Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Amir Eslami

Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Amir Eslami

From Patients Come First by Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

June 6, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Dr. Amir Eslami discusses his health challenges and the importance of vulnerability in medicine.

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Amir Eslami, an interventional cardiologist with Sentara RMH Medical Center, who joins us for a conversation about facing his own health challenges while caring for patients, the importance of vulnerability in medicine, taking practical steps towards better health, and the lessons of experience he’s gained as a physician and a person. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

People in this episode

Host: Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

Guest: Dr. Amir Eslami

Topics covered

  • health challenges
  • vulnerability in medicine
  • better health
  • physician experience
  • patient care

Keywords

  • interventional cardiologist
  • health challenges
  • vulnerability
  • better health
  • patient care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sentara RMH Medical Center

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