Where Extraordinary Clinicians Shape the Future of Medicine

The IU Health Foundation’s Master Clinician program harnesses the combined strength of IU Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine to recruit and support the nation’s most accomplished and sought-after clinical leaders.

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Thanks to donor generosity, Master Clinicians receive the resources, protected time, and infrastructure they need to deliver world-class patient care while advancing the next breakthroughs in medicine.

These physician-leaders are transforming healthcare globally — and choosing to bring their knowledge, curiosity, and compassion to Indiana. Here, their work accelerates discovery, inspires innovation, and elevates care for every patient we serve.

Through philanthropy, hope becomes action — and action becomes impact.

About the Master Clinicians Program

What Master Clinicians Do

• Demonstrate excellence and expertise in clinical care
• Lead and grow key clinical programs at IU Health
• Drive innovation through research, collaboration and education
• Advance high-impact initiatives that improve outcomes statewide

How Donors Make This Possible

Philanthropy provides:

• Protected time for clinicians to lead, innovate and teach
• Research and program infrastructure
• Multidisciplinary team support for each Master Clinician
• Resources that accelerate high-impact clinical breakthroughs

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It’s really about the programs we’re building to improve quality and safety for all our patients across Indiana. Master Clinician funds free up the time for me to do that. It allows me to affect things on a larger scale than I could by myself.

- Anthony D. Yang, MD, MS

These physician-leaders are not only transforming healthcare globally, they are choosing to bring their knowledge, curiosity and compassion to Indiana. Here, their work shapes discoveries, accelerates innovation and elevates care for every patient who walks through our doors.

Our Providers

These physician-leaders are not only transforming healthcare globally, they are choosing to bring their knowledge, curiosity and compassion to Indiana. Here, their work shapes discoveries, accelerates innovation and elevates care for every patient who walks through our doors.

Jared R. Brosch, MD

Neurology

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Na Tosha N. Gatson, MD, PhD

Neurology

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Samantha K. Hendren, MD, MPH

Colorectal Surgery

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Sara J. Pereira, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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David A. Purger, MD, PhD

Functional Neurosurgery and Interventional Psychiatry

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Brian D. Weiss, MD

Pediatric Hematology - Oncology

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Anthony D. Yang, MD, MS, FACS

Surgical Oncology

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Event featuring two Master Clinicians

Meet Dr. Yang in-person and ask questions about his clinical care research at the March 2026 Hoosier Health Series.

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Gifts to IU Health Foundation ignite possibility.

Your support gives remarkable clinicians the seed funding they need to explore bold ideas, make breakthrough discoveries, and deliver exceptional care that changes lives — starting here in Indiana and stretching far beyond.

And the impact doesn’t end there. Your generosity helps build a place where visionary clinical leaders want to be—where excellence is championed, innovation is encouraged, and hope takes root for Hoosiers and for communities around the world.