DR. AKIL TAHER, MD
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Dr. Taher’s book “OPEN HEART: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains” is available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible (read in the author’s own voice). All proceeds from book sales go to charity. Get a copy at: https://amzn.to/3sy299g
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Dr. Akil Taher is a practicing resurgent physician, an author, speaker, eternal optimist, explorer, adventurer, and a strong advocate for a whole food, plant-based vegan lifestyle. He is a Septuagenarian athlete who after surviving heart bypass surgery at 61, has educated thousands to understand a way out of the pain of chronic illness and disease and he believes that what you eat is the most important pillar of the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Taher knows and shares through his incredible story, the lifechanging benefits of living a WFPB vegan lifestyle and it’s more than what you may think. A passionate advocate for the whole-food, plant-based vegan lifestyle, Dr. Taher shares his message of hope and possibility with audiences of all sizes. From conferences and college campuses to rotary clubs and podcasts, he inspires others to embrace the power of plant-based nutrition for personal health, animal welfare, and the planet. He has spoken at the annual conferences of the National Health Association (“NHA”,) the American Heart Association, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (“AAPI”,) the South Asian Society in London, and more. He has also spoken to students and faculty at various universities and medical schools, including Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia State University’s Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group, Jacksonville State University’s College of Health & Kinesiology Student Body, and more. Dr. Akil has been published in magazines and news outlets including: AARP, the NHA Health Science Magazine, Khabar Magazine, Vegan First News, University of Texas Austin News, among others and he has also appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts, including Chef AJ, Plant Strong with Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Joel Kahn’s Heart Doc Podcast, and The Exam Room with Chuck Carroll. Dr. Akil shares his novice to novelty culinary skills as a chef in his Shop and Cook with the Doc monthly broadcasts. He also shares on various health topics to educate about the causes and pathways out of chronic illnesses that lead to heart disease and premature death in his monthly Live Talk With The Doc in the Doctor’s Corner. Connect with Dr. Akil and explore his wealth of resources through his website, social media channels, and YouTube—you'll find inspiring videos, informative articles, and upcoming events designed to empower your wellness journey.
