Addition of CFO role adds to the company’s ability to expand specialty care services to meet the needs of value-based care practices.
AristaMD, technology enabled clinical services organization committed to simplifying access to specialty care, announced today the appointment of Mike Gierut, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), as CFO.
Gierut brings over 15 years of experience in financial leadership, with a proven track record of guiding Fortune 500 healthcare companies and venture-backed organizations through strategic growth, financial transformation, and comprehensive specialty care initiatives. In prior roles, Gierut secured significant investment commitments, optimized financial operations, and led initiatives that improved patient care and financial sustainability.
“It is with great excitement that we welcome Mike to AristaMD as our Chief Financial Officer,” said Keith Pinter, CEO of AristaMD. “Mike’s practical experience in global risk and actuarial acumen in specialty care along with a deep knowledge of financial strategy and operational transformation will be instrumental in advancing our mission to simplify access to specialty care while delivering better patient outcomes and lowering costs.”
As CFO, Gierut will oversee AristaMD’s financial strategy, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen the company’s expansion into specialty risk supporting risk-bearing PCP organizations. He will also be responsible for advancing financial operations, securing strategic investments, and scaling the organization to meet increasing demand.
“I’m thrilled to join AristaMD at such a pivotal moment in its journey,” said Gierut. “The company is redefining specialty care, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive strategic growth and maximize our impact in healthcare.”
Prior to joining AristaMD, Gierut served as senior vice president of finance at Author Health, a venture capital-backed health-tech services business. Gierut has also held executive finance positions at Fresenius Medical Care, Genpact, and Cardinal Health, where he led large-scale financial planning and analysis (FP&A) transformations, budgeting and forecasting, and value-based financial initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration specializing in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and is a CPA.
