Christopher Abbott

Medical Director, Advanced Imaging, Utilization Management @ MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC

About

My broad experience in developing new clinics, new innovations, optimizing productivity, developing needed services, leading staff and cutting costs are major strengths. My applied mathematics background, strong interest in computers, and my full understanding of direct medical care give me a keen ability to integrate financial, operational and medical goals in my leadership roles.

Country

United States

City

San Diego County

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Skill

Utilization Management, Provider Relations, Documentation, Quality Management, Research, Disease Management, Medical Education, Guideline Design, Preventative Medicine, Budget Management, Contract Negotiations

Experience

Medical Director, Advanced Imaging, Utilization Management

MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

La Jolla, California

Medical Director Advanced Imaging Utilization

POD Director, Physician

National Imaging Associates

2006-2 - 2016-9 · 10 yrs 8 mos

St. Louis, Missouri via San Diego, CA

Utilization Management: Supervise 40 physicians, monitoring quality and enabling productivity.

Regional Medical Director

Spectrum Healthcare Services, Inc.

1996 - 2005 · 9 yrs

Develop and manage 2 new clinics for the Naval Medical Center San Diego in a resource sharing agreement with Foundation Health and Spectrum Healthcare resources.

Medical Director

St.Vincent De Paul Village

1988 - 1999 · 11 yrs

Expand and develop a new clinic, then supervise paid and volunteer medical and dental staff for the Village. Awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Grant to develop access to medical care for homeless individuals. Awarded "Peter F. Druker Award" for innovation in healthcare.