Dr. Cynthia Ambres, MD, MS

Innovator | Physician Executive | Health Equity & Nutrition Advocate | Board Advisor

Cynthia Ambres is a seasoned leader with a robust background in organizational change management, healthcare management, board advisory, fundraising, healthcare AI development, and nutrition and climate advocacy. With a career marked by significant achievements and impactful contributions, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the healthcare industry.

Professional Experience:

  • Affineon Health: First Fractional Chief Medical Officer, led clinical team, and established initial logic parameters.

  • Kate Farms: Investor and Chief Medical Officer, led clinical and market access teams, and secured successful Series B and C funding rounds.

  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM): Contributed to a compendium of over 600 articles on plant-based medicine efficacy.

  • KPMG: Partner, US Lead Healthcare Global Center of Excellence

  • BCBS Managed Care and Indemnity Insurer: Senior Vice President, led strategic partnership development, quality management, corporate communications, and advised on early telehealth investments.

  • Western New York Hospital System: Executive Vice President, directed a financial turnaround for a five-hospital system within three years.

  • Multi-Center Medical Group: President, realigned financial incentives, doubling revenue in eighteen months.

  • Ambres Consulting: Provided process improvement and M&A consulting to providers, payers, and venture capital companies.

Board Positions:

  • Current:

    • Chairman, Support & Feed

    • Board Member, Yo San University

    • Board Member, Well Family

    • Advisory Board Member, Amwell

    • Advisory Board Member, TruthMD

  • Former:

    • Co-Chair, Muse School

    • Board Member, Hauptmann Woodward

    • Board Member, University at Buffalo

    • Board Member, Mentoring In Medicine

    • Board Member, FEI Inc (acquired by Ortho)

Other Interests:

  • Acupuncture and alternative medicine

  • Wellness and preventive care

  • Eco-friendly/green healthcare environments

  • Interior design and feng shui

  • Filmmaking and film production