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Meet Terry Adirim, MD, MPH

Terry Adirim, MD, MPH, the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, is a physician with decades of experience in pediatric emergency medicine, health policy, and medical administration.

Published Works

Cover of "The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Surviving the Health Care System" by Terry Adirim, MD, MPH, featuring a binder clip clipped over bold black text on a pale blue folder background.

The Prepared Patient

Your Guide to Surviving the Health Care System

Terry Adirim, MD, MPH

Publication Date: August 11, 2026