Derek Chao, MD

Dr. Derek Chao currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Optum West and brings more than two decades of expertise in value-based care strategy. Dr. Chao is a trailblazer in managing the true cost of care. He has a clinical background as a nephrologist and hospitalist, coupled with deep knowledge of the key levers in managing complex populations across the country. He has held multiple key leadership positions at Optum, DaVita Medical Group and Healthcare Partners.