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Dr. Mark Allen Willard is a seasoned physician with a wealth of experience in internal medicine, specializing in geriatrics, perioperative medicine, and hospitalist medicine. Since October 2001, Dr. Willard has been an esteemed member of General Medical Consultants Inc., where he has made significant contributions to patient care and clinical excellence. He currently serves as the Medical Director of Patient Assessment and Transition (PAT) at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Willard’s journey in medicine began with his education at Evanston Northwestern University, where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine from June 1998 to June 2001. Prior to his residency, he earned his Medical Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in September 1994. Dr. Willard’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University, which he completed in May 1994.
Dr. Willard’s professional interests span across general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, perioperative medicine, and hospitalist medicine. His diverse skill set and broad expertise allow him to provide comprehensive and personalized care to patients of all ages. Dr. Willard’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered approach make him a valued member of the General Medical Consultants team, where he continues to make a positive impact on the lives of his patients every day.
Evanston Northwestern University 1998-2001
Residency in Internal Medicine
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1994
Medical Degree
Illinois Wesleyan University 1990-1994
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology
Congratulations, Dr. Willard! Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in patient care and for always supporting your team, patients, and the community. Your recognition is a testament to the profound impact you’ve had on the lives of so many.
This year, Dr. Mark Willard was honored with the OhioHealth Dublin Nursing Excellence: Champion of Nursing award, a distinction given to an outstanding provider who exemplifies the highest standards of care, leadership, and collaboration. Dr. Willard is the sole provider to receive this prestigious recognition in 2025, a testament to his exceptional contributions to the PAT (Pre-Admission Testing) department.
Dr. Willard’s commitment to excellence in patient care, his leadership within the team, and his compassion for patients and colleagues have set him apart as a true champion for nursing. He embodies OhioHealth’s core values—integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Stewardship, and Inclusion—and his work serves as a model for others in the healthcare community.
Dr. Willard’s pursuit of excellence is apparent in every aspect of his work. His keen attention to detail and understanding of how changes in systems like Epic impact both nursing and physician workflows have made him a key figure in streamlining operations. Over the past two years, he has worked closely with the nursing team to address issues arising from system upgrades, ensuring that both nurses and physicians provide the best care possible.
His collaboration has led to significant improvements in the department’s workflow, notably reducing patient stay times in PAT from over two hours to less than one hour. This change has profoundly impacted patient satisfaction, which is now at its highest in years. Dr. Willard’s ability to work closely with the team to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions is a significant reason for this success.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Willard is deeply compassionate and committed to his patients’ well-being. His bedside manner is exemplary, and he is known for his ability to listen to patients, address their concerns, and provide thorough and empathetic care. His efforts to ensure patient safety, especially in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, have made him a highly respected medical community member.
Dr. Willard’s compassion extends beyond his patient interactions. When the DMH PAT team faced one of its most challenging moments—losing a beloved coworker—Dr. Willard and his colleague, Dr. Katula, were instrumental in guiding the team through this difficult time. Their empathy and support helped the team manage their grief and ensured that patient care remained uninterrupted. Dr. Willard’s willingness to adjust his schedule to accommodate the team during this time is just one example of his leadership and commitment to his colleagues’ well-being.
Dr. Willard is also a passionate advocate for stewardship, working to improve efficiencies and reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining high standards of care. He has been instrumental in helping the PAT department manage the increasing patient volume, with a significant increase of 1,300 patients over the past year. Dr. Willard has played a critical role in ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care through his advocacy for scheduling two providers daily and his continuous effort to improve care processes.
His work to improve the PAT appointment schedule and advocacy for the resources necessary to meet growing patient demand have made a real difference. The increase in patient volume is not just a number—it represents 1,300 patients who received top-notch care, thanks to Dr. Willard and his team’s dedication.
At the heart of Dr. Willard’s success is his integrity. He is a leader whose word is trusted, whose work is impeccable, and whose compassion for patients and colleagues is evident in every interaction. His actions align perfectly with his values, making him an excellent physician and a role model for those around him. His contributions to the DMH PAT department have been invaluable, and his efforts to foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment have been key to the department’s success.
Dr. Willard’s leadership and integrity make him a cornerstone of the GenMed Group. His ability to inspire, collaborate, and lead by example is what makes him truly deserving of the Champion of Nursing award. He has consistently committed to improving patient care, empowering his team, and creating a positive work environment.
Dr. Willard’s recognition with the OhioHealth Dublin Nursing Excellence: Champion of Nursing award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his hard work, dedication, and leadership. His tireless efforts to improve patient care, his advocacy for the nursing team, and his unwavering compassion make him an invaluable member of the GenMed Group and a true champion for nursing excellence.
His work goes beyond meeting the needs of his patients—it’s about improving the system, fostering teamwork, and always striving for better outcomes. Dr. Willard’s contributions to GenMed and the OhioHealth community are exceptional, and we are proud to celebrate his achievements.
Congratulations, Dr. Willard! Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in patient care and for always supporting your team, patients, and the community. Your recognition is a testament to the profound impact you’ve had on the lives of so many.
This year, Dr. Mark Willard was honored with the OhioHealth Dublin Nursing Excellence: Champion of Nursing award, a distinction given to an outstanding provider who exemplifies the highest standards of care, leadership, and collaboration. Dr. Willard is the sole provider to receive this prestigious recognition in 2025, a testament to his exceptional contributions to the PAT (Pre-Admission Testing) department.
Dr. Willard’s commitment to excellence in patient care, his leadership within the team, and his compassion for patients and colleagues have set him apart as a true champion for nursing. He embodies OhioHealth’s core values—integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Stewardship, and Inclusion—and his work serves as a model for others in the healthcare community.
Dr. Willard’s pursuit of excellence is apparent in every aspect of his work. His keen attention to detail and understanding of how changes in systems like Epic impact both nursing and physician workflows have made him a key figure in streamlining operations. Over the past two years, he has worked closely with the nursing team to address issues arising from system upgrades, ensuring that both nurses and physicians provide the best care possible.
His collaboration has led to significant improvements in the department’s workflow, notably reducing patient stay times in PAT from over two hours to less than one hour. This change has profoundly impacted patient satisfaction, which is now at its highest in years. Dr. Willard’s ability to work closely with the team to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions is a significant reason for this success.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Willard is deeply compassionate and committed to his patients’ well-being. His bedside manner is exemplary, and he is known for his ability to listen to patients, address their concerns, and provide thorough and empathetic care. His efforts to ensure patient safety, especially in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, have made him a highly respected medical community member.
Dr. Willard’s compassion extends beyond his patient interactions. When the DMH PAT team faced one of its most challenging moments—losing a beloved coworker—Dr. Willard and his colleague, Dr. Katula, were instrumental in guiding the team through this difficult time. Their empathy and support helped the team manage their grief and ensured that patient care remained uninterrupted. Dr. Willard’s willingness to adjust his schedule to accommodate the team during this time is just one example of his leadership and commitment to his colleagues’ well-being.
Dr. Willard is also a passionate advocate for stewardship, working to improve efficiencies and reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining high standards of care. He has been instrumental in helping the PAT department manage the increasing patient volume, with a significant increase of 1,300 patients over the past year. Dr. Willard has played a critical role in ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care through his advocacy for scheduling two providers daily and his continuous effort to improve care processes.
His work to improve the PAT appointment schedule and advocacy for the resources necessary to meet growing patient demand have made a real difference. The increase in patient volume is not just a number—it represents 1,300 patients who received top-notch care, thanks to Dr. Willard and his team’s dedication.
At the heart of Dr. Willard’s success is his integrity. He is a leader whose word is trusted, whose work is impeccable, and whose compassion for patients and colleagues is evident in every interaction. His actions align perfectly with his values, making him an excellent physician and a role model for those around him. His contributions to the DMH PAT department have been invaluable, and his efforts to foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment have been key to the department’s success.
Dr. Willard’s leadership and integrity make him a cornerstone of the GenMed Group. His ability to inspire, collaborate, and lead by example is what makes him truly deserving of the Champion of Nursing award. He has consistently committed to improving patient care, empowering his team, and creating a positive work environment.
Dr. Willard’s recognition with the OhioHealth Dublin Nursing Excellence: Champion of Nursing award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his hard work, dedication, and leadership. His tireless efforts to improve patient care, his advocacy for the nursing team, and his unwavering compassion make him an invaluable member of the GenMed Group and a true champion for nursing excellence.
His work goes beyond meeting the needs of his patients—it’s about improving the system, fostering teamwork, and always striving for better outcomes. Dr. Willard’s contributions to GenMed and the OhioHealth community are exceptional, and we are proud to celebrate his achievements.
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