Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
LANGUAGES
Interests
Timeline
Awards
Publications
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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SANDRA RIVARD

Greensboro

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 25 years of comprehensive medical experience, driven by a genuine passion for enhancing patient health and wellness. Recognized for a strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes, consistently adapting to evolving needs of healthcare environment. Expertise includes medical procedures, patient communication, and clinical decision-making, complemented by a reputation for reliability and a results-driven approach.


Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PHYSICIAN FOUNDER/OWNER

Redefined For Her
01.2022 - Current

Redefined for Her evolved from years of caring, advocating and empowering women in their healthcare journey.

Redefined is for redefining comprehensive care, redefining the highest quality care, redefining compassionate care.

For Her is for each unique woman and for our unique providers


  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
  • Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
  • Completed advanced in-office procedures with sedation, local or topical anesthetic.
  • Utilized telemedicine services for remote consultations, expanding access to healthcare for rural patients.
  • Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.

CLINICAL LABORATORY DIRECTOR

CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Leveraged variety of molecular biological techniques to perform in office molecular testing.
  • Assisted in budgeting decisions regarding equipment purchases or upgrades by evaluating current needs and anticipated future requirements.
  • Maintained a high standard of quality control by implementing strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
  • Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with timely and accurate test results through efficient laboratory operations.

PHYSICIAN OWNER

CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2002 - 01.2022


  • Provided comprehensive care in gynecology and obstetrics including high-risk obstetrics.
  • Collaborated with Certified Nurse Midwives for in-office and hospital care.
  • Implemented Fertility Services with updated protocols, comprehensive fertility evaluation and treatment including ovulation induction, intra-uterine insemination and sperm donor program.
  • Implemented in-office Mammography Services, writing clinical protocols in collaboration with radiologist, providing oversight of monthly financials, employee interview and hiring.
  • Implemented in-office Diagnostic Breast Imaging with real-time remote radiology reading/resulting.
  • Provided supervision of Breast Imaging Ultrasound and maintained up-to-date certification.
  • Implemented in-office Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with oversight of monthly financials.
  • Implemented in-office Anesthesia Services in collaboration with a mobile anesthesia group allowing for in-office advanced surgical procedures.
  • Responsible for the Call Schedule for 5-9 physicians and full midwifery team.
  • Initiated call-sharing with another Obstetrical practice to improve call load and quality of life.




PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UNIFIED WOMEN'S CLINICAL RESEARCH
01.2015 - 01.2019


  • Principal Investigator in multiple clinical trials working with sponsors, regulatory agencies and research assistants.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Maintained compliance with ethical guidelines, ensuring responsible conduct of research activities throughout all stages of project lifecycles.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF IMAGING

AIUM CERTIFIED PRACTICE, CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2002 - 01.2019
  • Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
  • Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
  • Contributed to the growth and success of the organization by participating in regional and national conferences, sharing best practices with industry peers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for equipment and materials used in patient care.
  • Worked with research and pharmaceutical organizations to conduct clinical trials.

PHYSICIAN

WENDOVER OBGYN
01.1999 - 01.2002

DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF OBGYN

HOPITAL DE ST-EUSTACHE
01.1998 - 01.1999

PHYSICIAN/OWNER

LES GYNÉCOLOGUES ASSOCIÉES DE ST-EUSTACHE
01.1994 - 01.1999

CHIEF RESIDENT

CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE SHERBROOKE
01.1993 - 01.1999

Education

RESIDENCY - OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke
01.1994

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - undefined

Universite de Sherbrooke
01.1989

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strong patient rapport
  • Minimally invasive surgical expertise
  • Advanced skills in robotic-assisted procedures
  • Experienced in performing in-office surgical procedures
  • Proficient in EPIC and Athena electronic medical records
  • Proficient in virtual healthcare delivery

Affiliations

  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (F.A.C.O.G.)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.C.)
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
  • The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (S.O.G.C.)

Certification

  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF CANADA — BOARD CERTIFICATION 1994-PRESENT
  • LICENSE — STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 1999-PRESENT LICENSE — COLLEGE DES MEDECINS DU QUEBEC 1994-2014
  • ROBOTIC SURGERY CERTIFICATION 2007-Present
  • CLIA LABORATORY DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION 2018-Present
  • ICH GCP OBLIGATIONS OF INVESTIGATORS CONDUCTING CLINICAL TRIALS 2020

LANGUAGES

Fluent in French and English

Interests

  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Gardening
  • Kayaking
  • Adventure Travel
  • Backpacking and Hiking

Timeline

PHYSICIAN FOUNDER/OWNER

Redefined For Her
01.2022 - Current

CLINICAL LABORATORY DIRECTOR

CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2018 - 01.2022

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UNIFIED WOMEN'S CLINICAL RESEARCH
01.2015 - 01.2019

PHYSICIAN OWNER

CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2002 - 01.2022

MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF IMAGING

AIUM CERTIFIED PRACTICE, CENTRAL CAROLINA OBGYN
01.2002 - 01.2019

PHYSICIAN

WENDOVER OBGYN
01.1999 - 01.2002

DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF OBGYN

HOPITAL DE ST-EUSTACHE
01.1998 - 01.1999

PHYSICIAN/OWNER

LES GYNÉCOLOGUES ASSOCIÉES DE ST-EUSTACHE
01.1994 - 01.1999

CHIEF RESIDENT

CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE SHERBROOKE
01.1993 - 01.1999

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - undefined

Universite de Sherbrooke

RESIDENCY - OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke

Awards

2024 - Reader's Choice Award for Best Practices in the Triad, 1993 - Zeneca Certificate of Excellence, 1993 - Wyeth Certificate of Excellence, 1991 - Wyeth Certificate of Excellence, 1991 - Syntex Honorary Grant- Sperm wash by filtration column: a proven superior method., 1983 - Canada's Governor General's Award for graduating Valedictorian

Publications

  • 2011- Community Education, “Surgery in the 21st century: Redefined by Robotic Technology,” Guilford Woman. May 2011.
  • 2011- Community Education, “My 45th birthday is coming; what should I expect?” Health & You.
  • 2002- Community Education, “You can reduce your risk of breast cancer.” Today’s American Woman.
  • 2000- Community Education, “How can you help prevent certain birth defects? Folic Acid,” Today’s American Woman, Volume 6 May 2000.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • GYN Triad Committee 2003-2016
  • Board of Directors, Unified Women’s Health of North Carolina 2013-2019
  • Robotic Committee, Women’s Hospital Surgical Services 2012-2013
  • Board Member, Piedmont Healthcare for Women 2009-2016
  • Member, Surgical Services Executive Committee/ GYN Triad 2003-present
  • OB/GYN Peer Review Committee 1999-2003
  • Medical and Surgical Evaluation Committee 1996-1997
  • Senior Representative, Postdoctoral Committee 1991-1992
  • Junior Fellow Members Committee, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada 1990-1994

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • 2011 - Speaker, Community Education, Making the Hysterectomy Decision, Red Hot Mamas Series
  • 2011 - Fox 8 News House Call, New Age Hysterectomy: da Vinci Robotic Surgery
  • 2010 - Speaker, Community Education, What to Expect as You are Approaching Menopause
  • 2010 - Guest speaker, Robotic Surgery 101, North Carolina Society of Certified Medical Assistants
  • 2009 - Speaker General Greene Elementary School Technology Fair, Robotics in Medicine
  • 2000 - Speaker, Community Education, Baby Maybe, The Women’s Hospital of Greensboro
  • 1995 - Speaker Continuing Medical Education, Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Treatment
  • 1994 - Speaker Continuing Medical Education, Folic Acid in Obstetrics

CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • 2017- Efficacy and Safety of OBE2109 in Subjects With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated With Uterine Fibroids. Sponsor: ObsEva 16-OBE-2109-008
  • 2017- An Active-Controlled, Dose-Finding Study of SCY-078 vs. Oral Fluconazole in Subjects With Acute Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Sponsor: Scynexis SCY-078-204
  • 2017- Study to Assess Outcomes in Women Undergoing Either Hysteroscopic Sterilization (Essure) or Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization. Sponsor: Bayer 18894
  • 2017- Assess Safety and Efficacy of Vilaprisan in Subjects With Uterine Fibroids. Sponsor: Bayer 16953
  • 2017- IMPROVE COLPO, Improved Practice Outcomes and Value Excellence in Colposcopy. Sponsor: DySIS Medical Inc.
  • 2016- Multi-Center, Open-Label, Uncontrolled Study to Assess Contraceptive Efficacy and Safety of Mirena During Extended Use Beyond 5 Years in Women 18 to 35 Years of Age Including a Subgroup Evaluation of Treatment Effect on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. Sponsor: Bayer 18649
  • 2016- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2b Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of OBE2109 in Subjects with Endometriosis Associated Pain. Sponsor: OBSEVA 15-OBE2109-001 ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02778999
  • 2015- Multi-Center, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study to Assess the Safety and Contraceptive Efficacy of a Levonorgestrel-Containing IntraVaginal Ring During a Treatment Period of One Year in Health Women 18 to 35 Years of Age. Sponsor Bayer BAY 98-7196/16803 ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02403401
  • 1993- Retrospective study, “Obstetrical Management of Breech Deliveries.” AOQG Annual Meeting
  • 1992- Retrospective study, “Pelvic Exenteration,” Hôpital Notre-Dame de Montréal
  • 1991- Retrospective study, “Intrauterine Insemination and Ovarian Stimulation in the Treatment of Infertility,” AOQG Annual Meeting
  • 1987- Social Research, “Obstetrics in the Eastern Townships: Viewpoint of Obstetricians and the Public.”

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