Vinil Bhuma, MD, MBA, CPE, CMQ, CPHIMS, FAAFP, SFHM, FACMQ, FACHE
Dr. Vinil Bhuma joined St. Anthony in August 2025 as Chief Medical Officer, bringing a strong track record of success—leading efforts to reduce hospital acquired infections, improve sepsis compliance, lower readmissions, and launch new programs that expand services and make care more efficient.
As the CMO, Dr. Bhuma works closely with our Administration team, Physicians, and staff to enhance clinical outcomes, maintain the highest quality and safety standards, and ensure patients receive the best care possible.
Dr. Bhuma holds a Master of Business Administration from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, and an MD from NTR University of Health Sciences, India. He completed his residency at University of Alabama Birmingham Family Medicine, Huntsville, AL.
He is a Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Medical Quality, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
He is a Certified Physician Executive by the American Association of Physician Leadership, Certified in Medical Quality by the American Board of Medical Quality, Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems by HIMSS, and Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
“It is a privilege to support our medical staff and colleagues by driving innovative ways to eliminate the barriers to their workflow and empower them to enhance the delivery of exceptional care to every person. Through collaboration, we will continue to elevate clinical excellence and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.”
Dr. Bhuma, and his wife stay active with their two children and their many activities. Dr. Bhuma enjoys biking, hiking and spending time in nature.