Bernard Lenchitz

Bernard Lenchitz , MD

Professor of Clinical

Vice President - Primary Care Network

Medical Sciences Building
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0535
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0535
Phone 513-558-7581
Fax 513-558-4399
Email bernard.lenchitz@uc.edu

Professional Summary

More than 20 years of experience in community health centers, with expertise in chronic disease management and the chronic care model for minority populations. Focus on health disparities, quality initiatives, and specific targeted data and interventions to improve outcomes. Committed to medical student and resident education in primary care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Cornell University 1980

Medical Degree: UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 1985

Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center 1988 (General Surgery )

Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center 1990 (Internal Medicine )

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Certification Date: 09-12-1990 ) - (Recertification Date: to 10-31-2020 )

Clinical Interests

Internal Medicine

Preventive Health

Primary Care

Telehealth

Specialities

Internal Medicine

Positions and Work Experience

2003 -2017 Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

1993 -2003 Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

1990 -1993 Instructor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

2017 -To Present Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine , University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,

Honors and Awards

2001 Honoree Annual Award Ceremony University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2002 Inpatient Internal Medicine Preceptor Award University of Cincinati College of Medicine Department of Family Medicine

2002 Honoree 35th Anniversary Lincoln Heights Healthcare Connection

2003 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

2005 American College of Physicians Certificate of Appreciation

2006 Faculty Bonus Award University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

2008 Invited Fellow Program American College of Physicians

-10-2010 Honoree for 20 years of service to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

-11-2012 Collaborative Volunteer Award, the Heath Collaborative

Service

The HealthCare Connection, Inc 1990 -To Present

Fernald Medical and Workers Monitoring Programs 1990 -To Present

Medical Director for Community Health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 09-2005 -To Present

Chief Medical Officer, The HealthCare Connection, Inc 12-2006 -To Present

Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati Primary Care Physician Working Group-Public Reporting Initiative 11-2008 -To Present

Patient centered medical home co-pilot program 11-2009 -11-2010

Interfaith Hospitality Network 2010 -To Present

Chair, ad hoc committee professional ethics, Department of Internal Medicine 04-2012 -To Present

Professional Affiliation

-1990: ABIM Board Certified, Internal Medicine

11-2000 -10-2010: ABIM re-certified, Internal Medicine

1988 -To Present: State Medical Board of Ohio

1986 -To Present: National Board of Medical Examiners

07-2008 -To Present: Fellow, American College of Physicians

Member, Society of General Internal Medicine

Contact Information

Academic - Medical Sciences Building
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0535
CincinnatiĀ  Ohio, 45267-0535
Phone: 513-558-7581
Fax: 513-558-4399
bernard.lenchitz@uc.edu