
S03EP04: Rethinking Traditional Organization with Dr. Vikram Kashyap
From The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD by Sharon L. Stein, MD
March 2, 2026 · 29 min · Season 3 · Episode 4
About this episode
Dr. Sharon Stein discusses with Dr. Vikram Kashyap the shift from traditional specialty-based hierarchies to more patient-centric models of care.
We often think that our traditional model of specialty-based hierarchy is the most effective - for our patients and us... but what happens when we rethink that model, and create more patient- centric models of care. It is one of many topics we cover in this episode, as Dr. Sharon Stein sits down with Dr. Vikram (Vik) Kashyap , Chair of the Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute and Vice President of Cardiovascular Health at Corewell Health. In this episode, they discuss the "reverse migration" from established academic centers to innovative integrated models, the shift away from traditional departmental silos, and why the future of medicine relies on "operational brilliance" and collaborative compensation. Featured in This Episode: The "Out of the Blue" Opportunity : Sometimes your next step is one that takes you away from your own expectations. Why exploring this opportunity may be your next great growth opportunity. The Integrated Service Line Model : Moving beyond the "Venn diagram of control" where departments of surgery and medicine compete. Vik explains the benefits of having over 1,000 people and an eight-story heart hospital all under one strategic umbrella and one…
People in this episode
Host: Sharon L. Stein, MD
Guest: Dr. Vikram Kashyap
Topics covered
- patient-centric care
- traditional hierarchy
- integrated models
- operational brilliance
- collaborative compensation
- strategic growth
Keywords
- healthcare
- medicine
- departmental silos
- clinical excellence
- operational strategies
- interventional radiology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, Corewell Health
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