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Suzanne Martin Taylor, MD PD FAAFP NBPAS
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Dynamic Health System Analyst and Subject Matter Expert with a proven track record in women's health education and healthcare delivery models. Currently leading provider training initiatives for the VA Office of Women’s Health and providing strategic insights for project management and clinical program support at Prometheus Federal Services. Previously served as Women’s Health Medical Director for the South-Central VA Health Care Network, overseeing comprehensive women's health programs and developing educational frameworks for healthcare providers. Extensive experience in medication management and quality improvement initiatives underscores a commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes through innovative practices and collaborative leadership.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS)
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as PFS Lead Physician Educator for VHA Office of Women’s Health (OWH) Clinical Skills Training (OWHCST) Women's Health Mini-Residencies (WHMR) contract, comprised of forty-one for face-to-face trainings for the VA throughout each Fiscal Year.
- Travel to OWHCST WHMR locations throughout Continental US as well as Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska to present OWH approved training for VA Primary Care Providers and Nurses.
- Serve as Physician Consultant representing PFS for OWH projects
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
Senior Director
CVP
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as Physician Educator for VHA WH Mini-Residencies, comprised of eight different locations for face-to-face training and multiple virtual trainings during COVID.
- Served as Center for Care and Payment Innovation (CCPI) SME for VA WH Bundled Care Breast Cancer Journey Map development from the aspect of Primary Care, WH, Community Care, and Multidisciplinary Breast Care Teams.
- Original 2021 Contract was through Atlas which was part of CVP
- September 2022- Project 314-03 OY3 ended and New PFS Contract employed Dr. Taylor for Physician Instructor rather than CVP.
Women’s Health Medical Director
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC)
2013 - 01.2020
- Oversee WH Education for providers and support staff across all OBVAMC facilities.
- Chair the OBVAMC Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee, which evaluates WH formulary and non-formulary needs while providing education staff on WH formulary issues.
- Serve as mentor for the current WVPM and Mammography Coordinator/Cervical Screening Coordinator/Maternity Care Coordinator.
- Actively recruit primary care providers as Designated WH Providers.
- Ensure that facilities receive training on the current updates to priority areas in WH care.
- Co-Chair VISN 16 Pharmacy Benefits Management for pharmacy issues in VISN 16.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
- Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging staff to pursue ongoing education opportunities relevant to their roles.
Lead Women’s Health Medical Director
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Provided clinical input on model designs to ensure appropriate care delivery approaches and beneficiary protections.
- Provided collaborative site visits to review the Women’s Health Program (WHP) for each VISN 16 facility.
- Worked with facility Maternity Care Coordinator or Navigator to track pregnant Veterans’ care from the time the pregnancy is diagnosed.
- Developed and presented monthly WH Educational Webinars for VISN 16 facility.
- Served as Co-Chair WHS Modernization IPT for improving WH Access in Primary Care.
- Mentored physicians and other medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
- Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
- Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
Chief of Staff /Special Assistant to Med Center Dr
Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provide clinical input on model designs to ensure appropriate care delivery approaches and beneficiary protections.
- Supervise Women Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) and WHPs across SLVHCS.
- Assist WVPM with developing WH operations in each SLVHCS facility.
- Provide ongoing education to clinical service chiefs for WH privacy/security concerns.
- Re-Appointed Lead VISN 16 WH Medical Director, Appointed Chair of Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee, Appointed Co-chair of VISN 16 Pharmacy Benefits Management.
- Served as Chief of Staff SLVHCS & Special Assistant to Medical Center Director SLVHCS
- Led multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure best practices were followed throughout treatment processes.
Interim Chief of Staff, Acting Chief of Primary Care
Alexandria VA Healthcare System
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provide clinical input on model designs to ensure appropriate care delivery approaches and beneficiary protections.
- Serve as Executive Clinical Leader for Pentad; Chairman Executive Committee Medical Staff; and Chairman Quality of Care Committee.
- Work with Sensei monthly to quickly understand and implement lean management tools and strategies for organizational change; subsequently provide education and reporting.
- Evaluate satisfaction with WH care and provide education to mitigate issues; promote quality of care and diversity-focused strategies for adequately staffing SLVHCS Clinic.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Facilitated leadership development workshops, contributing to stronger executive leadership pipeline.
Interim Chief of Staff, Acting Chief of Primary Care
Overton Brooks VA Healthcare System
05.2002 - 01.2012
- Initial Role Staff Physician Women’s Health PCP Longview CBOC, subsequent roles CBOC Medical Director, Assistant Chief Primary Care, Chair P&T Committee, Co-Chair Primary Care Multidisciplinary Committee, Chairwomen’s Health Committee, Women’s Health Medical Director, OPOID PDMP Co-Chair.
Education
M.D. - Family Medicine
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA06-1984
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe05-1973
Skills
- Policy development
- Culture transformation
- Collaborative leadership
- Team management
- Team building and motivation
- Stakeholder relations
- Administrative oversight
- Pipeline development
- Problem-solving
- Practice operations management
- Relationship building
- People management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development
Accomplishments
National Consortium of Breast Centers- Developed and served as Lead Clinical Instructor for multidisciplinary Clinical Breast Examination Training Course with Certification for the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
Served as President National Consortium of Breast Centers- International Multidisciplinary Breast Consortium.
Served as Louisiana Spokesperson for Breast Cancer Awareness American Cancer Society.
Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
Certification
- Licensed Physician Louisiana Current
Interests
Publications
Taylor, S. (1998). Breast Care by Primary Care Providers in Rural Areas in Breast Care: A Clinical Guidebook for Women’s Primary Health Care Providers.
Accomplishments/Presentations/Publications/Experiences
- 2010 & 2011 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Physician of the Year
- Board Certified Diplomate Family Medicine National Board Physicians and Surgeons
- Board Eligible Diplomate American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Fellow American Academy Family Physicians (FAAFP)
- Family Medicine (FM) Physician, with Fellowship in FM Clinical Teaching
- Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
- Louisiana State Medical Society
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Other Experience
- Primary Care Physician- Clinician- Weight Know More Weight Loss Center Shreveport/Monroe Louisiana (2016-2020)
- Youth Challenge Program, Medical Director (2002–2005)
- Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Staff Physician (2001–2002)
- National Healthcare Services, Corporate Medical Director and Corporate Compliance Officer (2000–2001)
- David Wade Correctional, Medical Director (1997-2000)
- Louisiana State University Medical Center, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care (1998–2002)
- Bienville Family Care Center, Staff Physician (1997-1998)
- Taylor Medical Clinic, Arcadia, Louisiana; Medical Director (1995-1996)
- Louisiana State University Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care (1994-1995)
- Louisiana State University Medical Center; Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine (1993-1994)
- Owner, Women’s Breast Center, Shreveport, Louisiana; Primary Care Breast Consultant, Developed Provider Curriculum for Clinical Breast Exam Certification for National Consortium of Breast Center (1987-1994)
- Louisiana State University Medical Center; Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care (1987-1989)
Timeline
Senior Director
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Director
CVP
05.2021 - 01.2022
Chief of Staff /Special Assistant to Med Center Dr
Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Interim Chief of Staff, Acting Chief of Primary Care
Alexandria VA Healthcare System
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Women’s Health Medical Director
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
01.2011 - 01.2020
Interim Chief of Staff, Acting Chief of Primary Care
Overton Brooks VA Healthcare System
05.2002 - 01.2012
Women’s Health Medical Director
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC)
2013 - 01.2020
M.D. - Family Medicine
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Northeast Louisiana University