Janell Wilson, MD, PhD
FOUNDER & CEO
Meet the Founder
Dr. Janell Wilson is a distinguished physician and healthcare leader with a passion for improving health disparities and innovating care delivery models. Her impressive background spans clinical practice, healthcare administration, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Wilson earned her MD and PhD from Howard University, being the first female in the institution’s history to be conferred both degrees on the same day, demonstrating her commitment to both clinical excellence and medical research from the early stages of her career. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, gaining broad experience in primary care.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wilson has held several leadership positions that showcase her expertise in healthcare innovation and management. She served as the Market Medical Director for several organizations, gaining expertise in value-based care and alternative payment models from the perspective of both the payer and the provider. She also has extensive experience in providing direct patient care via telehealth and leading telehealth strategies for several start-ups.
Dr. Wilson's diverse experiences in urgent care, pediatrics, family medicine, and value-based care models have given her a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and its challenges. Her focus on innovative care models, positions her as a thought leader in addressing health disparities and improving access to quality care. As an African American woman, Dr. Wilson brings a unique perspective to discussions about health equity and culturally responsive care, and is passionate about addressing the complex challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system, especially as they relate to underserved communities and health disparities.
