M.D. Facep Faapl Anthony Frank Cpe

Senior Vice President Medical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer / Designated Institutional Official at UNC Health Blue Ridge

Anthony Frank, MD MBA FACEP CPE FAAPL has extensive experience in the medical field. Anthony is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Campbell University, School of Osteopathic Medicine since 2022. Prior to that, Dr. Frank served as the Senior Vice President Medical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer / Designated Institutional Official at UNC Health Blue Ridge from 2021 to 2022. In this role, they provided expertise in navigating and balancing hospital and medical staff priorities within the health system and led teams in quality, medical staff services, graduate medical education, medical student education, physician leadership and development, and innovation.

Before their position at UNC Health Blue Ridge, Dr. Frank worked at Carolinas HealthCare System as the Senior Vice President Medical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer from 2019 to 2021. In addition to providing expertise in hospital and medical staff priorities, they led teams in case management and quality, patient safety, pharmacy, graduate medical education, physician leadership and development, medical staff services, and innovation.

Dr. Frank's work experience also includes roles at East Carolina University, where they served as a Clinical Assistant Professor since 2006. Anthony provided academic instruction in emergency medicine and participated in various investigational studies and research projects. Anthony also served as the Vice Chairman of ED Clinical Operations and ED Medical Director at Vidant Medical Center during different time periods.

Furthermore, Dr. Frank held positions at Vidant Health as the Regional Emergency Department Medical Director from 2015 to 2019, where they provided system leadership and oversight for the emergency departments within Vidant Medical Group and their respective community hospitals. Anthony also served as the Medical Director of the ED Chest Pain Unit, where they planned, designed, and implemented a 10-bed ED observation unit.

Dr. Frank began their career as a Medical Director at Craven Regional Medical Center at Emergency Medicine Physicians from 1997 to 2006.

Overall, Dr. Anthony Frank's work experience showcases their expertise in emergency medicine, medical leadership, academic instruction, and oversight of medical affairs and graduate medical education programs.

Anthony Frank, MD MBA FACEP CPE FAAPL has a diverse and extensive education history. Anthony completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry and Computer Science at Washington and Lee University from 1986 to 1990. Following this, they pursued their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School from 1990 to 1994, specializing in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Frank continued their education with a Post Doctorate Training in Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of South Carolina from 1994 to 1997. This training further honed their skills and expertise in this field.

In addition to their medical education, Dr. Frank also pursued studies in business administration. Anthony obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, completing the program from 2014 to 2018.

Throughout their career, Dr. Frank has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Anthony holds certifications in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, including a Subspecialty Certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine, which they achieved in December 2020. Anthony also obtained an Emergency Medicine Certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine in December 2018.

Furthermore, Dr. Frank has pursued additional professional certifications, including becoming a Certified Physician Executive through the American Association for Physician Leadership® in February 2018. Anthony also completed the Foundations in Physician Leadership program offered by the Healthcare Experience Foundation in March 2022.

Dr. Frank is a fellow of various professional organizations, including the American Association for Physician Leadership®, the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA), and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Anthony'sfellowship with these organizations highlights their commitment to continuous professional development and leadership in the medical field.

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