Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
About Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
Dr. Geeta Nayyar is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and innovation. She currently serves as Executive Clinical Advisor at MDI Health and holds multiple advisory roles while being a board member of the American Telemedicine Association.
Work at The George Washington University
Dr. Geeta Nayyar has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University since 2008. In this role, she contributes to the education and training of medical students and residents, drawing from her extensive experience in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Her tenure at the university spans over 16 years, during which she has been involved in various academic and clinical initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Nayyar holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The George Washington University School of Business, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background equips her with a unique blend of medical and business expertise, enabling her to address complex healthcare challenges.
Professional Experience
Dr. Nayyar currently works as an Executive Clinical Advisor at MDI Health, a position she has held since 2023. She also serves as a board member for the American Telemedicine Association since 2021. Her previous roles include Executive Medical Director and General Manager of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Salesforce, where she worked from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she has held various advisory positions with organizations such as Lapsi Health, Zocdoc, and RadiantGraph.
Publications and Media Presence
Dr. Nayyar is the author of the bestselling book 'Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness,' which addresses critical issues in healthcare misinformation. She has also made appearances on major media outlets, including CNBC, CNN, and CBS, where she discusses healthcare trends and innovations. Her insights are informed by her extensive experience in both clinical and executive roles.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Nayyar serves as an advisor to several organizations, including the American Medical Association and RadiantGraph. She focuses on helping healthcare leaders implement new technologies and strategies that prioritize patient and clinician needs. Her work emphasizes the importance of humanizing innovation to enhance health outcomes and business performance.