About
Partha Nandi’S BIO
Speaker • Emmy-winning TV host • Bestselling author • President & Chief • Medical Officer at Pinnacle GI Partners • TEDx speaker • Board Member • American College of Physicians Fellow • MTV dancer (!)
EARLY LIFE DISEASE, TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING
Ever since he nearly died of rheumatic fever at age 7, Partha Nandi wanted to be a medical doctor. The #HealthHeros who save his life inspired Partha to become a #HealthHero for others. He knows in his bones that medicine and healthfulness are transformative.
SCHOOL—WITH HIGHEST HONORS
That dedication to transform others through optimal health followed Partha from India to the U.S., where he completed high school early—at age 16. He earned full scholarships to The Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame.
He then graduated in the top 1% of his undergraduate class, as well as the top of his medical school class—and was a Rhodes Scholar finalist.
EMMY-WINNING TELEVISION
To reach as many as possible with his methods and messages of healing, Dr. Nandi created and hosts the medical lifestyle TV show, “Ask Dr. Nandi.” The show, for which he’s won an Emmy, is syndicated in 7 networks in over 95 million homes and in 90 countries. He’s also the Chief Health Editor at ABC Detroit.
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
When he’s not speaking around the world, the entrepreneurial Dr. Nandi serves as Chief Medical Officer at Pinnacle GI Partners, a top gastroenterology practice just outside Detroit, MI. In this role, he like his speaking clients—confronts make-or-break decisions about balancing growth, cash flow, culture and HR elements, customer retention, and every other component of a successfully run enterprise.
BLOCKBUSTING BOOKS
Dr. Nandi has written four books.
His latest, Heal your Gut, Save your Brain, is published by Mayo Clinic Press. His first book—an international bestseller—is Ask Dr. Nandi: 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own #HealthHero for Longevity, Well-Being, and a Joyful Life. He’s also the author of Beating GERD Naturally: A Complete Guide to Managing and Eliminating Gerd, as well as Diabetic Desserts: Healthy & Delicious Recipes.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Dr. Nandi is joyfully married to Kali Nandi—his partner, producer, and fellow parent to three children.
Be sure to ask him about the time he performed as a dancer on MTV. Or when he was crowned Homecoming King by thousands of fellow students at Ohio State. Or when he founded Advocates for Inclusion and Diversity through Education in college.
The 5 PILLARS of Organizational Health
Purpose + Fuel + Movement + Mind + Tribe
Dr. Partha Nandi’s 5 Pillars of Organizational Health transform organizational performance on a systemic level.
Focus on these pillars to:
- Increase employee and customer engagement and loyalty
- Achieve greater performance and profitability
- Become more resilient
- Adapt to change more quickly
- Lower absenteeism and healthcare costs
- Enhance risk tolerance and product development
Purpose:
Define and communicate a clear mission-aligned to business goals, along with an inspiring culture that great employees want to join. Consider how Dove’s and CVS’s strong sense of purpose helps drive engagement and profitability.
Fuel:
Provide the environment and resources with which employees can thrive. Broaden physical wellbeing to include mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Delta Airlines and Semco excel in these areas.
Movement:
Beyond encouraging physical and intellectual activity: foster healthy work- life balance and a culture of continuous, professional growth. Companies like Intuit and Patagonia reveal how movement drives retention, engagement, and innovation.
Mind:
Cultivate a culture of mindfulness and mental health with programs that reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote emotional resilience. Symantec and Headspace lead in how they integrate mental health practices into the workplace.
Tribe:
A commitment to community promotes collaboration and a sense of belonging among employees, customers, and stakeholders. Valve and Mars show how strong tribes can lead to exceptional financial results and thriving workplace cultures.
Organizational illnesses—QUANTIFIED
You’re not alone. Cultural disease is rampant:
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