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Richard Embrey, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Birmingham, AL

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Thoracic Surgery Birmingham, AL

Cardiovascular Surgery

Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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  • Office

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
    450 Riverchase Parkway East
    Birmingham, AL 35244
    Phone+1 205-220-4886

Education & Training

  • Duke University / Fuqua School of Business
    Duke University / Fuqua School of BusinessMBA, Business, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1986
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hospital-Acquired Conditions Increase Hospital Costs by $2B
    Hospital-Acquired Conditions Increase Hospital Costs by $2BOctober 31st, 2018
  • Using Big Data Analytics for Patient Safety, Hospital Acquired Conditions
    Using Big Data Analytics for Patient Safety, Hospital Acquired ConditionsAugust 6th, 2018
  • The Cowboys and Rodeo Stars of Thoracic Surgery
    The Cowboys and Rodeo Stars of Thoracic SurgeryJune 3rd, 2013
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