Vivek Murthy Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Vivek Murthy (Vivek Hallegere Murthy)

Last Updated: 20 Feb, 2023 | Views: 246

Age: 47

Profession: Doctor

Other Profession(s): Entrepreneur, Physician, Surgeon

Famous For: 19th Surgeon General of the United States

Higher Education: Harvard University (BA) Yale University (MD, MBA)

Vivek Murthy Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
10 Jul, 1977 (47 Years 04 Months 29 Days)
Birth Country
United Kingdom
Birth State/Province
England
Birth District
West Yorkshire
Birth Sign
Cancer
Religion
Catholicism
Nationalities
American

Vivek Murthy Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Vivek Hellegers Murthy, a well-known American physician, was born in England. American physician, author, and businessman Vivek held the position of 19th Surgeons General of the US under Barack Obama from 2014 until 2017. He held the job for the first time as an Indian American. He received a biochemistry degree from Harvard University in 1996 and a doctorate from Yale Medical School in 2003. To provide access to medicine for all Americans, he formed a non-profit organization called Docs for America after completing his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women's in Boston.

Vivek Murthy Career:

Murthy served until April 2017 after being confirmed by the US Senate in December 2014. 

Throughout his term, he concentrated on several significant concerns, such as climate change, opioid misuse, obesity, and mental health. 

President Obama introduced Murthy as the 19th General of the United States in 2011.

Additionally, he used social media to inform the public about health issues and reach a large audience.

After stepping down, Murthy established "Fireside Ventures," a venture capital firm specializing in healthcare, wellness, and consumer health goods.

Dr. Murthy was again nominated by President Joe Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate in April of that year.

Vivek Murthy Awards and Honors: In addition to serving as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Murthy has won numerous honors for his contributions to the medical field, including inclusion on Time magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People" in 2015 and the American Public Health Association's Public Health Hero Award in 2016.

Vivek Murthy Books: In 2020, Murthy also wrote "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World," which emphasizes the value of interpersonal relationships in fostering physical and emotional well-being.
 

Vivek Murthy Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 183 cm
In Meters 1.83 m
In Feet & Inches 6'0"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 68 kg
In Pounds 149 Ibs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper

Vivek Murthy Family, Wife

Father's Name
Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy
Mother's Name
Maithreya Murthy
Spouse
Dr. Alice Chen
Brother(s)
Not Known
Sister(s)
Rashmi Murthy
Son(s)
Not Known
Daughter(s)
Not Known

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