Our mission is to provide the best outcomes-driven integrated care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions.

We are bringing that mission to life, one patient at a time.

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OUR STARTING POINT

Forging a new path toward value.

Somatus was founded in 2016 to introduce value-based kidney care. We quickly became the industry leader, driving real and meaningful change for patients, providers, and health plans.

Because of our proven track record managing more than 500,000 patients with both kidney disease and congestive heart failure, we also provide a CHF solution to manage a broader membership for our health plan partners.

Our Values

Our values give life to our mission. Strategically chosen and intentionally practiced, they enable us to deliver the care patients deserve.

Integrity

Patients trust us with what matters most, and we honor that responsibility every day. We lead with honesty, act with purpose, and hold ourselves – and each other – to the highest standards in all we say and do. Every decision, every interaction, and every outcome reflects our unwavering commitment to doing what is right for those we serve.

Accountability

We drive the outcomes that impact lives. We measure what matters, act with urgency, and deliver results. We take responsibility not only for our work, but also for our collective success. We challenge ourselves to follow through, build on our knowledge, and continuously improve to ensure our mission delivers lasting impact.

Tenacity

We embrace challenges with resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to better outcomes for our patients and partners. Obstacles exist, but they never define us – our response does. We push forward, and show up every day with purpose, grit, and the belief that what we do truly makes a difference.

Innovation

We challenge the status quo, embrace bold thinking, and drive change to find more effective ways to improve outcomes and affordability. Innovation for us is not just about new ideas; it’s about turning those ideas into meaningful impact that helps people live healthier lives and strengthens the communities we serve.

Team

United by purpose, we support each other, move better together, and deliver extraordinary outcomes for the patients we serve. Our strength comes from trust and a passion to help others achieve their goals. When we work as one team, we amplify our impact, strengthen our culture, and live out our mission. One team, one dream!

Our Leaders

Ikenna Okezie, MD

Co-Founder + CEO

Alicia Palmer

Chief Legal Officer

Derek Kung

EVP, Chief of Staff

Jason Cline

EVP Transformation & Acting CFO

Ken Sipe

EVP, Corporate Affairs

Adam Purks

SVP, Business Development & Provider Engagement

Bassem Mikhael, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Salome Nengean

SVP, Deputy General Counsel

Adam Rudin

SVP, Actuary

Brad Mital

SVP, Corporate Strategy

Paula Moore, MSHA, MAEd

SVP, Dialysis Operations & Clinical Services

Rohun Kshirsagar

SVP, Data & Analytics

Troy Miskimins

SVP, New Product Development

Our Board of Directors

Ikenna Okezie, MD

Co-Founder + CEO

Anthony Welters

Co-Founder + Chairman, Somatus

Thelma Duggin

Board Secretary

Dan Gebremedhin, MD

Partner, Flare Capital Partners

Garheng Kong, MD

Managing Partner, HealthQuest Capital

Julian Harris, MD

Partner, Deerfield

Larry Renfro

Managing Partner, Optum Ventures

Colleen Bower

Vice President, Elevance Health

Emir Sandhu

Managing Director, Blue Venture Fund

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