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DaVita names new chief medical officer for international operations
DaVita Inc. has appointed Partha Das, MD, MBBS, MRCP (Neph), MSc, as the company's international chief medical officer. Das, a British nephrologist and a previous Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice based at Harvard University, will lead DaVita's international clinical operations and its global team of chief medical officers, succeeding Mahesh Krishnan, MD, who has served in the post since 2015.
“I’m thrilled to be joining DaVita, particularly at a time when its international operations are growing and strengthening,” Das said in a company press release. “There is great opportunity ahead to further evolve the excellent patient care we provide globally and provide a nurturing working environment for our teammates.”
Das has served as a health care partner to many while holding a variety of senior research and clinical management roles, including advisor to the national clinical director for kidney care at the UK Department of Health in London, leading quality improvement programs across England. In 2017, he was commissioned by the CEO of England’s National Health Service to redesign dialysis provision for patients in secure environments. He has also worked on the development of systems engineering as a means for delivering high-value care as a member of the Quality Improvement Faculty at the Royal College of Physicians of London.
“Dr. Das’ expertise in clinical systems improvement will be of considerable benefit as we continue to grow and look to further deliver on our commitment to providing differentiated care to our patients around the world,” Robert Lang, president and CEO for DaVita's international business, said in the release.
Das will commence his role in a transitional capacity with Krishnan, who will take up a new role with DaVita Kidney Care in the United States in the coming months.
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http://pressreleases.davita.com/2018-08-28-DaVita-Announces-New-Chief-Medical-Officer-for-International-Operations