Background
Hi, I’m Kevin Ciresi
With decades of experience in healthcare, I bring a unique perspective that bridges clinical excellence and operational leadership. My journey from practicing surgeon to healthcare operations executive has given me insights that help organizations deliver better patient care while achieving sustainable growth.
Key Highlights
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Successful entrepreneurship, having founded and led multiple healthcare facilities
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Proven track record in multi-site healthcare operations and quality improvement
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Active involvement in developing safe, transparent blue zones/medical tourism frameworks
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Published researcher in wound healing and reconstructive surgery
My mission today is to help healthcare organizations reach their full potential by optimizing operations, enhancing patient experiences, and navigating the evolving landscape of global healthcare delivery.
Professional Experience
KFC MDInc Consulting
Founder/Director
77 Plastic Surgery
Senior M&A Advisor
The Athenix Body Sculpting Institute
Director of Clinical Operations
Lifestyle Lift
Center Operations Medical Director
Danville/San Ramon Plastic Surgery Center
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Tresanti Surgery Center
Founder and Chief Medical Director
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Chief of Staff/Surgery
Currently, I serve as Founder and Principal Consultant at KFC MDInc Consulting (2022 - Present), where I provide strategic healthcare operations consulting to clinics, ASCs, and global health ventures. My work focuses on regulatory systems, patient journey redesign, and cross-border logistics, helping client organizations achieve 25% increases in patient satisfaction and 20% growth in referral volumes. Concurrently, I served as Practice Director at 77 Plastic Surgery (2022-2023), where I oversaw day-to-day operations for a high-volume elective surgery clinic and led CRM transitions, financial restructuring, and clinical team development.
My most extensive leadership role was at The Athenix Body Sculpting Institute (2015-2021), where I served as Director of Clinical Operations and Chief Medical Officer. I managed five surgical centers across three states, leading standardization efforts, SOP development, and AAAHC accreditation while overseeing large clinical teams. Under my leadership, we improved throughput and reduced cancellations by 40%. Prior to Athenix, I was Center Operations Medical Director at Lifestyle Lift (2013-2015), overseeing operations across multiple locations in this national cosmetic surgery chain. I led restructuring initiatives that improved productivity and patient satisfaction to the top 5% nationally across their 70+ locations.
My entrepreneurial journey began after completing my medical training at the University of Minnesota and residency at UCSF, where I also co-authored landmark research on platelet-derived growth factors. From 1993 to 2009, I founded and operated the Danville/San Ramon Plastic Surgery Center while simultaneously founding and serving as Medical Director of Tresanti Surgery Center, a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center I designed and launched from the ground up. During this period, I also served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, leading hospital surgical departments and physician governance while performing over 4,600 operations throughout my clinical career.
Education & Certifications
My educational foundation and ongoing commitment to professional development have been instrumental in my ability to bridge clinical excellence with operational leadership. From my medical training at prestigious institutions to specialized certifications that span both healthcare quality and business operations, I have continually invested in expanding my expertise to better serve patients and organizations.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency & Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
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General Surgery Residency
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Plastic Surgery Fellowship
