Dr. Richard Awdeh
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder of CheckedUp |
Medical Technology Entrepreneur | Active Board Member | Mentor
Dr. Richard Awdeh is a visionary healthcare leader and innovator, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of CheckedUp, a physician-founded digital health company focused on patient education and engagement. With a passion for advancing patient care, Dr. Awdeh has pioneered the use of technology to transform the healthcare experience for both patients and providers.
In 2010, Dr. Awdeh founded Cirle, a medical technology company that developed a groundbreaking 3D surgical navigation system for cataract surgery. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he was a highly regarded Cornea-Refractive Surgeon and Professor at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Awdeh has held pivotal leadership roles across the healthcare sector, including Chairman of the FDA Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the Point of Care Marketing Association, where he was instrumental in shaping the future of the Point of Care channel. As CEO of CheckedUp, he has fostered a culture of innovation and excellence, earning the MM+M Pinnacle Award in recognition of his transformative leadership. Dr. Awdeh also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ad Council, harnessing the power of communication to drive meaningful social change, and on the Media Ratings Council, where he plays a key role in establishing industry standards and best practices for advertising.
Dr. Awdeh is unwavering in his commitment to mentorship and patient advocacy, dedicating significant effort to shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders. As a lecturer on Healthcare Innovation at the Yale School of Management, he imparts his expertise to future pioneers in the field, while also serving on the Board of Yale University’s Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology. Additionally, Dr. Awdeh plays a critical role on the Board of CheckedUpCares.org, an organization focused on enhancing health literacy and empowering communities with the knowledge they need to make informed healthcare decisions.
Dr. Awdeh’s career is defined by a relentless focus on advancing healthcare and empowering the next generation of innovators who will drive its transformation. With a dedication to pushing the boundaries of healthcare technology, he continues to lead groundbreaking efforts that create lasting, impactful change in the industry.