Elevating medical excellence through innovation and expertise

Dr. Oren Mechanic is a seasoned physician leader dedicated to advancing healthcare and medicine through innovation and technology. He has extensive experience in leading healthtech initiatives, improving clinical workflows, and ensuring quality and safety in healthcare delivery.

In his private practice, Dr. Mechanic uses the latest advanced diagnostic labs, technology, and imaging to longitudinally care for his patients, with a focus on cardiometabolic and preventive care. He is mentored by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston, developer of the calcium score (Agatston Score), author of The South Beach Diet, and pioneer of Healthy Aging.

  • Oren J Mechanic, MD, MPH, MBA is a recognized thought leader, educator, and doctor, having previously served as core faculty for clinical skills at Harvard Medical School.

    As a strategic advisor and board member, he brings an evidence-based approach to raise clinical care standards, enable new partnerships, and create easy-to-use services, collaborating with executives across diverse organizations, from startups to Fortune 50 companies. He speaks nationally and internationally on innovative care models.

    Published research in prestigious journals, such as in New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and PLOS Digital, is cited over 2000 times. A full list can be found here.

    Dr. Mechanic is an associate professor of medical education, emergency medicine, and critical care.

    He lives in Miami, FL with his wife, a cardiologist, and daughters. He also works clinically at Mount Sinai Medical Center Emergency in Miami Beach.

    • Chief Clinical Officer of eMed Digital Healthcare, over 4 million users

    • Director of Telehealth, Medical Director, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC (over 2200 physicians)

    • Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, BIDMC OnDemand

    • National Delphi for telehealth education curriculum standards

    • Venture Partner, Despierta.vc

    • Expert Witness, Telehealth, Federal Case

    • Fortune 50 Advisor to Chief Medical Officer

    • Past Advisory Boards include Papa, Qliqsoft, Keona Health

    • Hospital-specific quality and safety committees

    • National Science Foundation (nsf.gov) reviewer

    • NEJM Group Insights Council

    • Fenway Park (Red Sox, concerts, events): mass casualty (clinical)

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    Awards/Honors:

    • Harvard Medical School teaching award

    • Managed Healthcare Executive Top 10 Up and Coming Leaders Award

    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Master Teacher, Academy of Medical Educators

    • University of North Carolina Medical School Scholarship, Class President

    • Infectious Disease Society of America (HIV and Burkitt lymphoma, Malawi)

  • Board Certification: Obesity Medicine, Emergency Medicine

    Fellowship: Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, Health Policy and Medicine

    Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, Emergency Medicine

    Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine

    Master of Public Health: The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice

    Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition/Public Health with Honors.

  • Dr. Mechanic’s clinic specializes in preventive medicine and healthy aging. Members have direct access to Dr. Mechanic and his staff for all primary care and urgent needs. If a specialist is needed, we connect you within Miami and beyond for any needs.

    For concierge medicine clinical services by Dr. Mechanic, you may contact The Agatston Center. Services offered in clinic (with access to in-person advanced diagnostics) and telehealth.