Episodes
Aug. 25, 2022
What Your Obesity Medicine Doctor Wants You to Know
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 ...
Aug. 18, 2022
Medical Bill PAYING Mistakes of the Week!
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 instit...
Aug. 11, 2022
What Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know with Dr. Marion Mass
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. M...
Aug. 4, 2022
Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week
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 ho...
July 28, 2022
What Your Infectious Disease Doctor Wants You to Know
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 abo...
July 21, 2022
What Your Cardiothoracic Surgeon Wants You to Know
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!
July 14, 2022
Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week
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'...
July 7, 2022
What Your Dentist & Hospital Bill Advocate Wants You to Know
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 t...
June 30, 2022
Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week
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-expo...
June 23, 2022
What Your Infectious Disease Doctor Wants You to Know
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...
June 16, 2022
10 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE U.S. MEDICAL DEBT CRISIS
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 ma...
June 9, 2022
Medical Bill Mistakes of the Week
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 ...
June 2, 2022
What Your Patient Activist Doctor Wants You to Know
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...
May 26, 2022
What Your Patient Advocacy Doctor Wants You to Know
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 ...
May 19, 2022
What Your Child Psychologist Wants You to Know
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 professiona...
May 12, 2022
What Your Eye Doctor Wants You to Know
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...
May 5, 2022
What Your ER Doctor & Neurologist Wants You to Know
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 I...
April 28, 2022
What Your Dermatologist Wants You to Know with Dr. Dina Strachan
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 ...
April 21, 2022
Managing the Financial Impact of Cancer with Dr. Kerry Forrestal
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 Wan...
April 14, 2022
What Your Psychiatrist Wants You to Know with Dr. Armin Hoes
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 patie...