Doctors

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Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

Robotic health care is coming to a hospital near you

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At Venezuela-Colombia border, Temple doctor cares for 'incredibly sick'

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The Philadelphia soda tax, while regressive, saves lives of those most at risk

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For Philly-area neurosurgeon, spring brings a hive of activity

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Beekeeper

Did your doctor ‘ghost’ you? An employment contract may be to blame

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Montgomery County doctor pleads guilty to illegally distributing oxycodone

Ogontz Medical Practice

I’m a journalist. Apparently, I’m also one of America’s 'Top Doctors'

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Former Rutgers doctor allegedly spied on women in office bathroom

Rutgers Cancer Institute

For Lourdes oncologist, magic is great medicine

Carroll - TDIO Dr. Saul

Children's Health

Study: Many teens lack privacy to confide in doctors during checkups

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Only when he, too, was diagnosed did Philly oncogeneralist learn about the other side of fighting cancer

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Burned-out, depressed doctors are thinking about suicide

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How the medical profession can help heal divisions as well as diseases

The ties that bind: Drexel doctor's huge collection spreads joy

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Check your medical records for dangerous errors

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Millennials' health suffers from all that technology at their fingertips

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Philly dermatologist wants to get under your skin – one word at a time

Carroll - Dr. Jules Lipoff

Telemedicine offers new health care possibilities – but payment challenges abound

Carroll - Telemedicine in schools

Jefferson collaboration creates first international medical degree

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Einstein breast surgeon always has her head in the game

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Real-life Philadelphia detective star of new serial killer film 'Gosnell'

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Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment

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When Jeff doctor shreds the drums, you'll feel anything but numb

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Virtua doctor always on the hunt for the perfect shot

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Philly dermatologists pick apart Dr. Pimple Popper

Dr. Sandra Lee, Pimple Popper

In opioid sweep, Norristown doctor accused of trading pills for nude photos of female patients

Cipriano Main

In the O.R. and on the dance floor, Virtua doc has all the right moves

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Eric Strauss

Cooper Health surgeon knows special bond between horse and rider

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Dr. Nicole Fox

When to see the doctor when you're traveling, and when to suck it up

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Philly doctor's license suspended in New Jersey over alleged domestic violence

Doctor Stock

Why medicine leads the professions in suicide, and what we can do about it

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Holy Redeemer doc goes viral with ‘Fixer Upper’-inspired dollhouse

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Swashbuckling surgeon shares special skill

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Penn cancer doc rocks to his own beat as band's bassist

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Downward doc: Temple neonatologist finds dual calling as yoga instructor

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When it comes to hobbies, South Jersey surgeon plays it koi

For local pain doc, Eagles fever and laughter better than medicine

Groundbreaking medical-rescue drone unveiled at Philly conference

Cancer Treatment

Penn becomes world's first hospital to treat cancer patient with new radiation technology

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