The power of understanding: Curiosity, learning the industry, and becoming an expert in the field with Raihan Faroqui MD (#37)

Today’s guest is healthcare provider, leader, digital health advisor, and Head of Medical Affairs at Guaranteed, Raihan Faroqui, MD.

In our conversation we discuss:

– How he got into the healthcare industry
– The curiosity that led him to learn all sides of the industry
– What led him to become a trusted advisor for digital health companies
– His role at Guaranteed
– His top recommendations for others in the field.

Innovating for improvement: Using technology to wow patients and provide a new type of patient experience with Paul Johnson (#36)

Today’s guest is healthcare leader and innovator, Paul Johnson. Paul is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Lemonaid Health which is now part of 23andMe.

In our conversation we discuss:

His journey into the world of healthcare
How he started Lemonaid Health
Thoughts and tips on innovating in the healthcare sector
His top recommendations for other digital health leaders in the field

A check in with OrthoLive: Digital musculoskeletal care and direct-to-employer solutions with Dr. Michael Greiwe (#35)

Today’s guest is orthopedic surgeon and CEO and Founder of OrthoLive, Dr. Michael Greiwe.

Dr. Greiwe is an orthopedic surgeon, musculoskeletal innovator, and executive. In 2016, Michael founded OrthoLive, a comprehensive telemedicine solution for orthopedics. Today, OrthoLive has grown significantly and is a leading solution for employers around the country.

In our conversation, we discuss:

• How he started OrthoLive
• What solutions they provide
• Where the company is today
• His recommendations for other digital health leaders in the field

Staying curious and having the right north star: The power of continuous learning and keeping your focus on providing exceptional care to patients with Arpan Parikh, MD, MBA (#34)

Today’s guest is healthcare executive, provider, and leader, Arpan Parikh. Arpan completed his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai St Lukes in New York, got his MBA at the Wharton School, and is now the Chief Clinical Officer of the innovative and fast-growing mental health practice, Sol Mental Health, located in Colorado, New York, Texas, and Maryland.  

In our conversation we discuss:

• How and why he got into the healthcare industry
• The key learnings from his time at Wharton
• Milestones and insights from different roles in his career
• The mission at Sol Mental Health
• His top recommendations for other leaders in the field

Being affable, available and able: Building a private practice by putting the patient at the forefront with Dr. Bruce Seideman (#33)

Today’s guest is orthopedic surgeon and private practice leader, Dr. Bruce Seideman. Dr. Seideman is a joint replacement specialist at Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset, part of Spire Orthopedic Partners, and the Chief of Joint Replacement at St. Francis Hospital. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC and his fellowship in joint replacement surgery at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

In our conversation we discuss:

• His background and how he got into the healthcare field
• What drove his interest in orthopedics and joint replacement surgery
• The intricacies of leading and growing a private practice
• His top recommendations for other leaders in the field

A passion for improvement: Optimizing the musculoskeletal care pathway by providing the right care at the right time

Today’s guest is the Chief Medical Officer of Sword Health, Dr. Vijay Yanamadala. Dr. Yanamadala is a neurosurgeon and healthcare expert leading the MSK sector forward.

In our conversation we discuss:

• His background and how he got into the healthcare field
• What drove his interest in neurosurgery/spine surgery
• The state of the MSK industry
• How physical therapy plays a vital role in our population’s health
• His top recommendations for other leaders in the field