About Dr. Kalpas
A physician executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of clinical medicine, informatics, and public health. Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Peach Tree Healthcare, one of California's largest Federally Qualified Health Center networks.
Focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and clinical decision support to improve outcomes for underserved communities while building high-performing medical teams and sustainable operational models.
Clinical Informatics
EHR optimization, clinical decision support, and AI integration across health systems
Executive Leadership
C-suite strategy aligning clinical operations with value-based care models
Academic Faculty
Teaching at University of Arizona and Arizona State University
Military Service
U.S. Army Medical Corps Captain with operational healthcare leadership
Areas of Expertise
Translating complex healthcare challenges into measurable outcomes
Healthcare AI
Evaluating, deploying, and governing generative AI solutions and clinical decision support systems that improve patient outcomes while reducing provider burden.
Clinical Informatics
Optimizing EHR ecosystems to improve clinical workflows, maximize revenue capture, and reduce provider burnout through data-driven system design.
Physician Executive
Strategic C-suite leadership aligning clinical operations with organizational goals, value-based care models, and measurable quality benchmarks.
Quality Improvement
Implementing data-driven strategies for patient safety, clinical operations excellence, and accreditation success across multi-site health systems.
Community Health
Championing accessible, equitable healthcare delivery for underserved populations through FQHC leadership and strategic organizational development.
Lifestyle Medicine
Integrating nutrition, physical activity, and stress management into foundational care strategies for chronic disease prevention and reversal.
Professional Experience
Chief Medical Officer
Peach Tree Healthcare | California
Leading clinical operations, driving AI integration, and spearheading quality improvement initiatives for a major FQHC network serving underserved communities.
Chief Medical Officer
Yavapai County Community Health Services | Arizona
Provided strategic leadership and clinical oversight for public health programs and a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer
HonorHealth | Arizona
Spearheaded clinical informatics initiatives, quality improvement projects, and served as Associate Program Director for a Clinical Informatics Fellowship.
Senior Medical Director
HVH Precision Analytics
Led medical direction leveraging data analytics to improve patient outcomes and address systemic health disparities.
Medical Officer
New York State Quality Improvement Organization
Directed quality improvement projects enhancing patient care delivery standards across the state.
Captain, Medical Corps
U.S. Army
Served as a medical officer providing healthcare leadership in military operational settings.
By the Numbers
A career built on measurable impact
Let's Connect
Interested in healthcare AI consulting, clinical informatics strategy, speaking engagements, or advisory work? I'd welcome the conversation.