Vlad is an award-winning healthcare strategist and planner with over 30 years of experience developing long-range solutions for complex projects at leading hospitals and medical centers. As a principal and regional leader of Healthcare in HOK’s Chicago studio, he integrates clinical planning with business strategy to optimize performance.

Vlad’s specialty is envisioning future-ready facilities tailored to the needs of patients, clinicians and administrators. His expertise spans academic medical centers, community hospitals, cancer centers, and women’s and behavioral health facilities.

Vlad is a leading voice on the future of healthcare. As a clinical operations expert and authority on technology innovations, he stays on the cutting edge of industry trends. Vlad actively engages with top healthcare organizations and frequently speaks and writes on major topics shaping the field—from population health and mental health design to surgical services and healthcare equity. His insights have reached audiences at high-profile industry events and publications, including the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference, Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, Health Facilities Institute, Tradeline, Becker’s Hospital Review and Urban Land Institute.