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Armand Dorian, MD, Emergency Medicine, Glendale, CA, Keck Hospital of USC

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Emergency Medicine Glendale, CA

Chief Executive Officer, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine @ Keck School of Medicine

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Summary

  • A compassionate physician executive who has been able to inspire, motivate and lead by instilling a culture of honesty, integrity, collegiality, accountability, and empathy. He has focused on channeling his passion and commitment through great communication and decision making allowing his team to express their creativity and innovation, creating an environment for success.

    Consultant to many Fortune 400 companies, providing a highly sought-after combination of medical, media and business competency. A problem solver with a solid track record of leading change and implementing programs to improve patient care, provider wellness, and physician engagement while reducing costs. Data and evidence-based driven with the ability to build successful teams and foster positive, collaborative relationships.

    Successful, longstanding, and deep relationship with all things media. Vertically integrated with the entire industry. A respected and regular medical expert, host, actor, writer and producer on many television shows, like “ER”, “EXTRA”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Inside-Edition”, and news-stations like CNN, FOX, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, KTLA, and CBS. Published in trusted and respected medical and scientific journals. Featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites, including LA Times, New York Times, Huffington Post, Esquire, Chicago Sun-Times, TMZ, Yahoo health and the Associated Press, to name a few

    Core Competencies:
    

• Business Development • Performance Improvement • Lean Problem Solving • Six Sigma
    • Physician Engagement • Strategy Deployment • Patient Satisfaction • Best Practices Compliance
    • Process Planning • Risk Management • Change Management • Emergency Physician • 

    • Team Leadership • Regulatory Compliance • Cost Control • Media Relations
    • Fundraising: Foundation & Board participation

Education & Training

  • Marshall School of Business, USC
    Marshall School of Business, USCMMM, Masters in Medical Management, Beta Gamma Sigma, 2017 - 2018
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive ViewResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
    University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACEP) American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 13 Women Making Moves in Healthcare Leadership
    13 Women Making Moves in Healthcare LeadershipOctober 14th, 2021
  • Chutes & Ladders—CEOs of Jefferson Health, CommonSpirit Health Announce Retirements
    Chutes & Ladders—CEOs of Jefferson Health, CommonSpirit Health Announce RetirementsOctober 14th, 2021
  • Dr. Armand Dorian to Remain CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
    Dr. Armand Dorian to Remain CEO of USC Verdugo Hills HospitalOctober 13th, 2021
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Other Languages

  • Armenian

Hospital Affiliations