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David Kirk, MD

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Chief Medical Officer at Regard
📍 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

David Kirk is the Chief Medical Officer at Regard, a clinical AI company. He previously spent over 20 years at WakeMed, where he led system-wide digital transformation and care delivery innovation. A board-certified physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, he earned his MD from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

He is a nationally recognized clinician and innovation leader who has led large-scale initiatives integrating artificial intelligence, analytics, and process improvement into clinical care. He continues to practice as a bedside intensivist, maintaining a hands-on role in patient care.

He is a vocal advocate for AI that augments clinical judgment and has warned against its potential failure modes, including what he calls "cognitive spoofing."

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Medical Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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Clinical AI
He is the clinical voice for Regard, focusing on how AI can improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce burnout, and elevate patient care without replacing clinical judgment.
Healthcare Innovation
Led transformative initiatives at WakeMed, pioneering predictive analytics in the ICU and driving over $17 million in cost savings through data-driven process improvements.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Chief Medical Officer
Regard
8-2006
Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
WakeMed
4-2023 - 7-2025
Chief Clinical Integration Officer
WakeMed
4-2019 - 7-2025
Executive Medical Director, Health System Critical Care
WakeMed
10-2015 - 7-2025
Medical Director, System eICU
WakeMed
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Education
1996 - 2000
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Mississippi
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