Pam Zelasko, MD

Primary Care Transformation Executive | Family Physician | Rooted in Purpose | Drawn to Adventure

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Category(ies): Family Medicine | Physician

Dr. Pam Zelasko is a board-certified family physician, healthcare executive, and physician leader with more than three decades of experience advancing clinical excellence, physician engagement, and value-based care. Throughout her career, she has combined compassionate patient care with strategic leadership to improve quality, strengthen healthcare for independent physicians, and enhance outcomes for patients and communities.

As Medical Director for Answer Health, Dr. Zelasko leads initiatives focused on population health, geriatric care, quality improvement, and full-risk value-based care. She partners with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative care models, improve clinical performance, optimize healthcare operations, and build collaborative systems that deliver better outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs.

Beyond her executive responsibilities, Dr. Zelasko continues to practice family medicine, maintaining the patient-centered perspective that has shaped her leadership philosophy throughout her career. Her firsthand understanding of clinical practice allows her to bridge the gap between frontline care delivery and executive strategy.

An active healthcare leader, Dr. Zelasko serves on the Board of Managers for Answer Health, the Board of West Michigan ACO, and multiple executive, quality, and clinical integration committees. She is also a member of the agilon Female Leadership Council, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and an advocate for innovative care models that improve access, coordination, and outcomes for aging populations.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement, Dr. Zelasko is passionate about helping independent physicians succeed and thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

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