Occupation: Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Medical Officer
Company: Nexus Health Systems
Born: Norfolk, Virginia
Education:
MD, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati (1980)
Specialty Medical Training in Neurology and Psychiatry, Harvard University (1984)
Postgraduate Degree, Psychiatry Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University (1984)
Coursework toward MPH, Harvard University (1983)
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Hiram College, Summa Cum Laude with Departmental Honors (1976)
BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies, Hiram College (1976)
Certifications:
Executive Training for Current CEOs, Business Administration and Management, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University (1985)
Career:
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Nexus Health Systems (1992-Present)
Psychiatrist in Charge, Co-Founder of the Neuropsychiatry Program, McLean Hospital, Mass General Brigham
Chief Medical Officer, Founder, Neurobehavioral Institute of Houston
Director, Founder, Neuropsychiatry Subspecialty Services, Del Oro Rehabilitation Hospital
Medical Director, Neurobehavioral Programs, Cypress Creek Hospital
With, Rehab and Psychiatric Division, National Medical Enterprises (Now Tenet Healthcare Corporation)
With, Traumatic Brain Injury Program, HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Civic:
Donor, Hiram College; Donor, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati; Donor, McLean Hospital, Mass General Brigham; Donor, Church
Creative Works:
Author, “Mindstorms: The Complete Guide for Families Living with Traumatic Brain Injury” (2009); Co-Author, “Neurologic Rehabilitation: A Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Planning” (1997); Author, Several Papers, Book Chapters and Editorials
Awards:
Recipient, The Merck Award for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Education, Merck & Co., Inc.; Recipient, Award for Recognition of Exceptional Achievement on Psychiatrically Oriented Studies, Mental Health Association of Ohio; Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, Massachusetts Brain Injury Association; Honoree, The Top Psychiatrists in Houston, Texas; Honoree, Top Subspecialty Hosptial System in Houston, Texas; Honoree, Top 15 Small Businesses; Top Specialty Hospitals in the Houston Area; Largest Houston Area Hospital System; Honoree, Houston’s Healthiest Places to Work; Honoree, 14th Largest Houston Area Healthcare Systems; Recipient, National Award, Care and Management of Patients with Disabilities, The Governor of the State of Texas; Lifetime Fellow, Excellence in Neuropsychiatry, American Psychiatric Association; Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, American Association of People with Disabilities
Memberships:
Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association; Member, Texas Medical Association; Member, Harris County Medical Society; Board Member, Houston Symphony; Member, National Council, McLean Hospital, Mass General Brigham; Member, TriBeta; Member, Alpha Society; President, Hiram College Honor Society; Member, Phi Beta Kappa Mu of Ohio, Hiram College; Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Cincinnati
Family:
Two Children
Three Siblings
Hobbies:
Reading; Gardening; Hiking; Giving back to the community with service and monetary donations
