The ZDoggMD Show
Episodes
It's YOUR Fault That Your Kid Is Obese
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, social determinants and food deserts matter. But let's get real here people... feeding sugary drinks to your kid is straight child abuse. http:...
How To Put The Care Back In Healthcare (w/Dr. Eric Crall)
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Crall discovered a way to bring the joy back to practicing medicine. Here's how... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
How To Save Primary Care (w/Dr. John Bender)
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to blow up our current system and rebuild it right. You wanna stop "burnout" and transform our system? GATHER ROUND, cuz here's someone who'...
How The New Apple Watch Might Harm Us
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Overdiagnosis and overtreatment do more than cost $$$... they harm patients while overtaxing the system. How might the new Apple Watch impact this? J...
Should We Be Alarmed By Hypotension In The OR?
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler Alert: YES. UC Davis Prof. of Anesthesiology Dr. Neal Fleming talks about how we can better manage intraoperative hypotension. http://zdogg...
When Should You Get The Flu Shot?
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is late August or September too early? And what the health is up with these airplane measles shenanigans? Wanna spread truth not pestilence? Join the...
ForceFriday 9-7-18
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded LIVE in front of a studio stormtrooper audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Z Talk Wisdom (A SuperPac Exclusive)
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Originally released for the SuperPac Supporters ONLY! Join the SuperPac here: facebook.com/becomesupporter/ZDOGGMD WARNING: contains lots of offensiv...
Tom Hinueber Talks About His Father's Death
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hinueber and I speak about his father's passing...and it gets surprisingly deep in between the usual humor that we both like to use to cope. http...
I've HAD IT With These Antivax Nurses
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Texas Children's nurse is fired after her anti-vax comment on a Facebook group was shared with her employer by a ZPac member. I try to stay even-te...
Caring For Women With Cancer, w/Dr. Lois Ramondetta
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lois Ramondetta, professor of gynecologic oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center joins us to talk about HPV, cervical cancer screening and prev...
What If We're Wrong About Reality? w/Donald Hoffman
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast will melt your brain, which could be OK because neurons are just symbolic representations of a deeper reality according to our guest, Pro...
Fighting Back When Falsely Accused: An Interview w/Dr. Ricardo Quarrie
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A young CT surgeon unexpectedly finds himself the subject of false public accusations by a patient's lawyer. Rather than letting his fledging career b...
Another Patient Attacks, Another "Root Cause Analysis"
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses assaulted, attempted rape...what can we do to change the culture? #silentnomore http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-174 Learn more about your a...
Force Friday: Seizure Edition
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Straight Thuggin' on #ForceFriday snitches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AMA 09: The Skinny on Juicing
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a general rule, here's why you shouldn't drink your calories. http://zdoggmd.com/ama09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Mayo Madness: Was It Medical Kidnapping?
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A sensational story just appeared on CNN about a young woman whose family says she was kidnapped by the Mayo clinic. Can we talk about this? https://...
#ForceFriday LIVE with Doc Vader
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I interrupt your regularly scheduled boring ZDogg claptrap with a SPECIAL DARKSIDE TRANSMISSION. -Love, Doc Vader https://www.facebook.com/docvadermd...
AMA 08: The Bleeding Edge; Are Medical Devices Killing Us?
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's new documentary "The Bleeding Edge" has a lot of people on edge regarding the safety of medical devices and their potentially insufficient r...
The Ethics of Brain Death & Organ Donation w/Prof. David Magnus
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating deep-dive with into the ethical dilemmas around brain death—particularly as it relates to organ donation—featuring a world expert on...
AMA 07: The Truth About Organ Donation
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Organ donation myths, debunked. More info and a MUCH deeper-dive interview with Stanford biomedical ethics professor David Magnus, a world expert on ...
HPV and Head & Neck Cancer w/Dr. Patrick Ha
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at UCSF joins us again to drop more mad knowledge about cancer, HPV, and more. He also answers questions yo...
How We Can Better Treat Patients With Disabilities w/Dr. Holly Tabor
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holly Tabor is Associate Professor of Clinical Ethics and Education at Stanford and she joins us to talk biomedical ethics, how the medical system...
Bringing Bedside Back w/Dr. Abraham Verghese
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The acclaimed Stanford professor and author of Cutting for Stone, My Own Country, and The Tennis Partner joins me to talk MAD TRUTH about the intersec...
Peep The New HIV Guidelines w/Dr. James Riddell
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Riddell joined me on the beautiful island of Oahu to talk about his editorial released today in JAMA on new guidelines for the management of...
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on End Of Life Care
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitalist, philanthropist, and documentary producer Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider balances a clinical career with a passion for transforming public perce...
AMA 06: Why Your Doctor Won't Look You In The Eye
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To my patients: I wasn't planning on getting so angry, but here's why we've been forced to go from connecting...to clicking. Join the movement to reh...
AMA 05: Can We Forgive When A Mom Forgets?
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A nurse practitioner and mother leaves her child to die in a sweltering car. How could she? Here's how. http://zdoggmd.com/fatal-distraction/ Learn ...
The Straight Dope (On Our Medical Cannabis AMA)
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We released our fourth episode of our new Against Medical Advice (AMA) series on the evidence-supported medical applications of cannabis and received ...
AMA 04: CBD Madness
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's cut through the haze (and the hype) surrounding medical marijuana. Here's what you need to know... http://zdoggmd.com/medical-marijuana Learn m...
AMA 03: The Newborn Vitamin K Shot
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's your baby's first shot, and some folks refuse it out of fear. Here's why that's a terrible idea. http://zdoggmd.com/newborn-vitamin-k Learn more...
AMA 02: Is THIS How You Want To Die?
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The unspoken truth I want my patients to know about so-called "heroic" measures at the end-of-life. Please talk with those you love about your wishes...
AMA 01: The Vaccine Injury Court
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Antivaxxers say the government admits that vaccines cause autism because of the Vaccine Injury Court and the case of baby Hannah Poling. As usual, the...
Why Should Doctors Deserve Our Trust?
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's family had a REALLY tough weekend. What would YOU do in this situation, ZPac? Have you encountered similar stories? http://zdoggmd.com/incident...
Viral Video of a Doctor Being Racist??
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another secretly-filmed viral clip emerges of an emergency physician and a patient...here's my take. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-164 Learn...
How To Build A Medical Startup That Actually Delivers Value
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrea Paul, MD started BoardVitals to help medical professionals prepare for tests and save time. Our talk includes medical entrepreneurship, liv...
Awake During CPR? NOW WHAT?
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The terrifying case of awareness during CPR and what it means for medical ethics and emergency care. Links and more here: http://zdoggmd.com/incident...
What I Learned On Hospital Rounds Today
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding in a county safety net hospital is about the best education you can get on the social determinants of health. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-re...
Doctor Sues Patient Over Bad Yelp Review
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oh it’s gonna get real up in here. Links, coupon offer and more at http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-160 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
The Magic Pill?
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is the ketogenic diet a cure-all like The Magic Pill documentary would have us believe? http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-159 Learn more about your ...
What The Heck Is "Gaslighting?"
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it takes a Twitter screwup to teach you something really important. A discussion about “gaslighting” in social media and beyond. http:/...
Ask Vader Anything #ForceFriday
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#AlderaanRemembers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surgeon Videotapes Herself Twerking Over Patient
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She's a maniac, MANIAC...in the OR? Where the bounds of professionalism, medicine and those sick beatz intersect... http://zdoggmd.com/incident-repor...
Keep Calm and Round On: The NHS and Dr. Bawa-Garba
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Saurabh Jha joins us again to explore the differences between the British and American systems of educating resident physicians, in particular hig...
The Alfie Evans Dilemma
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did the NHS and the British Government "murder" Alfie Evans and rob his parents of their freedom to dictate his care? Our guest Dr. Saurabh Jha has st...
How To Help Our Colleagues With Mental Illness
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Margot Kidder's death reminds us of how the stigma of mental illness can affect public figures. But what about those suffering on the front lines of o...
May The 4th Be With You
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Doc Vader hijacks the show for an unholy confluence of #MayThe4th and #ForceFriday! http://zdoggmd.com/maythe4th Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Trump's Former Doctor Is A Disgrace
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harold Bornstein: HIPAA violations, dictated doctor's notes and worse...the realm of rarified concierge medicine for the powerful. http://zdoggmd...
A Young Nurse Dies On A Plane; What Could Have Been Done?
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Oswell, a 25 year old nurse, dies after falling ill on a flight back from her honeymoon in Hawaii. Now the family is suing the airline. What ...
The Elephant and Rider Episode
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A paradigm to understand why good people disagree, and how we can influence behavior for the better. More at http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-153 L...
Were The Children of Flint Poisoned? Not So Fast...
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is no known safe level of lead exposure for children. The Flint water crisis exposed poorly managed infrastructure that desperately demanded rep...
Do Dyson Dryers Blow? And You Did WHAT After a C-Section??
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bacteria ERRYWHERE. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-152 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Medical Myths Doc Vader Hates
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Doc Vader guest hosts the show, and s**t gets real. http://docvader.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Baby Wipes Cause Childhood Allergies?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Answer: If you are a mutant mouse, MAYBE. Actually, no...not even then. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-151 Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Coffee Causes Cancer (But Only In California)
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for your "venti" tumor latte? #IncidentReport 150 PS: Pheo Coffee ( https://www.pheocoffee.com/ ) is a medical themed coffee company started b...
You Only Die Once, Do It Right!
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Boon, RN, CEO of Good Shepherd Community Care, joins us and performs the most amazing end-of-life Dr. Suess homage EVER. http://zdoggmd.com/again...
What's The Deal With Alkaline Water?
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another ridiculous nutrition fad, debunked. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-149 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When A Stethoscope Ain't Enough (w/Dr. Dave Ramsingh)
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Davinder Ramsingh, an anesthesiologist and director of perioperative ultrasound at Loma Linda University Health, joins us to break down Point Of C...
Vaccines Won't Give You Autism, But This Email Might
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was just asked via email to participate in a “debate” about vaccines. SPOILER ALERT: What debate? Welcome to #FalseEquivalence and #IncidentRe...
A Pediatrician Talks To Parents About Vaccines
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Dr. Blair Duddy, MD joins us to teach how he talks about vaccines, including HPV, with parents who may be on the fence. Learn more about ...
Lavender Oil For Bigger Breasts! (*in men)
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just because something is natural...doesn't mean it won't give you man-boobs. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-147 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pu...
The Curse of the Gifted w/Dr. Blair Duddy
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Could being high-IQ and "gifted" really be a type of special need...and are we failing these children? Our 40th episode of Against Medical Advice is ...
This Match Day, May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The residency match is a stressful time for all involved. We might have made it more stressful if we actually released the clip we showed in this live...
Busting Allergy Myths (w/Dr. Dave Stukus)
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dave Stukus, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He joins us to debunk your favorite...
The Tragedy In Yountville
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The heroic women lost in Yountville represent the best of the tribe of healthcare. It's time we stood together and said "enough." #silentnomore Inclu...
How To Fix A Constipated Turtle
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole McArthur, DVM is a veterinary doctor and founder of an organization that tries to address the epidemic of suicide in the veterinary field. ...
Lose Weight AND Eat Jellybeans, w/Dr. Charlie Seltzer
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Charlie Seltzer MD is board certified in Obesity Medicine AND certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Speciali...
Janae's Story
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A young doctor dies by suicide, leaving behind a mother and three children. This is their story. Janae Sharp is a mother and healthcare writer/consul...
You Asked, I Answered...LIVE
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all asked about vaccines, pulmonary embolism, diastolic dysfunction vs. systolic dysfunction, unconscious bias and more. But don't ask me to sing......
On "McMindfulness"
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On how mindfulness programs can be a smokescreen to avoid systems change, and a more in-depth and personal discussion of meditation and the Mind-Syste...
The "Mind-System" Will Blow Your Mind
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a model of how the human mind works that's both ancient and wildly modern. It just might change your life (hyperbolic enough for ya?) The Mind...
ZDoggMD: Behind The Medicine (w/Guest Host Dr. Rob Orman)
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The tables are turned when ERCast host and emergency medicine physician Rob Orman hijacks the show! Video and comments here: https://www.facebook.com...
To Err Is Homicide? Why We Should Support Dr. Bawa-Garba
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The tragic and outrageous case of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba in the UK should be a galvanizing call to action for EVERYONE in healthcare. #IAmHadiza http...
Should Patients Secretly Record Us?
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Short answer: HELL NO. The longer answer is more nuanced. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-141 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Meet the Doc the American Board of Medical Specialities Wants DEAD
03 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our time is precious, and healthcare professionals HATE it when people waste it with meaningless busywork. Dr. Paul Teirstein, Chief of Cardiology at ...
Amazon Thinks It Can Fix Healthcare...I Doubt It, Here's Why
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon, JP Morgan and Warren Buffet think they’re going to fix healthcare. But will it work for the guy who's washing our studio windows right now? ...
She Wouldn't Wear What The Hospital Told Her To
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neela Sethi is a pediatrician, mother, and entrepreneur...the co-founder of Jaanuu scrubs talks self-expression in a conformist healthcare system....
How Can We Be Less Fat? w/Dr. Michael Jensen
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mayo Clinic obesity specialist Dr. Michael Jensen joins us to talk fat. We cover "Fat and Fit", wearable devices, exercise vs. diet vs. surgery vs. p...
Is The Flu Going To KILL You This Year?
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why the heck would anyone listen to an anti-vax chiropractor about flu? Listen to this instead. We cover flu vax, Tamiflu, the state of the current f...
Dr. Marik's Vitamin C Miracle Juice: Genius or Madman?
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin C's resident bad boy drops in and DROPS SCIENCE. Dr. Paul Marik, Professor and Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Eastern Virgi...
What Can We Do About Our Mental Health Crisis?
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
See also a piece I wrote here: https://medium.com/@ZDoggMD/the-truth-behind-that-baltimore-patient-dumping-video-fd867ebc7071 Learn more about your ad...
The Real Story Behind That Baltimore Patient Dumping Video
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The more to this story than meets the camera eye. http://zdoggmd.com/forums/topic/whats-actually-going-on-in-baltimore/ Learn more about your ad choi...
The Annual Physical Exam Is Killing Us
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is a yearly health evaluation effective in improving outcomes without causing harm and increasing costs? Time to take the blinders off. Learn more a...
Raw Water? Time To Party Like It's 1699!
06 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Dunning-Kruger effect rears it's head once more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frozen Lemon More Powerful Than Chemo?
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When the internet organic wellness gurus give you lemons, make chemotherapy. Another debunking of s**t way too many people actually believe. Learn mo...
VA Raises Quality Scores! (By Denying Care to Veterans)
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Roseburg VA cherry-picking to game quality scores while endangering our veterans and ignoring physician recommendations? NY Times article: https:/...
Your Doctor's Impaired; Now What??
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My parents Rustom Damania, MD (an internist) and Shireen Damania, MD (a psychiatrist) join me to discuss how to recognize and intervene with healthcar...
How To Save A Person From Stroke Using Only A Needle...DEBUNKED
23 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A takedown of the most dangerous video currently on the internet. Video and more at http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-129 Learn more about your ad c...
America, Live Free or Die (Younger Than Last Year)
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why is life expectancy dropping 2 years in a row in the US? We reveal the sordid truth. #AgainstMedicalAdvice 032 The Article: http://wapo.st/2BpG...
Branding Initials on a Liver, and #MeeTooMedicine
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes "assault" in healthcare? Two different cases, two different answers. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/15/doctor-sig...