Biography
Joseph Montella, MD, MS
Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Female Pelvic Med & Reconstuctive Surg
Education and Training
| Medical School: | Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Obstetrics and Gynecology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital |
| Fellowship: | Urogynecology - University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA |
Board Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Association of Physician Leaders
- National Association for Healthcare Quality
- American College of Healthcare Executives
Awards & Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
About Me
Dr. Montella, MD, MS, CPE is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Cooper University Health Care. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College then completed a residency in OB-GYN at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He earned a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety from the Jefferson College of Population Health and is a Certified Physician Executive through the Certifying Commission of Medical Management. He is also a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer in patient safety. Dr. Montella is Board Certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and has practiced this specialty for over 26 years. He was former Chair of the Department of OB-GYN at Jefferson Medical College, served as President of the American Urogynecologic Society, and has participated in NIH study sections and grant reviews for the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. He has presented his scientific work at TeamSTEPPS National Conferences and AUGS Annual Scientific Meetings and has published his research in the American Journal of Medical Quality, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and The Journal of Female Pelvic Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Montella is the executive physician lead on the Quality and Patient Safety Pillar for the organization and has designed a method for incentivizing physicians for meeting quality metrics. He has played an integral role in helping physician leadership craft individualized quality measures for their groups that align with organization goals in order to improve value while maximizing reimbursement and reducing cost.