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The Podcast by KevinMD

Kevin Pho, MD
Primary Care
Opioid Use Disorder
Artificial Intelligence
Physician Burnout
Healthcare System
Peer Review System
Covid-19
Burnout
Self-Compassion
Healthcare Communication
Working Patients
Physician Spouses
Medical Residency
Addiction Treatment
Pain Management
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Biological Warfare
Family Medicine
Workplace Violence
Electronic Health Records

Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.

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Leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article "When TV shows use food allergy as murder." Lianne examines the dangerous trend in popular media where severe reactions like anap... more

Certified coach and medical educator Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "AI moderation of online health communities." Kathleen shares the harrowing personal story of having her social media account disabled when an algorithm mistook compassion fo... more

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Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses their article "The hidden rewards of a primary care career." Jerina challenges the common narrative that general practice is merely a stepping stone filled with paperwork and low wages. She explains how ph... more

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Practicing oncologist, adjunct professor at Duke University, and chief medical officer at AccessHope Yousuf Zafar discusses his article "Remote second opinions for equitable cancer care." Yousuf explains how a patient's zip code often dictates their ... more

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Recent Guests

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Adult in geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine specialist, founder of The Aging Parent Coach
The Aging Parent Coach
Episode: Medical expertise does not prevent caregiving grief
Muhamad Aly Rifai
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist
Episode: Stopping medication requires as much skill as starting it
Earl Stewart
Internal medicine physician and Medical Director of Health Equity
Largest non-for-profit health system in Georgia
Episode: Racial disparities in pancreatic cancer screening cost Black lives
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An internal medicine and functional medicine physician.
Founder of Prime Vitality
Episode: Healing chronic illness requires treating the mind alongside the body
Saravanan Kasthuri
Interventional radiologist practicing in rural Washington
Episode: Medicare cuts are destroying independent rural medical practices
Jason McKitrick
Healthcare consultant and executive director at the Office Based Facility Association
Episode: Medicare cuts are destroying independent rural medical practices
Tod Stillson
Family physician
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Sarah Matt
Surgeon and health tech strategist
Various tech startups and Oracle
Episode: Overcoming the economic barriers of fee-for-service medicine
Priya Panneerselvam
Obstetrician and gynecologist
Episode: Silence is a survival mechanism that costs women their joy

Hosts

Dr. Kevin Pho
Host and physician, sharing stories of various healthcare professionals and advocates to address critical healthcare issues.
Kevin Pho
Host and physician, dedicated to highlighting diverse voices and experiences in the healthcare system.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • Essential listening for physicians and healthcare advocates

    The Podcast by KevinMD is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Kevin Pho, this daily podcast offers a platform for diverse voices in medicine, from physicians and nurses to policy experts and patient advocates. Each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of the healthcare system, providing listeners with actionable insights and fresh perspectives.

    Dr. Pho’s engaging interview style fosters meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface, addr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mirdie
    United States5 months ago
  • The real deal

    The KevinMD podcast gives healthcare and its triumphs and tribulations, a voice. Kevin Pho, MD is a great host and cuts to the chase. Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Nicole S
    United States5 months ago
  • U.S Vaccine Health Disparities

    Grateful for the opportunity to speak on the KevinMD podcast about vaccine-related health disparities in the U.S. It was a thought-provoking and engaging conversation, and I appreciate the platform to highlight issues of equity in public health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaitlynnE.
    United States7 months ago
  • Poor, poor me

    I used to enjoy & look forward to a new one. Lately it has been too much “poor pitiful physicians.” Ways to make $ to have the lavish lifestyle we expect? We work soo hard? Much of your work is nothing compared to hospital nurses & EMS workers.

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    2
    ssssuuummmssstttuuufff
    United States7 months ago
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    It was an honor today to work with another internal medicine doc like Kevin. We discussed a number of issues around mental healthcare, what can be done about it, and why it’s not the medical doctors fault.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United States7 months ago

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The podcast provides diverse voices in medicine and valuable insights into the challenges in healthcare.
It highlights the necessity for continued conversations around vital healthcare topics.
The focus on physician well-being and practical issues resonates well with healthcare professionals.
Some find the discussions insightful but at times feel there is a focus on physician complaints over actionable solutions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging interview style and the informative content shared by various experts.

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Waking up at 4 a.m. is not required for success
Q: So how did you pivot? What did you do next when you realized that waking up that early wasn't working out for you?
Laura allowed herself to sleep in a little and realized she could fit her exercise into her schedule when it worked best for her.
World Health Organization reframes fertility care as a fundamental right
Q: What do you see from a policy standpoint as it relates to infertility in the coming year or so?
The hope is for governments in low-resource settings to allocate funds for fertility treatments, while in the US, the focus should be on making medications more affordable.
World Health Organization reframes fertility care as a fundamental right
Q: How does this document affect what you do as a fertility specialist in the patients that you see here in the United States?
It doesn't affect my practice directly, but it encourages colleagues in primary care and family medicine to assist with initial assessments before referrals.
World Health Organization reframes fertility care as a fundamental right
Q: What's your latest article about?
The article discusses the WHO's new guidelines on infertility, emphasizing the need for global accessibility to fertility treatment while also addressing care in low-resource settings.
Stopping medication requires as much skill as starting it
Q: What has the trend been over the last few years regarding pediatric patients on psychotropic medications?
There is a growing momentum in the psychiatric community to evaluate and potentially deprescribe medications for pediatric patients, emphasizing careful evaluation of the necessity of long-term medications.

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