Occupation: Owner
Company: OpExMD
Education:
Master of Business Operational Excellence, Max M. Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University (2017)
Fellowship in Endocrinology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (2010)
Residency in Internal Medicine, Montefiore Health System (2002)
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1999)
Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, New York University (1995)
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Max M. Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University (2017); Lean Black Belt, City and County of Denver
Career:
Owner, OpExMD (2025-Present)
Executive Medical Director, CommonSpirit Health (2023-2025)
Internist, Endocrine Focus, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (2011-2023)
Vice President, Medical Home Care Delivery, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (2021-2022)
Director, Operational Excellence, Kaiser Permanente (2020-2021)
Board Director, Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) (2020-2021)
Regional Medical Director, Message Management, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (2019-2021)
Medical Office Chief, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (2014-2020)
Chief, East Internal Medicine, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (2012-2014)
Internist, Montefiore Health System (2002-2010)
Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Einstein (2003-2008)
Internal Medicine Resident, Montefiore Health System (1999-2002)
Civic:
Board President, Young Israel of Denver Synagogue (Present); Board President, Denver Academy of Torah (2014-2016); Vice Chair, Development, Denver Academy of Torah (2012-2014); Vice President, Board for Fundraising and Development, Ben Porat Yosef (2009-2010)
Creative Works:
Author, “Physician Leader: How Exam Room Experience Drives Leadership Excellence,” Routledge, Productivity Press (2024); Author, “Using Lean Management to Drive Improvement at East Denver Medical Office,” Permanente Journal (2018); Co-author, “Metabolic Implications of Menopause” (2010)
Awards:
Honoree, Honoree for Leadership, Denver Academy of Torah
Memberships:
Member, Endocrine Society; Member, American College of Physicians, Inc.
Hobbies:
Baking sourdough bread; Hiking; Reading; Spending time with her five children and grandchild
