Weather
The Pine Tree, News for Calaveras County and Beyond Weather
Amador Angels Camp Arnold Bear Valley Copperopolis Murphys San Andreas Valley Springs Moke Hill/West Point Tuolumne
News
Business Directory
Weather & Roads
Sports
Real Estate
Search
Weekly & Grocery Ads
Entertainment
Life & Style
Government
Law Enforcement
Business
Wine News
Health & Fitness
Home & Garden
Food & Dining
Religion & Faith
Frogtown USA
Calendar
Polls
Columns
Free Classifieds
Letters to the Editor
Obituaries
About Us


Log In
Username

Password

Remember Me



Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2020 08:28 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 09/17/2020 08:28 PM
Expires: 01/01/2025 12:00 AM
:

Mark Twain Medical Center Names Dr. Pardeep Athwal as New Chief Medical Officer

San Andreas, CA...Pardeep Athwal, MD, MBA began serving as Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Centers Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on September 14th. Dr. Athwal received his Doctor of Medicine at the St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship at the University Hospital of Brooklyn followed by his Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He completed his Musculoskeletal fellowship at the University of Utah Medical Center.





“Dr. Athwal first joined Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) on August 25, 2017 as our Radiologist, commented Doug Archer, MTMC CEO & President. “Since his arrival he has helped to bring cutting edge technology to the Diagnostic Imagining Department with the addition of 3D Mammography and breast MRI services. Working closely with the Imaging Services Director and the technicians, he has been effective in streamlining protocols, decreasing turnaround times and improving the overall quality of imaging services. In addition, he has been able to develop a broad network of radiologists with specialty training, resources that are generally only available at larger medical centers. Aside from his role in the radiology department, he has also served as the Chairman of the Surgery Department and Peer Review Committee.”

As the CMO, Dr. Athwal is the principal representative to physicians and serves as a senior advocate for physicians and the profession of medicine. Dr. Athwal is also responsible for working alongside of the care teams and leadership to ensure that Mark Twain Medical Center patients have an exceptional experience; providing compassionate high quality health care that is safe and excellent service to our community.

“I'm honored to take on this role, exclaimed Dr. Athwal. “I am excited to continue working hard to provide the highest quality healthcare to our wonderful community.”

Dr. Athwal is proficient in Hindi and is fluent Punjabi. His hobbies are playing one of his four musical instruments; enjoying snowboarding, cooking, traveling, reading, and writing.

###

About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area’s largest employers. More than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.


What's Related
These might interest you as well
Photo Albums

Local News

Calendar

phpws Business Directory

Web Pages

RSS News Feeds


Mark Twain Medical Center
Meadowmont Pharmacy
Angels & San Andreas Memorial Chapels
Bear Valley Real Estate
Gerard Insurance
Bank of Stockton
Fox Security
Bistro Espresso
Chatom Winery
Middleton's Furniture
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Cave, Mine & Zip Lines
High Country Spa & Stove
Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Sierra Logging Museum Calaveras Mentoriing
Jenny's Kitchen

Copyright © The Pine Tree 2005-2023