Clinician Conversations – Episode 1: Yogin Patel, MD & Dany Accilien, MD

What does it mean to build a career in medicine while staying curious, intentional and connected to purpose?

In the inaugural episode of Clinician Conversations, ApolloMD CEO Yogin Patel, MD, sits down with Dany Accilien, MD, MBA, to discuss his journey into emergency medicine, physician leadership, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence and the realities of practicing medicine today.

Dr. Accilien is a practicing emergency medicine physician at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Vice Chair of the Emergency Department, ApolloMD’s VP of AI & Innovation, and Director of ApolloMD’s Emergency Medicine Administrative Fellowship.

Together, they discuss Dr. Accilien’s journey from Haiti to the United States, what drew him to emergency medicine, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to patient care and physician leadership.

The conversation also explores:

• The business of medicine and the importance of physician agency
• Addressing social determinants of health through a systems-level approach to patient care
• The emotional challenges of emergency medicine and navigating difficult cases
• The opportunities and risks of AI, ambient documentation and emerging healthcare technology
• The importance of protecting clinical reasoning while embracing innovation

Dr. Accilien also shares the advice that has guided his career: “Be curious. And be intentional.”

Clinician Conversations is a video series hosted by physician and healthcare executive Yogin Patel, MD, that explores the human side of medicine through candid conversations with fellow clinicians.

Beyond the diagnoses and procedures, there are personal stories about what inspired physicians and advanced practice clinicians to choose medicine. Each conversation explores the challenges of modern medicine as well as the experiences that give meaning to the work.

Clinician Conversations is about reconnecting with purpose and celebrating the people behind the practice of medicine.