Family Medicine Attending Physician - St Joseph Health Primary Care Center - 321 Gifford St, Syracuse, NY 13204
(2024-10)
Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to patients of all ages in an outpatient and telemedicine setting, in a FQHC, 50-54 patients per week.
- Conduct virtual and in-person visits for acute, chronic, and preventive care needs, ensuring seamless continuity across modalities.
- Develop and manage individualized care plans addressing medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
- Manage complex chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease through evidence-based protocols.
- Coordinate care with specialists, behavioral health providers, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes.
- Perform and interpret in-office procedures, laboratory testing, and diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
- Deliver patient education and counseling focused on lifestyle modification, preventive health, and medication adherence.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EPIC EMR, ensuring compliance with quality metrics and value-based care initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement, population health management, and team-based care programs within St. Joseph's Health network.
- Provide mentorship and clinical supervision to medical students and residents, fostering professional growth and high-quality patient care.
- Promote patient-centered, compassionate care consistent with St. Joseph's mission and values.
Medical Director, Family Medicine / Geriatric, St Joseph's Family Medicine Residency Non Faculty Geriatric Attending - Elderwood at Liverpool - 4800 Bear Rd, Liverpool, New York 13088
(2025-07)
- Deliver comprehensive medical care for residents across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care units.
- Perform detailed admissions, follow-up, and discharge evaluations, ensuring smooth care transitions and continuity.
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Manage complex acute and chronic medical conditions with a geriatric and post-acute care focus.
- Lead care coordination between facility staff, specialists, and families to optimize outcomes and satisfaction.
- Ensure accurate documentation, billing, and regulatory compliance with SNF and CMS standards using Point Care Click.
- Provide clinical leadership and education to nursing and therapy staff on best practices in chronic disease management, infection prevention, and medication safety.
- Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Respond to on-call duties, managing after-hours patient needs and supporting nursing decision-making.
- Promote a patient-centered, compassionate care culture within the Elderwood community.
Volunteer - Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) - Palm Springs, CA
(2021-07 - 2024-06)
VIM is a member of Volunteers in Medicine, a national nonprofit alliance with more than 90 free clinics across the U.S. A community safety net, mobile health center in Palm Springs, CA addressing chronic diseases, acute conditions, preventive medicine, diet, and emotional health.
- Provided on-site medical care and resources to displaced populations in the Coachella Valley.
Hospital Committee Member - Eisenhower Medical Center
(2021-07 - 2022-06)
Developed quality improvement projects specific to needs of residency program.
- Opioid Compliance Review: project included assessing patient's medication compliance with opioid use.
- Safe Hand-off Improvement: project included the development of a Smart Phase linked to patient's hospitalization for more efficient and safer handoff to night residents.
