Dr. Shrestha serves as chief innovation officer at Advocate Health, where he drives novel initiatives like shaping The Pearl in Charlotte into a premier hub for medical innovation and training. His leadership secured the establishment of IRCAD North America and a world-class surgical training institute, expected to create 5,500 jobs in the district and 11,500 more across the county over the next 15 years. Dr. Shrestha’s innovation strategy also includes expanding the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, N.C. and spearheading the “meta-versity” to integrate virtual platforms into education and patient care. He launched Advocate Health’s flagship hospital-at-home program, the largest home-based care model in the U.S., transforming healthcare delivery during the pandemic and securing a CMS waiver to ensure its financial viability. His partnerships with industry leaders such as Siemens, Medtronic and Best Buy Health have enhanced innovation capabilities, particularly in AI, robotics and precision medicine, improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
