Dr. Hassan Tetteh

Dr. Hassan Tetteh

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Human Care Technologies, Inc.; Author of "The Art of Human Care with AI"; Triple Board-Certified Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon, Retired Naval Officer & AI Strategist

Dr. Hassan Tetteh Biography

Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh is a retired US Navy Captain and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and adjunct faculty at Howard University College of Medicine. He was selected as an Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar by the National Academy of Medicine. Currently, Tetteh is a Thoracic Surgeon for Inova Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He founded and previously led a Specialized Thoracic Adapted Recovery (STAR) Team in Washington, DC, and his research in organ transplantation aims to save lives.

Dr. Tetteh is the Founder and CEO of HumanCare Technologies, Inc., where he is on a mission to transform healthcare with AI and human-centered design. He leverages his 25-plus years of experience as a triple board-certified heart and lung transplant surgeon, Naval officer, physician executive, and AI strategist to create innovative solutions that improve health outcomes, enhance patient experience, and reduce cost. He serves as a Forbes Technology Council member and is the best-selling author of "The Art of Human Care with AI."

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Tetteh received his BS from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, his MD from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, his MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, and an MS in National Security Strategy with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence from the National War College. Tetteh received the Doctor of Science (honoris causa) degree from the SUNY Board of Trustees in 2019. He completed his thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota and advanced cardiac surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Tetteh is the founder and principal of Tetteh Consulting Group, creator of "The Art of Human Care®" book series, and a best-selling author of several books, including "Gifts of the Heart," "Star Patrol," and "The Art of Human Care." In 2024, he published his new book "Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere." Tetteh is board-certified in thoracic surgery, general surgery, and clinical informatics and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association, and a Patron Member of the Academy of American Poets.

Tetteh received the Alley Sheridan Award from the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, was named a TEDMED FrontLine Scholar, and is a TEDx speaker. He’s an alumnus of the Harvard Medical School Writers’ Workshop and Yale Writers’ Conference and lives near Washington, DC, with his wife, son, and daughter.

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Dr. Hassan Tetteh Speaking Topics

The Art of Human Care

In his signature keynote, Dr. Tetteh shares his experiences as both a patient whose life was saved and a physician who saves lives, so that people see reflections from his life in their own. In healthcare, both costs and burnout escalate to new highs every day, increasing frustration for all. Through Human Care, Dr. Tetteh redefines what it means to heal and reignites people’s desire to impact the world for good. Audiences are inspired not only to make a difference, but to change the world.

Participants will gain:

  • A passion to make healthcare great again
  • The antidote for burnout in healthcare
  • A new perspective on what it means to heal

The Science of Human Care

In this dynamic and engaging seminar, Dr. Tetteh teaches his exclusive, practical methodology for delivering “Human Care,” a transformative model of health care that offers hope and healing for today’s struggling system. His unique theory challenges the current state of fragmented care, escalating costs and inefficient delivery. Through his multi-hour, interactive workshops, Dr. Tetteh teaches the six essential steps for providing timely, comprehensive, patient-centered care. Participants walk away inspired and equipped to make a positive impact on their patients, in their organizations, and on humankind.

Participants will gain:

  • The ideal model for providing effective care
  • A formula that delivers a new level of healing
  • An unveiling of a hidden, life-changing power

Embracing Diversity for Improved Health Outcomes

In this highly interactive program, Dr. Tetteh facilitates a discovery process using practical scenarios and candid conversations to reveal specific, bottom-line impacts of diversity on participant groups. If healthcare providers, hospitals and care facilities are to become the “preferred choice” for a diverse pool of patients, they must deliver culturally competent messages aligned to patients’ interests to improve the healthcare outcomes of the population they serve. Participants in this program learn three ways diversity contributes to an organization's ability to innovate, profit and make a real impact on society.

Participants will gain:

  • Actionable steps to become the “preferred choice”
  • Improved understanding of cultural competency
  • Enhanced strategies for patient-centered care

Humanistic Communication in Healthcare

Many suggest that compassion and humanism in healthcare are lost. Dr. Tetteh offers both hope and essential tools for organizations that want to put the patient first, and the “care” back in healthcare. In a variety of presentation methods, Dr. Tetteh shares how to tailor communication with cultural sensitivity, and hone the ability to strategically and effectively interact with all patients. Audiences leave with practical strategies proven to boost the communication skills of healthcare providers for improved patient compliance and better health outcomes.

Participants will gain:

  • A novel toolkit to enhance communication skills
  • An improved EQ for improved patient outcomes
  • A new perspective of strategic communication

People Management: Humanizing Project Management

Dr. Tetteh leads a dynamic, research-based program of practical instruction in High Performance Project Management (HPPM) based on his years of experience working with teams to implement change. The people behind the project are the key to performance. Discovering and developing team priorities and individual dreams elevates standard project management and facilitates successful project implementation. The Society of Federal Health Professionals (AMSUS) deemed Dr. Tetteh’s High Performance Project Management (HPPM) a Best Practice in 2015. Audiences take away the processes and skills to marry project management to people leadership for transformational change.

Participants will gain:

  • Practical HPPM skills to achieve change management
  • Tools to standardize workflows across healthcare enterprises
  • Techniques to modernize business processes and ensure savings

Dr. Hassan Tetteh Videos

The Art of Human Care Keynote | Dr. Hassan Tetteh | Hint Summit 2023
Dr. Hassan Tetteh, MD, Health Mission Chief, Dept. of Defense, Joint ...
Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh: "Dr. Tetteh: Catch the Passion"

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How much does it cost to book Dr. Hassan Tetteh for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Hassan Tetteh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Hassan Tetteh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Hassan Tetteh speak about?

Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Medicine, Health, Healthcare, Leadership, Inspirational, Storytelling, Men's Health, Artificial Intelligence, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Veterans, Navy and Technology.

Where does Dr. Hassan Tetteh travel from?

Dr. Hassan Tetteh generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Hassan Tetteh?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Hassan Tetteh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Hassan Tetteh for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Hassan Tetteh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Medicine and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Hassan Tetteh for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dr. Hassan Tetteh generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Joel Selanikio, Aaron Horowitz and Richie Etwaru. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Hassan Tetteh for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/10/2024.

Dr. Hassan Tetteh Speaking Topics

  • The Art of Human Care

    In his signature keynote, Dr. Tetteh shares his experiences as both a patient whose life was saved and a physician who saves lives, so that people see reflections from his life in their own. In healthcare, both costs and burnout escalate to new highs every day, increasing frustration for all. Through Human Care, Dr. Tetteh redefines what it means to heal and reignites people’s desire to impact the world for good. Audiences are inspired not only to make a difference, but to change the world.

    Participants will gain:

    • A passion to make healthcare great again
    • The antidote for burnout in healthcare
    • A new perspective on what it means to heal

  • The Science of Human Care

    In this dynamic and engaging seminar, Dr. Tetteh teaches his exclusive, practical methodology for delivering “Human Care,” a transformative model of health care that offers hope and healing for today’s struggling system. His unique theory challenges the current state of fragmented care, escalating costs and inefficient delivery. Through his multi-hour, interactive workshops, Dr. Tetteh teaches the six essential steps for providing timely, comprehensive, patient-centered care. Participants walk away inspired and equipped to make a positive impact on their patients, in their organizations, and on humankind.

    Participants will gain:

    • The ideal model for providing effective care
    • A formula that delivers a new level of healing
    • An unveiling of a hidden, life-changing power

  • Embracing Diversity for Improved Health Outcomes

    In this highly interactive program, Dr. Tetteh facilitates a discovery process using practical scenarios and candid conversations to reveal specific, bottom-line impacts of diversity on participant groups. If healthcare providers, hospitals and care facilities are to become the “preferred choice” for a diverse pool of patients, they must deliver culturally competent messages aligned to patients’ interests to improve the healthcare outcomes of the population they serve. Participants in this program learn three ways diversity contributes to an organization's ability to innovate, profit and make a real impact on society.

    Participants will gain:

    • Actionable steps to become the “preferred choice”
    • Improved understanding of cultural competency
    • Enhanced strategies for patient-centered care

  • Humanistic Communication in Healthcare

    Many suggest that compassion and humanism in healthcare are lost. Dr. Tetteh offers both hope and essential tools for organizations that want to put the patient first, and the “care” back in healthcare. In a variety of presentation methods, Dr. Tetteh shares how to tailor communication with cultural sensitivity, and hone the ability to strategically and effectively interact with all patients. Audiences leave with practical strategies proven to boost the communication skills of healthcare providers for improved patient compliance and better health outcomes.

    Participants will gain:

    • A novel toolkit to enhance communication skills
    • An improved EQ for improved patient outcomes
    • A new perspective of strategic communication

  • People Management: Humanizing Project Management

    Dr. Tetteh leads a dynamic, research-based program of practical instruction in High Performance Project Management (HPPM) based on his years of experience working with teams to implement change. The people behind the project are the key to performance. Discovering and developing team priorities and individual dreams elevates standard project management and facilitates successful project implementation. The Society of Federal Health Professionals (AMSUS) deemed Dr. Tetteh’s High Performance Project Management (HPPM) a Best Practice in 2015. Audiences take away the processes and skills to marry project management to people leadership for transformational change.

    Participants will gain:

    • Practical HPPM skills to achieve change management
    • Tools to standardize workflows across healthcare enterprises
    • Techniques to modernize business processes and ensure savings

Dr. Hassan Tetteh Videos

The Art of Human Care Keynote | Dr. Hassan Tetteh | Hint Summit 2023
Dr. Hassan Tetteh, MD, Health Mission Chief, Dept. of Defense, Joint ...
Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh: "Dr. Tetteh: Catch the Passion"
From Death to Life | Hassan Tetteh | TEDxJHUDC
  • How do I book Dr. Hassan Tetteh to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Hassan Tetteh for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Hassan Tetteh, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Hassan Tetteh or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Hassan Tetteh for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Hassan Tetteh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Hassan Tetteh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Hassan Tetteh speak about?

    Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Medicine, Health, Healthcare, Leadership, Inspirational, Storytelling, Men's Health, Artificial Intelligence, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Veterans, Navy and Technology.
  • Where does Dr. Hassan Tetteh travel from?

    Dr. Hassan Tetteh generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Hassan Tetteh?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Hassan Tetteh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Hassan Tetteh for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Hassan Tetteh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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