Denise S. Brown

Denise S. Brown, MD, is a Partner at Sage Partners and an Advisor at Merritt Healthcare Advisors, both roles initiated in March 2024, focusing on growth challenges in healthcare innovation and M&A expertise. As a Founding Member of The Bold Leaders Collective since September 2023, Denise previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Fident Health, leading the company in strategic growth and operational management. Denise's extensive experience includes a significant tenure at Vituity, where as Chief Growth Officer, the organization expanded from 50 to 350 hospitals and grew revenue substantially. Prior roles include Vice President of Business Development at Vituity, Medical Director at Sequoia Hospital, and various board positions, including Board Director at Sequoia Hospital Foundation and the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. Denise's medical education includes a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and a BA in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Berkeley.