Viraj Lakdawala
About Viraj Lakdawala
Viraj Lakdawala is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Health and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Vital Audio Inc. and Medical Advisor at Seek Health AI.
Currently Holding Multiple Leadership Roles
Viraj Lakdawala is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Vital Audio Inc. since 2022, and as the Medical Advisor at Seek Health AI, also since 2022. He continues to play a crucial role in these positions, providing his extensive medical expertise to both organizations.
Previous Work Experience at Cityblock Health
Before his current roles, Viraj Lakdawala served as the Medical Director for Mobile Integrated Care and Virtual Care Now at Cityblock Health from 2021 to 2022 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. During his tenure, he focused on innovative mobile and virtual health care solutions to enhance patient care.
Long-Term Association with NYU Langone Health
Viraj Lakdawala has had a significant career at NYU Langone Health, starting as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine from 2014 to 2018, and then being promoted to Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in 2018. He also served as the Medical Director of the Virtual Urgent Care from 2017 to 2021 and as System Chief of Emergency Medicine Telehealth from 2019 to 2021, indicating his vital contributions to telehealth and urgent care services.
Educational Background in Medicine and Finance
Viraj Lakdawala holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from St. George's University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance at the University of Florida from 1999 to 2002. His diverse educational background in both medicine and finance provides a solid foundation for his multifaceted career.
Expertise in Clinical Informatics
Viraj Lakdawala is board certified in Clinical Informatics, demonstrating his proficiency and specialized knowledge in the field. His expertise in clinical informatics has been instrumental in his roles involving telehealth and virtual care, including founding NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care.