Shawn J. Iftikar
Leading Healthcare Innovator & Clinical Informatician in Ambulatory Quality & Spine Care
- Role
- Director of Ambulatory Quality & Complete Care at Kaiser Permanente
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shawn J. Iftikar
I am a physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with a passion for transforming how patients access and experience musculoskeletal and spine care.At Kaiser Permanente, I lead initiatives at the intersection of clinical care, innovation, and health equity. From launching a Virtual Spine Center that reduces unnecessary MRIs, opioids, and surgical referrals, to advancing hypertension equity programs for African American communities, my work blends evidence-based practice with scalable innovation.I believe that the future of healthcare depends on culture, equity, and teamwork. By building diverse, mission-driven teams and focusing on solutions that are practical, scalable, and patient-centered, I strive to help shape a system where equity and innovation go hand in hand.I welcome opportunities to collaborate on projects that reimagine care delivery, expand access, and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Experience
Director of Ambulatory Quality & Complete Care
Jan 2023 — Present · Panorama City, CA, US
Education
Cedars-Sinai
Master of Science in Health Systems, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Drexel University College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Oregon Health & Science University
AMIA 10x10 with Oregon Health & Science University, Medical Informatics
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor’s Degree, Integrative Biology - Anatomy & Physiology & Molecular & Cell Biology - Cell Development Biology
University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Healthcare Innovation
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