Leadership

Appointed CEO in March, 2020, Asif brings 28 years of unique experience in the healthcare and technology industries with focus on leading strategic growth of large scale organizations. Ahmad, recognized as a highly regarded innovator, earned a spot on several prestigious listings including Modern Healthcare, HealthLeaders, CIO Magazine and ComputerWorld. Prior to joining LucidHealth, Asif has held the roles of CEO, CIO and senior management positions for both public and private companies successfully accomplishing many key initiatives in areas of product development, practice management, strategic growth and mergers and acquisitions.

Asif received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, Pakistan.

Barclay joins LucidHealth after serving as CFO of the Medical College of Wisconsin where he led departments responsible for Accounting, Treasury, Billing, Managed Care Contracting, Payroll, Business Intelligence and Financial Planning. He has over 25 years of senior finance and accounting executive experience in large public and private organizations and expertise in strategic planning, accounting, budgeting, multi-national outsourcing, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to Medical College of Wisconsin, Barclay held the CFO position at Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin. In addition to leading multiple departments within Finance, he was responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of the enterprise-wide Data Governance Committee as well as establishing procedures and processes for the Board of Managers. He designed and implemented process improvements for reporting and tracking around key performance initiatives and identification of strategic areas of focus in both Finance and Operations.

Jen has more than 20 years of experience as a human resources executive earned at Accenture Consulting as well as in executive roles at healthcare and Fortune 500 companies. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama and completed the Master of Science in Organization Development program at Pepperdine. Jen’s experience includes leading and managing human resource teams in complex and high-growth business environments. She is responsible for all aspects of talent acquisition, talent development, human resources, total rewards and organization development.

Dr. Alfonso serves on the board of LucidHealth as Chief Medical Officer. He is an accomplished radiologist in practice for more than 22 years specializing in body imaging radiology. He received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, completed his residency at Creighton University Medical Center and earned a fellowship in Body Imaging from the University of Louisville. Dr. Alfonso served as President of RRIA for 15 years and led the development of Premier Imaging Ventures – a number of business entities supporting the radiology practice. His visionary leadership has created a proactive response to the technological advances of the organization in maintaining the focus as a patient-centered practice. As Chief Medical Officer for LucidHealth, Dr. Alfonso leads the Physician Executive Council and is a member of the practice integration group.

David Grau joined LucidHealth as Chief Strategy Officer in June, 2020. David brings over 20 years of experience as a highly-accomplished senior executive focused on healthcare and technology solutions. As the company’s strategist and tactical executor, David will be responsible for Business Development, Marketing and Share Service Operations.

Prior to LucidHealth, David has served in several leadership roles within the healthcare industry including McKesson Specialty, Anthelio Health and Dimensional Dental. David received his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting and Master of Business (MBA) in Taxation from Baylor University in Waco, TX.

Dr. Lafferty, a partner with Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University, graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his radiology residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital. His involvement within the LucidHealth board brings an innovative approach to patient-centered solutions. Since joining the group in 2000, Dr. Lafferty has been an instrumental influence in the development of RadAssist. This proprietary software manages diagnostic images across multiple platforms, enhances the work processes for the physician while increasing the efficiency and quality of care for the patient.

Dave joined Radiology Regional in 2018. He came to the RRC team from Mercy/GoHealth Urgent Care where he served as the President of a multi-state joint venture between the Mercy healthcare system and the private equity backed GoHealth Urgent Care. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Radiology for Novant Health where he had responsibility for 14 hospital radiology departments, over 30 outpatient imaging centers, and numerous support departments. Dave has been in healthcare leadership, with a focus in radiology, for 25 years. He has his MBA from NSU and his Six Sigma Greenbelt, specializing in healthcare, from Villanova.

Ron earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo before discovering his passion for software development. Since 2004 he has served as CIO for Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, where he has dedicated himself to improving and optimizing technology within the practice. As CIO of LucidHealth, Ron has led the development of RadAssist, the proprietary workflow and analytic enterprise for the corporation. As an accomplished technology strategist and architect, Ron has achieved success designing and leading technical operations to advance healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. West earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton before receiving his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1999. He completed a one-year residency in internal medicine at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, and a three-year residency in diagnostic radiology at the University Hospital in Cincinnati in 2004, the same year that he gained board certification in diagnostic radiology from the American Board of Radiology. Dr. West is an active member of the Bellevue, OH medical community, having served as a board member of The Bellevue Hospital board of trustees, in addition to being on the medical executive committee since 2015.

Dr. Peirce attended medical school and received his diagnostic radiology training at the University of Chicago. He served as chief resident in his final year of training. He completed a fellowship at the University of Michigan in musculoskeletal radiology where he received “Teacher of the Year” honors before moving to Green Bay. He has a special interest in sports injuries and imaging of bone and soft tissue tumors. He also has extensive expertise in the use of ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system, both for diagnostic tests and image-guided intervention. Dr. Peirce is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the Radiological Society of North America and the Society of Skeletal Radiology. Dr. Peirce has been a member of Green Bay Radiology since finishing his training in 2007. He joined LucidHealth in early 2021 and currently serves on our Board of Directors and as a member of the Physician Executive Council.

Dr. Shadman earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He also completed his residency at Washington University’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, followed by a fellowship in body and musculoskeletal MRI at Mallinckrodt. He has worked for Madison Radiologists, S.C. as an attending physician specializing in musculoskeletal radiology and body imaging since being hired in 2008, completing two terms on Madison Radiologists' Board of Directors before being appointed President.  He also serves as the Chief of Medical Imaging at SSM-St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI and at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, WI.

Dr. Patel earned his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. After graduation, he continued his education through a transitional-year internship at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, where he served as chief resident and earned “resident of the year” during his last year. Dr. Patel also completed a fellowship in neuroradiology at the University of California – San Diego. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Radiology and earned a Neuroradiology Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ). He has worked for Radiology Associates of the Fox Valley, S.C. since completing his post-graduate training in 2013.

Dr. Firestone earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Tulane University in Louisiana. Following his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, he completed a fellowship in body, neurological and musculoskeletal MRI at the University of Rochester. He held a position as a staff radiologist and Chairman of Little Falls Hospital prior to joining Radiology Associates of Hartford in 2004. Since joining Radiology Associates of Hartford, he has served as the Vice President for several years before being appointed president in 2022. Dr. Firestone is an Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut Radiology Residency Program. Dr. Firestone has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Connecticut Magazine for several years. He joined LucidHealth in early 2023 and currently serves as a member of the Physician Executive Council.

Randolph J. Knific, M.D., joined Radiology Regional in 1987; he has played in integral role in the growth of the practice, including leading physician recruitment for the past decade. Dr. Knific was elected Radiology Regional’s President and Managing Partner in 2022.

An Ohio native, Dr. Knific graduated magna cum laude in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, from which he also received his medical degree. He performed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a fellowship in abdominal/interventional radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He has additional training in pediatric radiology from the Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, and radiologic pathology from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Dr. Knific has served in multiple, professional leadership positions including Chief of Medical Staff and Chairman, Department of Radiology, both for Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers FL. He is an active community philanthropist and has volunteered his time for many causes that enrich the Southwest Florida community including The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. Knific is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, American College of Radiology and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Knific is also a Certified Expert Witness serving The Florida Board of Medicine in a pro bono role.

While overseeing the finance, accounting, and financial reporting functions, Nic is also actively involved in the implementation of key projects across the company supporting the growth of LucidHealth’s patient-centered care, improving the work-life balance of our physicians, and optimizing the company’s long term economic model. Nic began his career with KPMG and has served in leadership roles in finance, accounting, audit, and marketing at Fortune 500 and industry leading brands. Nic earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and in Management Information Systems from Miami University.

Dan Howell joins the organization as the Executive Director of Practice Management for Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates. He previously served in various senior advisory and leadership roles for multiple central-Ohio hospitals since 2012. Dan is an experienced healthcare executive who brings us a track record of success with over 16 years of operational leadership. His reputation of developing strong leaders and collaborative relationships across all disciplines makes him a valuable asset to the LucidHealth organization. Dan received his MBA from the Ohio State University and his Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Bowling Green State University.

Tim earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. In addition to leading the traditional Business Development and Marketing operations for Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, Tim has been instrumental in growing the practice, building and maintaining relationships and managing strategic partnerships within Ohio’s vast number of hospitals and health systems. Prior to his current role, Tim’s 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry include sales, leadership and management roles in Fortune 500 and startup medical device companies.