Dr. Vasanthan Metupalle

About Dr. Vas

A UK-trained medical doctor and award-winning Singaporean healthcare entrepreneur with over 20 years of leadership across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Education & Training

MBBS – Medicine & Surgery

Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ School of Medicine, University of London (1998–2003)

Clinical rotations at Johns Hopkins Hospital (CCU, Vascular Surgery)

MBA – Business Administration

Nanyang Business School, NTU Singapore (2015–2017)

Executive programs at Wharton (UPenn) & UC Berkeley Haas

Professional Journey

2023–Present

Co-Founder & CEO, 1Life Healthcare

Cross-border healthcare consulting and enablement company, headquartered in Singapore with Dubai operations under Chipper International LLC.

2012–2021

Co-Founder, MyDoc Pte Ltd

Singapore’s pioneering telemedicine platform connecting patients, doctors, and insurers. Partnered with AIA, Prudential, and leading insurers across Asia.

2008–2012

Founder, Clarity Radiology

Turnkey setup of diagnostic centers and teleradiology services across South East Asia.

2005–2008

Medical Officer, Singapore General Hospital

Vascular & Interventional Radiology department. Published research in JVIR.

2004–2005

House Officer, NHS (Portsmouth & Eastbourne)

Rotations through Colorectal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Stroke Unit, and Endocrine/Diabetic Unit.

Military Service

Singapore Armed Forces – Commissioned Medical Officer (2007)

Combat Medic (1996–1998). Reservist MOCC 2007 and serves in Navy as CPT(Dr) Vas Metupalle.