Doctor Grumpy in the House

One of the worst disasters in American history happened today, and is mostly forgotten. It was the Johnstown Flood. And unless you grew up ...

And the kids are out of school for the Summer. So, in lieu of a post, I offer this: 1. For Memorial Day, please check out some of the posts ...

The doctor's lounge usually has some bagels and muffins every morning, and bread for toast. Next to the bagels is a bagel slicer, which ...

It was Halloween. Frank was 1 year old. The twins hadn't been born. The trick-or treaters had come and gone. I was putting things away, ...

Dr. Grumpy: "Are you allergic to any medications?" Mr. Unsure: "A pill once gave me a rash." Dr. Grumpy: "Do you re...

People often ask me "How do I find a good doctor?" That's a tough question, and it can be tricky. So here are a few tips to wa...

Between patients today I went to talk to Dr. Pissy. He was in his office, calling his father on the speaker phone. Pissy's family lives ...

Dr. Grumpy: "How often do you get migraines?" Mr. Vague: "Every so often." Dr. Grumpy: "Well, how much time goes by...

My 10:00 was a new patient today, a lady in her 60's. At 10:03 her daughter showed up, and had this conversation with Mary: Mary: "...

The emergency room is staffed to handle a lot of things. But, unfortunately, most don't have a 24/7 manicurist available. Like this lady...

A nurse at Local Hospital is getting married soon, so they had a shower at work for her yesterday. One of the gifts had been left out by th...

Mr. Shakes: "This is my last time here. I've decided to find a new neurologist." Dr. Grumpy: "May I ask why?" Mr. Sh...

Last week I renewed my subscription to my favorite journal "Neurology and the Art of Sarcasm". It was 3 years for $400 (that, bel...

I've been reminded that USMLE part 1 is fast approaching. So I'm reposting my own memories of the test. And this clip, from the movi...