Episodes

This week, Dr. Virgie talks about what to do when a debt collector calls - and the most common bill Americans get tricked into paying that we actually don't owe! healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits

In this information-packed episode, award-winning obesity medicine specialist Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford discusses new research and destroys old myths about the diseases of overweight and obesity. Dr. Stanford explains science that shows our DNA determines how much we weigh more than how tall we are, the two brain pathways - POMC and AgRP - that regulate why some of us store more fat than others despite ingesting fewer calories, and the most recent effective weight loss medication weapons added to...

In this episode of What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. Virgie reminds us to NEVER raid your retirement accounts to pay bills, don't get tricked into paying a balance bill, and what to do if a nonprofit institution where you received care refuses to give you an income-based discount on your medical bill! Patient Advocate Foundation patientadvocate.org

Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician with the esteemed Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shares her unique perspective of the importance of mental and physical self-care and support for parents, children, and adolescents. Dr. Mass gives us an actionable step-by-step tool to help with episodes of anxiety we all - kids and adults - experience as we go through life.

In this episode, when it comes to medical bills, Dr. Virgie reminds us if it doesn't have CPT codes - it's not a real bill! She also shares an Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie listener's story about getting ahead of games many hospital billing departments play when we call to request a real bill. Finally, Dr. Virgie talks about commentary from ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING's Adam Conover on a Tik Toker's savings of more than $3000 - just by asking the facility for a real bill!

Esteemed infectious disease physician, Dr. Virginia Dee Banks, joins us again to reveal all things monkeypox - including risk factors, vaccination, and treatment. And, it's baaack - Dr. Banks updates and gives us insights about the current COVID-19 resurgence! cdc.gov cdc.gov/monkeypox cdc.gov/covid

In today's episode of Ask a Doctor - What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. William Cooper discusses how our heart health is in our own hands and shares why 80% of what he treats is completely preventable!

On today's episode of Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week, Dr. Virgie discusses a recurring theme she's seeing with medical bills and tells us why she calls this week's show 'You're Mistaken If You Think I'm Paying These Bills' of the Week!

On today's episode of Ask a Doctor, Dr. Catrise Austin, award-winning cosmetic dentist to the stars, shares her expert 5 step program for a VIP smile. Also, in this week's segment of 'What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know', Dr. Virgie talks with Nick McLaughlin, CEO and founder of Breez Health, to reveal insider tips about how to get income-based discounts on every non-profit hospital bill!

In addition to discussing today's Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week, Dr. Virgie revisits why we should never sign electronic signature devices at health care offices and facilities. Dr. Virgie also reveals how to get pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention - with or without insurance! [Resources: Sam Taub, NerdWallet]

In this special episode, Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Virginia Dee Banks shares the most up-to-date research-supported steps to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 infection. Also, in honor of upcoming National HIV Testing Day on June 27th, Dr. Banks reveals why new HIV infections in the United States now should - and can - be a thing of the past.

Medical bills are the #1 cause of debt in the United States. But there's more behind this story. In this episode, Dr. Virgie reveals 10 things you should know about the American $1 trillion medical debt crisis - so you can make sure it doesn't happen to you.

In Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week, our new regular 'What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know' segment, we're featuring the most outrageous stories of people living in the United States who have been cost victims of the American healthcare system. This episode is going to show you how to find and fix overcharges with the 3 steps of the only one right way to pay a medical bill as discussed in Dr. Virgie's book, What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT.

Follow the money, folks! In this enlightening episode, get insight into how corporate control of American medical care has led to mistrust of physicians and the systemic financial exploitation of patients living in the United States. Emergency medicine physician and patient activist Dr. Mitchell Li reveals the big secret behind medical bills as America's #1 cause of debt: large corporation takeover of the U.S. healthcare system.

Life happens - we get sick and injured. But sometimes we need an advocate help us navigate the American for-profit healthcare industry. This is where Dr. Mary Doherty of GHP Navigators, a medical billing and patient advocacy practice, jumps in to protect cost victims of the United States medical care system. In this week's episode of What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. Doherty shares stories, insider tips, and secrets to help you arm yourself against America's #1 cause of debt a...

It's not just a saying - it really does take a village to raise a child. On this week’s episode of “Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie”, Dr. Kristin Carothers, licensed clinical psychologist, reveals the best way to get professional support services for a child and his or her caregiver when the family's money and resources are limited. Also, in a special Q&A discussion of 'What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know', Dr. Virgie explains balance billing and shares a listener's helpful feedback fro...

On this week’s episode of “Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie”, Dr. Daniel Laroche, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of Advanced Eyecare of NY in NYC, reveals expert insider secrets about the only part of the human brain connected to the outside world - our eyes. Dr. Laroche divulges which ethnic groups are especially susceptible to the biggest - and most silent - cause of blindness, and discusses how to protect yourself from becoming a U.S. healthcare system cost victim. And, in this week'...

On this week’s episode of “Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie”, Dr. Kerry Forrestal, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, reveals the top 10 things ER doctors across the nation want you to know. Also, Dr. Charles Flippen II, UCLA Professor of Neurology and headache management specialist, discusses the 3 critical components to your brain's health. And in this week's segment of 'What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know', Dr. Virgie shares 5 things you need to know to get your COVID-19 bi...

Healthy skin is not just for good looks - healthy skin is critical for good health. On this week’s episode of “Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie”, Dr. Dina Strachan, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Aglow Dermatology in NYC reveals expert insider secrets about the largest organ of the human body - our skin. Dr. Strachan divulges the most important thing to do as soon as you notice hair loss, why dry skin increases your risk of infection, and the best time to apply moisturizer. And in a spec...

When you get a cancer diagnosis, you need to prepare for the financial impact on your health. On this week’s episode of “Ask a Doctor with Dr. Virgie”, we have a special hour-long segment of “What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know”. Joining us to talk about how to protect yourself from cancer care financial devastation is Dr. Kerry Forrestal, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and the author of CRUSHING CANCER: A Patient’s Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis. Dr. Forrestal ...

Understanding our own mental health and living better is on everyone’s mind these days. Joining us to talk about how we can create a brighter future is Dr. Armin Hoes, who is a board certified psychiatrist and helps his patients through a unique blend of psychotherapy and wellness coaching. On this week's segment of “What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know” I chat with Jerry Ashton, who is the co-founder of “RIP Medical Debt”, an industry-changing nonprofit which has empowered donors to ...