Kemal Erkan, CEO of United Medical LLC and Chairman of UMACO, has reached a significant milestone in 2025: over 200,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. This achievement caps a year of expanded community outreach, patient education, and digital healthcare growth, as detailed on his website at https://www.kemalerkan.com.
Erkan launched his YouTube channel with the goal of making healthcare news more accessible and fostering discussions on bariatric surgery, US economics, and politics. Over the past year, his subscriber base more than doubled, driven by a shift toward structured, high-quality content. His global reach is evident from videos such as his speech at the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit, which garnered over 104,000 views, and his weekly US news updates.
Throughout 2025, Erkan hosted notable figures on his channel, including Sarah McBride, Seema Verma, Kyle Evans Gay, and Selin Yeninci. These conversations covered critical topics such as healthcare interoperability, protecting aid programs, and animal rights legislation. In a session with Seema Verma, GM and EVP of Oracle Health, they discussed frustrations with the US healthcare system and Oracle Health's vision for an AI-powered, interoperable electronic health record that reduces provider burden.
Erkan also addressed urgent issues like the government shutdown and the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits, which led to health insurance premium hikes. He discussed these with Sarah McBride, emphasizing the need for bipartisan collaboration to avoid leaving individuals in limbo regarding care affordability.
The recurring segment "Bariatric Friday" continued to feature surgeons such as Dr. Isaias Irgau and Dr. Gail Wynn from CHRIAS, providing physician-led information for bariatric patients. This segment helps patients approach weight-loss goals with confidence and support.
Erkan's role as a U.S. representative for the Marmara Group Foundation uniquely positions him to speak on current events. His channel's growth reflects a commitment to patient education and community outreach, with plans to further increase quality and audience reach.
