Dheeraj Duggineni, MD

Delivered immediate medical care and emergency response for professional racing teams during high-stakes IMSA and WEC events.

Managed on-site medical protocols and coordinated with race officials to ensure athlete safety and health.

Provided specialized clinical services in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting to dynamic situations.

Led Emergency Department's response to a national IV fluid shortage, creating a combined EMR and messaging initiative that decreased total fluid orders by 54% within two months.

Designed and deployed an EHR-based solution to improve adherence to HEART score documentation for discharged chest pain patients, increasing compliance to over 99%.

Co-led the design and deployment of a novel, ED-focused palliative care collaboration utilizing an EMR-driven identification tool and dedicated ED-Palliative care consult service.

Directed an initiative to increase alternative care utilization, including video visits, contributing to departmental and system-level fiscal goals by reducing ED and hospital readmissions.

Served as a business lead for the STEPP program, advancing ED Academic-Industry partnerships through strategic health tech collaborations.

Established TeamHealth presence in new markets, facilitating the acquisition of new contracts across multiple states.

Provided advanced clinical care in diverse settings, including critical access, community, and multispecialty hospitals.

Managed complex patient cases and operational challenges across varied emergency department environments.

Developed ED-specific pathways for Acute Coronary Syndrome and launched a hospital-system-wide transition to high-sensitivity troponin testing, earning the UPHS Quality and Safety Award for 2024.

Designed and implemented new staffing models, evaluated ED workflow models, and reviewed safety measures to transition to a new two-story ED, expanding patient capacity and physical footprint.

Trained in Emergency Medicine at a high-volume, high-acuity Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI center, including pediatric training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Awarded Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians Resident of the Year in 2022 for exceptional performance and leadership.

Served as Resident Lead for the HUP ED Operations Committee and New Patient Pavilion Transition Committee, contributing to strategic planning and implementation.

Managed teams to implement research and filtration projects across five countries, impacting numerous communities.

Organized and executed large-scale fundraising events, securing essential resources and creating partnerships with global NGOs.

Designed and launched educational programs for undergraduate students, providing global health and NGO experience.

Developed sustainable implementation strategies, leading to quantifiable improvements in water access and public health outcomes.

Designed and executed patient analytics and recruitment strategies to assess needs and measure the impact of prosthetic delivery in Haiti.

Coordinated with local hospitals to streamline the delivery of 3D printed upper limb prosthetics to patients in need.

Analyzed project data to optimize patient outreach and improve program effectiveness.

Advocated for key policy and legislation impacting the Ohio Physician community, influencing healthcare regulations.

Appointed by Governor Kasich to the Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Board, contributing to statewide healthcare initiatives.

Researched and analyzed healthcare policies to inform advocacy efforts and support physician interests.