Dr. Lakshmi Yerram, MD

With almost 2 decades of exemplary leadership, Dr. Lakshmi Deepa Yerram is a seasoned healthcare executive and dedicated Family Medicine physician known for her profound impact on quality, service expansion, and whole healthcare within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Medical Services Startups. Currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer for a Federally Qualified Health Center in Seattle, Dr. Yerram orchestrates comprehensive strategies that strike a delicate balance between delivering high-quality healthcare, ensuring whole-person well-being, and contributing to the development of robust health systems. Her commitment to whole-person care is evident in her role as a primary care physician, where she brings a compassionate touch and personalized approach to patient well-being. Driven by a vision beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, she champions innovation that transforms and optimizes healthcare delivery. Proficient in both FQHCs and startup environments, Dr. Yerram has played a pivotal role in expanding services, ensuring accessibility, and upholding rigorous quality standards. Her forward-thinking leadership is dedicated to reshaping healthcare paradigms, creating sustainable models that prioritize patient care and contribute to the development of holistic health systems.