THE HEART OF MEDICINE 2026
An International Gathering of Compassionate Leaders in Medicine
Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya
Psychiatrist, Founder and President of the
Empathy Clinic, Author
Ontario, Canada
About Dr. Ashok
Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya is a psychiatrist in private practice for 39 years. He is the founder of THE EMPATHY CLINIC. The clinic uses empathy to diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health disorders in individuals and couples. The clinic’s emphasis is on empathy, balance, integration of the spirit and soul, and the pursuit of optimal wellness. He also specializes in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Dr. Bhattacharya has presented at conferences around the world on the topics of Empathy and Burnout in physicians.
He is a musician, author, artist, and works out six days a week.
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Registration opens for those on our EOI list
11 August
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We acknowledge Australia's First Peoples
Coaching for Doctors is based on Gunaikurnai country. We pay our respects and honour the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their ancestors, Elders past and present and to their emerging leaders. And recognise that this land was never ceded.
Our Country | Gunaikurnai Land and Waters
The Heart of Medicine Gathering and Retreat will take place on Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Country
