Alan Kesselheim

About the Author

Alan Kesselheim is a physician, writer, and advocate whose work bridges the worlds of medicine, personal narrative, and social justice. With a career dedicated to reproductive health, he has navigated the complexities of providing abortion care in an often hostile landscape, drawing from his own experiences to illuminate the human stories behind controversial issues. In his acclaimed memoir This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor, Kesselheim offers an unflinching look at the ethical dilemmas, patient interactions, and societal stigma that define his profession. Beyond clinical practice, he contributes to public discourse on healthcare access and women's rights, blending empathy with rigorous insight to foster greater understanding and empathy in readers. His writing serves as a vital voice in the ongoing conversation about reproductive freedom and the moral imperatives of medicine.