Rishi Sarna, MD
About Rishi Sarna, MD
Rishi Sarna, MD, serves as the Chief Clinical Officer/Strategist at Backline by DrFirst and has extensive experience in healthcare consulting and medical leadership across various organizations. He holds multiple degrees in health sciences and medicine and is actively involved in advocacy for healthcare access and support for underserved communities.
Current Role at DrFirst
Rishi Sarna serves as the Chief Clinical Officer/Strategist at Backline by DrFirst since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing clinical strategies and improving healthcare delivery. His position involves overseeing clinical operations and ensuring that the solutions provided align with the needs of healthcare providers and patients.
Previous Experience at Cook Children's Health Care System
Prior to his current role, Rishi Sarna worked at Cook Children's Health Care System as a Senior Health Care Consultant, Lead Physician, and Physician Personalization Lab Coach for a brief period in 2018. His responsibilities included advising on healthcare strategies and personalizing patient care approaches within the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Education and Medical Training
Rishi Sarna has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the American University of the Caribbean from 2005 to 2010. He also studied Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where he was a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) candidate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he holds multiple degrees from the University of Arizona, including a Bachelor of Science in Molecular & Cellular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Rishi Sarna is actively involved in advocacy for healthcare for the homeless in Denver. He participates in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access for underserved populations. Furthermore, he contributes to educational efforts by providing school supplies for children in indigenous villages overseas, demonstrating his commitment to community service.
Achievements in Healthcare Leadership
Throughout his career, Rishi Sarna has held various leadership positions in healthcare organizations. He served as Chief Medical Officer at TransformativeMed from 2021 to 2022 and as Chief Physician Informaticist at Inova Health System from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes leading healthcare divisions, focusing on business development, and implementing clinical informatics solutions to enhance patient care.