United Medical CEO educates patients and drives conversation on healthcare and policy.
WILMINGTON, DE, January 01, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kemal Erkan, CEO of United Medical LLC and Chairman of UMACO, has reached an impressive milestone in 2025: over 200,000 subscribers on his rapidly growing YouTube channel. This rounds off a successful year full of increased community outreach, patient education, and digital healthcare expansion.
Erkan embarked on this YouTube journey with a mission to foster insightful discussions on healthcare, bariatric surgery, and US economics and politics. He aimed to empower both patients and individuals alike by making healthcare-related news more accessible. His YouTube channel has evolved immensely over the past year, serving as a hub for discussion for an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Erkan's subscriber base has more than doubled in the past year, with a shift more toward structured, high-quality content. His reach is also global, with some of his most-watched videos including his speech at the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit, several appearances on EKOTÜRK, and weekly US news updates. His speech at the summit has garnered over 104,000 views; this not only demonstrates his influence, but shows a growing urgency for sustainable healthcare practices. Erkan's role as a U.S. representative for the Marmara Group Foundation also uniquely positions him to speak on current events.
Throughout the year, Erkan has also hosted many notable figures and community leaders on his channel. These conversations expanded the channel's reach and sparked important conversations about Delaware's most pressing issues. Such collaborations underscore the importance of cross-disciplinary insight in solving today's industry challenges. Some of the guests he had the pleasure of hosting this year were Sarah McBride, Seema Verma, Kyle Evans Gay, and Selin Yeninci. With such a diverse array of high-caliber leaders, topics ranged from healthcare interoperability, protecting aid programs, animal rights legislation, and more.
In his session with Seema Verma, GM and EVP of Oracle Health, the duo discussed a growing frustration with the state of the US healthcare industry. Coming out of the Cerner acquisition, Verma described the future direction of Oracle Health. Rather than just acting as a record, she talked about the new EHR as one that would be AI-powered and increasingly interoperable. Oracle Health aims to reduce burden on the provider, allowing doctors and nurses to free up more time to actually spend with patients.
Another urgent issue that Erkan covered on his channel this year was the government shutdown and its related effects on everyday people. A pressing issue that he discussed with Sarah McBride was the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits and health insurance premium hikes. McBride underlined the need for bipartisan collaboration and negotiation. Erkan also expressed concern over individuals being left in limbo regarding affordability of care. Facilitating conversations such as these is and was an important step in making constituents' voices heard and spearheading change.
Bariatric Friday also continued as a recurring segment on the channel, featuring experienced surgeons such as Dr. Isaias Irgau and Dr. Gail Wynn from CHRIAS. This segment continues to act as a bountiful source of information for bariatric patients, whether they are curious about the procedure or are navigating life after surgery. The availability of physician-led information sessions allows patients to more confidently approach their weight-loss goals and feel more supported in their journey.
Overall, this year has been marked by increased community outreach, expanded digital reach, and a commitment to patient education. Erkan has reached many significant milestones in 2025 and will only continue to grow the channel's quality and audience.
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