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Fallon Clinic Welcomes New Chair to Board of Trustees
WORCESTER, Mass., January 07, 2009 — Fallon Clinic, the largest multi-specialty group practice in Central Massachusetts, has announced that Robert A. Yood, M.D. is the new chairman of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Yood replaces Dr. Stephen Pezzella, M.D., who completed his term as chair in December, 2008. Dr. Pezzella remains the department chair of medical specialties at Fallon Clinic.
Dr. Yood currently serves as chief of rheumatology and as the physician director of the department of research at Fallon Clinic. He is also a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Medical School and chief of the division of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital. In addition, Dr. Yood chairs the Committee on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for the American College of Rheumatology and was previously a member of its finance committee and Board of Trustees. He sits on the Public Policy Committee of the American Group Practice Association (AMGA) and serves in leadership capacities with other organizations, including the Worcester District Medical Society where he is a member of the legislative committee.
“Dr. Yood’s dedication to Fallon Clinic as well as to the Worcester medical community is unmatched, and we are thrilled that he has joined our board as chairman,” said Dr. Jack Dutzar, Fallon Clinic CEO. “We look forward to gaining Dr. Yood’s insightful leadership and knowledgeable perspective as we continue to grow and advance our organization.”
Dr. Yood has received numerous awards and honors. He has been honored with the Paulding Phelps Award from the American College of Rheumatology. He also has been recognized by Fallon Clinic with both “Teacher of the Year” and “Researcher of the Year” awards. Dr. Yood has authored and contributed to over fifty healthcare journal articles, primarily relating to rheumatic disease.
Dr. Yood earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and received his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Yood’s internship and residency programs were fulfilled at University of Wisconsin Hospitals. He completed his fellowship in rheumatology from the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Yood currently resides in Worcester, MA.
About Fallon Clinic
Fallon Clinic, a non-profit organization, is the largest multi-specialty group practice in Central Massachusetts. Fallon Clinic physicians and healthcare professionals offer the region’s most comprehensive array of primary care and specialty services, supported with cutting-edge technologies and service-oriented processes. Founded in 1929 by a team of physicians from the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. John Fallon, Fallon Clinic continues to grow and thrive. Based in Worcester, Fallon Clinic has over 1,700 employees and approximately 250 physicians who see patients in more than 20 locations, including the Worcester Medical Center. Fallon Clinic accepts a broad range of insurance coverage, including plans from all major Massachusetts’ payers. More information about Fallon Clinic can be found by visiting www.fallonclinic.org.
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