Introducing Michael Zgoda, MD, MBA, CPE: Certified Physician Executive and Interventional Pulmonologist
Expert in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine, Healthcare Program Expansion, Education, Research, and Strategic Leadership
Phoenix, Arizona—Dr. Michael Zgoda, a distinguished Professor of Medicine at City of Hope, is renowned for his unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare services and driving transformative initiatives in healthcare administration. He has also advanced the field of interventional pulmonary medicine with numerous research publications and medical device patents.
With a career dedicated to improving operational performance and elevating patient care standards, Dr. Zgoda has established himself as a global clinical leader, consultant, and advisor. His vast experience includes serving as the Endowed Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Medical Director, Medical Staff President, and Attending Physician, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the field. Dr. Zgoda has also published two books, Enlightening the Path: Essential Strategies for Bedside Teaching in Health Care and Navigating the Business of Medicine: A Primer for Emerging Physicians.
Dr. Zgoda’s academic journey began at the University of Kentucky, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology before pursuing his Medical Doctorate with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He further honed his skills through specialized training in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at prestigious institutions such as the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Harvard School of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he obtained his MBA with a focus on Healthcare Management. Dr. Zgoda has also completed the Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Course at Cornell University College of Human Ecology and Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
From October 2020 to July 2023, Dr. Zgoda was the Robert Craig Chairman of Medicine at Dignity Health and concurrently served as the Academic Chairman of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
As a Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives and a member of esteemed medical associations, including the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Thoracic Society, Dr. Zgoda’s expertise is widely recognized in the medical community. His board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine underscore his commitment to delivering comprehensive and specialized care to his patients.
Dr. Zgoda’s dedication to advancing academic medicine and his numerous accolades for pioneering research and patient care innovations highlight his passion for improving healthcare outcomes and patient experiences. His appointment at City of Hope signifies a new chapter in his illustrious career, where he continues to raise the standard of excellence and inspire future healthcare leaders.
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