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Physician Q&A

Learn what it is like to practice medicine as an MD or DO. In-depth interviews with physicians and surgeons across various specialties detail what they like best and least about their jobs and their recommendations for future healthcare professionals.

Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS

Physician Q&A

Physician Interview: Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS

Discover insights from Dr. Valentina Bonev, a breast surgical oncologist in Orange County, sharing her journey, expertise, and dedication to breast cancer care.

Written by: Kyle Magatelli

Published on: June 12, 2025

Dr. Ezra Yu

Physician Q&A

Physician Interview: Dr. Ezra Yu, Internal Medicine Resident

Ezra Yu, DO, Internal Medicine PGY-2 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, ... Read more

Written by: Alexander Salas

Published on: May 15, 2025

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee ... Read more

Written by: Kyle Magatelli

Published on: October 3, 2024

Jackée Clement

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Jackée Clement, MD, Family Physician

Dr. Jackée Clement, MD, is a family physician, founder of Good Journey Mental Health and Wellness, ... Read more

Written by: Kyle Magatelli

Published on: July 18, 2024

Dr. Frank Douglas

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Frank Douglas, PhD, MD, Neuroendocrinologist

Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging ... Read more

Written by: Sarah Brubaker

Published on: April 18, 2024

Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author

Physician Q&A

Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author

Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more

Written by: Laura Turner

Published on: August 24, 2023

Chris Choukalas

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician

Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: November 9, 2022

Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and ... Read more

Written by: Laura Turner

Published on: July 20, 2022

Dr. Omar Mirza

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Comic Author: Dr. Omar Mirza

Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: February 7, 2022

Physician Q&A

Young Physician Profile: Robin Kuriakose MD in Ophthalmology

Dr. Robin Kuriakose is a physician resident completing his surgical residency in Ophthalmology at Loma ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: January 10, 2022

Physician Q&A

Introducing The Author of Pharm.D. To M.D.: Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD

We would like to introduce Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD, the author of Pharm.D. To M.D. ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: November 1, 2021

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubek

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: October 2, 2021

Physician Q&A

The Author Behind The Doctor Will Be Late: Dr. Sarah Smith

Following our book review of The Doctor Will Be Late, we would like to introduce ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: September 28, 2021

Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything With An Anesthesiologist: Dr. Alex Tripp

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with Dr. Alex Tripp, MD, anesthesiologist. ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: August 22, 2021

Physician Q&A

Young Physician Profile: Marcus Jennings

Dr. Marcus Jennings is the chief family medicine resident at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health ... Read more

Written by: Brittany Ferri

Published on: February 18, 2021

Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak

Physician Q&A

Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak: Young Physician Profile

Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak is a physician currently completing her residency in Emergency Medicine at ... Read more

Written by: Laura Turner

Published on: August 27, 2020

Dr. Richard Lane

Physician Q&A

20 Questions with Dr. Richard Lane, MD, MPH & TM​

Dr. Richard Lane attended University of Maryland where he earned a Bachelor of Science in ... Read more

Written by: Crissey Tait

Published on: April 9, 2020

john mellinger

Physician Q&A

Don’t Let Your Goals Steal Your Soul: Dr. John Mellinger Discusses Balance and Self-Care in Medicine

Dr. John Mellinger offers his perspective on how balance success in medicine with a healthy life.

Written by: Crissey Tait

Published on: May 2, 2019

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Writer Patricia (Tia) Powell

Dr. Patricia (Tia) Powell is Director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, Director of the Einstein ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: April 2, 2019

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