MedStart: Drs. Benjamin Bergman and Arnold Lee Journey with VocalMD
Join Startup Grind Sacramento and MedStart for a dynamic presentation with Drs. Benjamin Bergman and Arnold Lee, co-founders of VocalMD. This innovative, patient-centered healthcare platform connects individuals with doctors and care teams through voice and video calls, live chat, and more—redefining how care is delivered.
VocalMD was created to address a critical gap in today’s healthcare system — the lack of patient-centered communication and coordination. This innovative platform is designed to put you, the patient, at the center of the care experience. Through its intuitive mobile app, VocalMD connects patients directly to a dedicated team of doctors and care coordinators, offering voice and video calls, live chat, health articles, and medication reconciliation — all in one place.
But VocalMD is more than a telehealth tool; it’s a true partnership between patients, doctors, and innovators, fostering a healthcare ecosystem built on convenience, communication, and genuine connection. For physicians, it streamlines patient management and expands access to those in need, while providing new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how Dr. Lee and his team are leveraging technology to bridge the gap between patients and providers, and how VocalMD aims to make quality, accessible care a reality for all.
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $5
Location: The Urban Hive, 730 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Registration: Startup Grind
About Dr. Benjamin R. Bergman
Dr. Benjamin R. Bergman is a board-certified clinical cardiologist with more than 15 years of experience in cardiovascular care. He earned his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Brown University, where he also achieved subspecialty certification in Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography.
In clinical practice, Dr. Bergman specializes in managing a broad range of cardiovascular conditions—including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valve disease, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy—leveraging his expertise in advanced imaging and non-invasive diagnostics to deliver patient-centered care. He maintains affiliations with both Morristown and Newton Medical Centers in New Jersey.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Bergman is the co-founder of VocalMD, a forward-looking healthcare platform dedicated to expanding access to physician-level care through the seamless integration of virtual and in-person services. Driven by a commitment to serving populations facing medical, food, and housing insecurity, he designed VocalMD to challenge traditional models and deliver compassionate, preventative, and accessible care to underserved communities.
About Arnold Lee, MD
Dr. Arnold Lee is a recognized leader in modern primary care delivery. Having been an early team member at One Medical, he has pioneered scalable, relationship-based care models at national organizations, integrating digital solutions to enhance both quality and access.
In addition, he consults with numerous startups as an AI strategist, coding and billing SME, and serves as an advisor to an early stage healthtech investment fund.