Kurt Tamaru, M.D.
FounderFounder at OneRoom Health
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
FoundedOneRoom Health
About
Kurt Tamaru, M.D., is Co-Founder and CEO of OneRoom Health, a company developing immersive care technology intended to expand access to specialty, primary, and behavioral healthcare across geographic barriers, initially for tribal and rural populations and later for the broader commercial market. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer and a board member at Indigenous Pact, which focuses on healthcare access for Tribal Nations and underserved communities, and previously founded a digital health chronic care service under Guardiant Health. His background spans roughly 25 years in value-based care, ambulatory and home-based care, and technology-enabled clinical delivery, including prior roles at Optum, UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, CareMore, and the U.S. Navy.
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Kurt TamaruCo-Founder & CEO, Clinical Innovation & Design
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Kurt BrenkusCo-Founder & President, Technology & Software
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Experience
- OneRoom HealthCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Indigenous Pact PBC, Inc.Chief Medical Officer & Board Membercurrent2023 — presentGreen Bay, WI
- Guardiant HealthPresident /Founder - Medical Groupcurrent2021 — presentCalifornia, Washington, Montana, Wisconsin,, Nevada
- Guardiant HealthFounder & Chief Executive Officer - MSO2021 — 2023California, Nevada, Pennslyvania, Arizona, Montana , Wisconsin, Florida,Texas, Washington
- Erros IncSenior Advisor/Investor & Board Membercurrent2023 — presentUnited States
- Welby HealthSenior Clinical Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Beauty Lounge Med SpaOwner & Co-Foundercurrent2008 — presentCamarillo, California, Miami Florida
- KV Equity LLCManaging Partnercurrent2008 — presentUnited States
- Ora OncologyCo- Founder & Chief Clinical Officer2019 — 2021Boca Raton, Florida, United States
- KT Health Services, LLCManaging Partner2017 — 2021Las Vegas, Nevada Area
- KaloricFounder2017 — 2019United States
- OptumSVP OptumCare National Executive2013 — 2017Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
- OptumChief Executive Officer MemorialHealthcare IPA -OptumCare2012 — 2013Greater Long Beach Area
- OptumChief Medical Officer - Independent Physician Management Services Optum2011 — 2013Long Beach, California
- Anthem, Inc.Managing Senior Medical Officer2007 — 2011Woodland Hills, CA
- CareMore HealthSenior Medical Director - Health Plan/ Group Practice Physician2005 — 2006Cerritos, CA
- PIH HealthAssociate Group Practice Physician/ IPA Staff Physician1999 — 2005Whittier, CA
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYOperational Flight Surgeon- Dept Head1993 — 1996Pacific Fleet- 3rd Marine Air Wing
Skills & more
LeadershipStrategyManaged Care89Healthcare Information Technology36Healthcare Management66Investments2Business Partner Support3Physicians71Military Aviation1Start-up Consulting2Healthcare Industry20Health Insurance38
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Disease ManagementUtilization ManagementProvider RelationsAccountable CarePractice ManagementPhysician RelationsQuality ImprovementHealthcareHealth PolicyProgram ManagementManagement- Oregon Medical License — OREGON MEDICAL BOARD
- Board of Certification in Family Medicine — American Board of Family Medicine
- New York Medical License — New York State Department of Health
- Montana Medical License — Montana Department of Labor & Industry
- Pennslyvania Medical License — bureau of professional and occupational affairs
- Florida Medical License — Florida Department of Health - Broward County
- Social and Behavioral Research - Basic — CITI Program
- Nevada Medical License — Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
- California Medical License — Medical Board Of California
- Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians — American Academy of Family Physicians
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kurt Tamaru, M.D.?
- Kurt Tamaru, M.D., is Co-Founder and CEO of OneRoom Health, a company developing immersive care technology intended to expand access to specialty, primary, and behavioral healthcare across geographic barriers, initially for tribal and rural populations and later for the broader commercial market. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer and a board member at Indigenous Pact, which focuses on healthcare access for Tribal Nations and underserved communities, and previously founded a digital health chronic care service under Guardiant Health. His background spans roughly 25 years in value-based care, ambulatory and home-based care, and technology-enabled clinical delivery, including prior roles at Optum, UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, CareMore, and the U.S. Navy.
- Where does Kurt Tamaru, M.D. work?
- Kurt Tamaru, M.D. is Founder of OneRoom Health.
- What companies did Kurt Tamaru, M.D. found?
- Kurt Tamaru, M.D. founded OneRoom Health.
- Where did Kurt Tamaru, M.D. go to school?
- Kurt Tamaru, M.D. studied at University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business (MBA, Business); University of Southern California (Internship & Residency Training - PIH Program Whittier, Family Medicine); University of California, Davis (Internship Davis East Bay Program - U.S. Navy Hospital Oakland, General Surgery).
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