Mehdi Rais, MD, MBA, MS

Mehdi Rais, MD, MBA, MS is a Senior Clinical Informaticist at Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS) in Houston, Texas.1 He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in the field of health informatics.

Education

Dr. Rais holds multiple advanced degrees:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• MS (Master of Science)

He completed his education at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, with his most recent graduation in December 2018.1

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, Dr. Rais has had a notable career trajectory in health informatics:

• Worked as an intern at the West Texas Regional Extension Center in Lubbock, TX
• Served as the Director of Clinical Informatics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Held the position of CMIO (Chief Medical Information Officer) for a Health IT consulting firm for two years

Background and Expertise

Dr. Rais began his career as a medical graduate from overseas, where he gained experience working with various clinical care systems.2 His international experience includes working with the International Organization for Migration, which exposed him to healthcare delivery in remote and underserved areas.2

Current Role

As a Senior Clinical Informaticist at Memorial Hermann Health System, Dr. Rais applies his expertise in:

• Usability
• Data visualization
• Workflow analysis
• Data management practices

His work focuses on improving the delivery of care through the effective use of electronic health records (EHR) and supporting technologies.2

Language Skills

In addition to his professional qualifications, Dr. Rais is proficient in Persian.1