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The Podcast by KevinMD

Kevin Pho, MD
Artificial Intelligence
Burnout
Medical Education
Healthcare System
Physician Burnout
Healthcare
Peripheral Artery Disease
Value-Based Care
Healthcare Technology
AI In Healthcare
Medicine
Mental Health
Primary Care
Physician Wellness
Medicare
Patient Advocacy
Functional Medicine
Patient Care
Healthcare Access
Fertility

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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A condition named for the ovaries turns out to run through the muscle, the liver, and the pancreas. Insulin is the signal connecting them, and different organs hear it differently. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, reproductive endocrinologist and founder of the M... more

Your insurance company says these therapists take your plan. Most of them do not. That is the allegation behind seven class action lawsuits now moving through courts from Massachusetts to California. Attorney Steve Cohen returns to explain what his f... more

Physicians stay in jobs they cannot afford to leave. The wellness conversation talks about resilience and meaning, and never about what is in your bank account. Stanley Liu, cardiologist, financial planner, and founder of DocEmpowered, returns with a... more

Your genetic test results now arrive on your phone before anyone is available to explain them. So the questions go to an online mom group, or to ChatGPT, and strangers answer first. Stephanie Waggel, physician and founder of Improve Medical Culture, ... more

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Recent Guests

Gita Balakumar
Pediatrician and physician development coach
Episode: What a dragonfly teaches physicians about burnout and self-compassion
Ahmed Elsonbaty
Cardiac anesthesiologist from Cairo, Egypt
Episode: How a doctor with no coding background built his own bedside AI tools
Suneer Chander
Emergency medicine physician
Boston area, Emergency Medicine
Episode: Why telemedicine should be a career, not a side gig
Jordan Grumet
Internal Medicine Physician and author
Episode: Doctors and patients are not the enemy here
Samantha Nazareth
Gastroenterologist and author of I Left Anyway, The Life I Was Supposed to Want
Author, I Left Anyway
Episode: Leaving her practice to reinvent herself from scratch
Tori Rundus
Pediatrician
Based in Middle Tennessee
Episode: A wrong diagnosis that almost killed a doctor
Sonal Patel
Pediatrician and neonatologist
Episode: Who should own the AI that doctors built
Michael Reed
Cosmetic gynecologic surgeon
Cosmetic gynecology practice
Episode: Why your doctor never asks if intimacy still matters to you
Ann Lebeck
Family medicine and sports medicine physician
Kaiser Permanente (formerly)
Episode: Why soldiers are athletes and their bodies pay for it

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Dr. Kevin Pho
Host of The Podcast by KevinMD
Dr. Kevin Poe
Host of The Podcast by KevinMD

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Beyond the White Coat

    Kevin has a wonderful way of creating conversations that go far beyond medicine. As a guest, I appreciated how thoughtful and curious his questions were and how naturally our conversation moved from career and identity to reinvention and what it means to build a life that actually feels like your own. The Podcast by KevinMD makes space for the human stories behind the white coat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drsamnaz
    United States24 days ago
  • Thoughtful and engaging

    It was a pleasure being a guest on The Podcast by KevinMD. Kevin has a remarkable ability to guide meaningful conversations while making complex medical topics accessible to both physicians and the public. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss how polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—or what I believe is more accurately described as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—extends far beyond the ovaries, with insulin playing a central role throughout the body.

    The interview was profession... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gig lift
    United States2 months ago
  • Consistent, thoughtful, and worth the listen

    KevinMD keeps putting out conversations that actually matter: honest, practical, and never fluffy. I’ve followed the show for a while and always come away with something useful. Extra grateful for the chance to be a guest. Thanks Kevin!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Tiller
    United States2 months ago
  • Challenges Everything We Think We Know About Kidney Recovery After Surgery

    Finally someone connecting the dots: normal kidney labs after surgery don't mean true recovery. The research is stark, the economics are shifting, and the intervention window is being missed. Essential listening for anyone involved in cardiac surgery or post-operative care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellyinsocal
    United States2 months ago
  • Very helpful

    Great topics. I particularly enjoyed the episode with Dr Burnham, the ER doc who recovered from depression. Insightful and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BJGarn
    United States2 months ago

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Shows are seen as a reliable source for practical medical insight and policy context.
The format is concise and accessible for busy clinicians.
Content is valuable for both practitioners and those curious about the healthcare system.
Guests are consistently engaging and questions are well-curated.
Listeners praise thoughtful, human-centered conversations that go beyond technical topics.

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Why telemedicine should be a career, not a side gig
Q: Just give us some context. You said that not many physicians do telemedicine remote care as a full-time job. And one of the messages I read from your article was that a lot of them treat it as a side gig, and you're trying to evolve that commitment.
There are a few real reasons people hesitate: misconceptions about earning potential, fear of boredom, and risk aversion. The guest emphasizes that income can be substantial, fulfillment comes from ongoing learning, and building a supportive network helps overcome the loneliness of a remote role. He also notes licensure limits and the importance of leadership in guiding telemedicine ethically.
What a dragonfly teaches physicians about burnout and self-compassion
Q: Tell us about how those two compare—pediatrics and coaching.
The guest explains the dragonfly lifecycle as a metaphor for transforming through training and career changes, and how coaching helps clinicians navigate transitions while maintaining patient care.
What a dragonfly teaches physicians about burnout and self-compassion
Q: How did you decide to make that transition from pediatrics to a development coach?
She describes recognizing a sabbatical in her career and pursuing a formal coaching certification, then using a dragonfly metaphor to connect personal growth with professional evolution.
A back procedure that can weaken a young spine
Q: What are the main risks when considering radiofrequency ablation for young patients?
The main risk is denervation of the multifidus muscle, which can create spinal instability and lead to chronic back pain; this risk should be discussed upfront, and patients should be evaluated for achievable targeted rehabilitation strategies before resorting to ablation.
Leaving her practice to reinvent herself from scratch
Q: What practical advice would you offer to physicians contemplating leaving the linear path of medicine?
Solitude and deliberate breaks, even small or symbolic, help untether from structure; use periods of quiet and reflection to reassess needs and desires before taking the next step.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Podcast by KevinMD

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

A health-focused interview show that shines a light on frontline clinicians, patients, and policy experts, exploring how medicine really works beyond textbook answers. Episodes span diagnostic bias, physician AI governance, intimate health, autoimmune and endocrine conditions, burnout, and the legal and cultural factors shaping care. The host stitches practical clinical insights with human stories, aiming to inform practitioners, patients, and healthcare leaders about real-world challenges and evolving practices. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle difficult topics with frank conversations, from residency pressures to systemic issues in healthcare delivery.

Its breadth and pace make it useful for listeners who want concise, pra... more

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2. Ahmed Elsonbaty
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7. Sonal Patel
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