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Dave A. Chokshi, MD
primary care doctor; public health advocate
Dr. Dave A. Chokshi is a nationally renowned public health leader and practicing primary care physician who recently joined Yuvo Health as an independent board member in February 2024.12 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and accomplishments:
Professional Roles
Dr. Chokshi currently holds several notable positions:
- Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership at the City College of New York2
- Chair of the Common Health Coalition
- Co-Chair of the Health and Political Economy Project
- Practicing primary care physician at Bellevue Hospital (since 2014)
Previous Leadership Positions
Dr. Chokshi has an impressive track record of leadership in public health:
- 43rd Health Commissioner of New York City (2020-2022)
- Led NYC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the vaccination campaign for over 6 million New Yorkers
- Inaugural Chief Population Health Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals
- CEO of the NYC Health + Hospitals Accountable Care Organization
Education and Honors
Dr. Chokshi's educational background is equally impressive:
- MD with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- MSc in global public health from the University of Oxford
- BA in chemistry and public policy studies (summa cum laude) from Duke University
- Rhodes Scholar and White House Fellow
Board Memberships
In addition to his role at Yuvo Health, Dr. Chokshi serves on several boards:
- Community Solutions (nonprofit)
- Rock Health (nonprofit)
- Yuvo Health (independent board member)
Expertise and Recognition
Dr. Chokshi is nationally recognized as:
- A transformational leader
- A clinical innovator
- A policy expert
- An advocate for a stronger and more equitable health system
His expertise in value-based care, public health, and health equity aligns closely with Yuvo Health's mission to support community health centers.1
Dr. Chokshi's appointment to Yuvo Health's board is seen as a significant asset, bringing his extensive clinical and operational experience to the organization as it continues to grow and expand its services in the value-based care sector.1
