Speaker Biographies
Everett J. Bonner Jr., MDBreast Surgical Oncologist Dr. Everett J. Bonner, Jr. is a Board Certified General Surgeon and fellowship trained Breast Surgeon specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as benign breast disease. Dr. Bonner received a BA in Political Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Dr. Bonner then received his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Mercer University School of Medicine – Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Bonner then went on to complete a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. While a Fellow, Dr. Bonner also served as a Clinical Instructor in Breast Surgery for Cornell University School of Medicine. He is currently the Surgical Clerkship Director and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also currently the Chief Medical Officer for ReCenter Hospital in Baton Rouge. He is an active Member and Fellow of The Society of Surgical Oncology, The American Society of Breast Surgeons and The American College of Surgeons. He served in the Louisiana Army National Guard for 25 years as a medic and general surgeon. His service included a tour in Iraq in 2008 and Medical Team Leader for the Louisiana CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP). He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He currently resides in Baton Rouge, LA with his wife Allyson and children Everett III, Belle and Adeline. He is an avid LSU fan, Mardi Gras enthusiast and outdoorsman. He is proud once again to serve his country as the Louisiana State Director of Selective Service. Gregory Brevetti, MDCardiothoracic Surgeon & Chief Medical Officer, Alteva RCM Dr. Gregory Brevetti is a third-generation physician, cardiothoracic surgeon, and healthcare executive. He has held academic and clinical leadership roles at SUNY Downstate, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Catholic Health, where he served as Director of the Thoracic Surgery Service Line. Following nearly two decades of collaboration with Alteva RCM, Dr. Brevetti recently joined the company as Chief Medical Officer, bringing extensive clinical and healthcare leadership experience. Noah Kaufman, MDEmergency Physician & Founder, KaufCare Advanced Urgent Care Noah Kaufman, MD, is a board-certified emergency physician, entrepreneur, and founder of KaufCare Advanced Urgent Care in Denver, Colorado. After nearly two decades in emergency medicine, Dr. Kaufman founded KaufCare to explore a different model of healthcare—one built around physician autonomy, transparent pricing, advanced point-of-care capabilities, and technology that strengthens rather than replaces the physician-patient relationship. A longtime advocate for physician-led healthcare, Dr. Kaufman is particularly interested in how artificial intelligence can augment clinical judgment, reduce administrative friction, expand physician capabilities, and help restore medicine’s focus on patients. His work sits at the intersection of frontline clinical care, healthcare entrepreneurship, AI, and the redesign of healthcare delivery. Dr. Kaufman also serves as a medical expert and consultant and has spent years communicating complex medical issues to both professional and public audiences. His perspective on AI is grounded not in theoretical possibilities, but in a practical question: How can we use these tools to make physicians more capable, independent, and human? Follow Dr. Kaufman on the socials @noahkaufmanmd and follow KaufCare @KaufCare Lucas G. Myers, DOFounder, The Selkirk Center Lucas G. Myers, D.O., is an obstetrician gynecologist and Founder of the Selkirk Center, a medical campus under development in North Idaho anchored by a physician owned hospital. He leads the project’s capital formation, physician recruitment, ownership strategy, and hospital design, with a focus on clinical autonomy and care that strengthens families. He earned his medical degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and practices full scope obstetrics and gynecology across multiple health systems. Before medicine, he served as a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, including two overseas deployments. He and his wife, Nichole, have three children. |
Paul J. Slosar, MD, MHCDSChief Strategy Officer, Cornerstone Indemnity Dr. Paul Slosar is Chief Strategy Officer of Cornerstone Indemnity, a physician-owned captive insurance company for independent physicians. He is also Co-founder and General Partner of Physicians Capital Fund, launched in 2024 and anchored by physician investors focused on early-stage healthcare investments, and a partner at 46 Capital, a venture advisory management and capital group. Dr. Slosar brings a physician’s-eye view to this work: he spent 28 years as a practicing orthopedic spine surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area, including over a decade as Managing Partner and President of his group. He served as Chief Medical Officer of Titan Spine through its acquisition by Medtronic in 2019, and has advised several other companies through successful exits, including Kyphon, Surgical Care Affiliates, Relievant, and VUZE Medical. Dr. Slosar holds an MD from Rush University and a Master of Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College. Eli Smith, FACHEPresident, Baylor Scott & White — The Heart Hospital South Market Eli Smith, FACHE, is a results-driven healthcare executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning hospital operations, strategic planning, physician enterprise management, and post-acute care. Known for his data-driven approach and collaborative leadership style, Smith has consistently delivered strong operational and financial performance while advancing patient-centered care and fostering high-performing teams. Smith now serves as President of the Baylor Scott & White Health—The Heart Hospital South Market, a $362M enterprise, made up of The Heart Hospital Dallas, Ft. Worth and Waxahachie campuses. Smith has served in that role since May 2025. In his first year with the hospital, THH Dallas has expanded its surgical capabilities to include the addition of open-heart and valve surgery; as well, The Heart Hospital Waxahachie has expanded its portfolio of services to include the addition of dedicated interventional cardiology and electrophysiology physicians. And just last month, THH Waxahachie opened its new electrophysiology lab and advanced imaging suite. Prior to joining The Heart Hospital, Smith had served as Chief Executive Officer of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco, a physician-owned, joint-venture hospital recognized for its surgical excellence and specialty care services. During his tenure, he led significant growth across multiple service lines, including orthopedics, spine, and maternal services, while driving notable improvements in EBITDA and overall operational performance. Under his leadership, the hospital expanded its robotic surgery capabilities, and achieved national recognition as a Total Program Observation site (1 of only 9 nationally). Preceding his time in Frisco, Smith served as Chief Operating Officer of West Jefferson Medical Center in New Orleans, part of LCMC Health. There, he oversaw day-to-day operations and led major strategic and capital initiatives, including a $95 million facility master plan and the expansion of key service lines such as neurosciences and bariatric surgery. His leadership contributed to substantial growth in surgical volumes, improved patient throughput, and enhanced physician alignment through the establishment of structured business planning processes. Earlier in his tenure with LCMC Health, Smith served as Chief Strategy Officer for the Adult Hospital Market and as Vice President of Business Development at University Medical Center New Orleans. In these roles, he led system-wide strategic planning efforts, physician recruitment, and the development of new clinical programs, including outpatient behavioral health and ambulatory surgery services. His work consistently resulted in improved access to care, increased patient volumes, and strengthened market positioning. Smith’s career also includes senior leadership roles at Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he held multiple executive positions over a 14-year period. His responsibilities ranged from leading large-scale ambulatory operations and home care services to directing strategic planning and accountable care initiatives. Across these roles, he demonstrated a consistent ability to improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, and implement innovative care delivery models. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Smith holds a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication from The University of Texas at Austin. He has been recognized as a “40 Under 40” honoree by Oklahoma Magazine and as a “Healthcare One to Watch” by New Orleans CityBusiness. Eli and his wife, Gina, have two daughters—Aubriana and Kennedy. When not at work, it is highly likely you’ll find Eli (and his family) at any number of sporting events, especially those involving his alma mater, the Texas Longhorns. |