East Meets Middle East: Global Healthcare Strategy & Innovation with Dr. Firas Mahdi

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Khalil Diab and Dr. Mohammad Ali sit down with Dr. Firas Mahdi, Partner at LEK Consulting in Singapore, to explore the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in healthcare across Asia and the Middle East. From his beginnings in clinical medicine at AUBMC to leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Medtronic, and now LEK, Dr. Mahdi shares a remarkable global journey spanning Lebanon, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia. We discuss: How Singapore’s hybrid public–private healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in value-based care and operational excellence The evolving role of MedTech and AI in shaping the future of healthcare Building purpose-driven careers and navigating non-clinical paths in medicine A rich conversation about healthcare transformation, professional reinvention, and the future of global health strategy — where East truly meets Middle East.   🎧 Available on all podcast platforms.   📍 The Lebanese Physicians Podcast — Conversations that bridge innovation, identity, and medicine. #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #AIinHealthcare #GlobalHealth #SingaporeHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareStrategy #ConsultingInMedicine #ValueBasedCare #EastMeetsMiddleEast #LEKConsulting