I had an arranged marriage with healthcare. Medicine was the plan long before I understood what the job really asks of you.
Over time, I couldn’t ignore the gap between what healthcare promises and what many people experience: limited access to primary care, rising costs, and inequities that leave communities carrying the consequences.
I’m a family physician and healthcare leader. My work lives at the intersection of health equity, culturally responsive care, and building systems that make relationships possible.
Healthcare for Humans is my learning lab. You’ll hear community stories, conversations with clinicians and leaders trying to do better, and grounded explorations of what’s shaping our future without losing the plot: trust, humility, and healing.
My hope is that this podcast helps you practice with more humanity, lead with more courage, and remember why we’re here.
Here are some great episodes to start with. Or, check out episodes by topic.
Overview: We dive into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County’s transformative eConsult system. We explore how this tool slashes speci...
Family Physician/Community Organizer/ Leader/ Father
Dr. Raj Sundar is a family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente Washington with a commitment to patient-centered care and a passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in healthcare. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sundar is a healthcare leader overseeing the care of over 60,000 patients and leading the Health Equity Action Team (HEAT), a dedicated group of over 500 members working to advance healthcare equity through community organizing.
Dr. Sundar also has made significant contributions to the medical field through his articles published in Health Affairs, Annals of Family Medicine, Family Medicine, and the Center for Health Journalism. He has also been featured in news articles, such as "Doctors Making a Difference: Raj Sundar, MD" on wsma.org.
He is widely recognized for his podcast, "Healthcare for Humans," where he shares his experiences and insights on providing culturally sensitive healthcare. This podcast serves as a resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of diverse communities and improve their patient care.