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Founder & CEO

Günther Krähenbühl

Founder & Managing Director – MD in Brazil

Professional Profile

Physician in Brazil and a healthcare executive with more than 15 years of experience in clinical medicine, hospital leadership, and healthcare business development in Brazil and the United States.
Dr. Krähenbühl has a solid background in intensive care, cardiology, and healthcare management, combined with international academic training and entrepreneurial experience in sector innovation.
He currently leads strategic consulting initiatives connecting opportunities between Brazil and the U.S., with a focus on medical services, healthcare investments, regulatory structuring, and international business development.

Academic Background

  • Physician – School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo (2004–2009)

  • Master’s in Medicine – University of Porto (2023)

  • Business Administration – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2019)

Military Experience

Served as a Medical Officer in the Brazilian Army (2010), including:

  • Jungle Warfare Adaptation Training at the Jungle Warfare Instruction Center (CIGS) – Manaus

  • Service at the Military Hospital of Tabatinga, in the Brazil–Colombia–Peru tri-border region

Medical Specializations and Certifications

  • Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine

  • Certified Instructor – American Heart Association (AHA)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Clinical and Academic Experience

  • Coordinator of Internal Medicine and Cardiology
    Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo School of Medicine (2013–2018)

  • Intensive Care Physician and Head of the Emergency Department
    Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (2014–2015)

  • Intensive Care Physician and Residency Preceptor
    Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo (2020–2022)

Leadership Positions

  • Technical Director – Hospital Portinari (2022–2024)

  • Former Clinical Director – Hospital Portinari (2015–2017)

  • Chair of the Ethics Committee – Hospital Portinari (2018–2020)

  • Technical Director – Central Hospital of São Caetano do Sul (2020–2024)

  • Technical Director and Cardiology Coordinator – BioSaúde Health Plan (2018–2021)

  • Technical Director – Elite Health Plan (2025–2026)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Healthcare

Founder and partner in initiatives focused on innovation, access, and international expansion in healthcare:

  • Health Family Card LLC (Los Angeles)

  • Health Card (Brazil)
    → Affordable access to private healthcare services

  • Canabis Health (Brazil and the U.S.)
    → Legal production and importation of cannabidiol-based products

Healthcare Finance and Financial Innovation

Conta da Saúde (São Paulo, Brazil) – Founder (2020–Present)
Company specialized in the securitization of medical receivables, offering liquidity solutions for physicians, clinics, and healthcare service providers.
The operation involves receivables advance financing and structuring financial transactions that improve cash flow and operational sustainability.
It currently operates with structured processes and is expanding within Brazil's healthcare financial ecosystem.

Areas of Expertise

  • Healthcare Business Development (Brazil–U.S.)

  • Hospital Management and Medical Governance

  • Structuring and Operation of Health Plans

  • International Healthcare Investments

  • Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

  • Regulatory Strategy and Compliance

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