Experience, Credibility, Results
About The Startup MD
The Startup MD is an advisory firm that propels startups across industries toward success
Value Proposition
Experience
25+ years spanning clinical medicine, digital health, virtual care, value-based care, and venture- backed startups — guidance grounded in outcomes, not theory.
Leadership
Paul has led provider networks of 3,000+ providers and 350,000+ covered lives, serving as CMO, Regional Executive Medical Director, and Fractional Executive across a wide range of healthcare organizations.
Integrity
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Paul brings rigorous clinical standards and ethical leadership to every engagement.
Vision
From AI-enabled care delivery to population health and value-based models, Paul has spent his career ahead of the curve — and helps clients get there too.
Influence
With deep relationships across health systems, payers, startups, and investors, Paul opens doors that accelerate growth for the organizations he partners with.
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About Paul
Paul Bergeron MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and physician-executive who has spent over 25 years at the intersection of clinical medicine, healthcare operations, and business strategy. He trained at Stanford University Medical Center, earned his MBA from the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management, and has since held CMO, executive medical director, and CEO roles across some of the most complex healthcare organizations in the country.
His track record speaks for itself. Paul has earned $17.2M in Medicare Shared Savings for an MSSP ACO, improved HEDIS performance by 29% year-over-year, led accountable care organizations serving more than 350,000 covered lives, and implemented home-based care programs generating over $1M in savings. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at Prospect Medical Holdings, Regional Executive Medical Director at Steward Health Care Network, and is currently CMO at Brockton Area Multi Services Inc. (BAMSI) — while simultaneously leading The Startup MD.
Paul founded The Startup MD because he saw a consistent gap in the healthcare technology market: innovative companies with strong products but no credible clinical voice to help them reach buyers, navigate enterprise sales, and build trust with healthcare organizations. He has since advised companies including Caregem, Doorspace, Envisionwell, Telemedix, Simpl Healthcare, and Longevica — serving as Fractional CMO, Chief Health Officer, CEO, and Strategic Advisor.
Whether you’re a founder preparing for your first health system contract or an established organization navigating a digital transformation, Paul brings the rare combination of clinical credibility, executive experience, and startup acumen to move you forward.
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Who Benefits from Working with The Startup MD
- Healthcare SaaS startups seeking a fractional CMO or clinical advisor to validate their product and open enterprise doors
- Digital health and virtual care companies looking for go-to-market strategy grounded in real clinical workflows
- Physician practices and provider networks looking to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes
- Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) focused on value-based care performance and HEDIS improvement
- Large health systems aiming to implement innovative care models and improve operational efficiency
- Healthcare investors and venture capitalists seeking expert clinical due diligence and portfolio support
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The Startup MD specializes in elevating start-ups across all industries by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including an integrated digital marketing strategy with targeted lead generation, engaging content creation (long and short-form videos), and custom website design.