HuMed with David Spiro, MD

Dr. Robert Beck: Medical Futility and Who We Decide to Save

Two attending physicians declared medical futility on a man in his late 40s. He was awake. He was begging for the ICU. He was begging for his mother. And the only docto

Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Joana Mack: "I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss"

Dr. Joana Mack has been called "bossy" her whole career — in training, at work, even by her own mom. Now, she just says it back differently: "I'm not bossy, I'm the boss.

The Science of Stem Cells, Exosomes, and Healthy Aging with Dr. Mari Mitrani

Can regenerative medicine help us live healthier for longer? Physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur Dr. Mari Mitrani joins Dr. David Spiro to explain the evolving

When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: Dr. Adam Bitterman On His Open-Heart Surgery

What happens when a surgeon suddenly finds himself on the other side of the patient–doctor relationship? Dr. Adam Bitterman—orthopedic surgeon, educator, and chair of or

It’s Not Always Hemorrhoids: Anal Health with Dr. Talar Tejerian

Not every anal health problem is a hemorrhoid. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Talar Tejerian joins Dr. David Spiro to explain the differences between hemorrhoids and

Stop the Bleed: The Simple Skills That Could Save a Life | Dr. David Shapiro

What would you do if someone were bleeding severely—and help was miles away? In this episode of HuMED, Dr. David Spiro welcomes back surgeon and critical care physician

The Night Beirut Exploded: A Doctor’s Story

What happens when a physician suddenly finds himself responding to one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in modern history? In this episode of HuMED, Dr. David Spiro

Muscle is Medicine

What if one of the most important tools for healthy aging isn’t another pill—but preserving your strength? Dr. David Spiro welcomes back Dr. Heather Hinshelwood, an emer

The Patient I’ll Never Forget | Dr. Tommy Martin

What makes medicine worth the sacrifice? Dr. Tommy Martin—a pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital, physician, endurance athlete, and one of medicine’s most

Healthy Mama Doc Almost Lost Her Own Son

What happens when a high-risk OB can't diagnose her own son? Dr. Sarah Pachtman-Shetty is a double board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist — a doctor trained

The Power of Listening: How Curiosity Transformed a Student's Life

summaryIn this episode, Hillary Mayberry, a physician assistant and educator at UAMS, shares her transformative experience with a student facing performance anxiety, emph

Why This Doctor Left U.S. Medicine for Canada | Burnout, Mental Health & Starting Over

Dr. Rob Beck shares his deeply personal journey from burnout in the U.S. healthcare system to building a more fulfilling medical career in Canada. In this episode, we exp

Inspiring Mentorship with Google's Resident Doctor Maya Roberts

In this episode of HuMed, Dr. David Spiro welcomes Dr. Maya Roberts, a staff clinical lead at Google, to discuss her transformative journey from a physics major to a pedi

The Doctor Who Sees Poetry in Surgery: Dr. Saman's Unique Approach

In this episode of HuMed, Dr. David Spiro engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Masoud Saman, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Saman shares his

Healing Through Pain: Dr. Malobski's Journey

In this episode of Humed, Dr. David Spiro interviews Dr. Michael Malobski, a pediatrician who shares his profound journey through chronic pain, emotional struggles, and t

The Truth About Doctoring Nobody Discusses

In this episode, Dr. David Spiro interviews Dr. David Shapiro, exploring the profound experiences that shape a physician's journey. They discuss the importance of mentors

Doctors Share Surprising Stories!

Join Dr. David Spiro as he speaks with Dr. Christine Gibson about experiences in a busy pediatric ER. They share insightful stories about child health and the challenges

Training and Mentorship in Scrubs

In this episode of Human Medicine, Dr. David Spiro reconnects with Dr. Zane Horowitz, a seasoned physician and author, to discuss their journeys in medicine, the evolutio

005 Emergency Medicine, Cancer Research, and the Power of Human Connection

Dr. Singh delves into his groundbreaking cancer research, discussing the identification of a novel gene and its role in cancer development. He highlights the exciting pro

001 The Unspoken Stories Doctors Carry with Dr. David Peltzer | HuMed Podcast

Dr. David Spiro interviews Dr. David Peltzer, a family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the importance of storytelling in healthcare, the