Ryan Jelinek, DO
Dr. Ryan Jelinek is a dedicated Internal Medicine physician and a board-certified Clinical Informatician, currently serving as the Chief Health Information Officer (CHIO) at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN. He earned his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and subsequently completed both his Internal Medicine residency and a Fellowship in Clinical Informatics at Hennepin Healthcare.
In his role as CHIO, Dr. Jelinek leads the organization’s informatics strategy, driving innovation and ensuring that technology enhances clinical care delivery. He continues to practice as an Internist across the hospital and clinics at Hennepin Healthcare, integrating his clinical expertise with his passion for informatics. He also serves as the Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship. His professional interests focus on designing equitable virtual care systems, exploring the impact of virtual care on vulnerable populations, and advancing self-service analytics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and electronic health record (EHR) optimization. Dr. Jelinek is committed to transforming healthcare delivery through technology and innovation, always striving to improve patient care and access.