Spinal CSF Leak Treatment Across Borders
When I spoke recently with a Venezuelan anesthesiologist about CSF leaks, she explained that she...
Is Thyroid Disease Dangerous? What Every Parent and Patient Needs to Know
Is thyroid disease dangerous?The short answer to that question is “it can be,” yet most...
Learning Across Borders: Why I Study Healthcare Systems
People often ask why I spend so much time discussing clinicians from South America. The answer is...
About Thyroid Disease: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You (And How to Read Your Abnormal Blood Test Results)
The first thing you should know about thyroid disease is that most cases aren’t complicated. They...
South America Has the Clinical Talent the U.S. Healthcare Market Is Running Out Of
The United States is running out of endocrinologists.
That statement is not hyperbole....
How to Attract US Clients as an International Clinician (Even Without an English Website)
You’re probably wondering how to attract U.S. clients as an international clinician or other...
The Billionaires’ Vagina Club: What It Reveals About the U.S. Women’s Health Gap
Concierge care has a new mascot, and her name is Dr. Sally Greenwald.
The Stanford assistant...
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Symptoms: More Than Just a Fast Heartbeat
Let’s talk about the symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS); you know, the...
The Validation Trap in US Healthcare: How the Search for Empathy from Providers Can Undermine Effective Care
Patients with complex or chronic conditions in the United States often find themselves caught in a...
Dealing with Medical Gaslighting: How to Get My Doctor to Listen to Me
I still remember the exact moment I realized my body wasn't the only thing betraying me—the...