Kurt Tamaru

Kurt Tamaru is a distinguished entrepreneur in the healthcare services and technology sector, focusing on enhancing the well-being of the served population.

With a background as a C-suite healthcare executive, Kurt has a track record of successfully managing new business lines and operations within the dynamic healthcare industry.

His expertise spans a wide range of areas including technology and digital health applications, retail and consumer-centric approaches, value-based reimbursements, integrated care delivery systems, population health management, and health insurance models.

Kurt Tamaru is an actively engaged board-certified physician, driving physician leadership and involvement in healthcare initiatives.

He holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine and has pursued medical training and education from various prestigious institutions such as Loyola University Chicago and UC Irvine.

Kurt Tamaru has been involved with several organizations, having founded Guardiant Health and previously held key roles in companies like Beauty Lounge Med Spa, Ora Oncology, and KT Health Services, LLC.

His prior positions include leadership roles at Optum, where he served as SVP OptumCare and Chief Executive Officer of MemorialHealthcare IPA, among others.

Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Kurt Tamaru also worked in medical and management roles at organizations like Anthem, Inc., CareMore Health, and PIH Health, bringing a wealth of experience to his current endeavors in healthcare innovation.