Roderick Walker
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable physician focused on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from diverse acute and chronic concerns. Proficient clinician with skills in patient relations (bedside manner), staff relations), and practice management.. This has been built through clinical, third level care, and faculty experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician- Medical Peer Review
Detroit MEPS
Troy, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients' rights to privacy according to HIPAA requirements.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, colleagues and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Analyzed records, exam data and test results to inform diagnoses.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Maintained detailed records of all diagnoses, treatments, medications, test results and other information related to patient care.
Wellness Physician
Detroit Job Corp
Detroit, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Met with patients to determine specific medication, treatment and recovery needs.
- Ordered laboratory tests and reviewed results with patients.
- Improved patients' wellbeing by advising on medical and lifestyle issues impacting current health.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
Physician
Meadowbrook Primary Care
Canton, Michigan
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Performed daily patient rounds and implemented therapeutic intervention
- Ordered diagnostic studies as part of clinical treatment plan
- Developed and oversaw patient care plan in collaboration with entire clinical care team
- Coordinated discharge planning with case manager for admitted patients
- Exercised judgment on problems requiring medical consultation, referral, or evaluation
- Prevented serious complications with skilled reviews of patient histories to identify contraindications for particular treatment options
- Made accurate diagnoses based on imaging and laboratory data
- Documented patients' histories in full in EMR and used information to direct diagnostic and treatment efforts
- Satisfied numerous patients with knowledgeable care and good bedside manner
Clinical physician
Oakwood/Beaumont Hospitals
Canton, Michigan
07.2006 - 04.2015
- Diagnosed problems like diabetes using direct assessments and diagnostic tests
- Made accurate diagnoses based on imaging and laboratory data
- Protected patients from medical errors and malpractice by consistently using current and safe techniques
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals
Physician
Cherry Hill Internal Medicine Associates
Canton, Michigan
04.2006 - 03.2015
- Performed daily patient rounds and implemented therapeutic intervention
- Ordered diagnostic studies as part of clinical treatment plan
- Served as admitting, attending, and consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses
- Recommended, participated in, and actively worked to promote improvements in cost-effectiveness and care quality
- Provided patient guidance to promote age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and right to self-determination
- Delivered high-quality compassionate care to diverse patient populations
- Protected patients from medical errors and malpractice by consistently using current and safe techniques
- Satisfied numerous patients with knowledgeable care and good bedside manner
- Performed numerous in-office procedures on out-patient basis to treat various acute and chronic issues
Residency faculty
Sinai Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Taught over 12 graduate medical students per semester in courses such as patient care and hospital care
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions
Education
MD -
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan06.1987
BA -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan06.1978
Skills
- Patient diagnosis
- Patient rounds
- Treatment plan development
- Medication administration
- Care team collaboration
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Pain control
- Cultural awareness
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Physician- Medical Peer Review
Detroit MEPS
01.2023 - Current
Wellness Physician
Detroit Job Corp
07.2021 - Current
Physician
Meadowbrook Primary Care
04.2015 - 03.2021
Clinical physician
Oakwood/Beaumont Hospitals
07.2006 - 04.2015
Physician
Cherry Hill Internal Medicine Associates
04.2006 - 03.2015
Residency faculty
Sinai Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1997
MD -
Wayne State University School of Medicine
BA -
University of Michigan
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