Category Archives: doctor’s advice

A different side of me,maybe

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

I have been blogging less and living more in 2013 and I don’t know if this is good or bad. I go to meetings like the TN Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Ranchers young leaders conference like I am at … Continue reading →

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HIPPA, no its not a hippo

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Being a small town rural family doc has its many challenges. But the last time I was on call I ran into one I had not encountered before. Let me set the scene for you. Its Sunday evening, I am … Continue reading →

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The hardest discussion

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Well, this has been my call weekend. It has been not to bad. Friday, I worked in our Emergency Room for a twelve hour shift, and then the remain two mornings I have gone in and made hospital rounds for the groups … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time in America

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Have you ever sat up late at night and watched old black and white TV show reruns? Have you ever noticed how few over weight people were in them? I am not picking on anyone’s weight or body type, I … Continue reading →

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Bad Medicine???

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

One of the most common things that I face in the office anymore is questions about medicines safety. It seems like every week, Good Morning America is telling my patients that a medicine is dangerous or has previously unknown side … Continue reading →

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Doing as I say…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Today was my first day back at work after my most recent surgery. Yes, that’s right, I went back to work 4 days after abdominal surgery. Let’s just hope my doctor is not a fan of my BLOG. As I … Continue reading →

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