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VALINDA ALLEN
PHYSICIAN
FLORISSANT,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished Medical Director with a proven track record at Healogics, enhancing clinical quality and patient care through innovative technology and effective staff development. Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, adept at improving operational performance and ensuring adherence to best practices. Demonstrated leadership in emergency medicine, significantly advancing patient safety and health education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director Wound Center
Healogics LLC/Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
05.2009 - 08.2025
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Mentored physicians-in-training, facilitating professional development through wound care elective
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
- Provided medical oversight for clinical operations and staff management, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Emergency Physician
ECI Healthcare Partners/ Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided life-saving care by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 20 individuals per day.
- Provided onsite and in-house emergent/urgent medical care.
Emergency Room Physician
St Alexius Hospital/ECI Healthcare Partners
St Louis
04.2003 - 12.2007
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations for inpatients
- Provided psychiatric and substance abuse support.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, enhancing communication and collaboration during critical incidents.
Emergency Room Physician
Anderson Hospital
Maryville, IL
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
Education
M.D. -
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO12.1978
Skills
- Wound Care Expertise
- Staff Development
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Leadership
Affiliations
- Wound Healing Society
- Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
- American Board of Wound Healing
Additional Information
Awards
- Patient Service Excellence Award, Alton Memorial Hospital Medical Staff, 2018
- Health and Wellness Award, 100 Black Men of America, Madison County Chapter, 2018
- Healogics' Midwest Center of the Year, 2016
Professional Engagement
- Alton Memorial Medical Staff Executive Committee, member-at-large, 2024 -2025
Accomplishments
Board Certification via American Board of Wound Healing, 2025-2035
Board Certification via American Board of Wound Mgmt, 2014-2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Board Certification Physician Wound Care Specialist- American Board of Wound Healing, 2025-2035
Timeline
Medical Director Wound Center
Healogics LLC/Alton Memorial Hospital
05.2009 - 08.2025
Emergency Physician
ECI Healthcare Partners/ Alton Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2010
Emergency Room Physician
Anderson Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2007
Emergency Room Physician
St Alexius Hospital/ECI Healthcare Partners
04.2003 - 12.2007
M.D. -
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Washington University in St Louis