Quick Info
| Profession | Surgeon, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Huddersfield, England |
Latest News about Dr Vivek Murthy
31/03/2025
Dr. Vivek Murthy delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Class Day celebration and received the Columbia Mailman School's Visionary Leadership Award. The event recognized his contributions as a renowned physician, public health expert, and former 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States.
February 2025
Dr. Vivek Murthy rejoined the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Board of Directors. His appointment came after his tenure as Surgeon General ended in January 2025, allowing him to return to this leadership role.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vivek Hallegere Murthy |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA in Biochemical Sciences | Harvard University (1994 - 1997) |
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| MD in Medicine | Yale School of Medicine (1998 - 2003) |
| MBA in Health Care Management | Yale School of Management (2001 - 2003) |
| Postgraduate training in Internal Medicine | Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2003 - 2006) |
Personal Life
| School | Miami Palmetto Senior High School (1994) |
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| College/University | Harvard University, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Management, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alice Chen |
| Marriage Date | 22/08/2015 |
| Spouse | Dr. Alice Chen (Physician) |
Family
| Father | Lakshminarasimha Murthy (Medical practitioner) | ||||
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| Mother | Maithreya Murthy | ||||
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| Spouse | Dr. Alice Chen (Physician) | ||||
| Children | Two children |
Career
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| Military Rank | Vice Admiral, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An alumnus of Harvard and Yale | American medical practitioner and entrepreneur | Founded Visions Worldwide, a US-based non-profit for HIV/AIDS education | Co-founded the Swasthya project in Karnataka | Co-founded TrialNetworks, a software technology company in 2008 | Founded 'Doctors For America', a nonprofit for healthcare professionals and policymakers | Appointed as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States in 2014 | Co-chair of Joe Biden's COVID-19 task-force in 2020 | Author of the book 'Together: The Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World' | Focuses on addressing loneliness and isolation in society |