The Medical Collective

Prevention is one of medicine's greatest success stories—but only if people trust it enough to use it. In Part 2 of our series, What Patients May Be Missing Right Now, Dr. Keisha Davis is joined by Dr. Atoosa Kourosh and Dr. Sharon Smith for an honest conversation about vaccines, Vitamin K, measles, community immunity, and the growing challenges surrounding trust in preventive healthcare. Rather t...

Many people assume that if something is labeled "natural," it must be safe. But natural does not always mean harmless. In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis is joined by Dr. Atoosa Kourosh and Dr. Sharon Smith for a conversation about supplements, wellness culture, and the hidden risks that many patients never hear about. From herbal products and vitamins to social media heal...

Have you ever received different recommendations from two doctors and wondered who was right? In this solo episode, Dr. Keisha Davis explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of modern medicine: why thoughtful, competent physicians can look at the same patient, the same information, and sometimes arrive at different conclusions. From second opinions and differential diagnoses to pathology rev...

Most people think of viruses as things that simply cause a cold or flu. But viruses affect the body in dramatically different ways — from mild upper respiratory infections to clotting disorders, organ failure, cancer, immune dysfunction, and delayed neurological disease years after infection. In this solo episode, Dr. Keisha Davis breaks down what viruses actually do to the body from a pathology a...

This episode explains what physicians actually mean when they describe test results as normal. It highlights how reference ranges are created and why normal does not always mean healthy. Topics Covered in This Episode -Meaning of normal results -Reference ranges and population data -Difference between statistical normal and individual health -False reassurance -Importance of symptoms and follow-up...

This episode explores the reality that cancer can sometimes be missed, even when patients and physicians do everything correctly. Dr. Keisha Davis explains how biology, test limitations, and sampling variability contribute to this outcome from a pathology perspective. Topics Covered in This Episode Why cancer can be missed even with appropriate screening Tumor biology and aggressive cancers Locati...

This episode explores the disconnect between the reality of practicing medicine and what is often portrayed online. Dr. Keisha Davis provides a thoughtful reflection on burnout, physician identity, and the rise of social media narratives shaping how doctors view their careers. The conversation highlights the emotional weight of medicine, the increasing number of physicians reconsidering their role...

Colon cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools for cancer prevention, yet many people still do not fully understand how these tests work. In this solo episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis explains colon cancer screening from a pathologist's perspective and breaks down what each test is biologically detecting. Colorectal cancer often begins as precancerous polyps that devel...

Measles is often described as a mild childhood illness — a rash, a fever, and then recovery. But from a pathology and public health standpoint, measles is anything but mild. In this solo episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis explains what measles actually does to the body during acute infection and long after symptoms resolve. Through a pathologist's lens, she walks listeners through...

Migraines are often dismissed as "just headaches," but for those who live with them, they are a chronic neurologic condition that can affect every part of daily life. In this deeply personal solo episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis shares her experience living with migraines — not only as a physician, but as a patient. Dr. Davis reflects on what it means to navigate chronic illness...

In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis and her co-hosts discuss various pressing health issues, including updates on bird flu, measles outbreaks, and the importance of vaccinations. They emphasize the need for effective public health communication, especially in light of recent FDA recalls and the challenges posed by misinformation. The conversation also touches on prostate ca...

Every January, we tell ourselves this is the year — new goals, new habits, new routines. And yet, for many people, that motivation quickly turns into frustration and the feeling of having failed. In this solo episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis explores why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of starting over when it comes to their health. Drawing on her experience as both a physi...

When most people hear HPV, they think cervical cancer. But HPV is the most well- established virus we know that directly causes cancer, and its impact goes far beyond the cervix. In this solo episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis—triple board-certified pathologist and physician—breaks down what HPV actually is, how it causes cancer, and why prevention efforts matter now more than eve...

The Autopsy Initiative, created under Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp, provides free, independent autopsies for families seeking truth and transparency after sudden, unexpected, or unclear deaths. In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis is joined by attorney Nicole Martin, Legal Program Director for the Autopsy Initiative, to discuss why these services are needed, the...

In this timely and wide-ranging episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis is joined by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative from Michigan, to discuss the urgent state of public health in the United States, with a particular focus on the Articles of Impeachment related to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The conversation centers on growing threats to the vaccine infrastructure, rising me...

As election season grows louder and public trust in institutions continues to waver, Dr. Keisha Davis takes a reflective look at why she still believes in science. In this solo episode, she opens up about what it means to practice medicine in an era of misinformation — when evidence is questioned and expertise is often undervalued. Drawing from her experiences as a physician and pathologist, Dr. D...

In this solo episode, Dr. Keisha Davis reflects on the evolution of medicine — from handwritten charts and beepers to AI, EMRs, and social media. She shares stories from her early training, the transition to the digital age, and how modern medicine has both advanced and lost certain human touches along the way. Dr. Davis highlights the importance of preserving compassion and mentorship while embra...

In this episode, Dr. Keisha Davis sits down with her co-host, Dr. Sharon Smith, M.D., to explore what it truly means to practice medicine with purpose. Fresh from her medical mission trip to Kenya with Hands for a Cause, Dr. Sharon shares powerful firsthand experiences—from providing care in resource-limited settings to witnessing the resilience of patients who sometimes only have access to clean...

In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month special, Dr. Keisha Davis takes listeners behind the scenes of what really happens after you get a cancer biopsy — from the first needle sample to the final pathology report. She breaks down the process step by step, explaining how tissue is examined, how diagnoses are made, and what each test means. Dr. Davis also covers differences between fine-needle aspira...

In this solo episode, host Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. takes you inside the world of laboratory medicine and diagnostic testing. Lab results are at the core of nearly every medical decision, yet most people don't fully understand what those numbers mean. Dr. Davis breaks down some of the most common laboratory tests, what they measure, and why results can vary between patients. She explains the differe...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. takes listeners through the confusing world of professional titles, credentials, and deception in healthcare. From honorary doctorates and unaccredited "doctor" programs to PhDs and clinical doctorates, we expose how titles can mislead patients. We also discuss the risks when non-clinicians give medical advice, and what laws and tools exist to pr...

In this episode of The Medical Collective, host Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. is joined by Dena Goldberg, M.S., C.G.C. — also known as "Dena DNA" — a genetic counselor and content creator who has made genetics accessible to thousands through her work. We explore the growing field of genetic counseling and testing, breaking down what it means, who it's for, and how it can guide prevention and treatment. F...

In this powerful episode, host Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. sits down with Dr. Dan, M.D. to pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered stories from the emergency room. From bizarre and unforgettable cases to everyday challenges, this conversation goes beyond the stereotypes to show what it's truly like to work on the frontlines of medicine. We discuss the strange, the unexpected, and the very human s...

In this solo episode Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D., takes a deep dive into one of the most alarming trends in modern healthcare: the rise of cancer in younger populations. Why are we seeing more cases in people under 50? From lifestyle factors to environmental exposures to genetic predispositions, Dr. Davis explores the possible drivers of this trend and what it means for prevention, diagnosis, and publi...

In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D., sits down with ER physician Dr. Dan, M.D., to talk about the busiest and most surprising reasons people end up in the emergency room during the summer months. From heat-related illnesses and sports injuries to unexpected allergic reactions and travel mishaps, this conversation is full of real-life cases, surprising statistics, and...