A successful model that identifies problems, develops solutions and produces positive results.
EQUI Health Partners was created in response to the major issues and dysfunction of larger hospital staffing firms and the upside down system they utilized. Therefore our physician partnership model is concentrated on identifying opportunities and formulating solutions for improvements across the board. We understand that no facility is perfect, therefore we strive to work with hospitals across Kentucky to improve profitability, operation workflow, patient satisfaction, staff stability and morale and more.
Our team offers problem-solving techniques for the facilities we partner with. We identify problems, develop solutions and execute positive results. Our physicians don’t just punch a time clock for scheduled shifts. Each one of our core team members holds a vested interest in the success of your facility.
We created an evidence-based model that is a win-win for everyone.
Key Physician Partners
Bruce Kostelnik, D.O., Chief Medical Officer
The “Doer”
Dr. Bruce Kostelnik is Board Certified and trained in emergency medicine. With an intense focus on quality care and a drive for positive patient outcomes, Dr. Kostelnik does everything to ensure clinical excellence and high standards are not only measured but met. As “the Doer,” Dr. Kostelnik focuses on the patient experience, identifies impractical processes or areas in need of improvement and does the tough job of augmenting the process from a clinical standpoint.
Excellence-minded. Acute. Committed.
Hazim Rishmawi, M.D., Chief Operating Officer
The “Task Master”
Dr. Hazim Rishmawi is an experienced emergency medicine physician, who’s strong skillset in time management and corporate compliance, ensures performance and operations are running smoothly for EQUI Health Partners. As “the Task Master,” Dr. Rishmawi’s work ethic and proficiency allow him to handle the most minuscule tasks to the largest endeavors with competence and ease.
Efficient. Ethical. Detailed.
Jesse Dean, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer
The “Thinker”
Dr. Jesse Dean is an experienced Board Certified emergency medicine physician who’s academic excellence is centered on the standards of care and evidence based medicine. As “the Thinker,” Dr. Dean understands that every aspect requires careful consideration and analysis. Therefore it’s fitting that he has an attentive nature and outstanding problem solving skills in and out of the clinic.
Pragmatic. Perceptive. Incisive.
Derek Sword, D.O., Chief People Officer
The “Scheduling Wizard”
Dr. Derek Sword is a native of Pikeville, KY and has been a part of Clark Emergency Physicians since 2019. He attended medical school at the University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating class of 2014. His residency was completed in Family and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Pikeville Medical Center. Additional specialty training was performed in Emergency Medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He lives with his wife and children in Lexington, KY.
Efficient. Goal Oriented. Organized.