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