James Korkos, MD is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. He is currently a Senior Medical Director at Blue Shield of California. Prior to joining Blue Shield, Dr. Korkos was the Northern California Medical Director for UnitedHealthcare. There he was responsible for medical group performance and cost of healthcare across all lines of business. Dr. Korkos attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin. He earned his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed a residency in Anesthesiology. Dr. Korkos is an entrepreneur, having successfully secured millions in venture capital funding for medical startups. He has also assisted in the development of an ambulatory surgical facility in Wisconsin.