Georgette Chekiri, MD
About Georgette Chekiri, MD
Georgette Chekiri, MD, is an Intake Clinician at Virta Health and a Medical Director at New York Life Insurance Company, specializing in Insurance Medicine. She has extensive experience as a Family Physician and Medical Consultant across various organizations.
Company
Georgette Chekiri, MD, is currently employed at New York Life Insurance Company and Virta Health. At New York Life Insurance Company, she serves as the Medical Director and Corporate Vice President. Meanwhile, at Virta Health, she holds the position of Intake Clinician. Her roles at these companies demonstrate her expertise in the field of medical consulting and insurance.
Title
Georgette Chekiri, MD, currently holds the titles of Medical Director and Corporate Vice President at New York Life Insurance Company, and Intake Clinician at Virta Health. These positions involve significant responsibility in the fields of healthcare management and insurance underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Georgette Chekiri, MD, graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University between 1995 and 1999. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geography from Michigan State University, graduating with High Honor in 1995. She completed her residency at Florida Hospital Family Practice from 1999 to 2002. Her educational background laid the foundation for her specialization in Insurance Medicine, focusing on mortality risk assessment and underwriting for long-term care and disability products.
Background
Georgette Chekiri, MD, has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in medical consulting and family practice. She has worked as a Medical Consultant at various organizations including Brown & Brown Insurance, Dane Street, and University Disability Consortium. Her experience as a Family Physician spans across multiple clinics such as Alliance Urgent Care and Family Practice, Sierra Vista Outpatient VA Clinic, and Corpus Christi Outpatient VA Clinic. She also served as a Family/Occupational Medicine Physician at Perdue Farms for seven years.
Achievements
In her role at New York Life Insurance Solutions, Georgette Chekiri, MD, significantly contributed by developing educational materials for underwriters on disease processes and diagnostic modalities. She played a key role in updating and expanding underwriting manuals, enhancing the company's operational efficiency. Her specialization in Insurance Medicine has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective mortality risk assessment and underwriting.