On-Call with Dr. Dave

In this episode, Dr. Dave and Ashley share their journey of launching Dr. Dave’s solo practice. They open up about transitioning from a group setting to full independence, balancing medical and business challenges, and how their complementary skills made it all possible. From navigating financing and legalities to creating a strategic marketing plan, they unpack the realities of building a practic...

In episode 049 of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Nurse Hannah shares fascinating insights from her emergency nursing career, highlighting the wide range of patient interactions, from life-and-death situations to amusing misunderstandings about human anatomy. She emphasizes the importance of patient education and reflects on the profound experiences of witnessing death and the emotional complexities of p...

In this engaging episode of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Dr. Drew, an internal medicine specialist, joins the conversation. He discusses the nuances of internal medicine, focusing on adult care and chronic diseases. Dr. Drew shares two poignant stories: one about a patient's unexpected turn for the worse post-consultation, highlighting the challenges and learning moments in medical practice. The secon...

In this episode of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Dr. Dave chats with Dr. Steve, a family medicine practitioner in a community-based practice. Dr. Steve shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of treating a range of conditions and sometimes even friends and family in a small community. He recounts an array of intriguing stories from his career, like discovering a BB near a patient's optic...

In this episode of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Dr. Dave talks with Dr. Steve, a family medicine doctor, about the challenges and variety in community-based practice. Dr. Steve shares unique stories, including a surprising discovery of a BB near a patient's optic nerve and a humorous account of his sleepwalking 'deliveries'. He also discusses handling a patient with a broken portacath and the unpredic...

In episode 46, "Extended Release," of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Dr. Jyoti recounts his extraordinary journey in medicine. Initially practicing in Nepal, he moved to the US, facing the challenge of re-entering medical school as an International Medical Graduate. Despite numerous rejections and even considering law school, Dr. Jyoti's resilience and passion for medicine prevailed, inspired by his wif...

In episode 46 of "On Call with Dr. Dave," Dr. Jyoti shares his unique journey of attending medical school twice—first in Nepal and then in the US. A Nepali immigrant, Dr. Jyoti recounts the challenges and cultural shifts he faced, including failing to secure a residency in the US initially and considering a switch to law. His wife's support led him to pursue medical school again in the US. Dr. Jyo...

Episode 045 of 'On-Call with Dr. Dave' dives into the world of medicine, but in a super accessible way. Dr. Dave and Ashley chat about all the different jobs in healthcare, from the basics like shadowing docs and volunteering, to more advanced roles like nurses, paramedics, and doctors. They make it clear that there’s something for everyone in medicine, no matter your interest or how much time you...

In this Extended Release Episode of On-Call with Dr. Dave with Dr. Charlie, he tells us all the details of vagina potatoes, beer pong went wrong, homemade anal beads, the dangers of too much lube on the pole, and three-year-old peeing rainbows. He also talks more about his expansion into hospice care and how it counterbalances the short-term care of the ER with long-term patient care. He expounds...

As an emergency room physician, Dr. Charlie has seen his fair share of unique patients. He tells about a peculiar case of a woman who forgot about a potato she had inserted vaginally. The conversation turns to a young man with seven ping pong balls lodged rectally after a beer pong game and another incident involving improvised anal beads made from golf balls. We also discuss Dr. Charlie’s transit...

In this Best of Prison Stories episode of "On Call with Dr. Dave," the spotlight shines on the extraordinary and often bizarre medical cases encountered in a prison setting. Dr. Dave is joined by P.A. Todd, a physician assistant with seven years of experience working in a prison. Dr. Adam, an ophthalmologist, gives a picture of what kind of patients are seen, and Dr. Dave even recounts his experie...

Join us for more of Med Student Andreas in this Extended Release version, where we dive in more about what it's like being a medical student in the public eye.

Med Student Andreas has a heart as big as his sense of humor. While navigating medical school, Andreas shares laugh-out-loud tales that keep him sane and his 3.2 million TikTok followers coming back for more. We delve into the underestimated role of nurses, the rollercoaster of med school life, and the power of humor in healthcare. Andreas's knack for turning medical student frustrations into vira...

Ever wondered what it would be like to dedicate years of your life to a medical specialty, only to face the crushing disappointment of not matching into your dream residency? This is the reality that Dr. Julie, a brilliant MD and PhD, faced after years of relentless training. In this episode, she joins Dr. Dave, who experienced the same rejection, to share their stories of doubt and struggles. Whi...

Listen to a dynamic conversation with three innovative medical professionals. Dr. Jack discusses the vital role of mentorship in medicine, sharing his insights as a resident and mentor to students and peers. Dr. Kristine, a psychiatrist turned entrepreneur and coach, reflects on how her career evolution has enabled her to impact the lives of patients on a broader scale. Dr. Aleea is a family medic...

Dive into a chilling episode with Dr. Dave! This Halloween special brings spine-tingling tales of eye-related injuries: from a garage door mishap splitting an eyeball to BB gun accidents. But, these stories are more than just horror tales. Dr. Dave stresses the vital importance of eye safety, even in everyday tasks like lawn mowing. He shares heart-wrenching descriptions about injured eyes and eer...

In this “Extended Release” version Nurse Alissa shares even more shocking and eye-opening stories from the frontlines of healthcare. In addition to the stories included in the shorter edit, Nurse Alissa also tells the tale of a husband who asked his wife to take a piece of metal out of his eye, only to have her accidentally stab him in the eye instead. She also shares the story of a patient on met...

In this “Fast Acting” Edit we hear Nurse Alissa's most shocking and eye-opening stories from the frontlines of healthcare. From a gut-wrenching tale of a trucker couple's medical nightmare to a male patient's bizarre reaction to Nurse Alissa's questions about his problematic erection, this episode is full of jaw-dropping moments. And we don't shy away from the tough topics, as Nurse Alissa shares...

In this "Extended Release" episode dive deeper with Dr. Adham and Dr. Dave and find out what drives them. 

In this "Fast Acting" episode Dr. Adham, a hematologist oncologist, shares insights from his professional journey. His early experiences during medical school deeply influenced his commitment to the field of oncology. Dr. Adham's personal life intersected with his profession when, during his intern year in the U.S., his fiancée in Lebanon was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. This personal ordeal...

At the end of Dr. Dave's fellowship and the beginning of his career he and Ashley were trying to reconnect and rebuild their marriage. They read the book the 5 Love Languages (Chapman, 2015), and it did not go well! Here we discuss what we learned and how to better use the ideas in the book to connect.

This is the extended release episode with CNA Cecily. In addition to the stories you heard in the short acting release we talk about "see one, do one, teach one." Cecily tells us her first medical experience, and Dr. Dave  talks about putting needles in the eye socket and removing eyeballs!

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Cecily is currently in school to become a RN (registered nurse). This is the "Fast Acting" cut where we discuss why nursing home residents were an eye opening experience and seem to view clothing as optional. Cecily shares her sweet experience with death and how she views end of life. Then she shares her mom's favorite story of Cecily's involving a leg in a garbag...

For the first time ever some episodes will be released as a short, quick listen and as an extended cut. Listen how you like. If you want to hear the whole conversation with Dr. Sasa then here it is! 

Dr. Sasa cares for and about women. She mentors women in medicine and was thrilled to be a part of a surgery program full of women surgeons. She is a breast oncology surgeon who also does breast reconstruction. She hates breast cancer and loves being able to help her patients become cancer free and still feel like themselves afterwards.