Ward Chambers, MD

Professor

Department of Health Services Research & Administration
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Public Health (Primary)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Medicine (Secondary)

Professional Summary

• 2013-present, Professor, Department of Health Services Research & Administration, UNMC
• 2007-present, Executive Director, International Health and Medical Education, UNMC
• 1998-2007, Campus Executive Director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, UNMC
• 1996-1997, Director, Medical Affairs, UNMC Hospital
• 1996-1997, Associate Dean for Outreach and Planning, UNMC
• 1993-1996, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, UNMC
• 1992-Present, Consultant, Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certification Division
• 1992-1996, President, University Medical Associates, UNMC
• 1990-1992, Vice-Chairman, Associate Professor, UNMC
• 1989-Present, Cardiologist, UNMC
• 1977-1989, Cardiologist-Consultants in Cardiology, PC, Omaha, NE

Education

• MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1973
• MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1970
• BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri, 1967

Research Interests

• Health economics
• Payment reform effects on utilization patterns
• Workplace wellness strategies
• Patient education and utilization
• Home monitoring

Selected Publications

• Chambers WA, Stratbucker RA, Dzinsio BS, and Forker AD. Defibrillation in Cardiac Emergencies. Ed by R.S. Eliot, et al, Vol 3: p 317-336
• Stratbucker RA, Chambers WA, and Hagen E. Defibrillator Performance Characteristics Scientific Exhibit. American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting
• Wolf G, Chambers WA, and Wilson W. Experimental Vascular Bed Reactivity. Radiological Society of North American, 1970
• Eliot RS, Chambers WA, and Miles RR. The Clinical and Pathophysiological Features of Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Death. Sandorama, 1974

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Cardiology
• American Heart Association
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Echocardiography
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Texas Heart Institute, Cardiac Society