Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, CEO & Founder of Heart-Tech Health: Revolutionizing Women’s Heart Care Through Innovation
- Background in the arts, including dance and performance
- Balanced interests in cheerleading, choreography, and advanced science courses during school
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Welcome to our in-depth recap of The Brand Called You’s inspiring conversation with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a trailblazing cardiologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s heart health. In this episode, Dr. Steinbaum traces her unique journey from dancer to doctor, shares the challenges she overcame in a male-dominated field, and details the creation of Heart-Tech Health and its transformational impact. Explore the key moments and insights from this engaging interview below. Each section includes timestamps for easy navigation.
00:29 – Who Is Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum?
- Background in the arts, including dance and performance
- Balanced interests in cheerleading, choreography, and advanced science courses during school
- Early experiences shaped her multifaceted perspective on life and medicine
09:45 – How Did Dr. Steinbaum’s Childhood and Family Influence Her Career Path?
- Grew up in a family of doctors with deep roots in osteopathic medicine
- Family discussions often revolved around medical cases and life lessons
- Learned about patient care, loss, and the importance of living with passion
17:44 – What Challenges Did She Face as a Woman in Medicine?
- One of only a small percentage of women in cardiology during her training
- Experienced discrimination, unequal pay, and marginalization
- Faced inappropriate behavior and was often not taken seriously by male colleagues
- Ultimately found empowerment through advocating for herself and other women, while acknowledging that such discrimination was widely accepted at the time
29:20 – What Sparked Her Focus on Women’s Heart Health?
- Experienced an “aha moment” after witnessing women with heart attacks being misdiagnosed in the emergency room
- Recognized the widespread misconception that heart disease was primarily a man’s disease
- Dedicated herself to improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment specifically for women
31:31 – How Did Dr. Steinbaum Innovate in Heart Health Prevention?
- Became a leading voice in preventive cardiology, building on research aligned with Dean Ornish’s work
- Served as a national spokesperson for the Go Red for Women campaign, raising awareness of women’s heart health for more than 20 years
38:00 – What Is Heart-Tech Health, and How Was It Created?
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Frustration with the healthcare system’s resistance to prevention prompted Dr. Steinbaum to leave hospital practice.
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During the COVID-19 lockdown, she developed Heart-Tech Health after writing an extensive manual on women’s heart disease prevention.
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Heart-Tech Health’s first product, Adesso (“now” in Italian), provides technology-driven access, equity, and education for women’s heart health.
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The platform empowers women while equipping physicians with an algorithm-driven tool and a supportive companion app.
43:43 – What Are the Main Features of Adesso?
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A physician portal designed to enable the early and accurate diagnosis of heart disease in women
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Patient education, empowerment, and self-advocacy through a connected mobile app
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A focus on holistic prevention and stronger patient-physician communication
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Currently being rolled out across clinics and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) nationwide
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Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum: LinkedIn
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In college, Dr. Steinbaum majored in child development psychology and minored in dance. While working at a pediatric hospital, she also used art and dance to help children better understand their medical journeys.
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- Suzanne Steinbaum is a renowned cardiologist and the founder of Heart-Tech Health, dedicated to improving preventive heart care.
- She is a leading advocate for women’s heart health, raising awareness about gender-specific cardiovascular risks and promoting early detection and prevention.
- Dr. Steinbaum combines clinical expertise with digital health innovation to develop personalized, technology-driven approaches to cardiovascular wellness.
