Xavier Gonzalez, MD

Industry-leading Expertise and Advocacy

Xavier is a former entrepreneur, inventor, and chief scientific officer with over 30 years of experience in biomedical device development.

After completing medical school, Xavier trained in cardiovascular research at Case Western Reserve University.  As an entrepreneur, he was part of two class III medical device startups from initial inception through acquisition. He also led Olympus Medical as an executive, directing the development and approval of a range of medical products.

Xavier is now an independent consultant, providing strategic guidance to both startup companies and established organizations. He holds over 25 patents, has authored over 50 scientific abstracts and 13 publications, and currently serves as a mentor for the Washington Innovation Network.