CEO

Aaron Fritts, MD, is co-founder and CEO of BackTable Trained in diagnostic and interventional radiology, he created BackTable to make practical, peer-driven clinical education easier to access. Today, he leads the company with a focus on growth across podcasts, video, CME, and digital learning tools for healthcare professionals.

Vascular & Interventional Medical Director

Dr. Chris Beck is the medical director of BackTable Vascular & Interventional and a practicing interventional radiologist in New Orleans. He has been quoted saying, "With a Kumpe and glidewire, I could conquer a small country."

ENT Medical Director

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist, co-founder of BackTable, and co-host of the BackTable ENT series. She previously served as Director of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and Co-director of the Airway Simulation Lab at UT Southwestern, with additional leadership experience at Children’s Health in Dallas.

Cardiology Medical Director

Dr. Hady Lichaa is an interventional and endovascular cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His practice focuses on complex coronary disease, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, and deep venous disease. He also contributes to cardiovascular research, device innovation, and national education.

Women's Health Medical Director

Dr. Nicole Faulkner is a board-certified OB/GYN practicing at Henry Ford, where she provides clinical care, teaches residents, and covers labor and delivery. She also serves as Medical Director of BackTable Women’s Health and is a featured speaker on maternal health innovation and emerging technologies in women’s health.

President

Anish grew up in a family of physicians and learned early how much clinicians value practical, real-world insight. As President and Co-Founder of BackTable, he oversees the operations behind its peer-to-peer medical education across oncology, IR, urology, and beyond.

Urology Medical Director

Dr. Ruchika Talwar is a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Associate Medical Director in its Episodes of Care Office. Her clinical practice focuses on urologic cancer surgery and patient-centered care, while her research and leadership work centers on health policy, value-based care, drug pricing, and healthcare costs.

ENT Medical Director

Dr. Ashley Agan is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in comprehensive ENT care, with particular expertise in eustachian tube disorders, salivary gland disease, and sialendoscopy. A former UT Southwestern faculty member and medical director, she also brings leadership experience in medical education and healthcare management, supported by an Executive MBA.

Bone & Sports Medical Director

Dr. Larry Balle is a double board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician specializing in non-surgical orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and ultrasound-guided procedures. He serves as a team physician for Rice University, Houston Ballet, and St. Pius High School, helping athletes and active patients recover from injury and optimize performance.

Tumor Board Medical Director

Dr. Kate Baker is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist and Medical Director of Value-Based Care at Tennessee Oncology. She combines clinical cancer care with leadership in value-based oncology, focusing on quality improvement, patient navigation, and care delivery strategies that improve outcomes while making high-quality cancer care more accessible and affordable.