Shailesh Bhobe is President and Chief Executive Officer of HealthNautica. He founded the company in February of 2000. Currently, his vision and direction for the company focuses on improving the interactions between Physicians and Hospitals.
Prior to founding HealthNautica, Mr. Bhobe was employed by Siemens, AT&T and Lucent heading up their Systems Automation, Telecommunication Software and Switching Technologies respectively.
Mr. Bhobe holds a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Delaware.
Peter Karahalios is the Chief Operating Officer of HealthNautica. He acquired a stake in the company in May, 2004 and facilitated HealthNautica’s recapitalization in December, 2011. Currently, Mr. Karahalios manages the day to day operation at HealthNautica.
Prior to joining HealthNautica, Mr. Karahalios co-founded Nebo Systems, Inc. in October of 1990. There he managed all Sales, Marketing, Client Development, M&A, HR, Accounting and Statistical Consulting functions. Early in his career, Mr. Karahalios provided bio-statistical consulting services to Abbott Laboratories and DuPont.
Mr. Karahalios holds a BA in Chemistry from Emory University and an MS in Bio-Statistics from the University of Illinois.
Al Mulaomerovic is the Chief Product Officer of HealthNautica. He is responsible for HealthNautica’s product development, implementation and marketing. Before joining HealthNautica, Mr. Mulaomerovic co-founded Loxogon Inc. where he was Chief Operating Officer responsible for the day-to-day operations, overall product strategy and company strategy. In 2014, he was part of the team that led the merger between Loxogon and HealthNautica.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Mulaomerovic was Senior Director of Product Development for Nebo Systems/Passport Health and Director of Patient Access. For his contributions to Patient Acess in 2007, he received aIPAM Leadership Award.
Mr. Mulaomerovic holds a 4 year Nursing degree from University in Banjaluka and A.A.S Business and Information Technology from Triton College.
Dr. Bipan Chand is a highly accomplished physician administrator and currently serves as a Medical Director and Gastrointestinal Specialist. Dr. Chand has over two decades of experience in healthcare systems leadership and clinical excellence. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Surgical Services and Director of Digestive Health for the Illinois Ascension market, Dr. Chand has significantly enhanced operating room and procedural efficiency while maintaining a high level of patient care quality. Under his leadership, the gastrointestinal programs have received national recognition and achieved superior patient outcomes.
Dr. Chand’s extensive career includes pivotal roles at prestigious institutions such as Loyola University Medical Center and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At Loyola, he served as the Regional Director of Bariatrics and Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery, where he successfully reduced patient length of stay and readmission rates, earning multiple accolades including a Center of Excellence and Center of Distinction designation. His tenure at The Cleveland Clinic was marked by significant contributions to surgical education and research, including the development of medical device patents, mentoring numerous clinical fellows, and having achieved professorship in surgery.
A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Chand is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and commitment to advancing operational efficiency in all facets of healthcare. His professional journey is distinguished by numerous awards, including being named a Top Doctor and Top Surgeon, and his active involvement in national medical organizations underscores his influence and expertise in the field.
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