Our People
Our Staff
Our team of dedicated health care professionals are carefully chosen, not just for their exceptional training and skills, but for their ability to work well with people. Our business is taking good care of our patients while making a difference through research. Let us introduce you to our highly skilled and courteous Encompass Clinical Research Team.
Our Doctors
Dr. Hanid Audish
DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Hanid Audish is board certified in family medicine. He has been in private practice since 2007 and joined Encompass Medical Group at that time. While in clinical practice Dr. Audish noted that many patients were in need of better treatment options to help manage their chronic medical conditions. His desire to deliver and offer better treatment options to these patients led Dr. Audish into clinical research. His passion for clinical research grew while he was in private practice and he soon joined Encompass Clinical Research. He has a passion for helping patients take control of their health by educating them about their medical conditions. He very much enjoys the diversity of being both a research study physician and a private practice physician.
- Board Certified Family Medicine (AOBFP)
- Medical Degree – Western University of Health Sciences
- Encompass Clinical Research, Principal Investigator, Physician Owner
- Family Practice Physician
Dr. Robert Lipetz
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Robert Lipetz is board certified in family medicine and clinical research. His desire to help advance medical care and improve the quality of life for his patients led Dr. Lipetz into the field of medical research. He retired from private practice in 2000 and found Encompass Clinical Research. He is able to give his study patients plenty of personalized attention while providing the highest quality study-related health care.
- Board Certified Clinical Research Physician (Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators)
- Medical Degree – Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Encompass Clinical Research, Clinical Research Physician
Our Team
OFFICE MANAGER
Teri Whited, M.A., C.R.C.
RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATORS
Molly Sanchez, C.R.C.
Stephanie Lytle, C.R.C.
Andrea Bautista, C.R.C.
PATIENT RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
Vamon Macid
Cristina Bahena
DIETICIAN/NUTRITIONAL SPECIALIST
Marion Krannenberg-Spence, R.D.