Doctors

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

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

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

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Jennifer Simmons

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

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

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

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

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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

Carroll - The Doc is Out, Dr. Robert Burger

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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Study: Doctors get bogged down by work email and mundane office tasks just like the rest of us

For family doctor, family hobby is icing on the cake

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Pennsylvania launches practitioner registry for medical marijuana program

Former Jersey Shore firefighter who stole from Wawa among 18 charged in drug bust

Atlantic County drug bust

Away from the ER, pediatrician brushes up on dream pursuit

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Doctors earn much less in Philly than other cities, report finds

Penn hospital employees find 'rare' 19th century medical notebook

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During his final days, a Philly sports legend touches local doctor

Pennsylvania Hospital's first female neurosurgeon is paying it forward

Carroll - Penn Neurosurgery Zarina Ali

Philadelphia doctors: GOP health bill would have 'serious consequences' for patients

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