Consulting Services

Expertise built from decades of doing the work — not just advising on it.

Two distinct but complementary consulting tracks, led by physicians who have held the roles they advise on.

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Mark Wulkan, MD — Executive & Surgical Leadership

Former Surgeon-in-Chief · Former Chair of Surgery, Akron Children's · CEO, IPEG · Medical Director of Informatics

Advising C-suite executives, department chairs, and surgical program leaders on strategy, performance, and organizational effectiveness — with firsthand experience in every role he advises on.

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Strategic Planning

Department-level and system-wide strategy for hospitals, health systems, and physician groups.

  • —Service line reviews and market positioning
  • —Growth strategy for surgical departments
  • —Mergers, affiliations, and program integration
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Surgical Program Development

Building and scaling high-performing surgical programs, with deep expertise in pediatric surgery.

  • —New program design and launch
  • —Clinical innovation and technique adoption
  • —Multidisciplinary care model design
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Operational Improvement

Improving the efficiency and performance of surgical and clinical operations across the enterprise.

  • —OR efficiency and throughput
  • —Physician productivity and practice structure
  • —Quality improvement and outcomes measurement
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Executive & Leadership Coaching

Supporting physician executives and department leaders navigating high-stakes leadership roles.

  • —Surgeon-in-Chief and Department Chair advisory
  • —Governance and leadership structure design
  • —Transition and succession planning
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Digital Health & Informatics

Strategic guidance on AI, digital health, and clinical informatics for executive and clinical leadership.

  • —AI strategy and adoption frameworks
  • —Clinical informatics program development
  • —Technology evaluation and implementation
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Speaking & Keynotes

Invited lectures and keynotes for hospital leadership forums, surgical conferences, and executive programs.

  • —Leadership and innovation in surgery
  • —AI and the future of surgical care
  • —Building high-performance surgical teams
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Stephanie Walsh, MD — Pediatric Health & Wellness

Medical Director, Strong4Life · AAP Section on Obesity Leadership · 25+ years in pediatric obesity medicine

Advising health systems, hospitals, and nonprofits on building effective, evidence-based pediatric wellness and obesity programs — from initial design through implementation and outcome measurement.

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Pediatric Weight Management Programs

Comprehensive program design for obesity medicine and weight management, grounded in clinical evidence.

  • —Intensive behavioral and lifestyle treatment design
  • —Statewide and regional program strategy
  • —Quality measures and outcome tracking
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Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Programs

End-to-end program development for pediatric bariatric surgery within hospital systems.

  • —Clinical pathway and protocol design
  • —Multidisciplinary team structure
  • —Patient and family support program design
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Behavioral Health & Resiliency

Prevention and treatment programs targeting mental health, resiliency, and whole-child wellness.

  • —Behavioral health prevention program design
  • —Staff wellness and burnout reduction
  • —Community and faith-based partnerships
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Community Health Strategy

Population health programs that reach children and families where they live, work, and play.

  • —School-based health partnerships
  • —Nutrition and physical activity programs
  • —Gap analysis and needs assessment
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Change Management

Leading organizational change with physician-led credibility and practical implementation experience.

  • —Stakeholder alignment and consensus building
  • —Gap analysis and current-state assessment
  • —Implementation support and outcome evaluation
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Quality Improvement

Applying evidence-based QI methodology to pediatric clinical programs and population health initiatives.

  • —Key quality measure selection and tracking
  • —MOC quality improvement project design
  • —Multi-site program evaluation
How We Engage

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