Texas Institute for Surgery President Named Fellow in American College of Healthcare Executives

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- David Helfer, president of Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, has been named to Fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 35,000 health care executives.

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"We are proud of Dave for accomplishing this significant milestone in his career," said Ford Albritton, IV, M.D., Board Chairman of Texas Institute for Surgery and ENT surgeon. "Earning Fellow status shows his commitment to excellence, professional development and high standards for patient care."

According to the American College of Healthcare Executives, obtaining the FACHE credential requires fulfillment of multiple requirements.  Candidates must pass the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management, and have at least five years of healthcare management experience. Fellows must also be active in healthcare related and general community/civic activities.

Helfer was named TIS president in July 2011. His background includes nearly 30 years of clinical, operational, managerial and executive level consulting experience in health care.

Texas Institute for Surgery is a surgical hospital founded, and jointly owned by a select group of highly acclaimed Dallas surgeons and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. The hospital's services include orthopedic surgery, back and spine surgery, ENT procedures, foot and ankle surgery, pain management, urological surgical care, sports medicine and others.

SOURCE Texas Institute for Surgery