Jon R. Cohen, M.D.

Jon R. Cohen, M. D. , is the CEO of Talkspace, leveraging over 30 years of experience as a vascular surgeon and healthcare executive. He previously held leadership roles at BioReference Laboratories, Quest Diagnostics, and Northwell Health, and served as Chief Policy Advisor to a New York Governor. He earned his M. D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

He authored "SWAB, " a book detailing the race to scale COVID-19 testing, and has delivered a popular TEDMED talk titled, “Why Dont Patients Act Like Consumers? ” He lives in Great Neck, New York, with his wife, Karen Kostroff, M. D. , who is chief of breast surgery for the Northwell Health System, indicating a shared passion for healthcare within his family.

Unique fact: Before becoming a prominent healthcare executive, Dr. Cohen began his career as a practicing vascular surgeon.