October 21, 2021 – Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) announced Austin L. Chiang, MD, has joined Medtronic as chief medical officer (CMO) of the Gastrointestinal (GI) business at Medtronic.
In this role, Dr. Chiang will provide medical expertise and strategic guidance on evidence development, clinical communications and publications, and training and support needs. Additionally, he will provide oversight to ensure patient safety throughout product lifecycle, including the product development processes, risk management, clinical trials, and safety surveillance.
Dr. Chiang is one of the few triple board-certified advanced endoscopy-trained physicians in the world. His certifications include Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Chiang is currently assistant professor of medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, chief medical social media officer of Jefferson Health and director of the Endoscopic Bariatric Program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In addition to serving as Chief Medical Officer for the Medtronic GI business, Dr. Chiang will continue to practice clinically at Jefferson Health.