Andrew A Oppenberg

Andrew A Oppenberg is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences within the College of Health and Human Development at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), teaching Health Law (HSCI 414) and Utilization of Professional and Allied Health Personnel (HSCI 416) for the Fall 2025 semester.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Professional Studies (DPS) in Biomedical Ethics/Public Policy from Albany Medical College
• Master of Public Health (MPH)

Dr. Oppenberg's expertise spans Bioethics, Healthcare Risk Management, and Health Policy, drawing from decades of experience as a physician/hospital risk manager, bioethicist, and senior risk management executive. His work encompasses managing Serious Safety Events, Medical Malpractice cases, bioethics consultations, and oversight of Institutional Review Boards for Human Subjects Medical Research.

His professional recognition includes:

• Past President of the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM)
• Past President of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM)
• Distinguished Fellow (DFASHRM) of ASHRM
• Distinguished Service Award recipient from ASHRM
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
• Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C)

As a preceptor and educator since 2015, Dr. Oppenberg combines academic instruction with practical consultancy through Asclepius Bioethics, ERM and Pt. Safety Consultants, providing services in Bioethics, Enterprise Risk Management, IRB Human Subjects Research, CME, and expert witness testimony. He also serves on Glendale Memorial’s Bioethics Committee/Response team and maintains over 8 years of clinical and medical research experience.