MEET KEMAL ERKAN
CEO, United Medical, LLC Mr. Erkan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Political Science from Ankara University in Turkey, and dual MBA degrees in Computer Information Systems and Finance from Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. He has served on the Cerner™ EMR and Practice Management Advisory Boards, and played a pivotal role as an adjunct professor in launching healthcare-focused academic programs at Goldey-Beacom College. Public Health Communication and Community Engagement At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Erkan created the Delaware Health & Community Update, a video series hosted on the United Medical YouTube channel to provide vital, timely information to Delawareans. The platform continues to thrive with a wider mission and now includes Bariatric Friday, a weekly health education series co-hosted with Dr. Isaias Irgau, dedicated to issues surrounding obesity, surgical care, and long-term health. Awards and Recognition Mr. Erkan’s leadership and service have earned widespread acclaim across healthcare, public policy, and global relations:
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Leadership in Philanthropy and Global Affairs
Mr. Erkan currently serves as an Executive Board Member of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, supporting initiatives to eliminate euthanasia and enhance animal welfare. His commitment to ending hunger is reflected in his role as a Development Committee Member for the Food Bank of Delaware, where he helps guide the organization’s long-term strategy and outreach. Internationally, Mr. Erkan is a Board Member and the official United States Representative of the Marmara Foundation, a distinguished non-governmental organization accredited by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In this role, he contributes to global discussions on peacebuilding, regional diplomacy, and sustainable development. He is also the cofounder of Friends of Tigray & Türkiye Delaware, a humanitarian initiative supporting victims of the Tigray genocide and survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye. Political Engagement and Vision for Equity Mr. Erkan brings his values-driven leadership into the political sphere as a trusted Finance Committee Member for both U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and State Senator Sarah McBride.
Personal Life Residing in Greenville, Delaware, Mr. Erkan enjoys traveling, reading, entertaining, and playing tennis. Whether shaping healthcare systems, supporting community causes, or helping elect principled leaders, he remains committed to building a healthier, more just, and globally connected society. |
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Kemal Erkan founded United Medical in November of 2005 with a vision focused on a patient-centered community, partnering with Cerner Corporation. United Medical began as a turnkey solution for healthcare providers focused on billing and healthcare information technology, which aimed to boost adaptation of electronic health records.
In 2012, United Medical emerged as one of the top private ambulatory health-care networks in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. United Medical is a multi-specialty network serving a nationwide client base of over 27 specialties and 135 practices -and growing! With a local network currently uniting more than 180 providers and 325,000 patients, United Medical is well on its way to changing the health-care landscape in Delaware. As a full-service network, United Medical provides financial, IT infrastructure, consulting, and select multimedia services, which allow the practice to focus on increased quality of care and improved patient outcome. |
United Medical provides tailored client services for improved Population Health Management. This includes, but is not limited to:
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