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Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN; Podcast Host, Chasing Life; Multiple Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Neurosurgeon
Millions of loyal viewers follow and know him as Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the multiple Emmy Award-winning Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN and the go-to authority for major developments in medicine, personal health, and health care.
Dr. Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon and a dedicated global journalist who is passionate about inspiring Americans to lead healthier, more active lives. His devotion to reporting from war zones and natural disasters as well as on a range of medical and scientific topics has distinguished him as an integral reporter for audiences worldwide.
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Named a “pop culture icon” by USA Today, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is perhaps the most media-savvy physician working today. Gupta is a broadcaster, writer, podcaster, and web-contributor, all of which places him in a unique position to examine why certain health-related stories make the headlines and others don’t. In this presentation, he takes a hard look at the media’s role in conveying sometimes frightening information, such as the H1N1 global pandemic and the post-9/11 incidents involving anthrax.
Having reported from the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia and a post-9/11 New York City, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been present at many key moments that have shaped who we are. In this presentation, Gupta shares with audiences his first-hand experience on the dangers and importance of reporting from locations where the health of thousands is at stake. Gupta contributed to CNN’s award-winning coverage of Hurricane Katrina, was on the ground in Haiti only hours after the earthquake, filed reports from Kuwait immediately after a low-flying missile hit a shopping mall there and served in Iraq as an embedded correspondent with the U.S. Navy’s medical unit, the “Devil Docs.”
Inspired by Dr. Gupta’s book, Keep Sharp, this presentation enlightens audiences on how to keep their brains young, healthy, and sharp with a science-driven approach to protecting your mind from decline.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN podcast Chasing Life. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN’s reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN’s shows domestically and internationally, and regularly contributes to CNN Digital.
Since 2001, Gupta has covered some of the most important health stories in the United States and around the world. On March 9, 2020, Gupta penned an op-ed announcing the network would refer to the novel coronavirus outbreak as a “pandemic,” ahead of the WHO and the CDC. Throughout 2020 into 2021, Gupta reaffirmed his role as a trusted guide to viewers worldwide on navigating between facts and fiction surrounding Covid-19 and the pandemic.
In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery. And in 2019, Gupta was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, considered one of the highest honors in the medical field.
Dr. Gupta is the author of several books. World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One was called the “must-read book about COVID-19.” His previous publication, Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, was an instant best-seller and was developed as a guided program titled 12 Weeks to a Sharper You. His upcoming book, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life, will publish in September 2025 with Simon & Schuster.
Gupta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.
The standing ovation Dr. Sanjay Gupta received for his keynote address at NRPA’s Annual Conference was well deserved. Dr. Gupta was the most engaging and comprehensively informed speaker on the topic of health and wellness within our country that NRPA has had in the more than 50-year history of the event.
Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President of Communications for The National Recreation and Park Association
Sanjay is nothing short of remarkable. He has a tremendous breadth of knowledge, is very articulate and direct, and most importantly his humility and care for people are instantly obvious. Our hope and plan is to have Sanjay participate in many future series we plan to run. He is one of the highest caliber individuals to have graced our stages.
Co-Founder of Eminent Series Group
In 18 years of producing lecture series, literally hundreds of events, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has to rate in the top 10 best speakers we’ve ever had. Simply put, his grasp of the issues he spoke on and his special gift as a communicator were top notch.
CSS Group, LLC
Sanjay Gupta is America's Doctor.
Bill Clinton
Dr. Gupta was absolutely wonderful and our president was so impressed with how humble and incredible he is.
Director of Meetings and Events at Higher Learning Commission
A student emailed me after Sanjay Gupta's student session and described it as 'truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.' Feedback from faculty and guests who attended the lecture was all incredibly positive. They thoroughly enjoyed what Dr. Gupta shared with us.
Director of Events, Miami University
