Tom X Lee

Tom X Lee is the CEO and founder of Galileo, a healthcare company focused on creating a next-generation delivery model aimed at improving the quality and affordability of medical care. Under his leadership, Galileo leverages innovative mobile technology and human-centered design to enhance healthcare accessibility for all individuals, particularly underserved populations.123

Educational Background and Early Career: Tom X Lee is a board-certified internist who completed his medical training at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.135 Before founding Galileo in 2018, he played pivotal roles in other significant healthcare ventures. Notably, he was instrumental in building One Medical into a leading primary care group with over 70 locations across the United States and served as Chief Medical Officer at Epocrates, where he contributed to the development of one of the first medical apps on Apple’s platform.238

Vision and Impact at Galileo: At Galileo, Lee's vision is to bridge technology with healthcare to create more effective care models. He emphasizes addressing the affordability crisis in healthcare by designing systems that improve care delivery while reducing costs. His approach includes partnering with large employers and health plans to create value-based arrangements that cater to diverse patient populations.467

Lee's work has not only garnered recognition but also positioned him as a pioneer in health innovation, earning accolades such as being named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Innovators in 2020.8 His commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery continues to drive his efforts at Galileo as he seeks to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone.