
Walter Allen Fink Jr. DO MHA CPE FACEP FACHE
CMO UT San Antonio Health
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8431 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-450-0634
Fax+1 775-888-3200
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Summary
- Walter Fink Jr., DO, is an emergency medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX. He completed his medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995 and underwent further training, including a residency and chief residency in emergency medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center. Fink also holds an MHA from the University of Washington and completed a fellowship in Health Policy at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He currently serves as the Chief Physician Executive/Chief Medical Officer at UT Health Physicians. His extensive career includes several executive roles as Chief Medical Officer at various hospitals and academic positions, with experience in emergency medicine, critical care, trauma, and healthcare administration. He has been involved in research, contributing to publications on orthopedic and emergency medicine topics. Among his professional recognitions are fellowships from the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Emergency Physicians, as well as a Certified Physician Executive credential.
Education & Training
Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineFellowship, Health Policy , 2018 - 2019
University of WashingtonMHA, School of Public Health, 2011 - 2013
Madigan Army Medical CenterChief Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2000 - 2001
Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1998 - 2001
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
TX State License 1997 - 2028
WA State License 2003 - 2026
NV State License 2023 - 2025
ID State License 2023 - 2024
NY State License 2001 - 2020
MI State License 1996 - 2003
American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
AOA Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine- Prosci Change Management Professional
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Professor of Emergency Medicine
- Fellow (FACHE) American College of Healthcare Executives, 2022
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE) American Academy of Physician Leadership, 2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsObesity negatively affects outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair at four-year follow-up.Nata Parnes, John P Scanaliato, John C Dunn, Walter A Fink, Alexis Sandler
Shoulder & Elbow. 2023-11-01 - 4 citationsOutcomes Following Combined Posterior Labral and SLAP Repair in Military Patients Younger Than 35 Years.Clare K Green, John P Scanaliato, Alexis B Sandler, Hunter Czajkowski, Benjamin R Childs
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023-08-01 - 6 citationsArthroscopic Repair of Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears in Patients 70 Years and Older.Austin B Fares, John P Scanaliato, John C Dunn, Alexis B Sandler, Walter A Fink
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022-11-01
Press Mentions
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