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Office
1060 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454Phone+1 757-395-8000- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- As the Chief Medical Officer at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., provide clinical executive management to over 1,700 physicians and advance practitioners, within an organization of more than 29,000 employees. Promoting high-quality, cost-effective, safe medical care through education and collaboration among medical and nursing staff.
Experienced Chief Medical Officer offering a 15-year history of managing hospital functions to optimize operations and foster superior organization-wide service delivery, building robust service delivery models and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Well-versed in all healthcare and business administration aspects with success in building vital and engaged medical staff. Successful in building solid relationships with patients, staff, and local healthcare partners. I am a proven analytical person and an excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills and superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high-performing teams. Expert in patient care and business administration, successfully designing effective patient care and business models. Focused on continuous quality improvement and leadership development.
Education & Training
- George Washington UniversityMBA, Healthcare, MBA, 2008 - 2010
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), 1998 - 1999
- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
- Gandhi Medical CollegeClass of 1991, MBBS
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
- SD State Medical License 2018 - 2023
- OH State Medical License 2008 - 2021
- IN State Medical License 1997 - 2009
- CA State Medical License 2004 - 2008
- American College of Emergency Physicians OhioDirector Emergency Services
- Ball Memorial HospitalGeriatric Fellowship
- CFSHigh Reliability Organization Principles
- ECFMGECFMG
- LSSSix Sigma Green Belt
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Studer Most Recognized Physician Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 2016
- Star of Excellence Award 2011 Berger Health System, 2011
- Physician of The Quarter FY 2009 Q3 The Ohio State University Medical Center University Hospital East, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia in a user of Quinine for Restless Leg SyndromeKurra S, 1/1/1997
- Patient Interpersonal Interaction and Malpractice Lawsuits the hidden connectionKurra S, Ball Memorial Hospital, 1/1/1997
Lectures
- COVID-19 PandemicMonument Health Rapid City Hospital - 1/14/2022
- COVID VaccinesMonument Health Rapid City, SD
- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor UseBall Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN
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Authored Content
- Becker's PodcastSeptember 2023
Press Mentions
- Becker's InterviewSeptember 29th, 2023
- COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits 27% in Monument Health SystemJune 17th, 2022
- Monument Health Has Zero COVID-19 PatientsMay 6th, 2022
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Committees
- Member, Medical Society of Virginia 2022 - Present
- Member, South Dakota State Medical Association 2018 - 2022
- Councilor, NEJM Catalyst 2017 - 2020
- Councilor, Ohio State Medical Association 2017 - 2018
- Councilor, Ohio Hospital Association 2017 - 2018
- Chairman, North West Ohio Quality Collaborative 2014 - 2018
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- Medical Society of VirginiaMember
Other Languages
- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, Virginia
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shankarkurra/
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