D. Keith Fernandez, MD, joined Privia Health in 2016 and is the Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer. Throughout the last seven years, Dr. Fernandez has led the Gulf Coast market’s participation in CMS’ Medicare Shared Savings Program, established the National Physician Advisory Council, and developed clinical governance structures to support our nationwide growth. Additionally, he developed the National Clinical Leadership Program which educates and elevates physicians and advanced practice providers across Privia.

Prior to joining Privia Health, Dr. Fernandez served as President and Physician-in-Chief of the Memorial Hermann Physician Network (MHMD), Chief Medical Officer of the Memorial Hermann Accountable Care Organization, and chairman of MHMD’s Clinical Programs Committee. In those roles, he helped develop a robust clinic integration program with over 2,000 private practice, employed and academic physicians, and led more than 50 committees that provided quality, safety, and vendor governance for Memorial Hermann. Dr. Fernandez also spearheaded the development of MHMD’s Patient Centered Medical Homes and Care Management program. This program formed the bedrock of the most financially successful Medicare Shared Savings Program for three years, generating more than $180 million in shared savings.

Dr. Fernandez earned his medical doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Ebert School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center and is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology.