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Freddy Abnousi, MD, MBA, MSc
VP, Meta, Health Technology
Dr. Freddy Abnousi is a distinguished medical professional with extensive experience in both clinical practice and healthcare technology. He currently serves as the Vice President of Health Technology at Meta (formerly Facebook).1 In addition to his role at Meta, Dr. Abnousi holds academic positions as a Professor Adjunct in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and as an Assistant Professor Adjunct in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.1
Professional Background
Dr. Abnousi is a practicing Interventional Cardiologist with a diverse career spanning clinical medicine, technology, and business. His experience includes:
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Clinical Practice: He completed Fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology at Stanford University Medical Center, as well as a residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. Prior to that, he was a resident surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco.1
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Corporate Leadership: Before joining Meta in September 2016, Dr. Abnousi held positions at other prominent companies. He was a Distinguished Scholar at Google and served as the Chief Medical Officer of CorDynamix Inc., an interventional heart failure company.1
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Consulting: Dr. Abnousi has experience in management consulting, having worked as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company.1
Education
Dr. Abnousi's educational background is equally impressive:
- MD from Stanford University School of Medicine
- MBA from Oxford University
- MSc in Health Policy, Planning, & Financing from the London School of Economics1
Current Work
At Meta, Dr. Abnousi is involved in various health technology initiatives. Recent projects include:
- A partnership between Be My Eyes and Meta, leveraging technology to assist visually impaired individuals.2
- Expansion of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, incorporating video calling capabilities with WhatsApp and Messenger.3
Dr. Abnousi's work at Meta appears to focus on leveraging technology to improve health outcomes and accessibility. His background in cardiology, combined with his expertise in health technology, positions him uniquely to drive innovation in the intersection of healthcare and technology.
