Vivek H. Murthy
Vivek H. Murthy, M.D. is a physician and public health expert who served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States from 2014 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, and again as the 21st Surgeon General under President Joe Biden since 2021.
Born to Indian immigrant parents, Murthy's background includes graduating from Harvard College and Yale School of Medicine.
He has focused on issues such as the opioid crisis, e-cigarette use among youth, and promoting emotional well-being.
Murthy's work emphasizes the importance of social connections and community in maintaining good health, which is reflected in his book on loneliness and human connection.
