Current Role:

Physician Advisor at a 910-bed, provisional Level I trauma center and teaching hospital, home to the second busiest emergency department in the country.

• Leads efforts in utilization management, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and quality performance metrics
• Delivers targeted education through formal presentations, clinical rounds, and real-time, at-the-elbow coaching
• Partners with clinical teams and hospital leadership to optimize resource use, reduce denials, and improve care documentation accuracy

Academic & Clinical Background:

Former academic cardiologist at a major Big Ten medical center, where Dr. Pesek:

• Directed clinical teams of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Provided direct care to high-risk cardiac patients, including heart transplant recipients and pregnant patients with acquired or congenital heart disease. 
• Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives in:
  • Heart failure management o Sepsis protocols
  • Cardiac catheterization 
  • Medication adherence

Core Expertise:

✅ Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)

✅ Utilization Review & Medical Necessity

✅ Physician Education & Engagement

✅ Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

✅ Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Professional Strengths:

• Bridging clinical and administrative priorities 
• Translating complex guidelines into practice
• Engaging physicians in meaningful documentation and quality practices
• Driving measurable outcomes in performance, compliance, and patient care