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Richard V. Guthrie, Jr., D.O.

  1. Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Richard V. Guthrie Jr, D.O., is a general internal medicine practitioner, with specialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of symptoms associated with chronic, life-limiting diseases such as cancer, heart failure, COPD, and dementia
  • Promoting patients' and families' understanding of disease, and empowering shared decision-making
  • Complex coordination of care, and expert discussions supporting advance directives
  • Discerning patients' and families goals of care for their unique illness journeys, and collaborating to maximize quality of life

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Guthrie is active in education and research, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.

Dr. Guthrie is involved in Mayo Clinic Arizona's organ transplant selection committee.

  1. 2016
    Fellowship - Hospice and Palliative MedicineBanner University Medical Center, Phoenix VA Medical Center
  2. 2013
    Residency - Internal MedicineBanner University Medical Center, Phoenix VA Medical Center
  3. 2006
    Internship - Osteopathic MedicineWestern Pennsylvania Hospital
  4. 2005
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  5. 2000
    Post-Baccalaureate Program - Pre-MedicalDuquesne University
  6. 1994
    BA - Business AdministrationWestminster College

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2013
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    FellowshipAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  2. 2022
    Honored Course Director for 2021-2022Palliative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  3. 2021
    Top-Rated Trainee Poster2021 Quality Conference: Ensuring Quality, Safety & Equity in a Virtual Era, Mayo Clinic
  4. 2017
    Teacher of the YearFamily Medicine Residency, Geriatric Fellowship Program, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  5. 2017
    FellowshipAmerican College of Physicians
  6. 2010
    221 Primary Flying Hours in F-16D Fighter AircraftUnited States Air Force
  7. 2008
    Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf ClusterUnited States Air Force
  8. 2008
    Air Force Achievement MedalUnited States Air Force
  9. 2008
    Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 56th AMDSUnited States Air Force
  10. 1994
    Dean's List (Spring Semester)Westminster College
  11. 1993
    Dean's List (Fall Semester)Westminster College

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Assembly, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  2. 2023
    Faculty and Abstract Reviewer2024 July (Round 1) and October (Round 2), Annual Assembly, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  3. 2022
    MemberReview Board, ACP Leadership Academy, American College of Physicians
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  5. 2022 - present
    ReviewerMortality Subcommittee, Morbidity and Mortality Subcommittee, Patient Safety Subcommittee
  6. 2021
    MemberReview Board, ACP Leadership Academy, American College of Physicians
  7. 2021 - present
    FacultyM2 Senior Sages Project, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  8. 2021
    Palliative Medicine RepresentativeHeart Transplant Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberPalliative Medicine MD/DO and NP/PA Candidate Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  10. 2019 - present
    Physician LeadConnected Care in Palliative Medicine Initiative, Section of Palliative Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
  11. 2017 - 2019
    Subgroup LeadCompassionate Deactivation of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices, System Policy Development, Palliative Medicine Clinical Consensus Group
  12. 2017 - 2019
    ChairBioethics Committee, Banner Boswell Medical Center
  13. 2017 - 2019
    MemberPalliative Medicine Clinical Consensus Group, Banner Medical Group
  14. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  15. 2016 - 2019
    Physician MemberQuality Council/Utilization Management Committee, Banner Boswell Medical Center
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberNew Physicians in Practice Committee, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
  17. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  18. 2015 - 2016
    Graduate Medical Education Committee, Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
  19. 2013 - 2015
    Physician LeaderPalliative Care Service Initiative, Banner Estrella Medical Center
  20. 2013 - present
    MemberArizona Osteopathic Medical Association
  21. 2012 - 2013
    PresidentInternal Medicine House Staff Council, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
  22. 2012
    Contributing AuthorPsychiatric Medicine Residency Program, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
  23. 2010 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  24. 2009
    MemberSafety Investigation Board, Air Education and Training Command, F-22 Fighter Jet Class A Mishap
  25. 2008
    MemberAccident Investigation Board, Air Education and Training Command, T-38 Fighter-Trainer Jet Double-Fatality Mishap
  26. 2006 - 2010
    MemberAerospace Medical Association
  27. 2006 - 2010
    MemberSociety of United States Air Force Flight Surgeons
  28. 2001 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  29. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians

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