Hatem (Tim) Abou-Sayed MD MBA

Hatem (Tim) Abou-Sayed MD MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Hatem (Tim) is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Yes Doctor, a platform that focuses on patient acquisition and financing for elective healthcare and aesthetics. In this role, they optimize capacity and revenue while acquiring patients for low customer acquisition costs.

Hatem (Tim) is also the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of ELEVAI Labs Inc., a company specializing in topical exosome stem cell aesthetic and regenerative medicine. As the chief clinician, they develop relationships with clinical trial dermatologists and plastic surgeons, leads marketing and business development strategy, and oversees the launch of products under the ELEVAI brand.

Prior to their current roles, Hatem worked as a Plastic Surgeon in their solo boutique aesthetic practice, Tim Sayed MD. Hatem (Tim) specialized in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, facelifting, body contouring, injectibles, and skin care. Additionally, they provided consulting services for the biotechnology and information technology sectors.

Hatem also has experience in healthcare technology. Hatem (Tim) served as the Vice President of User Engagement at Interpreta, where they were responsible for product design and strategy, team leadership for front-end application development, and business development for strategic alliances and client sales. Hatem (Tim) played a pivotal role in the user experience of the Gartner Cool Technology Award-winning platform before the company's acquisition by Centene Corporation.

Furthermore, Hatem worked as the Medical Director for EMA Plastic Surgery at Modernizing Medicine, a leading healthcare IT company. Hatem (Tim) was responsible for the development and strategy of the plastic surgery electronic medical record product line, which was ranked as the #1 EHR for plastic surgeons by Software Advice for three consecutive years.

Hatem's work in the healthcare industry extends beyond clinical practice and technology. Hatem (Tim) served on the executive committee of EHRA, an EHR-industry consortium, representing a clinician's perspective on a vendor-centric advocacy group. Hatem (Tim) liaised with key healthcare IT stakeholders and played an active role in shaping industry discussions.

Earlier in their career, Hatem worked as a Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, where they had clinical privileges at multiple hospitals and surgical centers. Hatem (Tim) was also a board member of a local medical society and breast advisory boards for two local breast centers. Additionally, they served as the medical director of a hospital-based wound care center.

Hatem's educational background includes a categorical plastic surgery residency at UCSF Medical Center, where they gained expertise in complex extremity and head/neck reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, burn reconstruction, microsurgery, and skin cancer reconstruction. Hatem (Tim) obtained certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery during this time. Prior to that, they completed a five-year categorical general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, focusing on trauma surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, critical care, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and burn management. Hatem (Tim) also conducted clinical research and became certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Hatem (Tim) Abou-Sayed MD MBA has an extensive education history. Hatem (Tim) began their academic journey in 1988 at the University of California, Berkeley, where they completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science in 1992.

Afterward, they pursued their passion for medicine and attended the University of California, San Francisco, where they earned their Medical Doctor (MD) degree in 1996. Following their graduation, they embarked on a General Surgery Residency Program at Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital, which lasted from 1996 to 2001. During this time, they gained in-depth knowledge and experience in general surgery.

Continuing their specialization, Abou-Sayed completed a Plastic Surgery Residency program at the University of California, San Francisco, from 2001 to 2003. This comprehensive program furthered their expertise in the field of plastic surgery.

Realizing the importance of business skills in the medical field, Abou-Sayed sought further education and attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. Hatem (Tim) pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2011 to 2013.

In addition to their extensive education, Abou-Sayed has obtained various certifications to further validate their expertise. Hatem (Tim) obtained Board Certification in Surgery from the American Board of Surgery in June 2002. Additionally, they achieved Board Certification in Plastic Surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery in December 2004.

Overall, Abou-Sayed's educational background encompasses a diverse range of fields, from electrical engineering and computer science to medicine, surgery, and plastic surgery. Their educational achievements and certifications demonstrate their commitment to lifelong learning and their dedication to providing specialized and comprehensive medical care.