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Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya has been appointed as Clinical Supply Chain Medical Director at UNC Health.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Kurt Nolen, SOC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this role, Dr. Upadhyaya<\/a> will collaborate with supply chain leadership to provide strategic guidance and clinical insight across key\u00a0initiatives, including the Value Analysis Program, procurement strategies, and other essential areas within the supply chain.<\/p>\n

Dr. Upadhyaya brings more than 15 years of clinical experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on complex and minimally invasive surgical spine care, and over a decade of leadership in both academic and non-academic settings. He has led the development of value analysis teams, supported spine surgery certifications across health systems, and worked extensively to align clinical quality with financial stewardship.<\/p>\n

Dr. Upadhyaya earned his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and completed certificates in Business Analytics and Sustainability.<\/p>\n

Dr. Upadhyaya has practiced in a wide range of healthcare environments and is well positioned to bridge clinical and operational priorities. In this role, he will partner with physician stakeholders across UNC Health and engage with industry collaborators to identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities that enhance quality, improve efficiency, and support evidence-based decision-making related to clinical products and services.<\/p>\n

In addition to this leadership role, Dr. Upadhyaya will continue his clinical practice in Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n

About Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya
\n<\/strong>Dr. Upadhyaya is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. He is Vice Chair of Business Innovation and Strategy and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UNC Health. He is passionate about research to improve patient outcomes by determining new, minimally invasive treatments and conducting research to improve access to patient care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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