Victor Pinkes M.D.

Victor Pinkes MD is a highly experienced medical professional currently serving as the Senior Medical Director at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island since September 2023. Previously, Victor held the positions of Medical Director and Medical Director Specialist at the same organization, focusing on utilization review and behavioral health. Victor has served as Chief Medical Officer at Ocean State Health Care Clinic and held notable roles at Contral Clinics of New England, including co-developer of clinics specializing in the neuro-pharmacological treatment of alcohol use disorder. Victor has also directed emergency services at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and acted as Interim Chief Medical Officer at Kent Hospital. Victor is board certified in Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Clark University and multiple degrees of Doctor of Medicine from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University.