Dr. Tomlinson has led Vituity as CEO since 2017, bringing to the role a physician executive’s perspective shaped by years of frontline emergency medicine practice, which he continues today at Adventist Health Central Valley Network in California, and a passionate commitment to healthcare justice and equity that defines both his leadership philosophy and the organization’s culture. Before becoming CEO, he served as Vituity’s president and led the creation of one of the organization’s first multi-hospital, multi-specialty integrated networks, as well as serving as chief of staff for the Adventist Health Central Valley Network. At Vituity, Dr. Tomlinson has cultivated what he calls a culture of brilliance, which empowers every team member to bring their unique and diverse strengths to work for the benefit of patients and the healthcare system, all while enforcing culturally competent care standards throughout all levels of the organization and actively creating pathways for future generations of diverse leaders. He also leads the Vituity Cares Foundation, which works to improve community health by addressing the inequity and inequality that lead to poorer health outcomes and seeks to remedy the lack of representation among healthcare clinicians perpetuating these disparities. Dr. Tomlinson is a sought-after influencer and advocate who inspires executives, clinicians and the public to take action on healthcare inequities. He was recognized as “Highly Commended CEO of the Year” by CEO Magazine in 2025.
