Dr. Ronald R. is a dual-board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics, with nearly two decades of clinical practice and leadership in hospital medicine. He currently serves as the Market Medical Director for Full Population Management and Home-Based Medical Home in Arkansas under Optum, and supervises care management across both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Previously, Dr. Ronald R. has held various senior medical leadership roles including overseeing population health, quality improvement and medical operations across multiple markets. His background includes working with hospital systems and leading teams of APPs. He is responsible for supervising more than 20 Advanced Practice Providers (NPs​/​PAs) and ensuring high standards in full population management, care coordination, and home-based medical care. Dr. Ronald R. is experienced in navigating complex healthcare systems, leveraging Informatics to improve clinical outcomes, and mentoring providers. Areas of Expertise • Internal Medicine & Hospital Medicine • Population Health Management & Home-Based Care • Clinical Informatics & Quality Improvement • Care Coordination & Supervision of APPs • Operational Leadership in Healthcare Delivery • Physician Coaching & Provider Development Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Ronald R. emphasizes an inclusive, team-oriented approach. He believes in empowering Advanced Practice Providers through mentorship, clear communication, and collaborative problem solving. His goal is to support APPs to excel in delivering patient-centered, high-quality care across diverse practice settings.

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

Additional Certifications

Clinicial Informatics