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About Us

At Periop Ortho, we’re committed to revolutionizing the surgical experience by prioritizing patient well-being and operational efficiency. Our innovative approach encompasses proactive patient engagement, personalized care plans, and streamlined processes, ensuring a seamless journey from pre-op preparation to post-op recovery. With a focus on reducing stress, improving outcomes, and enhancing communication, we strive to provide peace of mind for both patients and caregivers. Explore the key elements of our approach below to see how we’re setting new standards in surgical care.

Patient Reported Outcomes / Patient Education & Research

As healthcare evolves, patient-reported outcomes are now central to measuring quality. Our sophisticated, integrated system simplifies intake, making it effortless to collect critical patient data and quality metrics. By integrating patient insights, we empower providers to enhance care delivery, address individual needs, and drive a patient-centered approach. At Perio-Op Ortho, we are committed to streamlining surgical care, improving outcomes, and elevating patient satisfaction through innovation.

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Meet The Team

Dr. Shah

Dr. Ashish Shah is a distinguished Orthopaedic surgeon and healthcare entrepreneur currently serving as a Professor. With an extensive academic background, Dr. Shah has contributed significantly to the field with 138 published manuscripts and has presented at over 80 national and international meetings, showcasing his commitment to advancing Orthopaedic research and education. His notable expertise in research lies in reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing patient-reported outcomes, reflecting a dedication to improving the overall quality of patient care in Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his two daughters and his wife.

Dr. Ashish Shah

MD, FAOA, FAAOS, Professor,
Founder @ Peri-op Ortho
Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

Dharmesh Vora

Dharmesh Vora serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Perioportho, where he leads the development of innovative, healthcare solutions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Dharmesh brings over two decades of experience in software engineering and product development. He has a strong track record of building scalable platforms tailored for outpatient facilities, including diagnostic imaging centers, surgery centers, and physiotherapy practices. As the founder of Medhtech LLC, an AI-first development company, Dharmesh has successfully guided businesses in adopting and implementing AI solutions tailored to their unique needs.

At Periop Ortho, Dharmesh combines his technical expertise and visionary leadership to drive the integration of technology into clinical workflows, enhancing efficiency and patient care. His commitment to leveraging technology for transformative healthcare solutions positions him as a key innovator in the field.

Dharmesh Vora

BS, Entrepreneur
CTO
Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

Sunhith Donti

Sunhith Donti is a healthcare innovator, data scientist, and operations leader dedicated to advancing perioperative care through machine learning, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered design. As Director of Operations at Periop Ortho, he leads the initiatives that reduce cancellations, enhance patient engagement, and streamline workflows for orthopedic practices.

Sunhith has worked on studies using patient-reported outcomes in orthopedics and continues to bridge the gap between clinical care and digital innovation. He has played a pivotal role in translating complex clinical processes into efficient digital tools from physician dashboards to HIPAA-compliant data pipelines and predictive analytics. He is driven by a mission to harness data science to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.

Outside of work, Sunhith is an avid scuba diver and enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors.

Sunhith Donti

BS, MS, Data Scientist
Director of Operations
Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

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How Periop Ortho Works?

Physician Monitoring

Secure devices provided to physician offices will enable clinicians to upload biodata, monitor patient care, and navigate patient scheduling more efficiently.

Patient Care / Education

Patient App, text, call, email notifications, daily infopackets and videos, Periop will ensure patients are provided the best physician-approved home care from booking to post-operative.

Analysis

Patient-reported outcomes, feedback, and data coupled with physician-reported outcomes will be analyzed by our expert team for improvement in patient welfare.