Ben Fickenscher

President, Medical Staff at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Ben Fickenscher, MD MBA, has a diverse work experience. Ben started as a Managing Partner at Chesapeake Emergency Physicians in 2008. In 2012, they became a Community Faculty member at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Additionally, they served as a Board Member at Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation starting in 2014. In the same year, they also joined The Advisory Board Company as a Senior Medical Director, where they provided consulting services and education on Clinical/Physician Documentation Improvement. In 2013, they became the President of the EVMS MD Alumni Board and held the position until 2017. Ben later joined Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in various roles, including President, Medical Staff, and Physician Advisor - CDI/PDI, ICD-10. In 2016, they worked as a Pharmaceutical Consultant for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer.

Ben Fickenscher, MD MBA, received their Bachelor's degree in Biology, General from William & Mary in 2000. Ben then attended Eastern Virginia Medical School from 2005 to 2008 and earned their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Ben also pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Virginia Beach, United States

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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. It’s hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based hospital in Hampton Roads. With the best heart attack survival rates of the major systems in the region (risk adjusted), a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, and open-heart surgical care coming in 2024. The system has a state-of-the-art neurointerventional suite, comprehensive cancer care, the most preferred Labor & Delivery program in the area, nearly 40 practice locations and approximately 600 physicians on staff. Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s technologically advanced health care saves lives every day. Learn more at ChesapeakeRegional.com.