Parrish Medical Center Announces New Emergency Department Medical Director Christopher Rajan, DO

Developing New Patient Experience Initiatives and Advancing Quality Care Metrics to be Primary Areas of Focus

Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Rajan, DO, as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department. In his role as medical director, Dr. Rajan’s primary areas of focus will be to develop new patient experience initiatives and lead the advancement of continuous quality improvement metrics.

Dr. Rajan joined PMC’s Emergency Department three years ago through the medical center’s longstanding partnership with TeamHealth, the leading national physician practice in the United States.

“Dr. Rajan’s clinical expertise, patient-centeredness and desire to drive change for the community made him the best choice for this important leadership role,” said Parrish Healthcare President/CEO George Mikitarian.

As the Emergency Department Medical Director at PMC, Dr. Rajan provides clinical oversight of patients receiving emergency medical care; sets the highest standards for care quality and professionalism within the department; and serves as a transformational leader to drive performance improvements.

Dr. Rajan has more than 12 years of emergency medicine experience. He received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Mid-Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Maricopa County Hospital.

“I am honored to serve as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Parrish Medical Center and look forward to contributing to the hospital's mission of providing healing experiences to everyone, all the time. I look forward to serving this community, improving overall patient experience, and maintaining the quality of care we provide to our patients,” said Dr. Rajan.

“We value the trust and partnership Parrish Medical Center has placed in TeamHealth. Since 1978, we’ve shared a commitment to outstanding patient care and safety. We look forward, under Dr. Rajan’s leadership, to helping advance PMC’s quality and patient care goals today, tomorrow and into the future,” said Michael Corvini, MD, MBA, President, Southeast Group for TeamHealth.

For more information regarding Dr. Rajan, Parrish Medical Center’s Emergency Department or Parrish Healthcare, please visit parrishhealthcare.com.