Ara Baghdasarian

Ara Baghdasarian is a detail-oriented, responsible, and committed healthcare executive with over ten years of leadership experience in Medical Centers/Hospitals, Community Clinics (FQHC), Healthcare Systems, and Government contracts like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specializing in Operations Management in both clinical and non-clinical areas, Ara excels in Utilization Management (UM), process and quality improvement, team building, negotiation, confrontation skills, and analytical reasoning.

Known for surpassing key performance metrics, including physician/provider performance and clinical quality, Ara emphasizes exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes in his work.

With advanced business knowledge, analytics, and assessment capabilities, Ara navigates the dynamic healthcare industry adeptly, identifying business opportunities in response to evolving needs and pressures.

Having pursued a diverse educational background, Ara holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Davenport University, an MHSA in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Saint Joseph's College, and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Xavier University, Avalon School of Medicine.

Ara has held pivotal roles in various organizations, serving as the Vice President of Operations / CCO at VetFed CareNet, former President of the Board of Directors at The Ida Lee Project, former Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Fresenius Medical Care North America, and other significant positions at Trident, DaVita Kidney Care, Bagxter Healthcare, and Saint Lucas.