Lessons from a Career in Health Tech, with Dr. Linda Anegawa, Former CMO of Noom
Lessons from a Career in Health Tech, with Dr. Linda Anegawa, Former CMO of Noom  
Podcast: Inside The Doctor's Lounge
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Linda Anegawa, Former Chief Medical Officer of Noom They discuss: – Recognizing your worth as a physician when navigating various health tech roles, and asking for appropriate compensation – How to stay true to your role as a physician in putting the patient first, and what to do when that comes into conflict with the needs of a business – The evolution of physician involvement in health tech, from basically non existent to increasing daily – The importance of leaning into your network and speaking with experienced colleagues when exploring the space – How obesity medicine got its foot in the health tech arena This episode is sponsored by our partners at DocUpdate, whose mission is to better connect clinicians, patients, and industry partners with intelligent tools that accelerate access to therapy. DocUpdate is a free, HIPAA-compliant app built by physicians to help clinicians move faster and get patients treated sooner with instant e-prescribing, a medical translator, and direct access to pharma support, all in one place. Learn more or download the app at DocUpdate.io or by tapping this link https://docupdate.onelink.me/j4xR/rjbcpy7c Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts!