Vandna Jerath, MD, Facog
About Vandna Jerath, MD, Facog
Vandna Jerath, MD, FACOG, is an Ob/Gyn hospitalist and the founder and medical director of Optima Women's Healthcare in Parker, Colorado. She has extensive experience in physician wellness and healthcare delivery, advocating for affordable access to quality healthcare and minimizing health disparities.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Vandna Jerath serves as an Ob/Gyn Hospitalist at Envision Healthcare, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she provides specialized care in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on the needs of patients in a hospital setting. Her work at Envision Healthcare is part of her broader commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Envision Healthcare, Vandna Jerath is the Medical Director and Founder of Optima Women's Healthcare, where she has worked since 2010. She also holds the position of Medical Director of Physician Wellness at Parker Adventist Hospital since 2020. Furthermore, she has been a Clinical Instructor and Preceptor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus since 1998, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.
Education and Expertise
Vandna Jerath earned her MD from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, completing her studies from 1990 to 1994. She also completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, she studied at Stanford University School of Medicine, focusing on physician well-being and leadership, and achieved the Director of Physician Well-being Course in 2021.
Background and Advocacy
Vandna Jerath has a background in Biology, Business, and Psychology, having obtained her B.S. from the University of Denver from 1986 to 1990. She advocates for affordable access to quality healthcare and is dedicated to minimizing health disparities. Her work emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of wellness within healthcare settings.
Achievements in Physician Wellness
Vandna Jerath founded the Physician Wellness CREW program, which aims to prevent physician burnout and promote wellness. This program emphasizes collaboration, coaching, resiliency, engagement, and wellness. Her strategic focus includes integrating digital health innovations to enhance patient care and healthcare delivery.