Personnel
Mel Cherne, M.D.
The following information outlines Dr. Cherne's medical background:
College:
August 1974 - May 1978 Southern Missionary College - BA Chemistry Collegedale, Tenessee 37315
Medical school:
July 1979 to May 1983 Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda, California 92354
Internship:
Transitional Medicine July 1983 to June 1984 University of Tennesse/ Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga, Tennessee 37343
Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology July 1984 to June 1988 White Memorial Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Fellowship:
July 1988 to June 1989 University of Southern California/ Los Angeles County Medical Center Body Imaging and Interventional Radiology Los Angeles, California 90033
Certification:
Diplomat, American Board of Radiology Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners Certificate of added qualifications in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Professional organizations:
Riverside County Medical Association
California Medical Association
Radiological Society of North America
Current professional activities:
President Riverside Radiology Medical Group, Inc. (RRMGI)
Hospital Staff Appointments:
Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA
St. Mary's Medical Center Apple Valley, CA
Mammoth Lakes Hospital Mammoth, CA
Dr. Jones, M.D.
The following information outlines Dr. Jones' medical background:
College:
09/12/1964 – 05/25/1968 La Sierra College Degree: B.A. La Sierra, CA
Medical school:
8/26/1968 – 6/11/1972, Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda, CA. Degree: M.D.
Internship:
Scott Air Force Base Medical Center, 07/01/1972 – 06/30/1973, Scott AFB, Il Rotating Internship
Residency:
White Memorial Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology with training in Nuclear Medicine 07/01/1976 – 06/30/1979
Fellowship:
White Memorial Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Specialty: Teaching Fellow-Ultrasound
07/01/1979 – 06/30/1980
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Specialty: Angioplasty Training
01/01/1983-04/01/1983
Certification:
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners 1972 Diplomate, American Board of Radiology 1980
Honors:
Fellow, American College of Radiology
Membership:
American College of Radiology North American Radiological Society Arizona Radiological Society American Society of Emergency Radiology Society for Computed Body Tomography and MR
Current Practice:
Teleradiologist in private practice
Faculty Positions:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology 1996-2008
Professional Experience:
Medicine
Radiologist
Saddleback Valley Radiology Associates
Laguna Hills, CA
1980 – 1982
Radiologist
Arlington Radiology Medical Group, Inc.
Riverside, CA
1983 – 1999
Radiologist
Renaissance Radiology Medical Group,Inc.
Riverside, CA
1999-2005
Radiologist
Telemedicine- Consultant, Private practice
2005-present
Military
Major: U.S. Air Force
Flight Surgeon
58th Weather Reconnaissance Sq.
Kirkland AFB Albuquerque, NM
11973-1975
Deputy Commander, USAF Clinic
Los Angeles Air Force Station
1975 – 1976
Brian Hennebry, C.R.A.
The following information outlines Brian Hennebry's background:
Qualification:
A/S, A/A, C.R.T. A.R.R.T., (R), (MR), (CT), C.R.A.
Summary:
Highly accomplished, people oriented, entrepreneurial focused executive. Business professional with demonstrated competency in analytical, problem solving and resolution intervention of business challenges. Outstanding communication and reasoning skills that contributes to establishing and managing key customer accounts. Experienced at planning and implementing strategic goals. Possess strong interpersonal skills that have contributed to strong team building and successful leadership.
Experience:
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, Ca.
Director, Imaging Services
2008-Present
Oversight of operations for the Imaging Services Department. 210 bed Medical Center with P&L responsibility. We have experienced volume growth of 20 % over last 3 years. Lead a staff of 75 utilizing Toyota Lean Principles. Responsibilities include policy and procedures review and regulatory readiness, productivity management and process improvement for 120,000 imaging studies per year.
Moreno Valley Imaging, Inc.
Moreno Valley, California
CFO and Manager
2005-Present
Established MVI as an LLC, and oversaw Incorporation in 2008. Responsible for all aspects of business including financing, equipment selection/procurement, operations, human resources/personnel, marketing/contracting, accounting, insurance, licenses and state regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Imaging
San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties
(Inland Empire Region), California
Regional Vice President
1992-2004
Responsible for the daily operations of 11 imaging centers, varying from single modality to multi modality facilities. Modalities include X-Ray, Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET. ($22 Million business). P& L responsibility for all facilities. Worked closely with sales department to facilitate physician education/ interaction and key customer requests by showing studies to referral sources, working with Radiologists to facilitate educational symposiums and worked with payers to solidify local contracts in the area. Fostered positive relationships with internal and external customers by providing the key mission and values to employees and referral sources. Monitored and demonstrated key success factors to provide for successful expense reduction, which enhance bottom line results for the region. Lead and motivated a team of 8 managers and 110 employees by the Responsible Management Model, focusing on empowerment and training to include sales, financial management, human resources, billing and collections, communications and buy in from team.
As Director of Desert CT/MRI – oversaw operations of front office and technical operations of 2 facilities. Implemented protocols of upgraded MR Imager, established Quality and Regulatory Protocols to comply with State of California Department of Health Guidelines for Title 17 and Hazardous Materials.
TME Inc.
Upland / Riverside, Ca.
District Manager
1989-1992
Facilitated startup of 2 imaging centers which included planning, development construction and operations, sales and marketing of both facilities. Operations responsibilities encompassed P&L status, business and payer contracting. Interfaced closely with the billing department in establishing appropriate protocols for workers compensation billing from the corporate office in Houston Texas. Worked closely with Toshiba Medical Systems in an applications role for the MRT-50A MR Imager.
American Health Services Corporation
Whittier, Ca. / Los Angeles, Ca.
1985-1989
As Chief Technologist for Washington MR Center, established scanning
protocols, oversaw daily imaging operations and implemented a quarterly newsletter.
As Manager of LAC/USC Imaging Science Center, responsible for P&L Status of facility and mobile operations to Olive View Medical Center, Sylmar, Ca.
Implemented MediCal TAR approval procedures in conjunction with LA County Department of Radiology. Facilitated construction of a new facility adjacent to the county hospital. This included planning, development, construction, operations, sales and marketing.
Education and Credentials:
A/S, A/A Radiologic Technology. Mt San Antonio College, Walnut, Ca.
MRI technical fellowship Huntington Memorial Research Institutes, Pasadena, Ca.
Responsible Management Training Course, Syncor International Corporation, Pasadena, Ca.
State of California, Department of Health Services – Certified Radiologic Technologist. (C.R.T.).
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (A.R.R.T) Certified – Radiography (R), Magnetic Resonance (M.R.),
Computerized Tomography (C.T.).
American Healthcare Radiology Association (A.H.R.A.)- Certified Radiology Administrator, (C.R.A.).
Of Interest:
Instructor –Basic Principles of MRI. Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, Ca.
Acknowledgement for article publication " Body temperature increase in MR Imaging" F.G.Shellock, Ph.D. and J.V.Crues III, M.D.
Active member AHRA
Facilitator for Global Leadership Conference- Syncor International Corporation- Nassau, Bahamas.
Global Leadership Council Member for Syncor International Corporation, Woodland Hills, Ca.
Living Waters Christian Academy, Big Bear Lake, Ca. – Board of Directors- Vice Chairman.
KWBB Christian Radio Station, Big Bear Lake, Ca. - Volunteer Production and On Air programs.
Mountain Ministries- President Operates KWBB Christian Radio Big Bear Lake, Ca.
Board Member- Apple Valley Christian Care Center. Skill Nursing Facility- Apple Valley, Ca.