ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, we have Krishnan, a long-time friend, medical educator, and passionate advocate for living fully. They’re sharing memories of basketball and wings to reflections on South Asian identity, evolving life roles, and the deep human need to be seen and known beyond our professions. Krishnan shares more about his journey through family medicine, curiosity as a sustaining force, and what it means to flourish as a whole person in a world obsessed with specialization.
We’re getting into the modern expectations around happiness, tension between tradition and personal growth, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape not just healthcare but the very nature of human connection. This conversation is exploring the richness of a life lived with purpose and reflection. For anyone feeling boxed in by life’s roles, looking to rediscover joy, or wondering how to stay grounded in a rapidly changing world, this episode is for you.
Krishnan Narasimhan MD is a family medicine physician, executive, and educator with a record of national leadership in academic medicine, health policy, and trying to make the health care system work for everyone.
He serves as the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Stamford Health, leading 75 physicians at 13 locations, oversees all residency training programs, and runs an Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab.
Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the Howard University College of Medicine, President and Board Chair of Doctors for America, and President of the DC Academy of Family Physicians. He has taken care of underserved populations for many years and led multi-state coalitions on health reform, Medicaid expansion, and covid vaccination. A sought after speaker, he has been Invited to speak at Capitol 3 times.
His training includes the 6-year BS/MD program at Penn State University and Jefferson Medical College, residency at the University of Connecticut, a health policy fellowship at Georgetown University, and the Association of Departments of Family Medicine LEADS fellowship.
His other roles include being a husband to another physician, father to 3 kids, and being ready to be called up to the NBA any day now. Other hobbies include cooking, music, political junkie, pop culture, and keeping all his friends connected.
The views expressed in the podcast do not reflect the views of any organization affiliated with the hosts or any guest.
Connect with Dr. Krishnan Narasimhan:
www.linkedin.com/in/krishnanmd
x @krishnanmd
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