Stay Off My Operating Table

Dr. Sandeep Palakti spent years at Harvard and Mayo Clinic before realizing the American healthcare system isn't designed to keep people healthy. In this conversation with cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, he breaks down why 70% of physicians are now employed by large health systems or insurers, how that institutional capture prevents real preventative care, and what both doctors and patients can do about it. He explains how he broke free to create Velocity Health, a national concierge practice focused on sleep, diet, exercise, and mental health through precise measurement and individualized strategies. For physicians feeling stuck and patients paying tens of thousands annually for insurance that doesn't deliver health, this conversation maps pathways to better options.

BIG IDEA
When the health insurer owns your doctor, your pharmacy, and your insurance, they have every incentive to drive costs up, reduce quality, and withhold care.
Dr. Sandeep “Deep” Palakodeti, MD - Contact Info
Book: The Ultimate Asset
Website: VelocityHealthClinic.com
Podcast: https://velocityhealthclinic.com/the-ultimate-asset-podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/velocityhealth/
X: https://x.com/join_velocity

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Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.
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Stay Off My Operating Table on X:
Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
Jack Heald: @JackHeald5
Learn more:
Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon
Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com
Theme Song : Rage Against
Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Two cardiac specialists—one who performs open-heart surgery, the other who places stents in blocked arteries—sit down for an honest conversation about what they see on the operating table and in the cath lab. Dr. Philip Ovadia and Dr. Arasi Maran treat patients at the end stage of heart disease, often when it's too late for interventions to make a meaningful difference. Both physicians share the same conclusion: you don't need a cardiologist or surgeon if you understand what real food looks like and take responsibility for your health before disease sets in.
Dr. Arasi Maran Contact Info

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarasi-maran/
website: https://DrArasiMaran.com
Instagram @docarasimaran 
Podcast: Reboot with Dr. Arasi Maran

Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected]
Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon.
Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.
Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.
Stay Off My Operating Table on X:
Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
Jack Heald: @JackHeald5
Learn more:
Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon
Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com
Theme Song : Rage Against
Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Dr. Amie Hornaman to discuss one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood health issues affecting millions—especially women over 35. Dr. Amie shares her personal journey from being a misdiagnosed fitness competitor who gained 25 pounds despite extreme dieting and exercise, to becoming a leading thyroid hormone specialist.
Discover why 95% of hypothyroidism is actually Hashimoto's disease, why standard TSH testing fails most patients, and why T4-only medications like Synthroid don't work for the vast majority. Learn about the "forgotten hormone" T2 and its potential as a game-changer for metabolism and weight loss, the critical role of iodine, and what comprehensive thyroid testing should actually include.
Whether you're struggling with unexplained weight gain, crushing fatigue, hair loss, or have been told "everything is normal" despite feeling terrible, this episode provides the roadmap to proper thyroid diagnosis and treatment.

Contact Dr. Amie Hornaman: DrAmie.com
Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected]
Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon.
Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.
Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.
Stay Off My Operating Table on X:
Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
Jack Heald: @JackHeald5
Learn more:
Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon
Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com
Theme Song : Rage Against
Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Julia Greenblatt shares how she overcame chronic illness and pain and restored her own vibrant health by adopting a carnivore diet. She highlights her rapid recovery from debilitating hemorrhoids, mental clarity, and overall life improvements.
Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected]
Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon.
Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.
Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.
Stay Off My Operating Table on X:
Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
Jack Heald: @JackHeald5
Learn more:
Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon
Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com
Theme Song : Rage Against
Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Carnivore diet recovery takes center stage as Bella Ma (Steak and Butter Gal) returns to share her transformation from sick vegan to thriving carnivore. After six years on a plant-based diet that left her without a period, covered in cystic acne, and constantly starving, Bella made a dramatic overnight switch to eating only animal foods. The results speak louder than any nutrition debate.
Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected]
Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon.
Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.
Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.
Stay Off My Operating Table on X:
Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
Jack Heald: @JackHeald5
Learn more:
Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon
Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com
Theme Song : Rage Against
Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.