New International CMO at DaVita Inc
DaVita Inc., an independent medical group and provider of global healthcare services, has announced the appointment of Dr Partha Das as International Chief Medical Officer. He will lead the company’s global team of Chief Medical Officers, succeeding Dr Mahesh Krishnan, 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,” said Dr Das. “There is great opportunity ahead to further evolve the excellent patient care we provide globally and provide a nurturing working environment for our teammates.”
Dr Das Is a nephrologist and a previous Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice based at Harvard University, US. He has held a number 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.
“We're truly excited to have someone of Dr Das' calibre succeed Dr Krishnan, who has played a crucial role in evolving our global clinical operations and infrastructure over the past three years," said Robert Lang, President and CEO for DaVita's international business. "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.”