Featured Health Services Research Experts

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

I am a dual certified nurse practitioner in adult geriatric primary care and psychiatric mental health with more than 16 years in the medical field and over 7 years experience as a nurse practitioner. I am dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through actively listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. I believe in whole body wellness and preventative care. Having practiced in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with an array of illnesses both acute and chronic, I possess the ability to adapt quickly to change.I have precepted NP students for the past 6+ years in a variety of settings. Click the link if you are interested in learning more. https://app.preceptorlink.com/preceptor-profile/00a68403-1757-46da-8c9f-d00f5234f277

High performing healthcare operations professional that is striving to bring strong leadership, strategic vision, innovation management, cutting edge technology implementation, and advanced process improvement into large health systems with the goal of advancing best practice.

Experienced Wellness Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Public Speaking. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, graduated in May of 2022 with a Specialist Degree from Liberty University (with distinction) also in Educational Leadership.

Dr. Enad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, trauma, and joint replacement. He has authored multiple publications and is regularly cited in the media for his clinical knowledge. He also has clinical interest in exercise physiology and obesity medicine.

Medical Director of MI Express Urgent Care as well as MI Express Primary Care. Dual board certified MD, in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, specializing in comprehensive weight loss medicine, adult primary care, urgent and occupational medicine with additional expertise in geriatrics, acute care/hospitalist medicine. I have experience with utilization management, healthcare marketing and healthcare policy through my various roles in these institutions. Passionate about creating and growing health promoting policies and programs in addition to utilizing my expertise to grow products and tools including tech, to innovate a functional and better way to care for our population.

As a Mechanical Engineer and Business Analyst, I thrive at the intersection of engineering innovation and strategic problem-solving. With experience in business development, market analysis, and process optimisation, I’ve delivered impactful results—whether driving market expansion or improving processes in manufacturing. Passionate about leveraging technology and data to fuel growth, I’m always looking for the next challenge—optimizing operations, exploring new markets, or designing innovative solutions.

Experienced digital marketer specializing in the strategic and technical aspects of web analytics, social media analytics, and SEM.

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, I am passionate about creating positive social impact and system change through collaboration, strategy, and innovation. As the Executive Director of HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin Valley, I lead a cross-sector partnership that connects healthcare, education, and workforce development to mitigate workforce shortages and build career opportunities in the region. My core competencies include business development, fundraising, communication, marketing, event planning, and board and staff development. I hold the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and have successfully planned and executed large-scale events and campaigns, secured impactful gifts, and modernized processes and systems. I also have a background in sports marketing and media, technology startups, consulting and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I enjoy building lasting relationships and sustainable partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

I am a Licensed Psychologist who has been honing my clinical skills for over 20 years — connecting with others, making them comfortable, listening deeply, and hearing what people say and don't say. My greatest fulfillment comes from those moments when genuine human connection enables healing. When COVID layoffs included my university counseling position, I ended up in the world of VA disability exams. It was a stop-gap job. And I dreaded it. The training, emphasizing policies and protocols over the humans we were serving, felt antithetical to everything I valued about psychology. But the moment I sat across from my first veteran, the policies and protocols faded into background noise, and what emerged was crystal clear: these are humans deserving of dignity, understanding, and accurate assessments. By the end of my first week, I was both heartbroken and enraged by what I witnessed—bias, ignorance, and a communication gap that was failing the very people we're meant to serve. Here's what I've learned: Veterans often carry wounds they can't name or don't recognize. They've been conditioned to "suck it up," taught that struggling means weakness. When they finally seek help and face an examiner who invalidates their experience or questions their credibility, it's not just disappointing—it's retraumatizing. But it doesn't have to be this way. I believe VA disability evaluations should honor President Lincoln's promise to care for those who served. Yes, these assessments must be objective and unbiased. But skilled psychologists can be both clinically rigorous AND empathetic. We can conduct forensic examinations that are also therapeutic encounters—opportunities for veterans to be heard, educated about their symptoms, validated in their experiences, and ultimately receive the accurate ratings they deserve. This is where I find myself now: pioneering a different approach in this field, driven by a clinical mindset that sees both what is and what could be. Every day, I use my rapport-building skills and clinical knowledge not just to ensure accurate assessments, but to help veterans feel seen and understood, often for the first time. I'm not just making a difference with individual veterans—I'm working to set a new standard. Because this should be the standard. We have the power to change the trajectory of how we serve those who served us.

Instructional and research focus: Trauma Informed Care and Neuroscience. Dr. Mikal-Flynn’s academic, research and clinical concentration involves trauma and use of Metahabilitation as a clinical pathway to support resilience and guide one toward growth post-trauma. She also lectures on two facets of neuroscience; gender differences in the brain and exercise and brain health.

Dr. Chandril Chugh is a U.S.-trained, board-certified neurologist with over 17 years of global experience. He specializes in treating complex brain and spine conditions, including stroke, migraine, dementia, epilepsy, and brain trauma. He brings expertise in interventional neurology, using minimally invasive procedures to treat neurological emergencies and chronic disorders. Dr. Chugh also focuses on lifestyle-related issues like stress-induced anxiety, insomnia, and burnout—offering holistic solutions grounded in neuroscience. As co-founder of the Dr Good Deed Foundation, he has helped transform rural healthcare in India through teleclinics, health camps, and community outreach. Through social media and his digital series “Hello Doctor,” Dr. Chugh simplifies brain health and wellness for the public, making expert medical knowledge accessible and relatable to all.

I specialize in using quantitative methodologies to uncover actionable insights into human behavior, bridging the gap between data and decision-making. My professional journey spans the private, academic, and public sectors. My strong foundation in econometric modeling, machine learning, and advanced statistical programming (including R, SQL, and Python) means I can tackle challenging data-driven questions and deliver nuanced solutions. From informing the general public through engaging narratives to contributing to academic journals with rigorous research findings, my work consistently elevates the understanding and application of data.

Jonathan JK Stoltman, PhD is Director of the Opioid Policy Institute, a research think tank that uses multipronged approaches to better understand gaps in treatment and recovery services. In 2019, he completed his PhD in Lifespan Developmental Psychology from West Virginia University and has worked as a researcher focusing on opioid addiction treatment and recovery for more than a decade. During this time, Jonathan’s academic work has appeared in leading journals, conferences, and media outlets.

James Lyons is an internationally trained physician that was born in Germany. He is the son of a teacher and army veteran and was raised in Texas, but traveled extensively during his medical training. From medical rotations in French Hospital Systems, to his training in Miami at Ryder Trauma medical center and psychiatric training at TGK Prison, his depth of knowledge for those in acute crises is vast. In addition to his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Lyons also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences and coordinated research trials for schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatments in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency in Rural Michigan as a Family Medicine Physician, where he made home visits, and was rigorously trained in all aspects of medical care from delivering and caring for newborns, to end of life care. In his final year of training, he was named chief resident of this program. After 3 additional years practicing in rural east texas as a hospitalist in the acute setting, he, his wife, and their 4 children now reside back in Texas where he was raised, where his parents are retired, and where his sister works as a registered nurse in hospital leadership. Dr. Lyons continues to practice medicine in the acute setting as a hospitalist and emergency room physician in the greater Austin area. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Lyons provides medical expertise and consulting while also being actively involved in performance improvement, infection control, and medical executive committees in the hospitals where he practices.

24 years of regional experience in the Middle East & Africa in multiple industries as Technology, Medical & Surgical, Petrochemical, Retail, Real Estate, Research & Development, and Food & Beverage. Certified in Employee Experience, Performance Management, Organizational Competencies, Payscale Matrix, Retention & Reward.High Competency proficiency in Human Capital, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Learning & Development, Talent Management Programs, Change Management, People & Culture Strategy, and HR infrastructure.Additional Expertise in Office Management -Health & Safety, Budget, Social Awareness, Chairing Communication & Event Management.

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the health IT industry. Strong community and social services professional skilled in U.S. Department of Defense, Information Technology Solutions, Customer Service, Consulting, Digital/Print Marketing, and Strategic Planning.