In this episode, explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Kimberly Parks, a Harvard-trained heart transplant specialist dedicated to redefining cardiology through lifestyle medicine. From her early work in academic medicine to founding Synergy Private Health, Dr. Parks shares how she reimagined patient care by integrating specialty medicine with a holistic, patient-centered approach.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Parks reflects on the barriers patients face in traditional healthcare and the innovative strategies that can make lifestyle medicine both impactful and sustainable. She offers candid insights into her own path and the broader vision of personalized, preventative care.
By the end of this episode, you’ll gain practical takeaways on how to apply evidence-based practices, hear real stories of patient success, and understand how a mind-body approach can change the future of cardiology. Dr. Parks’ journey highlights the power of persistence, creativity, and compassion in creating a new model of heart health.
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