Kevin Pho, MD

Kevin Pho, MD, is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder and editor of KevinMD, which he built from scratch in 2004 to give clinicians and patients a place to be heard. Over two decades, it has become one of the most recognizable physician-led publications in health care, drawing more than 7 million annual page views and over 500,000 followers across social media. He still sees patients in primary care in Nashua, New Hampshire, the practice he says keeps the platform honest.
He is the host of The Podcast by KevinMD, a daily, 15-minute show that has surpassed 2,000 episodes and 2.6 million IAB-certified downloads, featuring physicians, patients, caregivers, founders, and health care leaders in conversation about what they actually see and do. He is also a national media commentator and the coauthor of Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices.
An acclaimed keynote speaker, Kevin speaks nationwide to clinicians and non-clinicians on health care, digital media, physician leadership, and burnout. His signature keynote, "Connect and be heard: Make a difference in health care with social media," traces his social media journey since 2004 and inspires audiences to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, make their voices heard in health reform, and turn the tide against clinician burnout. He is the founder of Physician Speaking by KevinMD, a physician-run speakers bureau, and is available for speaking opportunities.
Kevin earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. The New York Times called KevinMD "a highly-coveted publishing place for doctors and patients," and Forbes called it a "must-read health blog." He is an inductee of the Healthcare Internet Hall of Fame, a recipient of the American Medical Writers Association McGovern Award, and a New Hampshire Magazine Top Doctor.
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It's disheartening to see the escalated trend of mental health challenges in children and teens, an issue that's becoming more and more prevalent. Daily, we encounter tales of parents grappling with their children's emotional struggles, from a professional mom taking…
It’s disheartening to see the escalated trend of mental health challenges in children and teens, an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent. Daily, we encounter tales of parents grappling with their children’s emotional struggles, from a professional mom taking a career hiatus to aid her anxious daughter to a dad watching his previously thriving son grapple with addiction, leading to a tragic school dropout. These are not isolated incidents …
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Surgeon General’s warning: the dark side of social media on children’s mental health
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The streets surrounding Elmhurst Hospital in New York City have become the staging ground for over 150 resident physicians striking for pay parity. The future of the medical profession is forced to grapple with a persistent issue long evaded –…
The streets surrounding Elmhurst Hospital in New York City have become the staging ground for over 150 resident physicians striking for pay parity. The future of the medical profession is forced to grapple with a persistent issue long evaded – wage disparity.
Elmhurst Hospital, a critical pivot of public health and a notable battleground during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, now sits as the epicenter of a different kind …
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Unmasking wage disparity in health care: the truth behind the Elmhurst Hospital physician strike
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The medical world is buzzing following the FDA's green light for Veozah. This is a one-of-a-kind, non-hormonal drug designed to tackle hot flashes in menopausal women. It brings fresh hope to countless women in the U.S. who've been grappling with…
The medical world is buzzing following the FDA’s green light for Veozah. This is a one-of-a-kind, non-hormonal drug designed to tackle hot flashes in menopausal women. It brings fresh hope to countless women in the U.S. who’ve been grappling with these troublesome symptoms.
Around 80 percent of menopausal women suffer from hot flashes, which bring sudden spells of sweating, flushing, and chills. This unpleasant condition is caused by a glitch …
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Is FDA-approved Veozah a game-changer in menopause hot flash treatment?
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The blogging universe mourns the loss of a remarkable figure, Heather Armstrong, fondly known as the "Queen of the Mommy Bloggers." Armstrong's blog, Dooce, was a sanctuary for mothers and individuals wrestling with mental health issues and addiction. Tragically, Armstrong…
The blogging universe mourns the loss of a remarkable figure, Heather Armstrong, fondly known as the “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers.” Armstrong’s blog, Dooce, was a sanctuary for mothers and individuals wrestling with mental health issues and addiction. Tragically, Armstrong ended her life prematurely in an apparent suicide following a sobriety relapse. The legacy she leaves behind extends far beyond her two children, etching her name as one …
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Remembering Heather Armstrong: the tragic loss of the “Queen of Mommy Bloggers” sparks a global conversation on mental health
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I am absolutely thrilled to announce that The Podcast by KevinMD has reached a major milestone: 2 million downloads! It feels like just yesterday when I embarked on this incredible journey, sharing my passion for health care and medicine through…

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that The Podcast by KevinMD has reached a major milestone: 2 million downloads!
It feels like just yesterday when I embarked on this incredible journey, sharing my passion for health care and medicine through the power of audio. But now, after almost 1,100 episodes and countless hours of inspiring conversations, we have hit this incredible …
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Celebrating 2 million downloads of The Podcast by KevinMD!
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A shocking scene during the Monday night football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. According to the New York Times: During a Monday Night Football game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. After…
A shocking scene during the Monday night football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. According to the New York Times:
During a Monday Night Football game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. After the tackle, Hamlin quickly stood up and took a few steps before collapsing and becoming unconscious. Medical personnel administered CPR and attended to Hamlin for 10 minutes before …
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Tragedy strikes Monday Night Football as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest. Is commotio cordis to blame?
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It was an honor to be interviewed by Jonathan Baktari, MD on his show, the Baktari MD Show. In this hour-long episode, Life as an MD Online, I discuss how I got started, online reputation and social media, the KevinMD…
It was an honor to be interviewed by Jonathan Baktari, MD on his show, the Baktari MD Show. In this hour-long episode, Life as an MD Online, I discuss how I got started, online reputation and social media, the KevinMD …
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Life as an MD online with Kevin Pho, MD
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Physician Speaking by KevinMD is my boutique speakers bureau. We headlined over 20 events in 2019, and we're on track to surpass that number in 2020. Physician speakers like Lynette Charity, MD, Jennifer Shine Dyer, MD, MPH, David Geier, MD,…
Physician Speaking by KevinMD is my boutique speakers bureau. We headlined over 20 events in 2019, and we’re on track to surpass that number in 2020.
Physician speakers like Lynette Charity, MD, Jennifer Shine Dyer, MD, MPH, David Geier, MD, Jordan Grumet, MD, Read more…
Your audience deserves the best: Consider Physician Speaking by KevinMD to highlight your event
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Thank you all for making 2019 another great year on the KevinMD platform. With over 25 million page views, and 500,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, KevinMD continues to be your leading health care voice. KevinMD was named to…
Thank you all for making 2019 another great year on the KevinMD platform. With over 25 million page views, and 500,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, KevinMD continues to be your leading health care voice.
KevinMD was named to Medscape’s 20 Top Physician Social Media Influencers, PR Week and MM&M’s Health Influencer 50 2019, and FierceHealthcare’s Social media influencers in healthcare you …
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KevinMD’s top posts of 2019
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Bring your audience to their feet with speakers from Physician Speaking by KevinMD! We are inspirational keynote speakers and practicing physicians. We keynote large-scale events and lead intimate day-long workshops. We communicate today's topics that matter to your health care…
Bring your audience to their feet with speakers from Physician Speaking by KevinMD!
We are inspirational keynote speakers and practicing physicians. We keynote large-scale events and lead intimate day-long workshops. We communicate today’s topics that matter to your health care audience.
Choosing the right speaker is a high-stakes decision that can make or break your event. I know. I’ve been on both sides, both as a …
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Let Physician Speaking by KevinMD highlight your event
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I'm really excited to introduce Mark McLaughlin, MD, the newest speaker at Physician Speaking by KevinMD. Mark is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and…
I’m really excited to introduce Mark McLaughlin, MD, the newest speaker at Physician Speaking by KevinMD.
Mark is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and acclaimed keynote speaker.
He is the founder of Princeton Brain and Spine Care where he practices …
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Neurosurgeon keynote speaker joins Physician Speaking by KevinMD
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Physician Speaking by KevinMD is the only physician-run, all-physician speaker bureau. We are practicing physicians and experienced keynote speakers, highlighting both large-scale events and intimate day-long workshops. We cover today's topics that matter, with physician speakers focusing on burnout, leadership,…

Physician Speaking by KevinMD is the only physician-run, all-physician speaker bureau. We are practicing physicians and experienced keynote speakers, highlighting both large-scale events and intimate day-long workshops.
We cover today’s topics that matter, with physician speakers focusing on burnout, leadership, social media, online reputation, the opioid crisis, mobile health, and end-of-life care.
You will be …
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How physician speakers are highlighting conferences in 2019 and beyond
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I'm excited to introduce my Facebook group for physicians, Physician voice by KevinMD. I went into social media so our voices can be heard. During my 15-year (and counting!) journey, it's been so rewarding to see that our voices aren't…

I’m excited to introduce my Facebook group for physicians, Physician voice by KevinMD.
I went into social media so our voices can be heard. During my 15-year (and counting!) journey, it’s been so rewarding to see that our voices aren’t just being heard. They’re making a difference.
Topics will include any issue that impacts physicians: practice management, social media …
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Join the KevinMD Facebook group for physicians
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Thank you to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists for the honor of keynoting AACE 2019 this weekend. The picture above was the Q&A session in the exhibit hall after the keynote. As you can see, there continues to be…
Thank you to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists for the honor of keynoting AACE 2019 this weekend. The picture above was the Q&A session in the exhibit hall after the keynote. As you can see, there continues to be tremendous physician interest in navigating the health care-social media intersection.
Next weekend, I’ll be in Chicago keynoting Becker’s Health IT + …
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How a physician keynote can highlight your conference
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Physician Speaking by KevinMD is the only physician-run, all-physician boutique speakers bureau in existence. We are practicing physicians who are as comfortable on stage as we are in the hospital, clinic, or operating room. We have the credibility to inspire…

Physician Speaking by KevinMD is the only physician-run, all-physician boutique speakers bureau in existence. We are practicing physicians who are as comfortable on stage as we are in the hospital, clinic, or operating room. We have the credibility to inspire your audience, and the authenticity to make a difference.
We’re proud to be keynoting the following events in …
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Physician keynotes at TexMed 2019 and the 2019 ASPR Annual Conference
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