VIVIANA PETRU,MD
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician with 6 years of dedicated service at Kaiser Permanente, delivering high-quality outpatient care while actively contributing to module workflows and clinical quality goals. Recognized for strong interprofessional team leadership, proactive problem-solving, and deep familiarity with SCPMG systems. Seeking an administrative position to leverage clinical expertise in driving operational efficiency, supporting clinical workflows, and maintaining quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City And Camarillo, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Manage a high-volume outpatient adult panel, overseeing acute and chronic illness management, clinical quality workflows, and preventive care delivery.
- Lead interprofessional clinical care teams (nursing, medical assistants, specialists) to optimize patient outcomes, safety, and care quality.
- Perform essential clinical and point-of-care procedures to deliver proactive, preventive patient care.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to refine internal operations and enhance workflow efficiency across adult primary care modules.
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY-1 – PGY-3)
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive outpatient and inpatient medical care within a high-volume center.
- Participated in department-wide clinical quality improvement initiatives focused on standardized hypertension protocols.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
St. George’s University School of Medicine
01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
01-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Sports High School
Galați, Romania01-2004
PUBLICATIONS
- Heaton, D., Huang, S., Shiau, R., Casillas, S., Straily, A., Kong, L. K., Ng, V., & Petru, V. (2018). Trichinellosis Outbreak Linked to Consumption of Privately Raised Raw Boar Meat. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 67(8), 247–249. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Abolhosn, R., Kang, M., Luu, T., Petru, V., Reddi, K., Villela, W., Bowman, C., Gray, D., McLaughlin, T., Stafford-Lewis, R., Yadav, A., Wilson, K., Moberg Parker, J., & Mould, D. (2015). Isolation of Phage Procrass1 from Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 6919. The Actinobacteriophage Database.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Co-Investigator, Inpatient Hypertension Management Initiative
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | 2018 – 2020
· Evaluated inpatient hypertensive management protocols to improve clinical standardized care.
· Collaborators: Tania Arous, M.D., Moiz Kasubhai, M.D.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Co-Investigator, Congestive Heart Failure Readmission Study
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | 2019 – 2020
· Researched the role of percentage change in pro-BNP from admission to discharge in CHF patients readmitted within 30 days.
· Collaborators: Usha Venugopal, M.D., Vidya Menon, M.D., Nehad Shabarek, M.D., Mohammad Hammada, M.D., Julio Ovalle, M.D.
Student Researcher, Traumatic Brain Injury & Posttraumatic Epilepsy
Reed Neurological Research Center, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | 2010 – 2011
· Investigated mechanisms underlying Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Posttraumatic Epilepsy (PTE) under Richard Staba, Ph.D.
LANGUAGES, CERTIFICATIONS & INTERESTS
- Languages: Romanian (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
- Certifications: Scuba Diving Certified (2014)
- Athletics: Former Member, Romanian Junior National Kayaking Team
- Personal Interests: Jogging, Hiking, Travel, Reading
Timeline
Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY-1 – PGY-3)
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Sports High School
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)