The Doctor’s Advocate | Second Quarter 2024
From the President: TDC Group Appoints Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director of TDC Group. Dr. Cassavar, a practicing cardiologist, is a Member of The Doctors Company’s Board of Governors.
Dr. Cassavar has held significant leadership roles in healthcare, serving most recently as the President and Chief Medical Officer of ProMedica Physicians.
He brings exceptional leadership experience in specialized hospitals, facilities, research, and advanced medical practices. His noteworthy contributions as an interventional cardiologist, Founding Member of Cardiocare Consultants, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio underscore his dedication to advancing healthcare excellence.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with certifications in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases, Dr. Cassavar is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology.
His unique combination of medical expertise and business acumen, highlighted by an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, positions him as an outstanding leader. He has served as the Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials and actively participated in committees such as The Doctors Company’s Patient Safety Committee.
In response to the appointment, Dr. Cassavar commented, “I am honored to be named Medical Director for TDC Group and look forward to embarking on this journey of fostering innovation and driving growth within the organization. With a passion for refining healthcare practices, I will join TDC Group leaders in serving the full continuum of care as we advocate for the entire medical profession.”
We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Cassavar. As our new Medical Director, he will provide strategic guidance and oversight of TDC Group’s medical operations and collaborate with the leadership team to ensure continued delivery of the highest quality insights to healthcare professionals, practices, and organizations.
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