Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, Faan
About Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, Faan
Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAN, is a neurologist and the Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Isaac Health, as well as a Neurologist at NYU Langone Health and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Joel Salinas holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned a Doctor of Medicine with Research Distinction from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration in Health Sector Management and Policy from the University of Miami Herbert Business School. He further specialized by obtaining a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Additionally, Dr. Salinas studied at Harvard Business School, focusing on Value-Based Healthcare Delivery. His educational journey reflects a solid groundwork in medicine, public health, and healthcare management.
Career Background
Dr. Joel Salinas currently serves as the Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Isaac Health, a position he has held since 2022. He is also a Neurologist at NYU Langone Health and the Lulu P. and David J. Levidow Assistant Professor of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, both roles he has been in since 2020. His earlier experience includes being an Assistant Professor of Neurology and an Instructor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Salinas has also worked as a Clinical Fellow in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, among other significant roles.
Research and Interests
Dr. Joel Salinas is involved in analyzing large-scale longitudinal cohorts such as the Framingham Heart Study and the Women’s Health Initiative to identify modifiable risk factors for brain health. He explores the intersection of biology and sociology to understand how social relationships influence biology and improve brain health. His expertise includes synesthesia and neurodiversity, which align with his broader interests in human behavior and brain health. These research efforts underscore his commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative approaches.
Professional Roles and Achievements
Throughout his career, Dr. Joel Salinas has held numerous influential roles. He co-founded HealthWRx, LLC, where he served as Chief Medical Officer from 2009 to 2011. At Massachusetts General Hospital, he was a Neurologist and also served as the Chief Resident in the Department of Neurology. His advisory roles include being a member of the Center for Health Outcomes, Innovation and Care Evaluation (CHOICE). Dr. Salinas has also served on the board of advisors for Expertaj and was a Research Fellow for the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM).