Priya Rao, MD is a board-certified interventional cardiologist specializing in structural heart disease, educator, speaker, yoga teacher, and storyteller. She has built a trusted digital presence by sharing stories at the intersection of medicine, leadership, creativity, and human connection. Her work is grounded in a deep interest in embodiment, integration, openness, and curiosity, exploring what it means to lead authentically both in and beyond medicine.

Through her growing online platform and podcast, Open Heart with Priya Rao, MD, Priya shares conversations that reveal the humanity behind medicine, encouraging healthcare professionals to embrace their authentic voices as catalysts for connection and positive change in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. 

In addition to creating content, Priya is the founder of Priya Rao Media and Priya Rao Creative, where she develops original media projects and selectively partners with individuals and organizations to bring mission-driven stories to life through authentic digital storytelling.

Priya is passionate about empowering women in medicine to own their narratives, amplify their voices, and use digital media as a tool for education, advocacy, leadership, and career growth. Her passion for storytelling extends beyond healthcare into creative and humanitarian work, reflecting her belief that meaningful change begins when we have the courage to be fully seen.