Upstream Medicine: Healing Through Trust, Dignity, and Context - with Dr. Sandeep Kapoor

The healers we need now don’t stop at the exam room; they go upstream to the causes of suffering and make safety, dignity, and trust part of the clinical job. In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, a physician and academic leader, calls for a broader, more human-centered definition of health care, one that addresses substance use, firearm injuries, pain, and the social realities that shape well-being. Drawing on personal experiences and systemic insight, he advocates for harm reduction, trust-building, and courageous leadership that transforms stigma and obstacles into opportunities for progress. Tune in and learn how broadening medicine’s scope saves lives and restores trust! Resources: Find out more about Dr. Sandeep Kapoor here. Learn more about the Zucker School of Medicine on its website. Follow Northwell Health on LinkedIn and explore their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices