John Whyte

Background

About John Whyte

As the Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, I help lead the development and execution of the company's strategy, vision, and content, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance for millions of users. With over 25 years of professional experience as a board-certified physician, writer, healthcare policy expert, and innovative communicator, I have a unique combination of skills and insights that enable me to bridge the gap between medicine, media, advocacy, and policy. My mission is to empower and educate consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals with trusted, evidence-based, and user-friendly information that empowers them with the information they need to live healthier lives. I also leverage my extensive network and experience in the public and private sectors to foster strategic partnerships and collaborations that advance WebMD's goals and values. Some of my recent achievements include launching a new health equity hub, thought-leadership video series, expanding the editorial team and content offerings such as health-tech, and increasing user engagement and satisfaction.