Dedicated Board Certified Pediatrician with 19 years of office-based pediatric experience who is eager to contribute my expertise via a telemedicine platform to provide care and medical advice to pediatric patients, families, and caregivers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatrician
East Louisville Pediatrics
Louisville, KY
03.2006 - Current
Full-time physician for 17 years, and practice partner for the past 13 years. I provide comprehensive medical care for patients from birth to high school graduation at two office locations.
Evaluate and treat up to 38 patients per day including well visits, chronic medical/behavioral consultations, vaccine education and acute illness visits, as well as hospital based newborn nursery care for practice families.
Private practice owner responsibilities including office management, hiring of new physicians/providers/managers, management of office finances, contract reviews.
Bi-monthly prenatal class for prospective parents.
Represented East Louisville Pediatrics in the One Pediatrics Organization Board from 2020-2023.
Served as co-chair for the One Pediatrics PCMH committee and helped obtain PCMH certification for the One Pediatrics Organization.
Serve as Lab Director for our office-based laboratory including proficiency testing, nursing staff meetings and trainings.
Write pediatric related handouts for parents and caregivers.
Pediatrician
Louisville Pediatric Specialists
Louisville, KY
07.2005 - 12.2006
Provided comprehensive medical care to patients of the practice.
Education
M.D. -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
06-2005
M.D. - Pediatrics
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05-1998
Skills
Practice pediatric medicine using evidence based medicine
EMR utilization with multiple EMRs and utilization of telemedicine in the office for appropriate appointments
Mental/behavioral health consultations/treatments while co-managing with local therapists and psychologists
Effective communication and great listening skills with a positive attitude when interacting with patients, caregivers and office staff whether face-to-face in office, via telehealth, or in written form
Collaborative teamwork with physicians and office staff
Adaptability and flexibility within the office and with families
Utilization of organizational/problem solving skills in the office and with families
Mentor for shadowing students in office
Certification
American Board of Pediatrics Certification (ABP ID# 664022)
American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP status obtained April 1, 2006)
Kentucky Medical Association and Kentucky State Board of Medical Licensure (License# 39239)
Florida Out of State Telemedicine Physician Licensure (Provider # TPME6755)
Drug Enforcement Administration (Active and number can be provided)
Affiliations
Wife to Chad and Mother to two wonderful teens, Jack (17) and Clara (14).
Traveling stateside and internationally and experiencing what makes that particular destination special.
Love to read daily (anything I can get my hands on) and participate in a monthly Book Club.
I am a foodie at heart so I enjoy baking and trying new recipes and going to cooking classes.
Renovation of our homes, current and past, including furniture restoration.
Laboratory Director at Shelbyville Hospital, Medical Centers East, Northeast, and Southwest University of Louisville HealthLaboratory Director at Shelbyville Hospital, Medical Centers East, Northeast, and Southwest University of Louisville Health