Current Appointments

OHSU, Adjunct Professor, Division of Management, Healthcare MBA Program

Previous Appointments

Chaminade University, Adjunct Professor, MBA Program

University of Hawaii, Clinical Faculty, Surgery / Obstetrics and Gynecology

Uniformed Services University, Clinical Faculty, Surgery

University of Maryland, Adjunct Professor, Arts and Sciences.

Education

B.S. Biochemistry, Indiana University

M.D. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

HCMBA Oregon Health & Sciences University

Dr. Sakaguchi has a diverse background in medical business and finance. He is an accomplished physician and surgeon completing residencies in both general surgery and obstetrics/gynecology. Over the past 22 years Dr. Sakaguchi has held key executive and administrative positions in the military, large healthcare organizations and in the private sector.  Previously he was the CFO of Hawaii’s first and largest Accountable Care Organization as well as a board member.  He is the co-founder of Kembra Group, a consulting company specializing in guiding organizations through complex healthcare challenges. Dr. Sakaguchi has a passion for helping organizations manage their journey of healthcare reform and guiding leadership teams through successful change management. He specializes in value-based payment reform and healthcare finance.

Courses:

MGT 576 Executive Decision Making

MGT 561 Financial Reporting

Capstone Faculty Mentor