Medical Advisory Board
Chris Chao, MD
Ex-Officio
Christopher Chao, MD is the current President of the College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM). He practices Urgent Care medicine with WakeMed Health and Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. After graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, he completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center (now Atrium Health) with a focus on rural medicine. After residency, he worked in rural family medicine clinics for several years before transitioning to full time Urgent Care practice.
Dr. Chao is active with the Urgent Care Association, serving on committees and speaking on a variety of clinical topics in Urgent Care medicine. Locally, he serves as a preceptor to APP students and medical residents and emphasizes teaching of high-quality, evidence-based cost-effective practices in Urgent Care. He is an avid runner and has served as a medical volunteer for several running events.
Dr. Dana Obos
DHA, MHA, RN, CCM
An executive with more than 30 years in the healthcare industry. Skilled in operational effectiveness and efficiency, quality and safety, regulatory and accreditation standards, case management, strategic planning, and executing for outcomes. Passionate about well-being and holistic approaches to health.
Alin Gagossian
ICU Physician at Equum Medical. Associate Med Director at DNWest. Heart transplant recipient & organ donation advocate
Licensed physician with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Leadership, Health Education, and Patient Advocacy.