Dr. Ves Gitchev, MD is the Director, Global Healthcare Partnerships at Science 37. Former Managing Partner, and VP of Development and Operations at NextPhase Research, Chief Medical Officer for Access Global Healthcare, and Executive Director of Worldwide Medical Partners. Dr. Gitchev has been involved in FDA approved Pharmaceutical research for over 17 years. Dr. Gitchev was also the Sr. Medical Advisor for Phoenix Healthcare Foundation.Dr. Gitchev’s work experience started as a Regional Director for a nationwide research organization where he began shortly after graduating Medical School with Magna Cum Laude. With over 17 years experience in Healthcare and Clinical Research, Dr. Gitchev possesses vast knowledge of the U.S. and Global Healthcare Market and the influence that Insurance Carriers, Employers, Providers and the Pharmaceutical Industry have on the Global Marketplace. Dr. Gitchev is an active member of the medical tourism industry, and places a strong focus to quality outcomes and patient care. Dr.Gitchev's unique skill set is a blend of healthcare expertise and business acumen, cross-cultural background and strong core values. In addition to his medical and military training, Dr. Gitchev is a respected humanitarian and philanthropist. He has founded/developed, implements and advanced number of initiatives in the areas of clinical research and international healthcare. Dr. Gitchev's commitment to patient safety and industry regulation culminated in a joint project whit the WHO set to provide unified set quality and safety standard for all international healthcare providers. For his passion and commitment to the further development of the international healthcare market, Dr. Gitchev has received many notable recognition including ExecDigital magazine and America Economia.Specialties: Global Healthcare, International Medical Travel, Managed Healthcare, Healthcare Cost Containment, Employee Benefits, Provider Solutions, Contract and Budget negotiation, Clinical Research, Business Consulting, Branding