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Ricardo Roa, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Tucson, AZ

RicardoARoaMD,MBA,FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Tucson, AZ

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Senior Medical Advisor, Integrated Veteran Care CMO Office ,Veterans Health Administration

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  • Office

    3601 S Sixth St
    Tucson, AZ 85707
    Phone+1 304-633-2471
    Fax+1 844-340-9547

Summary

  • VA Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) CMO Office

Education & Training

  • Haslam College of Business-University of Tennessee
    Haslam College of Business-University of TennesseePhysician Executive MBA, 2016 - 2016
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1985
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityM.S., Biology, , PhD candidate, 1980 - 1981
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityBA, Biology, Dean's list, 1978 - 1980
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityBA Degree Program, Biology, Dean's List, 1975 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1994 - 2015
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 2004
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1995
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQUARP)Health Care Quality & management (HCQM) certification https://www.credly.com/badges/62970ac2-15fa-4aa6-bc41-17712c32f97c/public_url
  • Fellow American College of SurgeonsFACS
  • University of Tennessee Lean six-sigma Champion

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Business Entrepreneur of the Year The Greater Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce, 2012
  • Class Service Award University of Tennessee PEMBA program, 2016
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons, 1993
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Tumor Associated Glycoprotein Expression in Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinomas: An Immunohistochemical Study Employing the Monoclonal Antibody B723  
    Roa, RA, et al, Laryngoscope, 1/1/1994
  • Middle ear adenoma: Report of two cases  
    Woods, RH., et al, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/1993
  • Recurrent meningitis and a congenital perilymph fistula  
    Tom, LW, Roa, RA, et al, Ear, Nose and Throat J, 1/1/1992
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Press Mentions

  • Holzer Liberty Circle ENT FAQ
    Holzer Liberty Circle ENT FAQJuly 26th, 2017
  • Local Physician Earns Master's Degree in Business
    Local Physician Earns Master's Degree in BusinessJuly 26th, 2017

Committees

  • Member, Medical Informatics Committee AAO-HNS 2007 - 2013
  • Member, Endocrine Surgery Committee AAO-HNS 2007 - 2010

Research History

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Lab AssistantResearch on Hepatitis B e-Antigen and monoclonal antibody production. Worked for Drs. Robert Purcell, Vincent McAuliffe and Stephen Feinstone lab group.1978 - 1980

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish