service, boosting satisfaction levels.
- Cultivated productive work relationships with focus on open communication.
- Enhanced patient care through advanced surgical methods.
Contract Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
Royster Group (at Winn Army Community Hospital)
Fort Stewart, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide high quality and full spectrum gynecologic and obstetric care.
- Actively engaged in professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and advancements in order to provide the best possible care for patients.
- Train and guide Family Practice residents in management and delivery of uncomplicated obstetric patient in labor
Chief Medical Officer
US Army, Winn Army Community Hospital
Hinnesville , GA
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Oversight of the credentialing, performance improvement, and patient safety for the Medical Staff
- Advise the Commander (CEO) on all matters of comprehensive health care delivery, quality, scope and medical policy for this 39 bed community hospital, and 3 outlying clinics
- Management and administrative oversight of all outpatient clinics and surgical services, 600 personnel
- Continue to practice full scope of OB/GYN practice
Chief, Division of Women's Health and Newborn Care
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversight and control of OB/GYN clinic, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Regional Women's Health Service Line Consultant
- Serve on Hospital Executive Committee
- Serve on Medical Executive Committee
Chief of Quality Management Division
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
07.2018 - 5 2020
- Collaborated with risk management, patient safety, performance improvement, infectious disease and medical staff office to oversee and manage quality healthcare delivery for Landstuhl and it's outlying clinics.
- Lead the hospital through a successful 2020 Joint Commission accreditation visit.
- Chaired the Risk Management Committee.
- Interim Chair of the Performance Improvement Committee for 4 months.
- Interim Deputy Commander for Quality and Safety for months with oversight and control of risk management, patient safety, performance improvement, human research, infections disease, staff safety, patient advocacy, performance improvement, Joint Commission readiness, and the medical staff office for 4 months.
- Senior military advisor to the Director of Quality and Safety.
- Served on Environment of Care Committee.
- Redeveloped and lead the Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation process for the hospital and outlying clinics.
Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medcial Center
Landstuhl, Germany
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed professional and administrative interests of a clinic comprised of 8 obstetrician-gynecologists, 1 perinatologist, 6 certified nurse midwives, 2 women's health nurse practitioners, and over 20 nursing and support personnel including scheduling, template management, conflict resolution, and personnel management.
- Oversaw the medical care aspects of labor and delivery as Medical Director.
- Served on the Credentials Committee.
- Served on Operative Services Oversight Committee.
- Served on DaVinci Steering Committee.
- Served on Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
- Serve on Access to Care Committee.
- Lead clinic through successful 2017 Joint Commission accreditation.
- Acquired official robotic assisted, single site and advanced laparoscopic surgery certifications on the da Vinci Surgical System at IRCAD Laparoscopic Training center in France.
- Served as an expert witness in court trial.
- Continued to provide highest level of full spectrum surgical and medical women's health care.
Staff Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided full spectrum OB/GYN care to the European, African and Central Command beneficiaries, war fighters, and family members.
- Acquired basic robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery certification on the da Vinci Surgical System at IRCAD Laparoscopic Training Center in France.
- Served as a primary OB/GYN consultant to local and surrounding military clinics, advising on medical care topics via and web based "Ask a Consultant" system.
Assistant Chief of Gynecology
US Army, Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Represented the gynecology department under the direction of, or in the absence of, the Chief of Gynecology at the hospital management level in Surgical Care Committee
- Served as the Resident Advisor for the benign gynecology rotation facilitating resident learning by organizing, implementing and evaluating learning objectives.
- Coordinated student learning as the OB/GYN Clerkship Director for medical, nurse practitioner, physician assistance students, and special forces medics from military medical programs and local schools.
- Appointed Associate Professor of Medicine at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC.
- Appointed Professor and Clinical Faculty Member in Department of Ob/Gyn at Award Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg VA
- Organized the peer review of medical records in the OB/GYN department for credentialing and maintenance of a high level of patient safety and care.
- Advised junior medical officers as a small group leader in monthly medical leadership development conferences.
- Continued to provide full spectrum OB/GYN care for routine and high risk patients.
Battalion Surgeon
US Army
Zabul, Afghanistan
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Acquired advanced training in critical combat casualty care.
- Oversaw a Battalion Aid Station responsible for the care of over 2000 soldiers.
- Responsible for the oversight, continued education, and medical training of 18 medics in order to facilitate superb routine, emergent and combat medical care.
- Provided call coverage and assistance to collocated Forward Surgical Team in situations of mass casualties.
- Advised Battalion command teams as medical subject matter expert.
- Provided front line medical supports on several far forward combat operations.
- Maintained accountability and oversight of all controlled substances within the area of operation.
Faculty Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
US Army, Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided full spectrum general Obstetric and Gynecologic care.
- Excelled in advanced laparoscopy including single-site surgery and complex benign gynecologic cases.
- Facilitated resident development through mentorship, monthly didactic lectures, daily teaching rounds, and supervising operative and clinic cases.
Resident, Obsetrics and Gynecology
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Learned and practiced the full scope of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including general training in the subspecialtiesFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
- Recognized every year for excellence in medical student training for consistent top ratings from rotating medical students.
- Extensively trained in advanced laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery.
- Recognized yearly for excellence in surgical skill.
Education
M.D. - Medicine and Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, INOVA Campus
Fairfax, Virginia2007
Certificate of Graduate Studies - Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, Virginia2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia2002
Skills
- Extensive leadership experience
- Medical staff management
- Quality and Safety
- Experienced robotic surgeon
- Advanced Laparoscopist
- High customer satisfaction
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Culturally experienced
- Haitian Creole/French/Portuguese- Professional working proficiency (ILR Scale)
Language Skills:
Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Member of the American College of Medical Quality
- Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- Member of American Association for Physician Leadership
- Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certification
- Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active physician's license in the state of Virginia
- Certified, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Presentations and Research
- May 2006- Grand Rounds Debate on Prophylactic Cerclage
- May 2007- Grand Rounds Debate on Prophylactic Oophorectomy at time of Hysterectomy
- August 2013- International Health Fair presentation on Gynecologic Care for Women in Combat Environments
- May 2017- Eurasia Africa Military Medical Summit presentation on Consumer Electronics and Apps in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- June 2020-September 2021 Associate Investigator for Landstuhl on Women's Health Study
References
- COL Claude Burnett, MD- Claude.a.Burnett.mil@mail.mil
- COL(R) Brian Malloy, MD- malloy_fpr@yahoo.com
Timeline
Staff Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
Clinch Valley Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Contract Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
Royster Group (at Winn Army Community Hospital)
08.2024 - 05.2025
Chief Medical Officer
US Army, Winn Army Community Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2024
Chief, Division of Women's Health and Newborn Care
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2021
Chief of Quality Management Division
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 5 2020
Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medcial Center
12.2015 - 06.2018
Staff Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
US Army, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2015
Assistant Chief of Gynecology
US Army, Womack Army Medical Center
11.2013 - 07.2015
Battalion Surgeon
US Army
06.2013 - 11.2013
Faculty Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrician
US Army, Womack Army Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2013
Resident, Obsetrics and Gynecology
Albany Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2011
M.D. - Medicine and Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, INOVA Campus
Certificate of Graduate Studies - Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia