Derek Chao – Biography
Last update: January 21, 2026Executive profile
Derek was Chief Executive Officer, West at Optum, and Chief Clinical Officer, Healthcare Partners Medical Group California at HealthCare Partners. Derek Chao joined Curana Health in 2025.
Derek Chao is currentlyPresident and Chief Medical Officer at Curana Health - View - Curana Health org chart
Independent Board Member at Greater Good Health - View - Greater Good Health org chart
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Derek Chao has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from University of California, San Diego and a Doctor of Medicine from Penn State University.
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