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Dennis Watson, DO, Geriatrics, Chandler, AZ

Dennis Robert Watson DO MMM, CHCQM, CPE


Medical Director, SlateRx

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  • 6661 S Callaway DrChandler, AZ 85249

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Summary

  • Accomplished Medical Director with expertise in Internal Medicine | Geriatric Medicine and extensive experience in all lines of business in Healthcare Management. Championed URAC Accreditation in PBM, DTM, Workers Comp, & UM. Team Leader with NCQA Accreditation for UM & Health Information Products (HIP). Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1991 - Present) | Geriatric Medicine (1993 - 2003) | Health Care Quality & Utilization Management | Certified Physician Executive | Medical Management | Managed Care | Workers’ Compensation. Member of the American Association of Physician Leadership. Handling appeals for all lines of business and testifying before administrative law judges for Medicare with 90% success rate of upholding adverse decisions in favor of the Plan. Proficient in latest productivity apps included in Microsoft 365 | Decision Support Software | Adobe Acrobat Pro. A proven leader with a strong background in Healthcare Management and Quality Assurance. Licenses in AZ, CA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NV, OK.

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityMMM, Medical Management, 2001 - 2002
  • American College of Physician Executives
    American College of Physician ExecutivesCertificate in Medical Management, Medical Management, Certificate, 1998 - 2002
  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1978
  • Riverside Osteopathic Hospital - Henry Ford Health System
    Riverside Osteopathic Hospital - Henry Ford Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1974
  • Postgraduate School Psychology, Wayne State University
    Postgraduate School Psychology, Wayne State UniversityPhD Program Psychology, Psychology, Terminated program due to medical school admission, 1969 - 1970
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State UniversityBS, Psychology, 1965 - 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State License 1992 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 1975 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State License 2024 - 2026
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State License 2024 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2004 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State License 2013 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State License 1997 - 2025
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Osteopathic Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Osteopathic Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
  • Health Care Quality and Management
    American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review PhysiciansHealth Care Quality and Management
  • Managed Care
    American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review PhysiciansManaged Care
  • Workers Compensation
    American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review PhysiciansWorkers Compensation
  • Certified Physician Executive
    American College of Physician ExecutivesCertified Physician Executive
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Physician Executives American College of Physician Executives, 2001-2020
  • Delegate Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, 2005, 2017
  • Secretary Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association District, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Improving Outpatient Diabetes Management Through a Collaboration of Six Competing, Capitated Medicare Managed Care Plans  
    Marshall, C.L., Watson, D.R., et. al., American Journal of Medical Quality
  • Copper Metabolism: Report of a case of Wilson's Disease  
    Watson, D.R., Journal of American Osteopathic Association

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