Transforming Healthcare, One Innovation at a Time

With over two decades of experience as a medical professional, I am a transformational healthcare leader and passionate patient and client advocate. As a Board-Certified Physician, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Certified Physician Executive, I have dedicated my career to reshaping healthcare delivery. My journey has taken me from the clinical trenches of hospital health systems and regional disaster relief recovery to the boardrooms of some of the nation’s most respected healthcare organizations. I have led teams of medical professionals and care providers through historic and unprecedented changes in multiple healthcare systems while achieving quality, excellence, patient-centered innovation, and organizational distinction, with a measurable and documented positive impact on population health.
As an award-winning Chief Medical Officer and consultant, I have thrived on driving change, whether revitalizing care management systems, crafting patient-centric programs, or guiding organizations through complex audits and certifications. My mission is simple: to inspire a culture of medical excellence that ensures every patient receives the care they deserve while empowering care teams to reach their full potential. I’ve always believed in the power of collaboration, innovation, and human connection to improve healthcare.
As the CEO of Care Defender, I have combined my clinical, operational, and leadership expertise to provide advanced healthcare consulting, healthcare advocacy, care navigation services, and strategic guidance. Whether guiding individuals through complex healthcare systems or helping legal teams navigate medical cases, I aim to simplify complexity and amplify positive outcomes.