PocketHealth Announces Dr. Seetharam (Ram) Chadalavada as Chief Medical Officer

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PocketHealth, a connected care company dedicated to delivering seamless image exchange and intelligent patient engagement solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Seetharam (Ram) Chadalavada as Chief Medical Officer. With over 20 years of experience in radiology, informatics, and clinical practice, Dr. Chadalavada’s appointment reinforces PocketHealth’s commitment to delivering innovative, connected care solutions that benefit both patients and healthcare providers.

A recognized clinical and informatics leader, Dr. Chadalavada has extensive expertise in minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for vascular, oncologic, and hepatobiliary conditions. His combined expertise in diagnostic and interventional radiology allows him to deliver comprehensive care while leveraging informatics to optimize patient outcomes. An accomplished researcher, Dr. Chadalavada has published in the areas of follow-up management, human-centered design in mammography screening, enterprise imaging, patient experience in radiology, and more.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chadalavada to our leadership team," said Rishi Nayyar, Co-Founder & CEO, PocketHealth. "His experience in radiology and informatics, combined with his commitment to improving patient care, will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and expand our solutions. With Dr. Chadalavada’s leadership, we are confident that we will further advance our mission to provide seamless access to medical imaging, streamline clinical workflows for providers, and improve healthcare outcomes for patients."

"I’m thrilled to join PocketHealth at this inflection point in its growth journey,” said Dr. Chadalavada. "I’ve seen the demand from overburdened health systems for patient-centered, flexible solutions that deliver immediate efficiencies. PocketHealth’s focus on using AI to enhance patient engagement, innovate image exchange, and improve patient safety by driving follow-up adherence meets this need head-on, and I’m excited to be part of the journey.”

As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chadalavada will play a key role in supporting product innovation and contributing to strategic business decisions with PocketHealth management. His experience will help the company integrate advanced clinical insights into the product roadmap, ensuring PocketHealth continues to release innovative, connected care solutions that deliver results for patients and providers. Alongside his new role at PocketHealth, Dr. Chadalavada will continue to serve as Vice Chair of Radiology - Informatics at UC Health and as Associate Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Chadalavada’s appointment marks a significant milestone in what has already been a transformative year for PocketHealth. Earlier this year, the company secured $33M USD in Series B funding, grew its North American team to over 140 employees and launched at a record-number of Top 100 U.S. health systems. PocketHealth will be showcasing its latest innovations at RSNA 2024 in Chicago from December 1-4, Booth 2601, South Hall. Click here to book a meeting.

About PocketHealth
PocketHealth is a connected care company that closes critical gaps in patient care to modernize the healthcare experience. With its enterprise image exchange and intelligent patient engagement solutions, PocketHealth is improving the lives of patients and healthcare workers by enabling seamless, more connected care. PocketHealth is trusted by over 800 hospitals and imaging centers across North America and used by more than 1.5 million patients. Learn more at pockethealth.com.