PRESS RELEASE
Expanded leadership role accelerates AristaMD’s vision to be the specialty care “easy button” for risk-bearing primary care provider organizations.
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 4, 2026 — AristaMD, the premier virtual-first specialty medical corporation, which empowers risk-bearing primary care organizations to consistently, sustainably and profitably deliver high-quality patient care, today announced the promotion of Chief Medical Officer Julia Jezmir, MD, MBA, to President.
Building on the company’s decade of experience as the leading provider of e-consult solutions, Dr. Jezmir, in her dual role, will lead AristaMD’s next phase of growth, expanding specialty care capabilities and clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce the total cost of care.
“Julia has been the driving force behind our clinical and business innovation, architecting our clinical and operational strategy and collaborating with industry-leading PCP clients to develop high-impact, patient-centric, provider-focused specialty-care solutions. Equally important, she has developed an incredible service delivery ecosystem and culture which yields a top-quadrant net promoter score from both clients and employees,” said Keith Pinter, CEO of AristaMD. “Her passion for truly helping our PCP clients along with her proven clinical and business leadership will take us to the next level of serving as the ‘easy button’ for specialty care – essential as value-based care continues to accelerate”
The appointment underscores AristaMD’s commitment to clinically driven services that enhance access to specialty care, coordination, and affordability.
“Julia’s appointment as President reflects the Board’s confidence in both her leadership and AristaMD’s strategic direction,” said John Kuelper, chairman of the board of AristaMD. “Her ability to connect clinical excellence with operational discipline has helped position AristaMD for its next stage of growth and innovation. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, Julia’s leadership will help ensure the company remains focused on delivering meaningful value for the organizations and patients it serves.”
Julia Jezmir
President and Chief Medical Officer
Julia Jezmir, MD, MBA, is a primary care physician with a background in value-based care and digital health. Dr. Jezmir has dedicated her career to addressing access to care and improving care delivery. She joined AristaMD following its merger with Sitka, where she was Chief Medical Officer. Prior to Sitka, she served in a dual role as the VP of ACO REACH & GPC Growth and as the NY market Associate Medical Director with ConcertoCare, an in-home value-based primary care provider for seniors and adults with complex care needs.
Dr. Jezmir has expertise in value-based care performance and digital health, working with health plans and provider groups, including Blue Shield of California, Devoted Health, Atrius Health, and Lyra Health. She also currently serves as an advisor with a number of healthcare startups. Dr. Jezmir started her career in international health, working in operations with Partners In Health and AMPATH. She is a board-certified internal medicine physician, completed her medical degree and Master of Business Administration at Stanford University, and trained in internal medicine primary care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Atrius Health. Most importantly, ask her about Kansas City BBQ!
Julia Jezmir
President and Chief Medical Officer
Julia Jezmir, MD, MBA, is a primary care physician with a background in value-based care and digital health. Dr. Jezmir has dedicated her career to addressing access to care and improving care delivery. She joined AristaMD following its merger with Sitka, where she was Chief Medical Officer. Prior to Sitka, she served in a dual role as the VP of ACO REACH & GPC Growth and as the NY market Associate Medical Director with ConcertoCare, an in-home value-based primary care provider for seniors and adults with complex care needs.
Dr. Jezmir has expertise in value-based care performance and digital health, working with health plans and provider groups, including Blue Shield of California, Devoted Health, Atrius Health, and Lyra Health. She also currently serves as an advisor with a number of healthcare startups. Dr. Jezmir started her career in international health, working in operations with Partners In Health and AMPATH. She is a board-certified internal medicine physician, completed her medical degree and Master of Business Administration at Stanford University, and trained in internal medicine primary care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Atrius Health. Most importantly, ask her about Kansas City BBQ!