Arif Kamal is the Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society, leveraging his expertise as an oncologist and palliative care physician. With an MBA and an MHS from Duke University, he focuses on improving serious illness care through data-driven innovation and patient engagement.
Outside of his medical and executive roles, Arif is a father and a Missouri-native who enjoys country music. He frequently discusses the importance of building resilience, a skill he believes is crucial for medical professionals who witness challenging patient journeys daily.
He is an entrepreneur who co-founded Prepped Health, a company creating patient engagement tools for serious illnesses, alongside his executive and clinical roles.
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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Chief Patient Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Personality Overview
How Arif shows up
Good Listener
Fair-minded
Consensus Builder
Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.
Priorities
Topics Arif cares about
Palliative Care Integration
His work and advocacy focus on integrating palliative care early into cancer treatment to improve patient quality of life and manage symptoms effectively.
Patient Engagement Tech
He co-founded Prepped Health, a startup dedicated to creating digital tools that empower patients throughout their journey with a serious illness.
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Career
Work history
2-2022
Chief Patient Officer
American Cancer Society
2-2025
President
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1-2017
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Prepped Health
2-2022
Associate Consulting Professor of Medicine
Duke Cancer Institute
6-2019
Fellow, American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
In the press
Media appearances
Compassion: The Key to High Quality Care (featuring Arif Kamal, MD, Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer Society). Featured in Apple Podcasts
Compassion: The Key to High Quality Care – Interview with Arif Kamal, MD, Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer Society. Featured in Palliatively Speaking
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