James Clarkson

Wide Awake VR, Inc. provides a virtual reality (VR) platform for medical procedures that eliminates the need for sedatives. Wide Awake VR is based in Ann Arbor, MI and was founded by James Clarkson, David Wheeler, and Joseph Gough. The company's VR headset and immersive media content can be used by medical providers to mitigate anxiety and reduce the use of narcotics during procedures. The platform is suitable for a range of specialties, including hand surgery, cosmetic surgery, podiatry, dermatology, orthopedics, wound care, pediatrics, oncology, dentistry, oral surgery, emergency trauma, urology, and nephrology. The company is also a member of the Exceptional Care Network, a community of surgeons dedicated to improving the patient experience. David Wheeler has been the CEO since incorporation.