Lama El Zein MD,Mha
About Lama El Zein MD,Mha
Lama El Zein, MD, MHA, serves as the Medical Director of Population Health and Quality at EmblemHealth and has a strong interest in supportive care clinics within cancer centers. With extensive experience in family medicine and healthcare administration, he has a proven track record of improving patient care and reducing hospital readmissions.
Work at EmblemHealth
Lama El Zein serves as the Medical Director of Population Health and Quality at EmblemHealth. In this role, she focuses on enhancing patient care quality and implementing strategies to improve population health outcomes. El Zein has been with EmblemHealth since 2020, contributing her expertise in healthcare management and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Lama El Zein earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the American University of Beirut, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology-Pre med from the same institution, completed between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, she obtained an Executive Master of Health Administration from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, studying from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in healthcare management and population health.
Background
Lama El Zein has a diverse background in healthcare, beginning her career as a Research Associate at the American University of Beirut from 2007 to 2008. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center from 2009 to 2011. El Zein has also held various positions, including a Fellow in hospice and palliative care at Montefiore Medical Center and a Medical Director at Optum for a brief period in 2019.
Achievements
Lama El Zein has a demonstrated history of improving patient quality of care and reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions. She has experience in creating effective new programs and establishing strong partnerships with stakeholders in the healthcare industry. Her work also includes training and overseeing residents and medical students, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.
Professional Interests
Lama El Zein has a strong interest in supportive care clinics within cancer centers and the financial sustainability of home care and home visit programs. Her focus on these areas reflects her commitment to enhancing patient care and ensuring efficient healthcare delivery.