Dr. Hashmat A. Rajput has spent years treating patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics across New York. Now, the Senior Attending Physician at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center of Northwell Health is taking his medical expertise beyond exam rooms with a series of books designed to translate complex medical conditions into plain language.
The three publications tackle some of the most common and serious health concerns Americans face: heart disease, brain disorders, and lung infections. Rather than writing for fellow physicians, Dr. Rajput created these guides for everyday readers who want to understand their bodies better and recognize warning signs before they become emergencies.
His first book, “HEART: PROBLEMS EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW,” focuses on chest pain and its various causes, some benign and others potentially fatal. The second, “THE BRAIN DISEASES,” explores more than 600 types of neurological conditions including dementia. The third, “LUNG INFECTIONS,” draws from his experience in intensive care units treating patients with pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses.
From Hospital Rounds to Public Education
A Fellow of the American College of Physicians and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at New York Medical College, Dr. Rajput has been recognized as a Thought Leader of New York for his work in telehealth and medical education. His approach reflects a philosophy that medical knowledge shouldn’t remain locked behind clinical terminology.
The books serve dual audiences. General readers gain accessible information about prevention, symptoms, and when to seek care. Meanwhile, medical students and residents can use the texts as straightforward references that cut through academic jargon. This cross-appeal reflects Dr. Rajput’s experience teaching across multiple settings, from medical education programs to patient consultations.
Meeting a Growing Need
The publications arrive as health literacy remains a persistent challenge in American healthcare. Patients frequently leave appointments confused about their diagnoses or treatment plans, and online medical information varies wildly in accuracy. Dr. Rajput’s books offer something different: reliable information filtered through decades of clinical practice, written specifically for people without medical training.
All three titles are available in both Kindle and paperback formats through major online retailers. The medical ebook and paperback publishing venture aims for significant growth, targeting a 50% expansion in the U.S. market and 10% growth internationally.
Beyond his writing, Dr. Rajput continues his clinical work and maintains interests in reading, gardening, and photography. His approach to both medicine and education emphasizes prevention and empowerment—giving people the tools to make informed decisions about their health before crisis strikes.
The books represent years of patient interactions distilled into practical guides. For someone experiencing chest pain at midnight or worried about a family member’s memory problems, these accessible medical resources offer a starting point grounded in real clinical experience rather than internet speculation.
