About Us
Nearly 40 years of experience in wellness, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management
Patrick Dunn, PhD, MS, MBA
Patrick Dunn, PhD, MS, MBA is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the O'Donnell School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He also is the Director of Digital Solutions for the American Heart Association Center for Health Technology and Innovation and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Patrick has a unique blend of knowledge and experience in healthcare, data and behavioral science, software engineering, quality and research. Dr. Dunn is a clinical exercise physiologist and health educator with 40 years of experience in cardiac rehabilitation, preventive cardiology and wellness with specific expertise in digital health literacy and digital coaching methods. He has experience teaching research and statistics and has mentored graduate students in public health.
Professional Credentials
A track record of excellence in cardiovascular health and chronic disease management
Publications
Over 40 publications and major presentations relating to chronic disease and wellness
Academic Contributions
Authored two book chapters and served as editor of ACSM newsletter
Texas Award for Performance Excellence Examiner
2008
Board Service
American Diabetes Association, Dallas affiliate (2008-2010)
Awards & Recognition
Healthcare Innovator Award
Dallas Business Journal, September 2007
Healthcare Hero
Recognition for outstanding contributions to healthcare
Beginning Investigator Award
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2004
Certifications & Expertise
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
2010
American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist
1988
Business Development
Participation in bringing several companies/programs to market, including Berkeley HeartLab, Paradigms, New Heart, Hearts and Minds, HealthCall, Clover Healthcare and the Game of Health.
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