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Deanna Willis, MD, Family Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

DeannaRuthWillisMDMBA, FAAFP, FNAP

Family Medicine Indianapolis, IN

Endowed Professor of Primary Care and Population Health Research, Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Deanna Willis is a family physician in Indianapolis, IN. She received her medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She is experienced in healthcare quality, quality improvement, healthcare disparities, incentive compensation, and lean.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University
    Indiana University MBA, 1997 - 1999
  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis
    Franciscan Health IndianapolisResidency, Family Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Family Medicine, 1994 - 1996
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternship, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Truman State University
    Truman State UniversityBS, Biology, 1987 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Institute for Healthcare ImprovementImprovement Advisor
  • SimplerLean Gold Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Trustee Teaching Award Indiana University, 2006, 2020
  • Alvin S. Bynum Faculty Mentor Award Indiana University, 2018
  • Outstanding Young Physician Award University of Missouri School of Medicine, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Empirical Investigation into Factors Affecting Patient Cancellations and No-Shows at Outpatient Clinics  
    John B. Norris, Chetan Kumar, Suresh Chand, Herbert Moskowitz, Steve A. Shade, Deanna R. Willis, Decision Support Systems, 2012
  • Predictors of readiness to screen for colorectal cancer in primary care patients  
    . Rawl S, Sugg Skinner C, Champion V, Springston J, Perkins S, Tong Y, Gebregziabher N, Krier C, Rhyant B, Russell K, Imperiale T, Willis D, & Jones Myers L, Annals of Oncology, 2010
  • Predicting Stage of Readiness to Screen for Colorectal Cancer among African Americans  
    Rawl SM, Skinner CS, Champion VL, Springston J, Perkins S, Tong Y, Gebregziabher N, Krier C, Rhyant B, Russell K, Imperiale T, Willis D, Myers LM, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Linus Health Launches First iPad-Based Brain Health Platform for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in Primary Care
    Linus Health Launches First iPad-Based Brain Health Platform for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in Primary CareJanuary 25th, 2023
  • Bridging the Translational Gap Between Alzheimer’s Advances and Patients
    Bridging the Translational Gap Between Alzheimer’s Advances and PatientsOctober 27th, 2022
  • Linus Health Launches First iPad-Based Brain Health Platform for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in Primary Care
    Linus Health Launches First iPad-Based Brain Health Platform for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in Primary CareJuly 27th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, NCQA Wellness and Geriatric Expert Workgroup 2017 - Present
  • Co-Chair, AMA Physician Consortium for Practice Improvement (PCPI) Technical Expert Panel 2015 - Present
  • Chair, American Academy of Family Physicians, Commission on Education, Subcomission on Global Health 2013 - 2014
  • Chairman of the Board, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians 2012 - 2013
  • Member, American Academy of Family Physicians, Commission on Education 2011 - 2014
  • Member, American Academy of Family Physicians, Commission on Education, Subcomission on Global Health 2011 - 2013
  • President, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians 2011 - 2012
  • Member, AMA Physician Consortium for Practice Improvement (PCPI) Preventative Care Workgroup 2008 - 2015
  • Chair, American Academy of Family Physicians, Commission on Finance and Insurance 2007 - 2008
  • Member, American Academy of Family Physicians, Commission on Finance and Insurance 2003 - 2008

Professional Memberships