Christine M. Estrada, DO, MPH, MS, MBA, HMDC, HEC-C, HCQM-PHYADV, HCQM-PSRM, CPE: Elevating Patient Care at MountainView Hospital
Renowned Healthcare Leader Brings Expertise in Utilization Management, Quality Management, and Palliative Care to Las Vegas
Dr. Christine M. Estrada is a visionary independent consultant at Christine M. Estrada, DO, PLLC, and serves as Physician Advisor at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a wealth of experience in healthcare management, utilization review, quality improvement, and palliative care, she is poised to enhance the hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
In her advisory role, Dr. Estrada focuses on several critical areas, including case management, throughput optimization, quality management, compliance, clinical ethics, risk management and patient safety, utilization review, and denials and appeals management. Her expertise in physician engagement and managing physician performance also play a pivotal role in ensuring that MountainView Hospital continues to provide high-quality healthcare services to the community.
Dr. Estrada’s impressive career includes serving as the Palliative Care Medical Director and Physician Advisor at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. She has also held esteemed positions such as Executive Medical Director of Palliative Care for the Elaine Wynn Palliative Care Program, Medical Director at Nathan Adelson Hospice, and Chief Medical Officer of ProCare Hospice. Her diverse background equips her with the unique skill set necessary to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.
Dr. Estrada’s academic credentials are equally impressive. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Furthering her expertise, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Health Management and Policy from UNT Health Science Center and an MBA in Medical Management from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management.
As a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM), Dr. Estrada completed her fellowship in HPM in 2007 and received her Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC) in 2015, as well as her Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC-C) in 2022. Her ongoing commitment to professional development is evident through her active memberships in several prestigious organizations, including the American Association of Physician Leaders, the American College of Physician Advisors, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP).
Through ABQAURP, Dr. Estrada earned her Health Care Quality & Management Certification and the subspecialties of Physician Advisor and Patient Safety/Risk Management. Her recent achievement as a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) and acceptance into Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Academy, both through the American Association for Physician Leadership, further exemplify her dedication to excellence in healthcare leadership.
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