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WALTER OKOROANYANWU

NEWARK,USA

Summary

Healthcare leader with extensive experience at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, specializing in multi-physician practice management and strategic planning. Successfully reduced patient no-show rates by 30% through effective team collaboration and improved patient access and experience. Proven expertise in program management and stakeholder engagement to implement impactful health initiatives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and CEO

P&T Consult Global LLC
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide Health and Human Services consultancy and supplies of healthcare consumables including rapid/on-site/self-test/at-home diagnostics and treatment regimens and provision of health professional continued medical education(CME, MOC and Credentialing), health promotion, and disease prevention services in underserved US communities and Africa to achieve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all.
  • Partner and Consultant to the City of East Orange Department of Health and Human Services, Essex County NJ in the provision of HIV/AIDS, Opioid/Substance Use Disorder, and Ryan White grant development, implementation, project management, and Continued Medical Education services in collaboration with HealthHivorg and Clinical Care Options (CCO) Inc.
  • Lead the CDC/PHI sponsored New Jersey National Leadership Academy for Public Health (NLAPH) Cohort 13 – Tri-County Community Engagement Project of ACHENJ/CLC in reducing opioid deaths and increasing access to treatment while enhancing health equity in Essex, Union, and Ocean Counties in partnership with Essex County DOH, Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), Newark Eligible Metropolitan Areas HIV/AIDS Planning Council, United Way of Greater Union County and American College of Healthcare Executives NJ Chapter.
  • Provides consultancy with Clinical Care Options (CCO) as meeting organizer and moderator for CME and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in person and virtual meetings and Conferences for Northeast US Institutions and Providers (NY, NJ).
  • Collaborate with Gilead Senior Medical Affairs representatives to conduct provider-friendly medical education meetings on HIV, Hepatitis, and COVID-19, and post-conference updates to the medical communities, institutions, and community-based organizations within the Northeast US region (NY, NJ, PA, Connecticut) on regular bases.
  • HIV/AIDS and Co-morbidities Abstract Reviewer and Advisory Committee Member for the New York State Department of Health and Human Services - AIDS Institute's Annual Ending the Epidemic and World AIDS Day commemoration and global conference.

Founder and CEO

P&T Contracting LLC (Nig)
Imo State, Nigeria
09.2011 - Current
  • Provide Health and Human Services consultancy and supplies of healthcare consumables including rapid/on-site/self-test/at-home diagnostics and treatment regimens and provision of health professional continued medical education(CME, MOC and Credentialing), health promotion, and disease prevention services in underserved US communities and Africa to achieve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all.

Director of Environmental Health and Wellness

Crocker Partners LLC
Boca Raton, FL
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Chaired task force of top management, overseeing strategic COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.
  • Developed environmental health policies and procedures for regulatory compliance.
  • Moderated health and safety webinars during monthly Task Force meetings.
  • Implemented systemwide Remobilization/Recovery Policy, including signage and disease prevention education services.
  • Ensured effective testing and isolation protocols, securing contracts for COVID-19 test kits and masks.
  • Trained 35 front-line workers as Certified Contact Tracers, deploying them to each asset.
  • Collaborated with experts from leading U.S. institutions on indoor air and water quality control research.
  • Created daily dashboard for tracking COVID test positivity rates and contact tracing results.

Senior Director Practice Management / COO (on sabbatical)

Multi-Specialty Medical Office PC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2011 - 06.2020
  • Direct the day-to-day management of the Physician-led ambulatory markets in six locations in Brooklyn and Queens, NY in a multi-specialty practice with a multi-disciplinary staff of twenty-five healthcare professionals.
  • Reduced and sustained patient “no show” rate to less than 10%, provided resources to mitigate attendance barriers and facilitate timely appointment rescheduling.
  • Facilitate monthly collaborative work sessions with billing/coding specialists and practice managers, successfully reducing billing rejects to less than 5%.
  • Successfully minimized patient visit times to less than one hour from start to finish by consistently, tracking and analyzing patient flow, need assessment surveys, and patient satisfaction surveys, and implementing process improvements to eliminate systemic causes of delay and interruption in quality care delivery.
  • Direct practice-wide personnel management processes and activities including hiring, performance management and evaluations, conflict resolutions, reward and disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Ensure timely recertification of required provider certifications, identify and manage Continuing Medical Education (CME) and professional development activities, and maintain general compliance with regulatory standards. Provide counseling, teaching, and mentoring activities as needed.
  • Review and approve financial practice activities, including billing practices, accounting, budgeting, expenditures, and allocation of practice revenues totaling over $ 6.5 million annually.

Clinical Instructor – Department of Family & Community Medicine / Hospitalist Physician – Inpatient Detox Program

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Bronx, NY
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Initially contracted as a part-time covering physician for a 48-bed inpatient detox program, retained as full-time Clinical Instructor, oversaw quality in-patient and ambulatory primary care for over 5,000 patients, including a population of HIV/AIDS consumers.
  • Conducted weekly grand rounds, morning reports, and teaching rounds, and delivered presentations for Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
  • Directed quality improvement and performance improvement program activities, and reviewed departmental grant development and submission. Screened, interviewed, examined, and admitted 2,300 patients annually for voluntary inpatient detoxification (alcohol, tobacco, and polysubstance use, intoxication, and dependency).
  • Managed daily activities of the ambulatory care unit, and provided guidance and oversight of patient and staff needs including emergency codes (medical, weather, fire, etc).

Fellow, Nicholas A. Rangos HIV Clinical Scholar/Fellowship Program/Hospitalist

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Division of Infectious Disease/New York State AIDS Institute
Bronx, NY
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Administered innovative protocols and treatments for HIV/AIDS patients, provided comprehensive primary care and support direct services to patients, and the Methadone Maintenance Program (MMTP).
  • Shepherded a special independent research project on the prevalence of genotype resistance in newly diagnosed and naive HIV/AIDS patients, and initiated the development of new standards to improve outcomes and quality of care.
  • Carried out clinical lectures, ground rounds, patient case conferencing, CME, and other professional development activities, and participated in weekly AIDS Institute clinical conferences, lecture series, and journal clubs.
  • Provided primary care, preventative health, and wellness services (needle exchange and smoking cessation) in collaboration with the Harm Reduction Coalition in a culturally, age, and gender-appropriate manner.

Clinical Quality Management & Improvement Supervisor

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
05.2004 - 05.2007
  • Provided direct patient care – including HIV/AIDS patients, directly supervised a team of physicians, residents, physician assistants, and medical students, conducted quarterly assessments, concurrent chart reviews, and coding evaluations.
  • Created a gold standard protocol to address patient “no-show” rates, effectively reducing missed appointments from 45% to 15% within two months of implementation, improved patient care and revenue generation.
  • Trained, supervised, and mentored primary care providers and staff members, ensuring commitment to hospital quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring readiness for local, state, and federal regulatory audits and inspections.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Rutgers University
01.2020

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Administration

Emory University School of Public Health

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

American University of the Caribbean

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology/Chemistry

Southwest Texas State University

Skills

  • Multi-physician practice management
  • Patient experience and access
  • Strategic planning and decision making
  • Strong EPIC EHR proficiency
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Budget oversight and revenue management
  • Program and project management
  • Customer service delivery and telehealth
  • Process improvement and quality control
  • Risk assessment and root cause analysis
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Physician and staff development
  • Business development strategies
  • Grant development and implementation
  • Executive advisory leadership
  • Policy development and management
  • HIPAA regulations and reporting
  • Financial and data analysis
  • Team leadership, communication, and collaboration
  • Payer and regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Scheduling and referral management
  • Operations oversight
  • Healthcare consulting
  • Revenue cycle and financial clearance
  • Insurance verification and pre-authorization
  • Large teaching hospital experience

Community Service

  • ACHENJ/CLC NLAPH Cohort 13 Leadership Training Program on Opioid Crisis Mitigation in NJ (Essex and Ocean Counties) Sponsored by CDC/PHI, Team Lead and Coordinator, 2023, Present
  • Rutgers Business School Alumni Association, Vice President, Board of Trustees – GLOBAL LIAISON & DEI, 2022, Present
  • New York State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – AIDS Institute, Advisory Board Member/Abstract Reviewer, 2022, Present, 2022-2023 WAD/ETE ANNUAL SUMMIT
  • Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA) HIV/AIDS Ryan White Planning Council, Executive Member and Vice Chairman, 2017, Present, Chair of Nominations Committee - Appointed by Mayor Ras Baraka
  • Rutgers NJ Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Newark NJ, Guest/Visiting Faculty – Pediatric AIDS/Professional & CME Development, 2017, Present
  • Benue State Agency for the Control of AIDS – Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, Health Specialist Consultant / U.S. Health Liaison, 2016, 2018
  • New York City Planning Council – Office of AIDS Policy Coordination, Appointed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg - Co-Chairman & Executive Member of the Board., 2004, 2008
  • Government of IMO State / Ahiazu LGA Council – Owerri, IMO State, Nigeria, Principal Consultant – Healthcare Establishments, 2011, 2014, Secured a $35 million 5-year PEPFAR HIV grant for the State

Publications

  • Unexplained Febrile Illnesses After Exposure to Ticks: Infection With an Ehrlichia? Daniel B. Fishbein, Leigh A. Sawyer, Cynthia J. Holland, Edward B. Hayes, Walter Okoroanyanwu, David…JAMA 1987 Jun 12
  • Https://www.fastcompany.com/90526672/the-hottest-job-in-commercial-real-estate-infectious-disease-expert
  • Https://connectedremag.com/real-estate-news/infectious-disease-expert-could-become-the-next-big-job-in-cre/
  • Https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/07/17/florida-real-estate-firm-adds-doctor-to-team-to-help-in-pandemic
  • Real Estate Firm Hires Its Own Doctor to Navigate the Pandemic Palm Beach Post. July 16th, 2020
  • Crocker Partners: Hires Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Walter Okoroanyanwu as Director of Environmental Health, Overseeing Health & Safety for 11 MSF Portfolio marketscreener.com
  • July 16th, 2020
  • Https://realtybiznews.com/luxury-condos-are-offering-access-to-doctors-as-an-amenity/98760298/

Training

  • Fellowship Training: HIV Treatment and Administration Fellowship | Bronx Lebanon Medical Center/NYS AIDS Institute – Bronx NY
  • Chief Resident-Family Practice | Bronx Lebanon Medical Center – Bronx NY
  • Resident-Family Practice | State University of New York – Brooklyn, NY
  • Resident-Preventative Medicine / Public Health | Morehouse School of Medicine/Emory University (Rollings) School of Public Health – Atlanta GA
  • Intern – Transitional Internal Medicine | Meharry Medical College – Nashville, TN

KEY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

  • Https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-okoroanyanwu/
  • Https://www.doximity.com/pub/walter-okoroanyanwu-md
  • Https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Walter-Okoroanyanwu

Timeline

Founder and CEO

P&T Consult Global LLC
08.2021 - Current

Director of Environmental Health and Wellness

Crocker Partners LLC
07.2020 - 04.2021

Founder and CEO

P&T Contracting LLC (Nig)
09.2011 - Current

Senior Director Practice Management / COO (on sabbatical)

Multi-Specialty Medical Office PC
08.2011 - 06.2020

Clinical Instructor – Department of Family & Community Medicine / Hospitalist Physician – Inpatient Detox Program

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
07.2009 - 06.2011

Fellow, Nicholas A. Rangos HIV Clinical Scholar/Fellowship Program/Hospitalist

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Division of Infectious Disease/New York State AIDS Institute
07.2007 - 06.2009

Clinical Quality Management & Improvement Supervisor

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2007

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Rutgers University

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Administration

Emory University School of Public Health

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

American University of the Caribbean

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology/Chemistry

Southwest Texas State University

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