Dr. Guthart is the CEO of Intuitive and a member of its board of directors, positions he has held since 2010. With over 25 years of experience in medical technology, engineering and management, he has played a pivotal role in advancing robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Guthart joined Intuitive in 1996 as a control systems analyst and steadily progressed through leadership roles, including vice president of engineering, senior vice president of product operations, and later as president and COO. Before joining Intuitive, he was part of the core team at SRI International developing foundational technology for computer-enhanced surgery. In addition to his role at Intuitive, he serves on the board of directors for biotechnology company Illumina.
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Becker's Recognition
Gary Guthart, PhDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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