A new day in cardiometabolic care.

By 2030, nearly half of all Americans are projected to live with obesity or prediabetes, and diabetes will climb to affect 15% of the population. While each of these conditions are leading factors for diabetes and heart conditions, our healthcare system treats them in isolation. We believe it’s time for a more connected care model– delivered with compassion and expertise.

Our first-of-its-kind whole-body approach delivers specialized care for obesity, diabetes, and heart conditions to help our members live healthier every day.

We created a new standard that includes unlimited, compassionate support from an expert Care Team, prescription medications, and tailored lifestyle support.

With 9amHealth, you can rely on one central source to give you everything you need — and manage each day with ease.

Our Team

Healthcare created by people who actually understand it.

Inspired by our own experiences in the medical field, we're here to change the care model for good.

Frank Westermann

Co-CEO & Co-Founder, living with diabetes

Anton Kittelberger

Co-CEO & Co-Founder, living with diabetes

Paul Geevarghese, PharmD

COO & Co-Founder

Bernhard Schandl, PhD

CTO & Co-Founder

Avantika Waring, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Michael Hofner

CFO

Stephanie Blauwkamp

Vice President of Marketing

Mike Reeve

Vice President of Sales

Dan DiStefano, PharmD

Vice President of Pharmacy Operations

Team spotlight

The people who make it all possible.

"I'm proud to support 9amHealth’s mission to expand healthcare access through virtual care, empowering people to take charge of their health."

"I hope to instill some joy in my patients' lives as they deal with the ups and downs of living with diabetes."

"I'm grateful to be part of a mission that makes a true difference in people's lives."

"Healthy living and feeling supported should be possible no matter your income or background."

"Every day, I get to watch our members take charge of their lives and improve their health."

"I am inspired by our commitment to innovative patient care. Being part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives is what drives me."

"I want to help create a better healthcare experience for everyone."

"Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person."

"I believe everyone deserves quality healthcare without having to put their lives on hold."

Our investors share our passion for better healthcare in America.

Glen Tullman

Founder & Managing Partner at 7wireVentures

"The 9amHealth leadership team are entrepreneurs who are purpose-driven, passionate, and experienced in translating people's needs into great experiences. The team has created a new consumer-directed and comprehensive diabetes experience, provided by people who understand diabetes, all in one place."

Craig Cimini

Head of Cigna Ventures

"9amHealth has made great strides in improving access to care for patients diagnosed with obesity and diabetes. The Cigna Group Ventures is proud to partner with 9amHealth and excited to help accelerate their next phase of growth.”

Armaan Ali

Co-founder, CEO & Managing Partner at Human Capital

“We deeply value 9amHealth’s people-centric approach to building impactful products. The entire leadership team has the expertise needed to improve the lives of millions. We’re excited about the possibilities ahead.”

Lynne Chou O'Keefe

Founder & Managing Partner at Define Ventures

“9amHealth is well-positioned to disrupt a market that is in desperate need of an overhaul. The team is already proven, and their passion is clear. Americans need more affordable, integrated solutions. We're proud to be an early investor in 9amHealth.

Scott Nolan

Partner at Founders Fund

“9amHealth is addressing a massive need both traditional and virtual care providers have ignored. The team is using its experience and experience to improve the lives of people living with diabetes through comprehensive, dedicated, virtual care.”

Press releases

February 18, 2025

Employer-Sponsored GLP-1 Coverage Becomes Critical for Talent Retention and Acquisition

New survey results from 9amHealth reveal that access to weight loss medications has become a critical factor in job retention and acquisition.

December 11, 2024

9amHealth receives CDC’s highest recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program

Cohort outperforms national averages, setting a new standard for diabetes prevention for employers and health plans.

September 26, 2024

9amHealth and Instacart Partner to help employers expand access to healthy foods

Companies report early success, with a 161% increase in member enrollment and a 57% boost in engagement in programs that offer grocery stipends through Instacart.

February 20, 2024

9amHealth raises $9.5M series A extension led by Cigna Group Ventures

After being selected by leading PBMs, Benefits Navigators, and Health Plans as the virtual cardiometabolic provider of choice, 9amHealth increases the round’s total to $25M.

January 3, 2024

9amHealth teams up with Solera Health for cardiometabolic specialty services

Through this collaboration, 9amHealth will enable specialty virtual endocrinology and obesity medicine services to Solera’s plan and employer customers, reaching a wider audience.

October 19, 2023

9amHealth collaborarates with Medicare Advantage plan, eternalHealth

This venture marks a significant milestone for 9amHealth as it brings its innovative and comprehensive care approach to the Medicare Advantage sector for the first time.

October 4, 2023

Prescryptive Health expands the point of care pharmacy marketplace

Prescryptive selects 9amHealth for digital marketplace to offer virtual end-to-end cardiometabolic care that drives cost-effective medication utilization and improved health outcomes.

October 3, 2023

SmithRx selects 9amHealth to provide cost-effective, quality care for cardiometabolic conditions

SmithRx’s new Connect Care offering, powered by 9amHealth, will offer SmithRx’s ecosystem of clients an affordable solution for their most prevalent conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, aligned to their prescription formulary and benefits.

September 22, 2022

9amHealth launches all-in-one solution for employers

Since launching their initial program a year ago, early data reports an impressive A1c reduction of 1.8 points in 9amHealth members.

August 24, 2023

9amHealth earns recognition from the American Diabetes Association

9amHealth earns recognition from the American Diabetes Association for meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

April 13, 2022

9amHealth raises $16 million Series A

9amHealth announced a $16 million Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to nearly $20 million. The latest round was co-led by 7Wire Ventures and Human Capital.