Gross Anatomy

What's your favorite medical tv show? That's the question we asked listeners and they responded with a variety of shows that we discuss in this episode. Plus, we get into a few of our PPP's (personal pet peeves) like face mask littering.

Director and Producer Brett Ratner joins the show! Brett and Dr. Cohen discuss medical ailments, caring for elderly patients and how to be the best advocate when caring for a family member. Then, (41 minute mark) Brett gives some of the best career advice by sharing the four principles that helped him become a successful director. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL...

Actress Kelly Preston’s death from breast cancer is a reminder of how many women continue to battle this common cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Cohen answers some questions about breast cancer and explains the importance of BRCA gene testing. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER Q...

Our guest today is a research scientist and dermatologist (PhD and MD double doc) Dr. Noah Craft! Dr. Craft explains how studying parasitic diseases like Leishmaniasis led to a career as a dermatologist. He also explains why being a scientific researcher is like being an explorer and what it’s like to work on vaccines. Plus, he answers all of our microbiome questions! Dr. Craft also discusses the...

We are pleased to have Invitae Genetic Counselor, Shivani Nazareth on the show! She explains how genetic testing can impact health decisions throughout your life, and answers our most pressing questions about the world of genetics. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED...

This week we discuss Lenox Hill, a Netflix reality show that follows an ER physician, an OB-GYN and two neurosurgeons. We give our thoughts on what medical reality show we'd like to be made, and Dr. Cohen details the realities of making a medical reality show. Plus, June is Men's Health Month so we give some wellness tips! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL...

Doctor Jeff Toll joins the show! He tells us why he went into concierge medicine and how he was able to start a private practice at such a young age. He also explains why he chose to start a separate company for Coronavirus testing and breaks down the accuracy of antibody testing so it’s understandable. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, O...

Bestselling author Samuel Shem joins show! Shem is the author of The House of God — an autobiographical novel which has sold millions of copies and what The Washington Post listed as one of the “12 Novels that Change the Way We Live”. And, John Updike wrote the novel “does for medical training what ‘Catch-22’ did for the military life.” We discuss Shem's journey to Harvard and how he balanced bein...

OB-GYN and Ayurvedic Specialist, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz joins the show! She tells us what it was like growing up in Beverly Hills in the 70’s with a psychoanalysis for a father, and why she decided to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology. She also explains what it’s like to deliver babies during the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public educ...

Sharon Feldstein talks with us about YourMomCares — a nonprofit organization co-founded by Sharon (Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein's mom), Patsy Noah (Adam Levine's mom) and Terria Joseph (Alicia Keys’ mom). YourMomCares brings celebrity and influencer moms together for kids mental health. Sharon discusses the evolution of YourMomCares and some innovative programs YMC supports like the tele-mental...

Dr. Peter Kim, creator of Passive Income M.D., joins the show! We chat with Dr. Kim about his life in Baltimore, the easy ways he made money while in med school (selling SWAG from medical conferences on eBay…) and why he feels it’s important to have multiple streams of income as a medical professional. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR...

Sweden isn't taking precautions like most other countries and has resisted lockdown restrictions to stop the Coronavirus outbreak. We discuss why Sweden is accused of dangerously pursuing “herd immunity” and what that means for the people who live there. In lighter pop culture news… we discuss how movie and tv casts (Parks & Rec, Goonies, That Thing You Do!) are reuniting to do new zoom episodes o...

Josh Homme is a singer, songwriter, producer and founding member of the bands Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal. So... why would Josh agree to be on our show? The truth is, Dr. Cohen and Josh met at a hospital over ten years ago and have kept in touch ever since. We talk about how they first met and get into movies, tv, music, fatherhood and so much more. NOTE: Josh was nice enough...

Dr. Edna Ma joins the show via Zoom! This week we are staying quarantined but super excited to still have our special guest, who is an author, Survivor contestant, entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank and an anesthesiologist. We talk with Dr. Ma about all of these things and try to understand how she is able to do so much. Listen now and get inspired! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITU...

As the Covid-19 crisis continues, we discuss how doctors are able to cope and remain calm while at work. We also examine what Bill Gates had to say in his 2015 Ted Talk: 'The next outbreak, we are not ready?' to what is actually happening today. Plus, our favorite weekly entertainment picks in TV and movies. GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSI...

Dr. Cohen updates listeners on his experience at hospitals that are treating Covid-19 patients. Then, we discuss how we feel like we are in one of the science fiction movies or TV shows we discussed in the past, long before we knew Coronavirus was coming. We also debate about the current air quality in LA and how its changed since the dramatic decline in traffic. And, we provide a few ideas on wha...

What’s going on inside hospitals during the Coronavirus? Dr. Cohen explains the changes he’s seen, including some of the new patient care guidelines being implemented at hospitals, and how Telehealth is being utilized. PLUS, what’s going on in good news! Yes, there is some good news out there that will make you feel better than watching Tiger King. On our website - grossanatomypodcast.com - we wil...

On March 11th we sat down with Dr. Sherry Yafai to discuss some of her experience as an ER doctor, but mainly, we spoke about her role as founder of The Releaf Institute (TRI) and work in cannabis based medicine. TRI was created to educate individuals on how to use cannabis products to accomplish their personal goals for medical treatment. Dr. Yafai discusses why she saw a real need for TRI, why d...

In this episode of Gross Anatomy, and in honor of National Women’s History Month, we highlight some of the trailblazing women in the medical world. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to earn a medical degree, is just one of the women we discuss. And, as our main topic winds down, we put the Gross in Gross Anatomy by sharing a medical story on flesh eating bacteria. Listen now! *GROSS...

In this episode we talk art and ADHD with LA artist PULSE. We also talk about the most awkward movies we’ve seen with our parents, why being nocturnal can help with creativity and Dr. Cohen’s art life before becoming a doctor. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALT...

In this episode we discuss the Netflix scripted show 'Sex Education' and compare it to other streaming shows that also try to entertain while covering a wide array of sex ed topics. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE RE...

We are so excited to have the author of HYPE, Dr. Nina Shapiro, on our show! HYPE is a book that explores medical myths and exaggerated claims so people can better understand what's real and what's not. We talk with Dr. Shapiro about her life as a surgeon and how HYPE came to be. She also answers our HYPE questions and gives us a sneak peek of what she's writing now. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED...

In this episode we talk about polyphasic sleeping, podcasts designed to put you to sleep (not this one!) and other sleep techniques that can correct your bad sleep habits. We also talk about Alex Trebek, alternative medicine and much more! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QU...

In this episode we get into some questions we’ve been wondering like — why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap? And, why does asparagus make urine smell weird? We also talk about the new Netflix show Medical Police and provide some medical advice for residents looking to impress. And more, there’s always more! *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AD...

There’s a new slate of health and medical TV shows premiering this year. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix show, The Goop Lab, is already causing controversy so we discuss why some doctors have a problem with it. Ryan Murphy takes a stab at recreating one of the most feared nurses, Nurse Ratched, in the scripted show Ratched. There’s also some reality shows that might be too hard to watch like My Feet Are...