Bio Details

Martin A. (Marty) Makary, M.D., M.P.H., has served as a director of the company since March of 2022. Dr. Makary is a healthcare expert and is Chief of Islet Transplant Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he has been employed since 2002. Dr. Makary is a frequent public policy expert in the media and a leading voice for physicians, writing for The Wall Street Journal. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books on healthcare and has published over 250 scientific peer-reviewed articles, including articles on organizational culture, surgical innovation, vulnerable populations, and the re-design of healthcare delivery. Dr. Makary has served in leadership at the World Health Organization and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Makary has been a visiting professor at over 25 medical schools and is the recipient of the Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas Foundation. Dr. Makary speaks frequently on the future of healthcare and what it means for everyday Americans, business leaders, and healthcare professionals. His current research focuses on the appropriateness of medical care and the impact of the healthcare cost crisis on low-income populations. He has a B.S. degree from Bucknell University, an M.D. degree from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, with a concentration in Health Policy, from Harvard University. Dr. Makary brings to the board extensive experience as a surgeon, corporate advisor, and policy thought leader.