SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStance Health, one of
the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient
mental healthcare, today announced that Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar will
join the company as Chief Medical Officer, effective January 22, 2024. He will lead all clinical
services, ensuring that LifeStance's psychiatric and psychotherapy
clinicians are enabled to deliver high-quality, personalized
patient care that meets and exceeds professional standards.
"Dr. Ramtekkar is an experienced physician executive with a
demonstrated track record of driving exceptional patient and
clinical outcomes," said Ken
Burdick, Chairman and CEO, LifeStance. "His passion for our
mission, commitment to clinical excellence and experience leading
diverse clinical teams make him a natural fit to lead our clinical
organization as we continue to redefine the outpatient mental
health space and increase access to high-quality care."
Dr. Ramtekkar is a double board-certified pediatric and adult
psychiatrist. He previously held senior clinical leadership roles
at Quartet Health and Teladoc Health. At both organizations, he was
responsible for leading clinical strategy, expanding clinical
services, optimizing clinical operations and creating high-impact
initiatives for clinician engagement and clinical quality.
Additionally, Dr. Ramtekkar is an adjunct clinical professor of
psychiatry at University of
Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his
psychiatry residency training at Washington
University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, where he was also trained in
psychiatric epidemiology, as well as a fellowship in child and
adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical
School. He received an MBA from Maryville University.
"LifeStance is truly a leader when it comes to providing
high-quality mental healthcare at scale, and I'm thrilled to join
an organization that is committed to delivering an exceptional
experience for both patients and clinicians," said Dr. Ramtekkar.
"I look forward to working alongside our team as we continue to set
the bar for clinical excellence while helping millions of
individuals improve their mental health."
Dr. Ramtekkar replaces Dr. Anisha
Patel-Dunn, who is stepping down to spend more time with her
family. Since joining the company in 2019, Dr. Patel-Dunn has
played a critical role in establishing LifeStance as a clinical
leader in outpatient mental health. Dr. Patel-Dunn will work
closely with Dr. Ramtekkar to ensure a seamless transition.
ABOUT LIFESTANCE HEALTH
Founded in 2017,
LifeStance (NASDAQ: LFST) is reimagining mental health. We are
one of the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person
outpatient mental healthcare for children, adolescents and adults
experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. Our mission is
to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving
access to trusted, affordable and personalized mental healthcare.
LifeStance employs approximately 6,400 psychiatrists, advanced
practice nurses, psychologists and therapists and operates across
33 states and approximately 600 centers. To learn more, please
visit www.LifeStance.com.
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