About Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling, MD, MPH
Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling is a physician, public health strategist, implementationalist, and internationally-recognized leader in health self-empowerment.
As the voice behind #AskSterlingMD and #StraightNoChaserHealth, he has built a trusted platform dedicated to delivering clear, direct, and culturally aware health communication that meets people where they are, without judgment, jargon, or fear-based messaging.
For more than three decades, Dr. Sterling has worked at the intersection of medicine, community health, and health system innovation. His career spans clinical practice, development of global health initiatives, and implementation of large-scale public health programs designed to improve outcomes for total populations and underserved communities.
He is the founder and CEO of SIMPCO, a health-empowerment enterprise focused on improving population health through education, advocacy, and culturally grounded engagement. His work has taken him across the United States and around the world, partnering with governments, organizations, and communities to advance health equity.
Other Books by Dr. Sterling:
- Behind the Curtain: A Peek at Life from within the ER
- Straight, No Chaser Health: Empowering You for Better Health and a Longer Life
- The Prevention Imperative: The SIMPCO Solution — Better Healthcare Outcomes for America
- Behind the Curtain, Vol. II: A Peek at Holiday Life from within the ER
Whether speaking on national stages, consulting with health systems, or answering everyday questions through #AskSterlingMD, Dr. Sterling brings the same mission to every interaction: empower people with truth, challenge misinformation with compassion, and make health understandable for everyone.
He believes that clarity is a form of care and that everyone deserves access to it.