Physician Voice in a Digital World With Dr. Kevin Pho
Mon Jan 26 2026
On this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, practicing internal medicine physician and founder of KevinMD, one of the most trusted platforms in health care.
Kevin shares how a simple blog post written after a patient encounter turned into a national voice for physicians, nurses, and patients. He explains why doctors must take ownership of their online presence, how AI and tools like ChatGPT Health are reshaping medicine, and why leadership now requires partnership with patients rather than control.
From physician burnout to patient trust, from digital disruption to the privilege of practicing medicine, this conversation offers a grounded look at what leadership means inside today’s healthcare system.
What You Will Learn• Why patients now know more about you before they enter the exam room
• How AI and online tools are changing medical decision making
• Why doctors must engage online to fight misinformation
• How KevinMD became a safe place for physician voices
• Why vulnerability leads to better leadership in medicine
• How physician advocacy improves patient outcomes
Key Moments• 00:01 Kevin explains how a patient reading his blog changed his career
• 00:03 How AI scribes and ChatGPT Health are entering clinical practice
• 00:05 Why doctors should stop fighting patient use of online tools
• 00:10 How Kevin balances medicine, media, and family
• 00:14 Why KevinMD became a voice for burned out physicians
• 00:18 How physician vulnerability builds stronger healthcare systems
• 00:21 Why doctors must correct misinformation online
• 00:31 Why patient care must drive every leadership decision
• 00:37 What COVID revealed about risk, fear, and the medical profession
• 00:45 Why young doctors must manage their digital reputation
• 00:48 Kevin’s closing message on the privilege of practicing medicine
About Dr. Kevin Pho
Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing internal medicine physician in New Hampshire and the founder of KevinMD, one of the most influential platforms in health care. What began as a blog now reaches millions of readers and features real stories from doctors, nurses, and patients across the country. Kevin also hosts the Podcast by KevinMD, coaches physicians, and speaks nationally on leadership, digital health, and physician voice.
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On this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, practicing internal medicine physician and founder of KevinMD, one of the most trusted platforms in health care. Kevin shares how a simple blog post written after a patient encounter turned into a national voice for physicians, nurses, and patients. He explains why doctors must take ownership of their online presence, how AI and tools like ChatGPT Health are reshaping medicine, and why leadership now requires partnership with patients rather than control. From physician burnout to patient trust, from digital disruption to the privilege of practicing medicine, this conversation offers a grounded look at what leadership means inside today’s healthcare system. What You Will Learn• Why patients now know more about you before they enter the exam room • How AI and online tools are changing medical decision making • Why doctors must engage online to fight misinformation • How KevinMD became a safe place for physician voices • Why vulnerability leads to better leadership in medicine • How physician advocacy improves patient outcomes Key Moments• 00:01 Kevin explains how a patient reading his blog changed his career • 00:03 How AI scribes and ChatGPT Health are entering clinical practice • 00:05 Why doctors should stop fighting patient use of online tools • 00:10 How Kevin balances medicine, media, and family • 00:14 Why KevinMD became a voice for burned out physicians • 00:18 How physician vulnerability builds stronger healthcare systems • 00:21 Why doctors must correct misinformation online • 00:31 Why patient care must drive every leadership decision • 00:37 What COVID revealed about risk, fear, and the medical profession • 00:45 Why young doctors must manage their digital reputation • 00:48 Kevin’s closing message on the privilege of practicing medicine About Dr. Kevin Pho Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing internal medicine physician in New Hampshire and the founder of KevinMD, one of the most influential platforms in health care. What began as a blog now reaches millions of readers and features real stories from doctors, nurses, and patients across the country. Kevin also hosts the Podcast by KevinMD, coaches physicians, and speaks nationally on leadership, digital health, and physician voice.