Claude Pirtle

Dr. Claude Pirtle, MD, MS, FACP, FAMIA is a highly accomplished professional in the fields of Medicine, Informatics, and Health Education.

He holds a Medical Doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, a Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University.

Dr. Pirtle currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at West Tennessee Healthcare, bringing a wealth of experience to his role.

Throughout his career, he has held various positions such as Assistant Chief Medical Officer, Adjunct Assistant Professor Of Medicine at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Senior Clinical Advisor at Tactuum, and more.

Additionally, Dr. Pirtle has contributed extensively to academia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University and has a background in Internal Medicine, Clinical Informatics, and Corporate Health and Wellness.

His professional journey includes roles like Chief Medical Information Officer, Medical Director of Corporate Health and Wellness, and Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at West Tennessee Healthcare.

Dr. Pirtle has also been involved in medical app development as the Co-Founder and Senior Developer at Intern 911 Medical Applications.

With his diverse educational background and extensive experience in leadership roles, clinical practice, informatics, and academia, Dr. Pirtle continues to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.