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The Podcast by KevinMD

Kevin Pho, MD
Burnout
Healthcare System
Mental Health
Patient Advocacy
Patient Care
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare
Physician Burnout
Medical Education
AI In Healthcare
Depression
Physician Wellness
Healthcare Technology
Primary Care
Medical Gaslighting
Peripheral Artery Disease
Functional Medicine
Value-Based Care
Women's Health
Public Health

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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What if one of the most common escalation strategies for acute heart failure doesn't actually improve outcomes? Internal medicine physicians Benjamin P. Geisler, Jeffrey L. Greenwald, and Kathy May Tran, editors of 50 Studies Every Hospitalist Should... more

What happens when the nurses sent to care for your medically fragile child have never even touched the equipment keeping him alive? Patient advocate Ashley Youngdale knows firsthand. As the mother of a son with Mobius syndrome who required a trach an... more

What happens when a physician who spent decades treating patients suddenly finds himself on the other side of the exam table, unable to get a simple answer about his own aneurysm? Jeffrey Junig, a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, share... more

What if the biggest driver of unnecessary ER visits, malpractice claims, and patient anxiety isn't a missed diagnosis but a missed sentence? Alan P. Feren, a retired surgeon, independent physician, health care consultant, and patient advocate, return... more

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Recent Guests

Kamiah Gibson
D1 volleyball athlete and graduate student who discussed her celiac journey
Ohio State University (athlete); advocate for celiac awareness
Episode: I ate plain rice and chicken for six months because no one explained celiac
Stephanie Waggel
Physician and founder of Improve Medical Culture
Improve Medical Culture
Episode: I Googled my own name and a corporate clinic I've never worked at appeared
Sowjanya Gunukula
General Dentist
Claremont, Texas practice
Episode: AI is already reading your dental X-rays and you probably have no idea
Seth Baum
Columbia-trained preventive cardiologist, founder of Flourish Research, chairman of the Family Heart Foundation
Family Heart Foundation
Episode: 2026 cholesterol guidelines: LDL goals, Lp(a), and coronary calcium scoring
Lyndsay Hoy
Anesthesiologist, vice chair on the board of the LAM Foundation
LAM Foundation
Episode: She was learning to keep others breathing while losing her own air
Aaron Rosenberg
Patient advocate
Independent advocate, KevinMD article contributor
Episode: He declined routine X-rays and was denied a dental cleaning
Jay Pendyala
Medical student; co-author of the KevinMD article on chess and medical reasoning
University affiliation mentioned (Jefferson)
Episode: Silence at the chessboard changed how I talk to patients
Jonathan Berg
Medical student; co-author of the KevinMD article on chess and medical reasoning
Jefferson, Chess Club organizer
Episode: Silence at the chessboard changed how I talk to patients
Robert Wachter
Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, UCSF
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Gradually, then suddenly: Dr. Robert Wachter on health care's giant AI leap

Hosts

Kevin Pho
Host of The Podcast by KevinMD
Jonathan Bushman
Family physician and health benefits advisor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 308 ratings
  • Logan F

    Really enjoy the KevinMD podcast. It’s one of the few places where people in medicine actually speak honestly about their experiences - both the good and frustrating parts.

    The guests are consistently interesting, and the conversations feel real rather than scripted. I’ve picked up a lot of useful just hearing how others are navigating their careers, burnout, and the changing healthcare landscape.

    Definitely worth a listen if you’re working in healthcare or just curious about what happens be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TaxSmart MD
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States8 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 States8 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 States10 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ssssuuummmssstttuuufff
    United States10 months ago

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Guests bring timely, important topics spanning medicine, policy, and AI.
Audience appreciates candid discussions on burnout and physician well-being.
Listeners value the concise format and practical takeaways for busy clinicians.
The host delivers diverse physician and healthcare voices with engaging conversations.

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2026 cholesterol guidelines: LDL goals, Lp(a), and coronary calcium scoring
Q: What are the most important changes in the new guidelines for your practice?
The shift is from aiming for LDL targets to treating based on overall risk, with explicit lower LDL goals for high-risk patients and a broader focus on LDL reduction and consistency of treatment, including prioritizing more aggressive therapy when appropriate.
She was learning to keep others breathing while losing her own air
Q: What today can newly diagnosed women with LAM do to find support and information?
I highlighted the LAM Foundation as a critical resource, plus networks within the organization that connect patients with physicians and a clinical network, offering guidance even as formal guidelines are being developed.
She was learning to keep others breathing while losing her own air
Q: How is the LAM Foundation involved in building this playbook and pathway?
The foundation is partnering with other organizations, clinicians, researchers, and patient leaders to create a minimum viable playbook and pathway that includes a decision guide and shared counseling language.
She was learning to keep others breathing while losing her own air
Q: What are the key components you believe a reproductive playbook for rare diseases should include?
I outlined the need for defined triggers, a multidisciplinary care lane, and shared tools such as a decision guide and counseling language to standardize counseling across life stages.
She was learning to keep others breathing while losing her own air
Q: What resources did you turn to when you started facing family planning questions with LAM, given the absence of a formal playbook?
I explained that while I had advantages due to being within the medical system, access to data, colleagues, and a support network, many patients lack these resources and must navigate decisions with limited guidance.

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What is The Podcast by KevinMD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features concise, 15-minute conversations with clinicians, researchers, and health workers exploring timely topics in healthcare—from IVF decision-making and AI in medicine to safety in hospital systems and burnout. Episodes often center on practical guidance for clinicians and patients, patient advocacy, and systemic issues in healthcare—delivered through accessible interviews with doctors and healthcare professionals who bring real-world experience to complex topics. A few standout angles include physician well-being, governance around AI, and innovative care models like cooperative health systems. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways, thoughtful perspectives, and a steady stream of expert insights across medicine, policy, a... more

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2. Stephanie Waggel
3. Sowjanya Gunukula
4. Seth Baum
5. Lyndsay Hoy
6. Aaron Rosenberg
7. Jay Pendyala
8. Jonathan Berg

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