Serving as chief strategy officer at Advocate Health, Dr. Sitafalwalla helps shape the strategic direction of the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S., overseeing operational excellence, care transformation and financial sustainability. His leadership has driven systemwide innovation, including the elimination of medical judgment liens, the transition away from plastic water bottles, and the development of the nation’s first net-zero carbon medical school. A practicing cardiologist and engineer, he has led population health and health equity initiatives, founding the South Asian Cardiovascular Center to provide culturally competent cardiac care. Before his current role, he served as CMO at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Ill., where he spearheaded quality improvement and digital health advancements, including Advocate Aurora’s LiveWell app. He was recognized as a “Top 100 Executive Under 50” by Diversity MBA in 2016 and currently serves on the advisory board for MATTER, a leading healthcare incubator. Dr. Sitafalwalla has 15 years of experience in clinical medicine, operations and strategy.
