The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic Appoints Dr. David Peter as Chief Medical Officer

Cleveland Clinic executive will help guide strategic growth and clinical excellence at the virtual second opinion organization

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a leading provider of virtual second opinions (VSOs), has appointed Dr. David Peter as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Peter’s history of clinical excellence, executive leadership and passion for care transformation will help guide The Clinic as the organization continues to grow, expanding access to high-quality specialty care to patients across the country.

Most recently, Dr. Peter was the Chief Executive and Vice President, Chief Medical Officer at Cleveland Clinic Indian River, where he oversaw more than 2,400 full-time employees, 450 physicians and advanced practice providers. He is board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and practiced Emergency Medicine for over 25 years. In addition to his role at Cleveland Clinic Indian River, Peter has served in numerous interim and executive positions throughout his time at the organization.

“Dr. Peter has a long history of success in both clinical and executive leadership," said Frank McGillin, CEO at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic. “Time and again, he’s volunteered his attention and expertise for the betterment of Cleveland Clinic and has shown his passion for patient experience and quality care delivery. Dr. Peter will add a pivotal clinical voice to The Clinic’s strategic operations. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”

Americans with heart, cancer and neurological conditions led the nation in seeking VSOs in the 18-month period ending June 2024, underscoring the growing demand for skilled specialty care. The Clinic’s concierge-style virtual offering gives patients access to more than 3,500 world-renowned Cleveland Clinic specialists and sub-specialists, leading to improved patient outcomes and an average savings of $8,705 per patient. Dr. Peter’s past successes leading patient experience, clinical effectiveness and digitization initiatives within Cleveland Clinic will help further improve upon The Clinic’s patient offerings and care excellence.

About The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic™

Each year, millions of Americans receive a life-changing healthcare diagnosis and face new, difficult or complex decisions about medical treatment. The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic was founded for these life-changing moments. As a leading provider of virtual second opinions, The Clinic believes that patients should never have to settle for anything less than a clear and confident path forward. A transformative joint venture between Cleveland Clinic and Amwell, The Clinic uses Amwell’s leading connectivity technologies to enable patients to access Cleveland Clinic’s deep and comprehensive medical expertise, including over 3,500 physicians in more than 550 advanced subspecialties. The Clinic offers fully secure video consultations, digital record collection and concierge-level service to patients, health plans and more. For more information about The Clinic, visit www.clinicbyclevelandclinic.com and follow on LinkedIn.