Sameer Ather, MD, PhD
About Sameer Ather, MD, PhD
Sameer Ather, MD, PhD, is the Co-founder and CEO of XpertDox, where he focuses on improving healthcare delivery through technology and AI integration. He has held various academic and clinical positions, including roles at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and King George Medical University, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Work at XpertDox
Sameer Ather serves as the Co-founder and CEO of XpertDox, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision to reduce medical errors and enhance healthcare delivery efficiency. Under his leadership, XpertDox utilizes technology to assist healthcare providers in minimizing the risk of payer audits and improving reimbursement processes. Ather aims to transform physician payment systems by removing incentives that favor quantity over quality, thereby promoting better patient care.
Education and Expertise
Sameer Ather completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King George's Medical University from 1996 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Physiology from Baylor College of Medicine between 2009 and 2012. Ather is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Medical Association, reflecting his commitment to the field of cardiology and medical education.
Background
Ather began his medical career as a Resident Physician at King George Medical University from 2002 to 2005 in Lucknow, India. He then completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine from 2008 to 2012 in Houston, Texas. His academic roles include serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and later as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2015 to 2020. He also held a fellowship at the same institution from 2012 to 2015.
Achievements
Sameer Ather has contributed to the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine, particularly in the field of cardiology. His innovative work in AI model development has influenced XpertDox's strategies to enhance the accuracy and personalization of medical care. Ather believes in the importance of clean medical documentation for improving patient experiences, demonstrating his dedication to quality in healthcare.