Janell Wilson, MD, PhD, MBA in

Janell Wilson, MD, PhD, MBA

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Obesity Medicine Physician at Vida Health
📍 San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

A board-certified family physician and founder of Rich Health Design Studio, Dr. Janell Wilson builds culturally intelligent, AI-enabled virtual care. A former CMO with a Yale MBA and specialized certifications in risk adjustment, she is known for being personable and a dedicated listener while architecting new models for empathetic care.

Outside of her professional roles, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs. A frequent visitor to Disneyland, she values human connection and bringing a sense of joy and empathy to all aspects of her life.

She runs the "VBC Whisperer" newsletter, where she has been known to explain complex healthcare metrics using Beyoncé lyrics.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Obesity Medicine Physician
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
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AI in Healthcare
As the founder of Rich Health Design Studio, she is actively building AI-enabled virtual care to make patient interactions more empathetic and personalized.
Value-Based Care
With over a decade of experience in VBC systems and as the author of the popular "VBC Whisperer" newsletter, she is a vocal expert on this model.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Obesity Medicine Physician
Vida Health
9-2025
Angel Investor
Alamo Angels
9-2025 - 2-2026
Strategic Advisor
Huddle Modern Pediatrics
10-2024 - 4-2025
Chief Medical Officer
ZARA MEDICAL SERVICES LTD
5-2024 - 5-2025
Chief Medical Officer of Value-Based Care
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
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Education
1-2023 - 5-2025
Executive MBA
Yale School of Management
2014 - 2015
Master’s Degree
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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