Ursula Baffigo

Ursula Baffigo, MD MPH has a diverse and extensive work experience in various healthcare organizations. Ursula has held several leadership roles including Medical Director at L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net. Ursula has also served as the Senior Medical Director at AltaMed Health Services, where they oversaw UM Medical Directors and developed strategies for value-based care. Prior to that, they were the Chief Medical Officer at Saban Community Clinic, where they provided oversight for all clinical services and implemented quality management programs. Ursula also worked as a Regional Medical Director at Health Net, Inc., overseeing State Funded Programs. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Associate Medical Officer at Northeast Valley Health Corporation, where they were responsible for the delivery of medical services at multiple health centers. Ursula started their career as a Faculty Physician at Harbor-UCLA Department of Family Medicine, where they trained residents and provided a wide range of clinical services.

Ursula Baffigo, MD, MPH has an extensive education history. Ursula obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from UCLA in 1991. Ursula then attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where they earned their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in 1995. Following this, they completed their Internship and Residency in Family Medicine at the Northridge Hospital Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program (UCLA Affiliate) from 1995 to 1998. In 2006 to 2008, they pursued a Fellowship in Healthcare Leadership & Management at UCSF, specifically at the Health Care Leadership Fellowship CHCF. Finally, they completed their Executive Masters in Public Health- Health Policy and Management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health from 2011 to 2013.