Cristian Lieneck, PhD, FACHE has over 10 years of practical experience in the field of healthcare administration with a strong focus in medical group practice management—and has spent over a decade in higher education, preparing future healthcare leaders.

He began working in the healthcare field while in high school as a licensed emergency medical technician and later commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer in the United States Army. As a lieutenant, Dr. Lieneck led a garrison medical clinic and a field medical evacuation platoon in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Upon promotion to the rank of captain, he served as the Executive Officer and Dental Company Commander for the Fort Carson Dental Activity. Dr. Lieneck's military leadership as a healthcare administrator has been recognized by all of his previous senior combat-arms (armor) and combat service-support (medical/dental) military officers. He has received 100% “above center-mass” Officer Evaluation Reports ratings and the Meritorious Service Medal upon completion of his ROTC scholarship service obligation.

Dr. Lieneck has held healthcare leadership positions in the Community Living Assistance Support Services program for the Texas Medicaid-Waiver Program (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin Radiological Association, as well as serving as the medical group practice administrator of an Austin-based physiatry and pain medicine physician group.

He is a fellow and board certified in medical group practice management by the American College of Medical Practice Executives, the credentialing body of the Medical Group Management Association. He is a fellow and board certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives and a fellow in the Academy of Healthcare Management. He is also a Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems.

Dr. Lieneck continues to participate in professional leadership roles at national, state and local levels and serves as the MGMA Forum Representative for the state of Texas. He is an active member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and continues to work as a program reviewer to ensure the quality of healthcare management education.