Dr. Georges M Feghali, M.D., FACP, CPE
Empaneled Consultant for Medical Leadership and Clinical/Operational Governance
Dr Georges Feghali an American Board-Certified Internist has over 35+ years clinical experience and 25+ years experience in Medical and Hospital Systems Leadership. He has served as Chief Medical Officer in Cincinnati, Ohio and later in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and in Doha, Qatar. He also served as Chief Operating Officer in Dubai, UAE. He consults nationally and internationally on Healthcare issues.
He has led organizations in patient safety initiatives, Quality Improvement, Medical Staff organization and restructuring, creation of Specialty Institutes, Physician compensation models, Medical Management, Population Health. He participated in the growth of Healthcare systems through construction of new hospitals and clinics as well as mergers and acquisitions in the USA, UAE, and Qatar.
He is currently providing National and International Healthcare consulting services focused on Policy, Governance, and Physician Leadership Development.
Major Projects
Led Hospital system in the USA through several Joint Commission reaccreditations, as well as Magnet certification and recertification.
Helped in the creation of Specialty Institutes and restructuring of the Medical Staff and Governance.
Implemented new Physician compensation models based on Medical Management and Population Health principles
Helped with the system wide implementation of Electronic Health Records in the USA and in the UAE
Was part of the C-suite that led the merger of two large Hospital systems in The UAE
Former Employers
TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio (System Chief Medical Officer) – The position reports directly to the TriHealth CEO, has system-wide accountability for Clinical Quality, Accreditation, Patient Safety, Medical Staff Affairs, Clinical Integration, Health Information Management, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Utilization Management, Care Coordination, Compliant Documentation, and the newly formed Clinically Integrated Physician Hospital Organization.
Al Noor Hospital Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Chief Medical Officer) – The position reports directly to the system CEO. Direct responsibilities for Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation, Health Authority Relations, Physician Credentialing, Central Laboratory, Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy operations.
Emirates Hospital Group, Dubai, UAE (Chief Operating Officer) – The position reports directly to the system CEO with responsibilities for the operations of the divisions of Emirates Healthcare: Emirates Hospital and Clinics, CosmeSurge, and Emirates Hospital Rehabilitation and Home Care.
Elegancia Healthcare, The View Hospital, Doha, Qatar (Chief Medical Officer) – He successfully led the opening of a new greenfield hospital within 18 months, during which he reviewed financial projections, implemented quality standards, and oversaw staffing, infrastructure planning, and equipment selection.
Areas of Expertise
- Quality, Safety, Service
- Medical Leadership and Governance
- Medical Staff Organization
- Specialty Institutes
- Physician Compensation
Industry Expertise
- Healthcare/Hospitals/Clinics
Education
- M.D. Graduated Summa cum Laude, University of Padova, Italy
- American Board Certification in Internal Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Certified Physician Executive, American Association of Physician Leadership
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Arabic
