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Keynote SpeakerDr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS

Founder and Host | Beyond Clinical Walls Medical Director and Internationally Recognized Health Advocate

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a board-certified family medicine physician and nationally recognized health advocate affectionately known as Dr. Bayo, serves as the Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Saint Mary’s Health Network and the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team in Reno, Nevada. She hosts the “Beyond Clinical Walls” podcast... Read more

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Popular Talks by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS

  • Taking Charge of Your Health: A Woman's Guide to Healthcare Advocacy and Preventive Wellness

    As women, we’re often the family caregivers, managing everyone else’s health while putting our own needs last. Between caring for children, aging parents, and partners, we navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system that doesn’t always prioritize our unique health needs. Dr. Bayo’s empowering talk is designed for busy women who…
  • Addressing the Maternal Mortality Crisis: Moving Beyond Access and Socioeconomic Factors

    The maternal mortality crisis is a pressing issue that requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the simplistic notions of limited access and socioeconomic factors. In Dr. Bayo’s opinion, to effectively combat this crisis, we must address systemic racism, race-based medical practices that are all too common in the US.…
  • How to Identify and Address Unconscious Bias and Race-Based Medical Practices

    Addressing unconscious bias and race-based medical practices is crucial for ensuring equitable healthcare. In this talk, Dr. Bayo asserts that, by actively identifying and addressing unconscious bias and race-based medical practices, healthcare organizations can work towards providing fair, high-quality care for all patients, regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds.…
  • Empowering Your Best Health: Health Literacy, Self-Advocacy and Preventive Medicine

    With all of the stress, uncertainty and challenges in the world it has never been more critical to focus on preventive medicine and maintaining both physical and mental wellness. For an individual to effectively increase their level of wellness, they must first know what good health is. In this talk,…
  • Taking Charge of Your Health: A Woman's Guide to Menopause and Midlife Wellness

    Until the 1990s, women were systematically excluded from clinical trials in the US, leaving us to navigate menopause with outdated medical advice based on male-only research. Today’s women deserve better. Dr. Bayo’s transformative talk is designed for women ready to rewrite the narrative around menopause and aging. This isn’t about…

Biography

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a board-certified family medicine physician and nationally recognized health advocate affectionately known as Dr. Bayo, serves as the Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Saint Mary’s Health Network and the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team in Reno, Nevada. She hosts the “Beyond Clinical Walls” podcast and creates credible, short-form health content on social media, with a unified mission to help people understand their bodies and the healthcare system so they can advocate for the care they deserve.

Dr. Bayo’s commitment to healthcare advocacy extends beyond her clinical work. She serves on many other boards, bringing her lens of advocacy and expertise as a physician to each conversation. In 2023, she was appointed by Governor Lombardo to advocate on behalf of patients for Nevada’s Patient Protection Commission. She previously served on the national CDC Communications and Public Engagement Workgroup. She graduated from the One Million Black Women in Business program, sponsored by Goldman Sachs and the NYU School of Business, in 2024.

Her dedication and accomplishments have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. Dr. Bayo was recognized as a Healthcare Hero by Nevada Business Magazine in 2022. Recently, Becker’s Hospital Review highlighted Dr. Bayo as one of the 75 Black healthcare leaders to watch, and she was recognized as one of Medscape’s 15 Top Doc Social Media Influencers for 2025.

As a nationally recognized public speaker and media personality, Dr. Bayo has delivered keynotes to audiences of all sizes, including 8,000+ attendees, speaking on the main stage at HLTH with Chelsea Clinton, twice at SXSW and at HLTH Europe with Amazon Pharmacy in Amsterdam. She brings her joyful energy and passion for health advocacy to every presentation, connecting with both medical professionals and general audiences through her signature blend of clinical expertise and relatable storytelling. Her popular speaking topics include women’s healthcare advocacy, addressing maternal mortality and racial bias in medicine, health literacy and preventive wellness, as well as menopause and midlife health. She is known for her TED Talk, “Do No Harm,” which has garnered over 2 million views, transforming the discussion about the US maternal mortality crisis. She is regularly featured on NBC and ABC, contributing to Katie Couric Media and SheKnows, and actively engages in national media interviews, appearing in multiple publications.

Outside of her professional endeavors, she finds joy in the company of her husband and their two young daughters, embracing life in the beautiful surroundings of Reno-Tahoe.

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What clients say about Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS

"We want to thank you for being our keynote speaker at the Enhancing Community Resilience to Improve Maternal Health. Increasing Access to Maternity Care Services workshop! We received such positive feedback on the powerful information you shared. We could not have made this event a success without you." March for Moms board and event committee
"Dr. BCW, we loved having you as a speaker at our 2023 Annual Health Care Conference! Everyone really enjoyed your session." Primary Care Association
"Great information and history of health inequities. Many topics hit very close to home and made me think more of social and historical issues that impact current health problems."
"I wanted to let you know someone on the second panel said If I could say one thing, it would be to “bottle up Dr. Bayo’s message, put it in a bottle, and give it to everyone to bring back to their place of work and community.”
"I enjoyed your honest and moving talk. “
“What an incredible speech and a pleasure to have met you.”
“Wonderful presentation and content.”

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What topics does Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS speak about?

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS speaks on Behaviour, Business & Management, Change, Conflict Resolution, Diversity. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dr. Bayo to align the content with your delegates and goals.

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How long is a typical keynote by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dr. Bayo can accommodate.

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What languages does Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS present in?

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS's areas of expertise include Behaviour, Business & Management, Change, Conflict Resolution, Diversity. To get a clear sense of Dr. Bayo's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS speak at?

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Behaviour, Business & Management, Change, Conflict Resolution, Diversity is relevant. Details of Dr. Bayo's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell MD, MS is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

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