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Dr. Bradley Gilbert, MD, MPP
Throughout his career spanning more than 31 years in public health and managed care leadership, Dr. Bradley Gilbert’s role has been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the underserved. Recognized as a foremost expert in the arena of non-profit health plans, Dr. Gilbert led the award-winning Inland Empire Health Plan through years of rapid growth fueled by vision and innovative thinking. Bradley’s unwavering commitment to putting the member first created the foundation for a celebrated organizational culture and deep, productive relationship with providers and the community.
After “retiring” from IEHP, Dr. Gilbert served for four months as the Director of the CA Department of Health Care Services during the early months of the COVID pandemic, and now works as a consultant focused on health care delivery, health plans and providers to help them navigate and be successful in today’s health care environment.
Experience and Recognition
Early in his career as a primary care physician, he focused on underserved individuals, including those who experienced substance abuse and incarceration. Dr. Gilbert’s career evolved into clinical and administrative public health management as he served as the Health Officer and Director of Public health for two large California counties. First as Chief Medical Officer, and later as Chief Executive Officer, he provided medical, strategic, and policy leadership and vision for Inland Empire Health Plan, one of the top ten largest Medicaid Managed Care Plans in the country and the largest dual eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) demonstration plan in the country. He managed growth from 62,000 members to 1.24 million members. In addition, Dr. Gilbert was the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University and the University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine.
Education and Specialized Training
Received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of California at San Diego
Completed the first year of residency at the University of Minnesota’s family practice program
Is board-certified in Public Health and General Preventative Medicine
Earned his Masters of Public Policy from the University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Gilbert and his wife enjoy traveling around the world, hiking, gardening, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
