Dr. Christine Estrada, DO, MPH, MS, MBA, HMDC, CPE
Family Practitioner
7500 W Lake Mead Blvd #9-616 Las Vegas NV, 89128
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Christine M. Estrada, DO, MPH, MS, MBA, CPE
HMDC, HEC-C, CHCQM-PHYADV, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM
Dr. Christine Estrada is board certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (HPM). In 2015, she earned her Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC), and she has had over 17 years of experience in the hospice and palliative care field and 21 years in medical practice altogether.
Dr. Estrada serves as an independent consultant to provide the following hospital-based services. She started her physician advisor career at University Medical Center in Las Vegas in 2017, at which time her main advisory role started with throughput optimization. Her activities quickly expanded to utilization management, secondary physician review for medical necessity and status determination, case management and discharge planning support, clinical documentation improvement education, medical informatics support, denials and appeals management, quality management, patient safety / risk management, bioethics consultation, regulatory and compliance education, transitions in care management, transfer center support, graduate medication education, palliative care program development, and education and quality improvement in all of these areas. She has also proven to be a subject matter expert in clinical operations, strategic planning, and physician engagement and education. Her current role is Physician Advisor at Mountainview Hospital, an HCA hospital located in Las Vegas. As a palliative care physician, Dr. Estrada also provides a great deal of education about the curative-palliative continuum of health care and end-of-life care. In her dual physician advisor–palliative medicine specialist role, she had developed emergency department-palliative care and ICU-palliative care “fast track” models, taking her position as a throughput champion to another level.
Dr. Estrada received a dual degree of Master of Public Health (Health Management and Policy concentration) and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, as well as earning an MBA in Medical Management from UMass at Amherst Isenberg School of Management, in collaboration with the American Association of Physician Leaders (AAPL). In addition to her long-standing membership in the AAPL, she is also a member of the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA), the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP). She received specialty education as a physician advisor at the RAC Summit Physician Advisor and Utilization Review Boot Camp, the National Physician Advisor Conferences, and online ABQAURP courses. Through ABQAURP, Dr. Estrada earned her board certification in Health Care Quality & Management (CHCQM) with the subspecialties of Physician Advisor, Case Management, and Patient Safety/Risk Management. In 2019, she was awarded the credential of Certified Physician Executive (CPE) by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management. In 2022, she received board certification as a Certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C), and she is a clinical ethics consultant and Chair of MountainView’s Bioethics Committee. Most recently, she was accepted into the prestigious year-long Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Academy through the American Association of Physician Leaders.
As for her leadership vision, Dr. Estrada is a strong proponent for organizational innovation, change management, quality initiatives, physician engagement and management performance, clinical staff support, customer service, and enhancing the patient and family hospital experience.
Education and Training
University of Massachusetts Amherst – Isenberg School of Management Master of Business Administration, Medical Management Concentration 2014
University of North Texas Health Science Center MPH, Health Management and Policy Concentration; MS, Biomedical Sciences 2007
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) at Midwestern University Doctor of Osteopathy 2003
University of Washington Bachelor of Science 1993
Board Certification
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Unrestricted Nevada Medical License; Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine 2015 - present
Board Certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC)
Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC-C)
Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Health Care and Quality Management Certification (CHCQM)
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Independent Consultant - Physician Advisor MountainView Hospital 2019 - Present
- Independent Consultant - Medical Director Reliant Palliative Care & Clinical Ethics at MountainView Hospital 2023 - Present
- Independent Consultant - Medical Director Nevada Care Connect Palliative Care / Team Physician of Infinity Hospice at Mountainview Hospital (primary site) and Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center 2020 - 2023
- Chief Medical Officer ProCare Hospice of NV 2019 - 2020
- Medical Director of Palliative Care and Physician Advisor University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 2017 - 2019
- Executive Medical Director of Palliative Care Services Elaine Wynn Palliative Care Program / Team Physician, Nathan Adelson Hospice 2016 - 2017
- Medical Director Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care 2015 - 2016
- Principal Lotus Transitional Health Services, PLC 2013 - 2015
- Independent Consultant, Medical Director Premier Hospice 2015 - 2015
- Independent Consultant, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director Prime Care Hospice 2014 - 2015
- Assistant Professor – Department of Family Medicine and Department of Clinical Education Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University 2009 - 2011
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Director University of North Texas Health Science Center Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Universal Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center 2007 - 2009
- Assistant Professor Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007 - 2009
- Instructor Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006 - 2007
Awards
- 2024 Best Doctors, Excellence in Palliative Medicine, Best in Nevada Magazine 2024 Find A Top Doc
- 2024 Vegas Top Doctors Award, Palliative Care 2024
- Physician Excellence Award 2023 MountainView Hospital Doctor’s Day
- Las Vegas Unsung Hero Award 2022 The Law Firm of Maier, Gutierrez & Associates
- Best Bedside Manner Award 2018 University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Merck Outstanding Resident of the Year Award 2007 American Osteopathic Foundation
- Faculty Scholar 2007 Harvard Medical School Palliative Care Education and Practice Program (PCEP) Faculty Scholar, 2006 - 2007
- Family Practice Resident of the Year Award Year Plaza Medical Center Family Medicine Program, 2006 - 2007
- Osteopathic Medical Education Senior Award 2003 Arizona Osteopathic Foundation
- AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Award (first-ever recipient 2002 American Osteopathic Foundation
- Student DO of the Year Year Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001-2002
- Osteopathic Health Policy Intern Award 2002 American Osteopathic Association / American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- William G. Anderson, D.O. Minority Scholarship (first-ever recipient) 2000 American Osteopathic Foundation/National Osteopathic Medical Association
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanity (ASBH)
- American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP)
- American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA)
- American Association of Physician Leadership (AAPL)
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- American Association of Physician Leaders
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians
Fellowships
- University of North Texas Health Science Center Hospice & Palliative Medicine 2007
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Renowned Healthcare Leader Enhancing Patient Care and Operational Excellence at Mountainview Hospital
Dr. Christine M. Estrada is a visionary independent consultant at Christine M. Estrada, DO, PLLC, and serves as a Physician Advisor at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She brings a wealth of experience in healthcare management, quality improvement, and palliative care, aligning perfectly with the hospital’s mission to deliver exceptional patient care to the Las Vegas community.
In her role, she focuses on critical areas including case management, throughput optimization, quality management, compliance, clinical ethics, risk management, and patient safety. Her expertise in physician engagement and performance management will be vital in ensuring that MountainView Hospital maintains the highest standards in healthcare delivery.
Dr. Estrada’s impressive career spans various esteemed positions, including her role as Palliative Care Medical Director and Physician Advisor at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. She also served as Executive Medical Director of Palliative Care for the Elaine Wynn Palliative Care Program, Medical Director at Nathan Adelson Hospice, and Chief Medical Officer of ProCare Hospice. Her extensive leadership experience underscores her commitment to enhancing healthcare services.
Academically, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Master of Public Health in Health Management and Policy from UNT Health Science Center. Additionally, she earned an MBA in Medical Management from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management.
A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Estrada possesses a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She completed her HPM fellowship in 2007 and obtained her Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC) in 2015, followed by her Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC-C) in 2022. Her ongoing commitment to professional development is reflected in her active involvement with several prestigious organizations, including the American Association of Physician Leaders and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Recently, Dr. Estrada earned the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential and was accepted into the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Academy through the American Association for Physician Leadership, showcasing her dedication to leadership excellence in healthcare.
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