To learn how WellStar can best support our private physicians and their practices, I have engaged Dan Stephens, M.D., and Bob Anstine as independent consultants to assist me as my personal ambassadors to community-affiliated physicians. Their primary goals are to listen to our physicians’ needs, learn what is working well and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
They will report to Marcia Delk, M.D., Senior Vice President & Chief Quality Officer, and serve as a direct communication link back to me, so that I can respond to needs and concerns in a more timely manner.
Dr. Dan Stephens served this community as an OB/GYN from 1969 to 2011. He currently serves as chairman of the Cobb Board of Health and the Cobb County Community Services Board. While in practice, he served as president of the Cobb County Medical Society and chief of staff at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Dr. Stephens serves on The Walker School Board of Trustees and over the years has been an active member of the Marietta community serving on numerous other boards.
Bob Anstine served many years as a healthcare administrator and senior manager. He was with Tenet Healthcare for more than 15 years during which time he worked closely with me in several key positions. Prior to Tenet, he operated as the head of the recruitment branch of an international hospital company in Europe and the Middle East. He also served as a district manager for Eli Lilly and Company and as a selector for the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships from 1999-2009 under both the Bush and Obama Administrations.
In addition to our two new physician ambassadors, the WellStar Physician Relations team will continue regularly calling on area physicians to keep them updated on initiatives and services within the WellStar System. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Stephens and Mr. Anstine to the WellStar team. I believe they will enhance communications, facilitate discussion and improve relationships within our physician community.
