Victor Waters, MD,JD,FCLM

Accomplished professional with over 30 years of diverse leadership experience across public, private, and academic sectors. Proven track record as an interim CEO, adept at navigating complex matrix organizations and fostering strong relationships between different entities. Skilled in media and public relations, with a background as a national spokesperson and extensive experience in crisis management. Recognized for achieving high performance metrics in quality and safety, while maintaining a supportive and results-driven team culture.

• National Board Member, American Lung Association (2021)
• Member, CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health/CHI), National D & I Council (2020)
• Member, Oasis Hospital Board, Specialty Orthopedic Center, Phoenix (2021- 2023)
• Member, Dignity Health Board of Directors appointed to the SCICN(Southern California Integrated Care Network) Board of Managers, (2018 - 2021).
• Member, American College of Legal Medicine (2013-present) ..
• Member, Prince George Chambers of Commerce, Lanham, MD(2015).
• Member, American College of Health Executive (2015).
• Member, American College of Physician Executives (2010-present).
• Member, American Bar Association (2007-present).
• Member, New York State Bar Association (2007-present).
• Chair, Medical Executive Committee, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, Professional Standards Board, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, Peer Review Board, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, Telehealth Steering Committee, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, PACT Steering Committee SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, Pain Management Committee, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Chair, GME Committee, SF VAHC (2012-14).
• Co-Chair, Quality Safety Value Committee, SF VAHC(2010-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Administrative Council (Sanford Medical School/VA) (2010-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Deans Committee (Sanford Medical School/VA) (2010-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Radiation and Safety Committee (2010-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Pharmaceuticals and Therapy Committee, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Clinic Product Review Committee, SF VAHC (2011-7/14).
• Co-Chair, Women’s Veteran’s Committee, SF VAHC (2010-7/14).
• Member, National Tort Claim Process Committee (VA Central Office, Washington, D.C.) (2012-7/14).
• Member, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee if the VHA National Workforce.
• Committee (VA Central Office, Washington, D.C (2012-7/14)
• Member, Integrated Ethics, SF VAHC(2010-7/14).
• Member, Great Plains Research Foundation Committee (2010-7/14).
• Member, Research and Development Committee (2010-7/14).
• Member, Health Law Committee, New York State Bar Association, (2009-present).
• Member, Ethics Committee, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, Ct. (08-10)
• Member, Connecticut State Mortality Review Board (08-10).
• Member, Board of Directors, The Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, N.Y. (1999- 01)
• Co-Chair, Committee on Adolescents of the National Hepatitis B Action Group, Washington, D.C. (1990-92).
• Member, National Coalition for Adult Immunization Hepatitis B Action Group - coordinated by the National Foundations for Infectious Diseases, Washington, D.C. (1990-92).
• Member, Adult Immunization Committee - American College of Health (1990-92)
• Member, Brown University Alumni Association (1990-present).
• Brown University Office of Alumni Relations (2010-present).

• Board Certified Internal Medicine- 9/16/87, Re-certified (10/11/11).
• Board Certified Legal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Legal Medicine eligibility requires dual MD/JD degrees.(9/10/13)
• Fellow of the American College Legal Medicine (FCLM)
• VHA Senior Leadership Conference (Certificate of Completion.(8/16/11).
• VHA Health Care Leadership Institute for Executive Career Field (Appointment and 3 week training, Certification, 5/5/12).
• Advanced Applications in Medical Management Course, American College of Physician Executives Fall Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona (11/6/11-11/10/11)
• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Healogics and UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society), Columbus, Ohio. (Certification, 8/22/14).

9/17/2015 “Distinguished Healthcare Leader Award” by the National Association of Health Services Executives, Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter (NAHSE-WMAC), Washington

1/20/2024  "Martin Luther King Diversity Award", 27th Annual MLK Day Celebration, Paradise Valley. Recognized for services to underrepresented groups in Phoenix.(1/20/25)

5/25/25 "ElevateMD Award",Nominated for scholarly activities, Scholarships for minority medical students

• Waters, V., Huang, W., Mokashi, A., Lahiri, S., Atrial Natriuretic Factor stimulates carotid body chemoreceptors. APS/ASPET 1988 (Abstract) Joint meeting Oct 9-13, 1988.
• Waters, V., Hydralazine, Hydrochlorathiazide and Ampicillin Associated with Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Case Report, J. Urol., 141:936-937, 1989.
• Waters, V., Collins, M., How to Inform Students of their risk for Hepatitis B. (Abstract) ACHA Journal, May 1991.
• Waters, V., Cook, L. Group C B-Hemolytic Streptococci in College Students with Pharyngitis (letter) JAMA, 1991;265:1526.
• Waters, V., Cook, L. Risk Factors for Measles in a Vaccinated Populations(letter) JAMA, 1991;265:1527.
• Waters, V. Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Pregnant Women (letter) JAMA, 1992;267:1919.
• Waters, V. Coming Home (Memories Worth Sharing) Postgrad Med, 1992;91:237.
• Hershey, J., Asch D., Thumasathi, T., Mexzaros, T., Waters, V. Decisions to Vaccinate against Contagious Disease: The Roles of altruism, free riding, and bandwagoning, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 59, 177-187, 1994.
• Waters, V., 5 Soft-Skills Tips for Physician Executives. American College of Physician Leaders, Jan 2017.Waters
• Waters, V., “Covid Liability in Oncology”, Understanding the Principles and Practice of Legal Oncology, Chapter 30, 2021 (McGraw-Hill Publisher)

• Op-ED – “EPA Clean Air Programs are Critical for Public Health”, American Lung Association, Arizona Capital Times.com (5/5/25).
• Corporate CommonSpirit Health Brand co-produces a video production – including residents. “Chronic Kidney Disease Screening” (10/24).
• Commonspirit Health – Corporate Leadership Summit, Wright Lassiter, CEO CSH, introduces Dr. Waters’ video production (3/4/25).
• Physician Leadership Development Program – “Soft-skill sets for MD leaders”(23-present)
• National Virtual Media tour - 23 TV and Radio interviews. New lung cancer screen guidelines promoted through the American Lung Association.(March 29, 2022). Reached over 7 million household members. 40 live and taped news and radio interviews about covid vaccine and infection (2020-22).
• Promotional commercial - community covid vaccination outreach (2021).
• 15 community based webinars regarding Covid infection and vaccination - American Lung Association and Dignity Health. (2020-2021).
• HRO CME Grand Rounds (9/26/23)
• National Medical Association Conference, Tempe, Az., eGFR/Kidney Desease (5/4/23)
• Intel (Large employer organization) Webinar – eGFR/Kidney Disease (5/4/23)
• Physician Enterprise Grand Round (4/21/23)
• Live International Webinar (Xpeer) - Covid Liability (2/20/21)
• ACLM/Chicago Medical Society Annual Conference, “Covid Liability” (3/5/21)
• Fox11 News “New CDC Mask Guidance” (3/10/21)
• Delta Sorority Live Webinar “Covid Vaccine Hesitancy” (2/27/21
• Annerberg Media Live Instagram “Covid Vaccine Hesitancy” (2/28/21)
• Eyewitness News Channel 7 “Covid, Smoke, and Mask” (live interview) 9/5/20.
• Fox 11, Covid (St Bernardine Medical Ctr, 9/23/20).
• KCL Channel 9, “Fires and Smoke” (St Bernardine Med Ctr, 10/25/19).
• KCL Channel 9, “Flu Vaccine” (St Bernardine Med Ctr, 9/13/19).
• KCAL Channel 9,“Heat Stroke” (St Bernardine Med Ctr, 7/5/18).
• KCAL Channel 9, “Flu Vaccine” (Studio Interview, LA, 10/7/18).
• “Contract Tips”, IM Resident Retreat, Arrowhead CA. (11/10/18)
• “5 Legal Tips for Physicians”, Quarterly Medical Staff Meeting (recorded) (5/3/18)
• Great Kindness Challenge for 3rd and 4th Graders demonstration of the importance of showing kindness to patients and families. Holy Rosary Academy, (01/25/17).
• Media Institute on Health. Panelist, “Building Success with Private-Public Partnerships, The Maryland Case Study” sponsored by the National Association of Journalists, Barbara Jordan Center, Washington DC (04/09/15).
• “Physician-Nurse Engagement”, Nursing Leadership Workshop, FWMC, Fort Washington, MD. (10/17/14).
• “VA Tort Claim Process”, VA Grand Rounds, SF VAHC, Sioux Falls, SD. (3/30/12).
• “VA Tort Claim Process”, Resident Grand Rounds, SF VAHC, Sioux Falls, SD.(4/6/12).
• “Ethics and Law”, Ethics Roundtable, Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. (5/6/11). “Ethics and Law”, VA Grand Rounds, SF VAHC, Sioux Falls, SD. (3/25/11).
• “DNR(Do Not Resuscitate) Regulations and Ethics”, Guest Speaker, Danbury Hospital, Danbury Ct, Ethics Committee,(5/18/10).
• “Myths and Misconceptions of Osteoporosis” (video), STS, Southbury, CT, (3/18/09).
• “How to Reduce Malpractice Risk”, Emergency Medicine Conference, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, N.Y. (5/9/03).
• “How to Reduce Malpractice Risk” Medical Malpractice lectures Internal Medicine residents and students, Rochester General Hospital, Genesee Hospital and Emergency Room Residents, University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital.
• Hepatitis B Workshop, training health care providers, American College of Health Association (ACHA), San Francisco, CA (5/22/92).
• “How to reduce AIDS Anxiety in college-aged students”, ACHA Annual Meeting. (5/22/92).
• “How to promote the Hepatitis B vaccine amongst College-aged Students” ACHA Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass. (5/29/91).
• “How to Inform College Students of their Risk for Hepatitis B”, Research Conference, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PA. (5/31/90).
• “How to inform college students of their Risk for Hepatitis B”, National Coalition for Adult Immunization Hepatitis B Action Group, Orlando, Fl. (5/19/90).

• GME Liaison between Creighton SOM, St Joseph Medical Center, and Valleywise Health.
• GMEC member.
• ACGME Clear Site participant.
• Faculty appointment.
• Key lead in new residency programs.
• Key lead in sustaining current fellowship programs.
• Key lead in transitioning Heart Vascular Institute to Academic Medical Group.
• Implemented HRO (High Reliability Organization) training for residents and fellows.
• Implemented residents and fellows participation in peer reviews and Serious Safety Event (SSE) meetings.
• Medical-Legal lectures for fellows, residents and students.
• Community Outreach – Mini-med School for middle school students, Creighton Univ.
• Research Feasibility Process - Designated approver for all non-BNI (Barrow Neurologic Institute), hospital based research proposals.
• Liaison between BNI Neurosurgical/Neurology Programs and hospital.

• 2021 – present Health Science Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Creighton University, Phoenix, AZ.
• 5/2017 – 2021 Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA.
• 2/2011-7/2014 Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD.
• 89-92. Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

• 1979-80 Basic Research, Department of Physiology, Brown University, Providence, R.I.
• 1979 Basic Research, Minority Research Pre-Med Program, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
• 1987-88 National Research Fellow, Hypertension Research, NIH, Bethesda, MD.
• 1988-89 National Research Fellow, Respiratory Research, University Pennsylvania, PA
• 1989-90 Co-investigator - Hepatitis B Project, University of Pennsylvania, PA.
• 1989-90 Co-investigator - Clinical decision making affiliated with Wharton school of Business, University of Pennsylvania, PA.
• 1990-91 Co-investigator - AIDS Anxiety Reduction Study (Collaboration with Dept of Medicine, Temple and University of Pennsylvania).
• 1991-92 Co-investigator - Evaluation of two-dose measles vaccination and impact of policies (CDC)
• 1992 Co-Investigator - Asthma Education Program
• 1993 Principal Investigator – Nicorette safety study for Marion Dowell, Paramus, N.J.
• 1994 Principal Investigator – Nicoderm Patch safety study for Marion Dowell, Paramus, N.J.