Trusted Health Systems Experts

Olusegun "Ish" Ishmael, MD, MBA, FACHE, is a physician executive and health-tech founder with 20+ years of C-suite leadership across safety-net health systems and Medicaid managed care, with a track record of translating strategy into measurable operational and clinical results. Most recently, he served as System Chief Operating Officer & Hospital President at MetroHealth (Cleveland), leading day-to-day operations for a $1.9B system with 8,000+ employees across multiple hospitals and 32 outpatient sites, driving $400M+ revenue growth, improving ED throughput and capacity, strengthening care management, and elevating patient experience. Previously at Sinai Health System (Chicago), he reduced ED boarding by a third and cut surgery cancellations in half through flow redesign, capacity optimization, and execution discipline. He has also led within Medicaid health plans with P&L accountability, improving medical cost performance while advancing outcomes and access. He is the CEO/Founder of MIRA Health, building a digital prevention and medication-adherence companion (with patented technology) designed to improve health outcomes, especially for people disadvantaged by socioeconomic barriers. An immigrant (came to the States at 5) physician-leader, he brings a practical, lived understanding of how systems can widen, or close, opportunity gaps, and he focuses his work on scalable solutions that make care simpler, more consistent, and more equitable. Topics I can speak on (expertise): ED throughput & capacity management; care management; patient experience; safety-net strategy; Medicaid policy/managed care; value-based care; health equity/SDOH; clinical leadership; workforce engagement and culture; digital health adoption; startup building; business growth; minority health issues; immigrant life; and executive leadership.

Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli (“Dr Garbelli”) is a UK-based physician, healthcare strategist and MedTech advisor focused on assisting healthcare leaders and organisations adopt, navigate, and implement AI/robotics and healthcare automation safely, ethically and at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical practice, technology and executive decision-making, he supports boards, executive teams and MedTech leaders to turn innovation into measurable improvements in patient outcomes, workforce sustainability and operational performance. Dr Garbelli is the creator of the Healthcare Convergence Framework™ (HCF), a practical approach that helps organisations assess AI/Robotics readiness, align leadership priorities and design future-ready care pathways without disrupting frontline delivery. His work typically spans AI and robotics strategy, governance and risk management, clinical adoption and change leadership—ensuring that new technologies strengthen trust, accountability and safety in real-world conditions. As a keynote speaker and author, Dr Garbelli translates complex topics such as AI governance, clinical safety, ethics and system transformation into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences. He is the author of The Doctor’s Future and The Doctor’s Voice, and contributes thought leadership on how medicine is being reshaped by digital transformation and emerging technologies. Known for a pragmatic, clinician-led perspective, Dr Garbelli helps leaders navigate high-stakes decisions such as build-versus-buy, pilot design, evaluation and scaling across multiple sites. His mission is to purposefully transform the future of medicine—one organisation, strategy and physician at a time—with confidence.

I serve as Group Vice President of HealthStaffingGroup, a healthcare workforce division focused on helping hospitals and healthcare organizations navigate complex staffing and leadership challenges. My work centers on workforce strategy, leadership hiring, retention, and long-term staffing stability in high-demand healthcare environments. With experience supporting healthcare systems across the country, I regularly work with executives, administrators, and clinical leaders to address issues such as nursing shortages, physician recruitment, workforce burnout, and succession planning. I’m particularly interested in how leadership decisions, operational design, and workforce planning directly influence patient outcomes and organizational resilience. Over the years, I’ve seen that staffing challenges are rarely isolated hiring problems; they are strategic issues tied to leadership development, workload design, and long-term workforce sustainability. I often speak on healthcare leadership trends, retention strategies, and the evolving talent landscape within hospitals, clinics, and specialty care environments. My perspective combines frontline workforce realities with executive-level strategy, offering insight into how healthcare organizations can build stable, high-performing teams in an increasingly complex care environment.

I’m passionate about redefining what modern healthcare can look like. After graduating with my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Auckland, I wanted to combine clinical medicine with innovation, which led me to create Selfcaremen, a fast-growing men’s health platform now operating across New Zealand and Australia. My goal has always been to make preventative healthcare more accessible, engaging, and relevant for men, blending strong clinical standards with a fresh, modern approach.Alongside building Selfcaremen, I continue to invest heavily in my own training and development. I work as an Occupational Medicine Physician and RACP/AFOEM Registrar with Sonic Healthcare in Melbourne, where I’m undertaking specialist training with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025–2029). I’ve also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine from the University of Otago and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health. This background allows me to bring a practical, well-rounded perspective to healthcare, sitting at the intersection of clinical work, workplace health, and entrepreneurship.

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan is a global climate, health, and equity governance advisor focused on how heat, air pollution, and resource insecurity shape health outcomes in climate vulnerable settings. His work connects policy, financing, and frontline service delivery, with a strong emphasis on maternal health, mental health, and community resilience. Trained in dentistry, health administration, and global health delivery, he brings operational and systems experience across public health programs and digital health infrastructure. He provides clear, quote ready insights on climate adaptation for health systems, equity centered governance, and implementation pathways that move evidence into action.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

Dr. Basaria is a transformational expert who takes an integrative approach to health and wellness, with a comprehensive focus on a person’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Her approach includes using physical activity and food as medicine, working on developing healthy relationships and finding career satisfaction for mental and emotional balance, and using mindfulness, meditation, breathing techniques and yoga- to name a few- as ways to manage stress. To learn more about Dr. Basaria or True Living, visit www.truelivingforlife.com

As I am a medical expert for Invigor Medical, a urologist, and an MD currently completing my PhD in clinical medicine, my work bridges patient care, education, and research. I serve as a teaching assistant in surgery, where I guide and support future doctors while treating patients in everyday practice. My research focuses on oncologic urology, men’s health, and hormonal health, and I actively collaborate on international studies. Through these roles, I am dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine, improving patient outcomes, and helping shape the future of urological care.

Nicholas Mukhtar's professional path shifted after he studied the Affordable Care Act while completing a medical program. According to Parks & Recreation Magazine, he decided to "create systems change at the community level and focus on prevention" rather than pursue clinical medicine. This decision led him to found Healthy Detroit in 2013, a nonprofit that transformed Detroit parks into community wellness centers. The organization provided free health screenings, fitness programming, and nutritional education, ultimately earning recognition as the American Public Health Association's National Public Health Organization of the Year in 2017. Mukhtar's academic credentials include a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University (2013) and dual master's degrees in Public Policy and Public Health from Johns Hopkins University (2017), where he was selected as a Bloomberg Fellow. He later founded Healthy Communities, LLC in Washington, D.C., a consulting firm through which he advised policymakers including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and contributed to the White House Office of American Innovation. Mukhtar currently operates Tera Strategies from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, providing management consulting services to CEOs, investors, and business owners. He speaks English, Arabic, and Spanish.

C8 Health is a cloud platform for clinical resource management. Founded by providers for frontline teams, our vision is to make best practices accessible to everyone, anywhere, and any time. C8 Health is a single source for all the clinical resources of hospitals. Trusted by leading hospitals across the US and Europe, it supports seamless access to locally vetted best practices and effective team collaboration. We are working with hospitals across the US and Europe to drive the implementation of best practices and provide consistent care across their different sites. For more information please visit www.c8health.com.

I’m a healthcare marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience helping hospitals, clinics, med-tech, health tech, and wellness brands grow through compliant, patient-first digital marketing. I work across SEO, content strategy, and performance marketing to improve visibility, generate qualified enquiries, and build trust at every stage of the patient journey. My focus areas include healthcare SEO and local search, Google Ads and Meta campaigns for medical services, LinkedIn marketing for B2B health tech, and conversion-focused landing pages. I also support sales enablement by setting up lead nurturing workflows, tracking, and reporting that help teams follow up faster and close better. I’m especially interested in the real-world balance between privacy rules and creative communication, including HIPAA-aware messaging and ethical patient education. Contact: manish@publicmediasolution.com

Mr. Ivo Dukic is a leading authority on the intersection of high-volume surgical excellence and digital health transformation. As a Consultant Urological Surgeon and the Deputy Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) at one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts, he offers journalists a rare perspective that combines frontline clinical mastery with executive-level healthcare technology strategy. Key Areas of Expertise Digital Health & Informatics: Over a decade of experience as the Section Editor of the Digital Review for Urology News (since 2013). He is a specialist in the implementation of health tech within the NHS, clinical informatics, and the evolution of digital tools in specialty care. Surgical Innovation: A pioneer in minimally invasive endourology, specifically in the use of laser technology and "ultra-mini" PCNL for kidney stones. Future Tech in Healthcare: Expert commentary on emerging technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR) in clinical settings (as featured on ITV News) and the integration of advanced medical devices. Clinical Leadership: Former Educational Lead for Urology and the 2025-2026 West Midlands Urology Trainer of the Year, providing deep insights into medical education and workforce development. Media Experience Mr. Dukic is an accomplished communicator, comfortable translating complex surgical and technical data into compelling narratives for the public and the profession: Television: Featured on ITV News discussing the use of distraction VR during lithotripsy. Consumer Health: Expert contributor for BBC Good Food on dietary health and stone prevention. Trade Press: A decade-long track record of technical writing and editorial leadership regarding the "Digital Review" in urology.

Dr. Geny Augustine is a physician at Solace who knows firsthand how challenging the U.S. healthcare system can be for patients. Having worked with diverse patient populations throughout her career, she's seen how the system's complex nature can create unnecessary barriers to getting good care—which is exactly what drew her to Solace's mission of putting patients first. Dr. Augustine completed her medical education in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, and previously worked as a Family Medicine physician for Banner Health in Glendale, Arizona. She's passionate about improving patient care, leading quality improvement projects like her work on hypertension management in urban environments, which earned honorable mention for the SLUHN Quality Improvement Award in 2020. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish skills, she brings both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to her patient relationships. When she's not advocating for patients, Dr. Augustine enjoys fitness, culinary arts, fine arts, travel, and volunteer work—pursuits that reflect her belief in whole-person wellness and giving back to her community.

My passion is being the best at what I do as an HR extraordinaire. I am a dedicated and innovative human resources executive with close to 20 years of experience designing and executing human resources strategies with expertise in implementing personnel and industrial security programs in various industries including healthcare, the federal government, and non-for-profit.Whether it’s managing my company’s Human Resources department or leading administration, I put passion into everything I do. I consider myself a team player who always Gets The Job Done, is not afraid to ask questions, and is always ready to jump in and get my hands dirty.Specialties: Operations management, training and development, employee relations, compensation & benefits design, harassment and EEO compliance, policy design & administration, facility program related to national security

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

I'm James Leuthe, CEO of Scopewell Solutions, working at the intersection of AI, enterprise technology, and organizational change. My perspective is simple: most AI and digital transformation efforts fail for organizational reasons, not technical ones. I work with leaders to close that gap. Scopewell partners with enterprise and mission-driven organizations to deliver CRM, workflow, and AI initiatives from strategy through execution. Beyond implementation, we build the operating model, governance, and adoption required to make these systems deliver real outcomes. I hold a Master of Science in Technology Leadership from Brown University, where my research examined why AI adoption stalls in regulated industries — a question I continue to explore through advisory work, writing, and speaking. I hold an AI ethics certification from the University of Oxford and am a certified AI professional through Oxethica. I host The Scopewell Podcast: Ideas to Impact Healthcare, featuring executives, clinicians, and researchers navigating the hardest problems in health systems and technology. Guests include leaders from Microsoft, Stanford, and AI-native health companies redefining how care is delivered. I'm available to speak on AI adoption in healthcare and regulated industries, responsible AI implementation, and the leadership realities of digital transformation.

I am a triple board certified physician (Family, Diversity, & Lifestyle) with a certificate in the Business of Medicine who has a passion for merging the human aspect of medicine with innovation I am licensed in 48 states and DC I specialize in health tech consulting and executive coaching to help organizations thrive. I serve as a subject matter expert via my speaking engagements, podcasting, published book chapters, board leadership, and TEDx talks.Message me to learn more.

I have been a dentist for over three decades. I have experience in private practice, public health, dental education, and medical writing. Currently, I am a Senior Dental Consultant for a global financial services company specializing in benefits administration, where I advise on clinical decision-making, oral health policy, and quality of care. I am frequently sought as an expert source on oral health and its relationship to overall well-being. I have experience in preventive care, access to care, health equity, workforce challenges, and advocacy-driven policy discussions that impact both patients and providers. I bring a clinician’s perspective to complex issues, grounding national conversations in real-world impact rather than theory. A significant focus of my work is health equity and access to care, particularly how social determinants, communication gaps, and system design influence oral health outcomes. I have led workshops, contributed to professional education, and testified before legislators on oral health policy. I am also an experienced communicator and thought leader. As a TEDx speaker, podcast host, and multi-published author. I have written for dental journals, served on peer review panels, and regularly speak to student groups on leadership, service, and higher education. My perspective is grounded in decades of private practice and leadership within organized dentistry, where I cared for diverse patient populations. That foundation continues to shape my approach: practical, patient-centered, and focused on improving outcomes at both the individual and system level.