Dr. Christine M. Estrada, DO, MPH, MS, MBA CHCQM-PHYADV, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, HEC-C, CPE

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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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