Born in 1968 in Kolkata, India, Bhattacharya immigrated to the United States as a child and quickly distinguished himself academically. He earned his undergraduate, medical, and doctoral degrees from Stanford University, where he remains a tenured professor. His Ph.D. in economics and MD from the Stanford School of Medicine have allowed him to examine healthcare through a multidisciplinary lens, combining clinical insight with economic analysis. Bhattacharya’s upbringing in a multicultural environment, along with his academic training, has shaped his understanding of global health challenges and the need for policies that balance medical science with social and economic realities.
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