Altheda Medical Center was founded with a bold vision: to transform outpatient care by making it more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. The idea began when Boni Xiong, an Immunology student at Harvard, researched the U.S. primary care shortage under the guidance of Professor Roger Porter at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her work explored how policy-driven solutions—streamlining workflows, expanding high-quality infrastructure, and integrating multi-specialty care—could help bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility and sustainability.

Jonathan Twan, with his background in neuroscience, psychology, and biotechnology strategy, shared this vision. Having worked at the intersection of healthcare operation and business strategy, he recognized the opportunity to apply a systems-based approach to outpatient care. Together, Boni and Jonathan built Altheda to bring these ideas to life—designing a medical center that prioritizes efficiency, care coordination, and long-term sustainability without compromising quality.

As non-clinicians, their role is clear: they focus on building the business, optimizing administrative workflows and operation, and integrating innovative concepts and technologies to support our clinicians. By removing operational burdens, we enable clinicians to focus on what they do best—caring for patients. Altheda is not just another clinic; it is a carefully designed and physicians-supported model that puts both patients and providers first.

From day one, Jonathan and Boni have worked hand-in-hand with a team of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and healthcare professionals to shape Altheda’s approach. Their expertise guides our directions, ensuring that every aspect of the practice—from technology integration to workflow optimization—serves both medical professionals and the patients they treat.

With a commitment to continuous improvement and a deep respect for the work of clinicians, Altheda is setting a new standard for not only patient-centered and technology-driven outpatient care, but also a place where ambitious talents can thrive.