About Kimberly Valenta, MD
Clarity. Credibility. Clinical insight that drives better decisions.
I’m a physician, medical writer, and clinical content strategist with two decades of experience in health care and communication. I partner with health tech companies, education providers, and mission-driven organizations to create content and tools that are evidence-based, usable, and designed for real-world workflows.
From continuing education to AI product development, I bring a strong clinical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a deep respect for how people learn and make decisions in health care.
Background & Credentials
Clinical Practice – Over a decade of experience caring for patients in hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory settings as a board-certified anesthesiologist
Academic Medicine – Former clinical faculty at Stanford University, where I taught residents and helped shape perioperative education
Leadership & Operations – Founding medical director of a hospital-based ambulatory surgery center; responsible for OR scheduling, operations, and cross-team coordination
Education & Credentials – MD and anesthesiology residency at Northwestern University; certified in Medical Writing and Editing through the University of Chicago
Community & Advisory Work – Active member of AMWA and Health Tech Nerds; advisor to startups through Health Wildcatters and Healthcare Shares
Why Clients Work With Me
Deep clinical perspective grounded in years of hands-on patient care and perioperative leadership
Cross-functional fluency from working with product, editorial, engineering, and education teams
Proven expertise in clinical content strategy, continuing education, and AI-assisted communication
Experience across leading platforms and early-stage startups, including Healthline, ClinicalKey, Merck Manuals, and Cascala Health
Collaborative and responsive—I meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and focus on practical, high-impact results