I’ve been struggling lately with the raison d’etre of my blog, Buckeye Surgeon. I tend to write about a variety of topics, usually medically related, but it seems the best posts have been the ones ...

You have new symptoms that are scary, surprising, or painful. You decide to visit your primary care doctor. You hope for a clear diagnosis and a plan for treatment. But when you get there and start ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. In the public perception, medical doctors are among the hardest-working, ...

But, when I finally make the appointment, I know I have to be mentally ready to actively advocate for myself. Learning how to ...