When I started my company in 2009, personal experience was a driving force in identifying the problem I wanted to help solve. As a neurosurgeon, I often treated patients who were neurologically devastated by acute bleeding in the brain after years̵…
Life is short, so make yours extraordinary. Capitalize on what makes you, YOU, and be your own unapologetic self. The Almighty designed us as unique but imperfect and flawed individuals, prone to sin and blundering error. But that’s the great par…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “You have the power to make healthier choices to reduce your risk for prostate cancer. While things like genetics are out of your control, there is a wealth of research showing that t…
After a great game of doubles tennis, a good friend brought up a recent visit with his primary care physician while sitting with friends, trying to cool down. He expressed appreciation for his position but complained about the need to see his doctor ev…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “During addiction, the brain becomes ‘hijacked,’ which then ‘exaggerates the need for the drug and minimizes the dangers associated with the use of the drug.’ …
From the halls of ancient Greece to the heights of television screens, the myth that the physician is more god than mortal has stood the test of time. As such, we are held to moral and superhuman standards no matter how tough things get. And thanks to …
Twenty years as a medical malpractice defense attorney has given me a superpower. I’m an extraordinary translator. In the courtroom, we occasionally hire translators to interpret when a witness speaks a language other than English. They help the …
I read an article recently suggesting that physicians were burned out from hearing about burnout. The proposed solution was to create systemic changes to help alleviate the burden of complexities of care that have polluted health care delivery. The sol…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “My quality of life is outstanding. I leave work every evening only after every call is answered, fax addressed, a prescription delivered, then retreat to my home a mile away. The pro…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this special episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone. I’m interviewed by CMEfy’s Brian Cohen on the Co-Learning Clinician podcast, and we discuss the concept o…
