Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker is a highly experienced healthcare executive currently serving as Regional Medical Director at WellMed Medical Management since March 2021, overseeing contracted and affiliated markets in North Texas, East Texas, West Texas, and Waco. With a strong focus on enhancing relationships and creating effective structures for primary care providers in value-based care, Richard previously held multiple leadership roles at WellMed, including Chief Medical Officer, where responsibilities encompassed enterprise clinic operations across Texas and Florida, and Chief Medical Operations Officer, focusing on provider engagement and retention. Richard's medical career began as a Primary Care Physician specializing in geriatric care, complemented by comprehensive educational qualifications including a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the UTD Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management, and a Doctor of Medicine from UT Health San Antonio.