Who is Dr. Ashish Jha? (Coronavirus) Bio, Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Wife and Harvard
Lily Fisher
Published Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Ashish Jha Biography
Dr. Ashish Jha is an Indian American general internist physician and academic who was appointed as the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health beginning 1 September 2020. Previously, Ashish was an American health scholar, the K.T. Li Professor of Global Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as well as the Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, and a Senior Advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group.
Ashish’s research centers on improving the quality and cost of health care, focusing on the impact of public health policy.
Dr. Ashish Jha Age
Dr. Ashish is 50 years old as of 2020, he was born on December 31, 1970, in Madhubani, Bihar, India. He celebrates his birthday on December 31, every year.
Dr. Ashish Jha Height
Dr. Ashish stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Dr. Ashish Jha Nationality/Ethnicity
He holds an American nationality with Asian ethnicity.
Dr. Ashish Jha Education
Ashish graduated from Columbia University in 1992. He received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in the year 1997 and then trained as a resident in Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Ashish returned to Boston to complete his fellowship in General Medicine from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
In 2004, Ashish completed his Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Ashish originally hails from Madhubani, Bihar, India. He was born in Bihar in the year 1970 and moved to Toronto, Canada in 1979. Ashish moved to the United States in 1983 and has lived there ever since.
Dr. Ashish Jha Parents
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Dr. Ashish Jha Wife
Dr. Ashish is married to Debra Stump, an environmental lawyer and they have three children. Dr. Ashish’s family lives in Newton, Mass.
Dr. Ashish Jha Net Worth
Dr. Ashish’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Dr. Ashish has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Dr. Ashish Jha Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dr. Ashish Jha.
Dr. Ashish Jha Wiki
- Full Names: Dr. Ashish Jha
- Popular As: general internist physician and academic.
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: general internist physician and academic.
- Nationality: Indian American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Dr. Ashish Jha Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 50 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Date of Birth: December 31, 1970.
- Place of Birth: Madhubani, Bihar, India.
- Birthday: December 31, every year.
Dr. Ashish Jha Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Dr. Ashish Jha Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Debra Stump
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Three
Dr. Ashish Jha Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million.
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: general internist physician and academic.
Dr. Ashish Jha House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Dr. Ashish Jha Coronavirus and COVID-19
In mid-March, Jha called sought a two-week national quarantine across the United States to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jha’s evidence that it takes up to two weeks for those who are already infected with the novel coronavirus to start showing symptoms. All this considering the lack of COVID-19 testing in the U.S., a two-week quarantine would improve public health better assess how extensive the disease is to better inform decision-making.
He has also supported the need to extensively increase healthcare infrastructure and improve the manufacturing of personal protective equipment to keep healthcare workers safe.
On November 19, 2020, Ashish testified about Covid-19 treatments to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs about early outpatient treatments.
Dr. Ashish Jha Awards & Honors
- Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ashish Jha
Who is Dr. Ashish Jha?
Dr. Jha is an American health scholar. He is currently a Professor of Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute.
How old is Dr. Ashish Jha?
He has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.
How tall is Dr. Ashish Jha?
Dr. Ashish has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Dr. Ashish Jha married?
Jha likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much is Dr. Ashish Jha’s worth?
Jha has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Dr. Ashish Jh make?
Despite his obvious riches, Jha prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His salary is also undisclosed.
Where does Dr. Ashish live?
He resides in Cambridge, MA. Because of security reasons, Jha has not shared the location and images of his house
Is Dr. Ashish dead or alive?
Jha is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
