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Herbert Cushing, MD, Infectious Disease, Philadelphia, PA

HerbertCushingMD

Infectious Disease Philadelphia, PA

Chief Medical Officer, Temple University Hospital

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  • Office

    333 Cottman Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone+1 215-728-6900
    Fax+1 215-214-1425

Summary

  • I am a physician leader dedicated to using my skills and experience to creating value in healthcare for patients, providers and learners. I have proven I can create value for patients by improving quality and the patient experience; for health systems by delivering improved revenues and creating organized and aligned large physician groups; for physicians by simplifying the office and hospital work environment and rewarding them with compensation for high quality care; and for learners by creating high quality educational experiences. My skills include strategic planning, inspiring groups of physician and administrative leaders, using electronic medical records to achieve best outcomes, and managing and prioritizing in difficult financial situations.
  • Press conference on condition of passengers involved in Amtrak derailment

    Chief Medical Officer Dr. Herbert Cushing holds a press conference with an update on the passengers involved in Tuesday night's Amtrak derailment.

    Temple Hospital: Most Amtrak derailment patients in 'stable condition or better'

    Temple University Hospital is still treating 23 patients injured in Tuesday night's Amtrak derailment, although about a half dozen of them are expected to be se

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1987 - 1989
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1983
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 2007, 2009-2010, 2012, 2014
  • Trustee Teaching Award Indiana University, 2003, 2010
  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 1999
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Publications & Presentations

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