Ovarian Cysts Filled With Hair and Teeth?!
Welcome back to the Doctor Rich Channel. Today we’re going to talk about ovarian cysts. If you’ve ever had an ovarian cyst: What is the most likely diagnosis, how is it worked up, and what can you do about it? Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here instead! If you watched […]
Tampons and Toxic Chemicals: Is Your Health at Risk?
Hi, welcome back to the Doctor Rich Channel! Today we’re going to talk about a very important topic: Are your tampons killing you? So there’s a substance called PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances). This is part of a bigger problem. These are man-made chemicals that are produced in the manufacturing industry and certain cosmetic products […]
The TRUTH About Your Menstrual Cycle | 4 Phases
Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients visit doctors’ offices for infertility concerns and questions about menstrual irregularities. But let’s face it: Doctors’ offices and doctors’ visits can be crowded and feel rushed, and patients often leave their visit with more questions than answers. Now, a lot of my patients (who happen to know I’m […]
That’s Not How It Works! The Morning-After Pill in The Walking Dead
Welcome back; it’s Doctor Rich. So I was watching an early episode of The Walking Dead, and a potentially sensitive medical topic (that of abortion) came up. That wasn’t what concerned me. What concerned me was the topic of emergency contraception and abortion and how many patients don’t know what the difference between those things […]
Real Surgeon Reacts — TLC Extreme Body Types
Welcome back to our TLC Reacts videos. Today we have extremes of body types. Let’s check this out! Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here instead! [Video begins with a woman named Rubi describing her situation.] Rubi: I’m 39 years old, and I have eight kids. Since the birth of my […]
Real Surgeon SHOCKED by House, M.D. Viral Moments!
Dr. House is always talking about bizarre, weird, rare, crazy medical conditions. But is his diagnosis accurate? Let’s react! Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here instead! [Clip from House shows Dr. House viewing a female patient’s read-out of her sleeping brain activity. He explains the results to the patient.] Dr. […]
Skincare, Health, and Wellness with Gin Amber | Real Talk
In this corner of YouTube, we’re all about empowering and supporting women with information and educational content. I had the privilege of talking with Gin Demelo of Gin Amber Beauty about skincare, overcoming adversity, holistic health, and the power of helping others. Let’s get started! Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video […]
Real Doctor Reacts to Chicago Med | Drug Addiction During Pregnancy
Welcome back! I’m Doctor Rich. Today we’re going to react to a Chicago Med women’s health episode. The screenwriters are currently on strike — let’s see how accurate they are. Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here instead! [In the video, a woman named Leanne has just given birth in the […]
Doctor Rich Reacts to TLC Shorts
Who doesn’t love (T)he (L)earning (C)hannel? Today my team has put together a bunch of TLC videos about weird addictions that we’re going to react to! Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here instead! [Video begins with a woman pouring gas into a cup.] Shannon: My name is Shannon. I am […]
A Day in the Life… If I Were An Anesthesiologist
If you’ve been around the channel for long, you’ve probably seen what happens in a day of my crazy life as a surgeon. But how would my day look if I’d chosen a different medical specialty? We’ve joked (a lot) about the friendly rivalry between surgeons and anesthesiologists. Today, I’m imagining what my life *might* […]