Joseph Pepe

Joseph Pepe, MD, is a retired physician and former President & CEO of a major multi-hospital health system.

In his memoir, On All Sides of the Bed: One Physician’s Journey, he offers a rare 360-degree view of medicine through the eyes of an orderly, practicing physician, senior healthcare executive, patient, and caregiver.

Drawing on these experiences, his nonfiction writing explores the human moments that shape healthcare, including the dignity of patients, the moral weight of difficult decisions, and the leadership required to serve others in times of crisis.

Dr. Pepe is also the author of the St. Petersburg Adventures, a middle-grade fiction series that began with The Acorn Compass and continues with Beneath the Pier and The Vinoy. Set against the history and landmarks of St. Petersburg, Florida, the series follows three young friends as they uncover mysteries from the city’s past while confronting questions about friendship, courage, responsibility, and the choices that shape character.

He is the founder of Bungalow by the Bay Publishing, his independent publishing imprint, and writes regularly on ethics, leadership, medicine, science, and everyday life through his Substack newsletter.

Whether writing nonfiction or fiction, Dr. Pepe returns to a common theme: the decisions we make, and the character we build along the way, shape the lives we lead.