Two Men and a Doc

Surgery in the modern era of robots and computers.  How does it feel to perform surgery without any instruments in your hand, and what do you do when it all crashes.   Send us your questions! mail@twomenandadoc.com   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you ca...

The Doc tells us about a case from this week where the patient was put under and then, just as the Doc is about to enter the OR to begin surgery something goes wrong and everything must stop.  We learn what happens next, what're the repercussions for the patient, does he still have to pay, is anyone at fault, and more.   Send us your questions! mail@twomenandadoc.com   Please leave...

The Doc weighs in on the Coronavirus, then the guys talk about how different men and cultures feel about how if getting a vasectomy affects their 'manhood.'   Send us your questions! mail@twomenandadoc.com   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a revi...

It's unusual for The Doc to get a referral from an OB-GYN, but it happened this week.  Hear about the unusual case and why the OB-GYN wanted to get a specialist to take a look.  Plus, The Doc shows he's got some tricks up his sleeve when he shows a young doc a potentially life-saving method during a kidney operation. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.co...

The FDA delivers new guidelines on when doctors should be prescribing testosterone treatments and the findings are a bit too narrow for The Doc.  Listen in to an interesting discussion about why men might want to consider testosterone treatments and how The Doc determines when it's the right path for his patients. One of the many articles written about the FDA's new guidelines is here . Pleas...

Who would have thought a group of sexually ambiguous kids in the Caribbean would lead scientists to the preeminent treatment for enlarged prostates as well as hair loss.  The Doc takes us through the story, how the medications work and how it continues to impact men worldwide.    Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id...

The Doc takes us through the day when he noticed his pulse had increased for no apparent reason.  Hear what happened next and what led to a crowd of nurses and doctors watching his unorthodox treatment. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate u...

We've got mail!  A listener asks the Doc about his slight but noticeable increase in needing to urinate - what does it mean and should he be concerned.  Plus a listener sends the guys a package!  Find out what was inside.  Finally, as we close in on the holidays, JT has some ideas for last minute gifts.   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple...

What are the potential indicators of the beginnings of kidney disease and what can we do to avoid putting undue stress on the kidneys (SPOILER ALERT, don't go crazy with the Advil).  There's a lot to learn about this vital and often mysterious organ. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Pod...

We laughed when the Doc told us he carries a catheter with him whenever he travels, but it turns out he's not wrong (as always!).  Hear about the extreme lengths one doctor went to on a flight because he hadn't been as prepared.  Plus, GB gets a physical and the Doc breaks down the results. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-...

The Doc takes us through the difficult decisions and conversations that take place when a patient and their family are left with no good options for treatment.  It's a rare look into the process a doctor must go through when balancing patient care, quality of life, and the emotions of family members.  Plus, JT answers the question from last week - who exactly is Spiffy and Fleabag. Pleas...

Stories about how the Doc dealt with situations when patients put things in places they don’t belong. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! Send us your comments and questions: mail@twomenandadoc.com   twitter: @twomenandad...

What does it mean if your doctor is a PA and not a MD?  What's a DO or a Nurse Practitioner?  What are the differences in training and certification, and what if your doctor went to medical school abroad?  Should you be asking for one type of medical doctor over another?  The Doc gives us the details. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

A quick follow-up on the Peyronie's conversation from last week and then the Doc explains why urinalysis test results might need a second opinion before rushing to get that prescription. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! Sen...

It's a Housecall - the first of what will be a recurring feature where we answer a question or take on a topic for a shorter show or perhaps a bonus episode.  On today's Housecall we talk about Peyronie's disease -  what it is, how it develops and what can be done to alleviate its symptoms.  It's a topic not often discussed but not that uncommon and something that can happen to any...

The Doc responds to some of the common complaints doctors face from patients.  Plus some tips on what to do if you need medical services when traveling out of the country.   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! S...

The Doc explains the unusual but not unheard of condition called priapism.  Let's just say too much of a good thing is definitely not a good thing.  Plus a quick but interesting segment on how the Doc, and many others in the medical field, take every possible step to make sure their patients and themselves are not put in any inappropriate situations.   Please leave a rating and a re...

How does a teenager get something usually found in someone 40 years older?  Plus we wrap up Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by discussing what the warning signs are for prostate cancer and what's the best thing to do to the catch it early.   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcast...

This week it’s Three Men and a Doc.  When fertility issues are traced to the male in the relationship - what are the possible reasons and the potential solutions.  A guest joins the guys to tell his story. Special thanks to our guest Dan!  Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podc...

The Doc offers his thoughts on a NY Times article about the latest tech in treating an enlarged prostate. Read the NY Times article Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! Send us your comments and questions: mail@twomenandadoc.co...

The doctor will see you now... The Doc treats an 82 year-old in the ER for a serious condition that brings to light the challenges in the business of medicine. Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! Send us your comments and ques...

Q&A: Shy bladder or stage fright or whatever you call it, is being unable to urinate in a crowded public restroom psychological or is something else going on there? Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts' From there you can leave a review, rate us, and subscribe! Send us your comments...

Maybe you should sit down for this.  The debate about whether to stand or sit while peeing has the Doc weighing in on the actual benefits of sitting.  Plus the guys talk about the PSA test and how it’s changed the way prostate cancer is treated, for better and maybe for worse.   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1...

To pee or not to pee - are there concerns and long-term effects of holding it in for too long, plus the case of the week - The Doc has a 22 year-old patient who has seen two other urologists but neither could diagnose what was causing his symptoms.  The Doc tells us how he figured it out and put the patient on the road to recovery. What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen if You Hold in Your...

A Case With A Twist.  The Doc gets an emergency call from a 22 year-old patient that turns into something even more urgent.  Plus Q&A - a complication from vasectomy has the listener wondering what he can do.   Please leave a rating and a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-men-and-a-doc/id1464231512 Click on 'Listen on Apple Podcasts'  From there yo...