Episode 83 with guest Dr. Nandi

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit, a practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TedX, college commencements, numerous charity functions and premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in Jamaica and India, and collaborated with The World Health Organization. Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel to international conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and advocacy; to empower the world in his mission, “To Be Your Own Health Hero.” DR. NANDI BACKGROUND Dr. Nandi has a diverse background. Born in Calcutta India, he immigrated to the United States as a child. At the age of 16, he completed his high school education in Columbus, Ohio where he was awarded a full academic scholarship to The Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame. To remain closer to his family, he chose Ohio State. Partha graduated summa cum laude (Top 1% of the class), a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society, with a Bachelors degree in chemistry and a minor in classical Greek civilization. Partha also served as the Rhodes Scholar representative from Ohio State and was voted the Homecoming King, amongst 55,000 students enrolled at the time. Partha then traveled to Detroit, Michigan to obtain his medical degree at Wayne State University. At Wayne State, he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated in the top 10% of the class. He also completed his internal medicine training at Wayne State University, where he was the intern of the year. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Nandi practices gastroenterology in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of several publications in peer reviewed journals. He is a national speaker, educating physicians on various topics within medicine. He is a patient advocate, emphasizing empathy in patient care and treatment of the entire patient, both body and mind. ABOUT DR. PARTHA NANDI As a practicing physician and renowned international speaker, Dr. Nandi travels all over the world, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access and advocacy. His mission: empower the world "To Be Your Own Healthcare Hero." He also serves as the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit. Dr. Nandi’s compassion for patients and their families, his unique approach to nutrition and fitness and his overall commitment to integrated wellness -including strong relationships, has made him one of the most trusted and influential physicians today. ABOUT “ASK DR. NANDI” Currently in its third season and available in syndication, as well as DISH Network and AT & T, “Ask Dr. Nandi” covers a wide variety of health and wellness topics that many people are not yet familiar with— or are afraid to ask about. Designed to educate, inspire and empower, “Ask Dr. Nandi” is an internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show whose mission is to improve the health of America and the world with compassion, empathy and integrity.