Mauricio Bueno, M.D.
OAKLAND, CA, Sept. 17, 2024 – Altais, a leading healthcare services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Bueno, M.D., to the expanded role of medical director for Altais Care Network (ACN), effective Aug. 1, 2024.
Dr. Bueno, one of the six co-founders of Family Care Specialists (FCS), which is part of the Altais Care Network, has been a pillar of the Southern California healthcare community since 1988. His new role will leverage his extensive experience and deep understanding of the local healthcare landscape to enhance ACN’s capabilities and extend its reach.
In his expanded capacity, Dr. Bueno will report to Altais’ President of Southern California Markets Vincent McVittie, focusing on developing growth strategies and fostering crucial payer and physician partnerships. As a physician executive and the clinical leader of Altais Care Network, he will spearhead efforts to expand the provider network and develop strategic payer partnerships, which are vital for ACN’s growth in the Southern California market.
“Dr. Bueno’s leadership and profound grasp of our market dynamics are pivotal in positioning Altais Care Network as a leading, physician-driven organization,” said Nishant Anand, M.D., CEO of Altais. “His expanded role will undoubtedly contribute to our goals of enhancing healthcare delivery and expanding our reach throughout California.”
Dr. Bueno’s significant contributions to FCS have been instrumental in the practice’s growth, which now encompasses four offices and a renowned family medicine residency program. His patient-centric approach, viewing patients as an extension of his own family, aligns perfectly with Altais’ commitment to high-quality, personalized care.
A graduate of the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Bueno completed his residency at the USC/Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, Calif. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and serves as a full-time faculty member in the White Memorial Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Bueno also teaches at the USC School of Medicine, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical education and practice.
