Dr. Rishi N. Sud, MD, MBA, is a distinguished physician and accomplished healthcare leader with an unwavering commitment to advancing patient care and optimizing healthcare systems through a focus on value-based care and population health. As the Chief Medical Officer of Esse Health, the largest physician-run multi-specialty medical practice in the St. Louis metro area, he plays a vital role in ensuring clinical quality and integration across 49 sites with over 200 providers. Dr. Sud's visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving patient-centered medical home/value-based accountable care, resulting in exceptional patient outcomes and quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and decreased overall cost of care.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sud has demonstrated a passion for implementing innovative strategies and fostering excellence in patient care with a strong emphasis on value-based practices. As the former Chief Medical Officer at HealthLinc, a Federal Qualified Health Center, he successfully led 35 providers to achieve NCQA PCMH Level 3 at all sites, a testament to his dedication to improving healthcare delivery efficiency and quality within value-based care.
In addition to his executive roles, Dr. Sud remains deeply connected to patient care through his active family practice. His devotion to patients extends to his prior involvement as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at The University of Illinois at Chicago and Indiana University School of Medicine, where he imparted the importance of value-based care and population health to the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Sud's extensive experience includes notable contributions during his service in the United States Army Reserve and as a United States Army Physician during Operation Enduring Freedom. His military background exemplifies his sense of duty and compassion in providing humanitarian care, aligning with his value-driven approach to healthcare.
Beyond his professional commitments, Dr. Sud is an ardent advocate for community service, actively participating in various healthcare organizations such as the School-Based Health Alliance of Missouri and the Indian Medical Association of Northwest Indiana. Furthermore, he has shared his expertise through impactful publications, including "Fostering a Culture Where Physicians Thrive: Achieving High Professional Satisfaction and Delivering Exceptional Quality Care" and "Accelerating Success in Value-Based Care and Population Health: Learnings from a High-Performing Physician Organization," disseminating valuable insights on value-based care and population health.
With a diverse skill set encompassing medicine, healthcare administration, and academia, Dr. Rishi N. Sud continues to make a significant impact in the healthcare field, earning respect and admiration from peers and patients alike for his dedication to value-based care and population health initiatives.