About
Dr. Bharath Thankavel serves as Chief Medical Officer of Marquis MD, bringing more than two decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, payer strategy, and health system leadership. He began his clinical career as a Pediatric Hospitalist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also served as an Assistant Professor and sat on the Medical Executive Committee.
Dr. Thankavel built Children's Health's Home Care department from the ground up, scaling it to serve more than 1,500 patients. 8 million members statewide. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Network Integration and Cardiovascular Services at HCA/Medical City Healthcare, overseeing 16 cardiac programs across North Texas. A Texas Gubernatorial appointee to the Statewide Healthcare Coordinating Council, he also served as a Board Member of the North Texas Commission and as an alumnus of Leadership Dallas. At Marquis MD, Dr. Thankavel leads clinical quality, strategic alignment, and the organizational philosophy that shapes how the practice serves its members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thankavel serves as Chief Medical Officer of Marquis MD. In that role, he leads clinical quality, strategic direction, and the organizational standards that define how the practice cares for its members. His focus is on leadership and system design rather than direct patient care.
Dr. Thankavel began his career as a Pediatric Hospitalist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also served as an Assistant Professor. He holds more than two decades of experience across clinical medicine, payer strategy, and large-scale health system leadership.
Dr. Thankavel built Children's Health's Home Care department, growing it to serve over 1,500 patients. 8 million members statewide as Medical Director of Value-Based Care. He later oversaw 16 cardiac programs across North Texas at HCA/Medical City Healthcare.
Yes. Dr. Thankavel served as a Texas Gubernatorial appointee to the Statewide Healthcare Coordinating Council. He also served as a Board Member of the North Texas Commission and completed the Leadership Dallas program.
Dr. Thankavel founded Marquis MD around the belief that every member deserves seamless, individualized care guided at every step. His professional background across clinical, payer, and health system settings informs how the practice structures its care model from the ground up.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026