NAHC Announces New Chief Medical Officer
CCUIH member, Native American Health Center, is excited to introduce their new Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Marquis (Ohlone, Navajo, Chumash).
Dr. Marquis holds a medical degree (Doctor of Medicine) from Albany Medical College and an MA in Molecular and Microbiology from San Jose State.
As CMO, he represents NAHC’s clinical departments on an executive level, driving high quality patient-centered care and supports a holistic and cooperative environment.
In collaboration with NAHC’s Executive Leadership Team, Dr. Marquis will strive to improve access and quality of care provided to NAHC’s members. He will provide administrative oversight of the integration of NAHC’s medical, dental, and behavioral health programs. He will also collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to move NAHC toward Patient Centered Medical Home Certification and agency accreditation.
Dr. Marquis comes to NAHC from Tuoloumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center, where he served as Medical Director and Internal medicine Physician.
Dr. Marquis was born and raised in San Jose and is excited to be back in the bay area. He enjoys spending time with his wife and five year old daughter. To stay healthy, he runs and rides his mountain bike.
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