Episode 18: Dr. Nassir Azimi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Joining the show today is a fellow San Diego doc, Nassir Azimi. Dr. Azimi’s list of awards, board certifications, and areas of specialization are vast and would take up too much space here, but, to list a few… he is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, was awarded the national STEMI champion award by Sharp for having the best outcomes involving heart attacks nation-wide, and he is the former chief of biomedical ethics (6 years). When the Soviet-Afghan War began in 1979, Nassir (only a child at the time) was forced to flee with his family to the US. Being raised in the US as an immigrant and a refugee was difficult, but Nassir shares the story of his journey growing up in America, going to medical school, and practicing medicine. In their discussion, Drs. Lenzkes and Azimi discuss religious pluralism, gratitude and making a difference, learning to look past the superficial differences that divide us and choosing to see the similarities, the difficulties of working within the bureaucracy of the medical system, the value of prayer and the benefits that can arise out of considering life from a theocentric perspective, and not allowing accomplishment and success to turn you to pride. Life’s Best Medicine according to Dr. Azimi: “I think it is what people told me when I was young: ‘your family is the most important thing, so make time to spend with them.’ Your family, your circle of friends; that’s what is going to get you through the hardships. Time is not forever, time is a very important commodity—more important than any luxury or commodity we can obtain—so spend more time with your family and don’t compare yourself with others. Also, laughter!” Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Nassir Azimi: Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast