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Terry Platchek, MD, is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. He serves as the Fellowship Director of the Clinical Excellence Research Center and holds multiple leadership roles within Stanford Children's Health, including Associate Chief Quality Officer and Vice President of Performance Improvement. His career emphasizes reducing costs and improving quality in healthcare through Lean management principles. Dr. Platchek is actively engaged in promoting physician involvement in healthcare delivery and has co-authored a book and numerous peer-reviewed publications on innovative healthcare models. He co-convened the International Lean Healthcare Academic Conference and advises healthcare systems on performance improvement initiatives. Dr. Platchek's fellowship program focuses on training elite clinicians and scientists in value-driven healthcare innovation, with many alumni taking on leadership positions in various sectors of healthcare. He has delivered over 50 invited presentations internationally and continues to advocate for effective healthcare delivery systems.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California
Clinical Professor specializing in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.
Clinical Excellence Research Center • Palo Alto, California
Leads the fellowship program aimed at healthcare delivery innovation.
Stanford Children's Health • Palo Alto, California
Oversaw quality improvement initiatives in pediatric healthcare.
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