Professional Experience
President and Managing Partner, 1981-present
Valley Urological Associates, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Founded the practice as a solo practice specializing in urology and urologic surgery. The practice grew to four physicians practicing at three office sites, employing 14 staff members, and providing a full range of adult urology and urologic surgery.
- Directed efforts to insure incorporation of any and all pertinent urologic advances into the group's armementarium. As a result of this policy, the group now practices urologic oncology, laser surgery, and laparoscopy.
- Initiated highly successful long-range strategic planning which, for the past six years, has resulted in average annual increases in patient volume of 15 percent.
Member, Board of Trustees Executive Committee
Chairman, Personnel Committee, 1993-1998
Valley Care Association and Valley Care Nursing Home, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Supervised the revision of a workers' compensation insurance program by instituting formal safety assessment procedures as well as safety lectures and instruction for personnel at a 110-bed community nursing home.
- Oversaw a renegotiation of a compensation insurance contract.
- Lowered yearly workers' compensation premium costs by 50 percent, resulting in an immediate rebate of $150,000 to the organization.
Member, Finance Committee, 1994-1996
Pennsylvania Physician Healthcare Plan, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Founded a start-up, statewide, physician-owned health insurance company designed to provide quality, physician-driven healthcare to Pennsylvania subscribers.
- Involved in corporate development and long-range strategic planning, as well as the development of a stock prospectus to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission.
- Solicited purchase of corporate stock by eligible physicians in southwestern Pennsylvania during the capitalization phase.
- Coordinated multiple direct mailings and conducted approximately 35 presentations to medical staffs at hospitals in southwestern Pennsylvania.
- Helped raise $19 million to capitalize and launch the company.
Metamorphic Surgical Devices, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Generated and prioritized ideas for minimally invasive surgical instruments made from shape memory alloys.
- Advised corporate staff in terms of research and development
Sewickley Valley Healthcare Services, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Oversaw all operational issues for multi-specialty medical group practice designed to increase hospital market share in areas peripheral to a suburban hospital and to redefine the delivery of healthcare in hospital catchment area.
- Directed all start-up activities including corporate development and strategic planning; recruitment of chief executive officer, primary care physicians, specialists, and other staff members; site selection and construction; and financial management.
- Acted as a liaison between the group, hospital board, and community members. This highly successful organization now consists of 40 physicians, nine offices, and 95 employees.
Sewickley Valley Hospital, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Chaired a committee of ten physicians and administrators charged with recruiting a new chairperson for the pathology department at a 225-bed community hospital.
- Organized and facilitated all committee meetings.
- Screened initial applicants , conducted interviews and reference inquiries for all selected applicants, and provided initial and ongoing support to the committee.
Professional Appointments, Memberships, and Offices
Education
Master of Public Management, 1993 H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Concentrated in Financial Management and Management of Health Systems
- Graduated with highest distinction.
Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Earned an advanced degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Science
Upstate Medical Center College of Medicine, State University of New York, Syracuse, New York
Bachelor of Science, 1966 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Military Service: United States Navy, Medical Corps
Staff Urologist
Assistant Chief, Department of Urology, 1976-1977
United States Naval Regional Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina
- Recognized as best clinical instructor by the Family Practice Residency Program.
- Achieved rank of Lieutenant Commander.
- Selected for promotion to Commander, but honorably discharged before formal promotion.
United States Naval Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Squadron Medical Officer, 1971-1972
Destroyer Squadron, Naples, Italy (home port)
- Conducted all clinical and administrative affairs for a squadron of three operational destroyers.
- Received a letter of commendation for the successful completion of a course of study in National Defense Affairs from the Naval War College.
United States Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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