Peter Salgo

Peter Salgo is an Emmy Award-winning medical journalist, practicing physician, and respected healthcare futurist. Known for providing insights into medical trends, Salgo predicts that progress in fighting heart disease will have a tremendous impact on America's healthcare delivery system and on the future of medicine itself. Salgo also discusses his experience directing the intensive care unit of a New York City hospital during the tragedy of 9/11 and the importance of communication and responsiveness in dealing with crises and emergencies.

Dr. Salgo is also known for his written work, having published numerous articles on drug pricing, chronic fatigue, and Retin-A, AIDS, and fetal surgery. He is the author of "The Heart of the Matter: A Revolutionary Program for Preventing Coronary Heart Disease", which is a groundbreaking book, offering readers the ability to self-test and prevent heart problems and combat heart disease on their own.

Currently, Dr. Salgo is hosting "Second Opinion: Taking Charge of Your Healthcare", for American Public Television. Using intriguing, real-life medical cases, Dr. Salgo and his guests grapple with diagnosis and treatment options to give viewers the most up-to-date, accurate medical information. Dr. Salgo believes with a better understanding of complex health issues, patients can navigate the medical system for better health outcomes.