Women’s heart health is often overlooked —but Dr. Simin Lee, board-certified cardiologist and CEO of Systole Health, is on a mission to change that. In this powerful episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou talks with Dr. Lee about the urgent need for better cardiac care for women, the power of group medical visits, and how she’s revolutionizing access to life-saving treatment.

Dr. Lee shares her personal journey—growing up in a family of physicians, training at Harvard, and ultimately leaving the traditional healthcare system to create a scalable, patient-centered approach to women’s heart health. She discusses how Systole Health is making expert cardiac care more accessible, proactive, and community-driven, ensuring women get diagnosed and treated before it’s too late.

Dr. Lee shares her journey from Harvard-trained cardiologist to healthcare entrepreneur, why she stepped away from traditional medicine to build a better system, and how group care models are making expert heart care more accessible than ever.

“Half of the U.S. population lives in a county with poor access to a cardiologist. We need to expand the way we deliver care so women don’t have to wait months—or years—for the treatment they need now.” – Dr. Simin Lee

Natalie also shares her own life-changing experience as a Systole Health patient, highlighting why every woman needs to take her heart health seriously—before symptoms become a crisis.

Tune in to learn:

💗 Why women’s heart disease is underdiagnosed and often mismanaged

💡 How group care models are transforming patient outcomes

📈 Dr. Lee’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of funding women-led healthcare startups

⚠️ Why high blood pressure (the silent killer) is so dangerous—and how to get the right diagnosis

💗 Watch the replay of the panel Heart Care is the New Self-Care: YouTube Replay Event

Take charge of your heart health today.

About Dr. Simin Lee

Dr. Simin Gharib Lee is a board-certified cardiologist and behavioral scientist trained at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. In her experience as a physician, she has cared for many patients with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions who yearn for comprehensive medical treatment that incorporates the power of social connection. In her free time, she runs marathons and enjoys every free minute with her husband and two sons.  She holds a BA, MD, and MBA from Harvard University.

🔹 Systole Health – Innovative group care for heart health

🔹 Her HealthX – Empowering women to advocate for better healthcare

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