Joseph Cassara MD
About Joseph Cassara MD
Joseph Cassara, MD, serves as the Director of Access and Care Experience at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in various medical roles, including gastroenterology and leadership positions within the organization.
Current Role at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG)
Joseph Cassara serves as the Director of Access and Care Experience at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing patient access to healthcare services and improving overall care experiences. He also holds the position of Co-Chair and Founder of the National Permanente Clinician Communication Center of Excellence, a role he has maintained since 2018.
Previous Positions at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG)
Prior to his current roles, Joseph Cassara held several positions at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG). He served as the Area Specialty Chief of Pulmonology for 11 months in 2016 and as the Assistant Regional Department Chief of Gastroenterology from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he was the Director of Care Experience from 2017 to 2021 and the Assistant Area Medical Director of Clinical Specialties from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background and Medical Training
Joseph Cassara completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont from 1996 to 2001. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2002 to 2004, where he also served as Chief Resident from 2004 to 2005. He completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship at the same institution from 2005 to 2008.
Executive Education
In addition to his medical training, Joseph Cassara earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Colorado, completing the program from 2020 to 2022. This education complements his clinical expertise with management skills applicable to healthcare settings.
Clinical Experience
Joseph Cassara has extensive clinical experience as an Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist and Gastroenterologist at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) since 2008. His background includes various leadership roles in specialties such as gastroenterology and rheumatology, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of patient care and clinical operations.