Abdul El-Sayed

About the Author

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, and public health advocate whose career bridges the worlds of medicine and politics. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, he has served as Michigan's chief medical executive and directed the city's health department in Detroit, tackling issues from lead poisoning to infectious disease outbreaks. In his writing, El-Sayed explores the intersections of health, equity, and governance, drawing on personal experiences to illuminate systemic failures and propose bold reforms. His debut book, Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic, chronicles his transformation from frontline doctor to political candidate, offering a compelling diagnosis of America's divided body politic and a prescription for unity through compassionate leadership.