Jon Wilensky MD MBA FACS

Jon Wilensky MD MBA FACS has extensive work experience in the medical and surgical field. Jon started their career as a Surgical & Technical Consultant at Kinetic Concepts in 2014 and also worked as a Surgical & Technical Consultant and Chief Medical Officer at CARI Therapeutics from 2016 onwards. In 2014, Jon Wilensky joined ViaCyte as a Surgical & Technical Consultant and later became the Head of Surgery in June 2021. Jon also served as a Consulting Surgeon at Beautologie Medical Group, Inc. since June 2021.

In addition to their clinical practice, Jon Wilensky holds several professional positions. Jon is a Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery since November 2007 and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons since the same year. Jon is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation since May 2020. Moreover, Jon Wilensky serves as the VP of Clinical Development at VisiCELL Medical Inc. since August 2020.

Previously, Jon Wilensky co-founded Braykion in April 2016 and served as the CEO until April 2020. Jon is also involved in the La Jolla Committee of EvoNexus since 2015.

Overall, Jon Wilensky MD MBA FACS has an extensive and diverse background in surgery, medicine, and leadership roles within the healthcare industry.

Jon Wilensky MD MBA FACS completed their education in a chronological order. Jon began by earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Sciences, General with High Distinction from the University of Michigan, which they attended from 1993 to 1997. Prior to this, they completed their high school education at Stuyvesant High School from 1989 to 1993, focusing on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.

Jon Wilensky then pursued their medical career at the University of Michigan Medical School, where they obtained their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with Distinction in Research from 1996 to 2000. After practicing medicine for several years, they decided to further enhance their knowledge in the field of business and pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Technology Commercialization, Disruptive Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management. Jon completed their MBA from 2015 to 2017.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Jon Wilensky MD MBA FACS holds several certifications. Jon obtained their Diplomate and Maintenance of Certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Certificate #7373, in June 2017. Jon also received a Diplomate Certificate #7373 from the same institution in November 2007. Furthermore, Jon Wilensky obtained a certification in CITI Good Clinical Practice Course from CITI Program in April 2023.