Biote Corp. (NASDAQ:BTMD) ("Biote" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Komal Bajaj, MD, MS, as Chief Medical Officer, effective June 1, 2026.

Dr. Bajaj is a nationally recognized physician executive, board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive geneticist with more than two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, healthcare quality, academic medicine, innovation, and systems leadership. She joins Biote following senior leadership roles within NYC Health + Hospitals, where she most recently served as Chief Quality Officer for Jacobi Hospital and North Central Bronx Hospital, overseeing quality and safety programs across a large, complex healthcare system serving approximately one million patients.

"Komal brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, operational leadership, quality focus, and innovation mindset to Biote," said Marc Beer, Chairman of the Board of Biote. "Her experience leading complex healthcare organizations, advancing patient safety and clinical excellence initiatives, and implementing scalable systems that improve patient outcomes will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and strengthen Biote's provider and patient experience."

Throughout her career, Dr. Bajaj has worked at the intersection of medicine, technology, quality, and human-centered care delivery. She has led large-scale healthcare transformation initiatives involving AI governance, simulation-based workforce training, diagnostic excellence, and patient safety modernization. She also played a leadership role in the development of a prenatal molecular diagnostic assay commercialized internationally and has been instrumental in the launch of several digital health solutions focused on improving data measurement, virtual care, and health professional education.

"I am honored to join Biote at such an important time in the Company's evolution," said Dr. Bajaj. "Biote has a unique opportunity to expand access to personalized wellness solutions and positively impact patient outcomes at scale. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team, patients, providers, and employees to further strengthen clinical excellence, innovation, quality, and the overall healthcare experience.

Dr. Bajaj currently serves as Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has held numerous national advisory and leadership appointments focused on healthcare quality, safety, diagnostic excellence, and innovation, including the National Academy of Medicine, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and The Joint Commission. She was recognized as a "Patient Safety Expert To Know" by Becker's Hospital Review in 2024 and 2025.

Bob Peterson added, "Komal's leadership philosophy strongly aligns with Biote's culture and our commitment to building a high-performing organization centered on quality, accountability, collaboration, and patient care. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Biote Executive Leadership Team."

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Biote advances the healthspan of our Practitioners' patients by providing innovative hormone optimization and healthy aging solutions. Through our network of Biote certified providers, we collaborate with leading clinicians to restore vitality and promote vibrant aging.

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Biote Appoints Komal Bajaj, MD, MS as Chief Medical Officer