John Mandrola, MD - The Neutral Martian (S3E3)

Episode 3 March 07, 2023 00:43:55
John Mandrola, MD - The Neutral Martian (S3E3)
The Groves Connection
John Mandrola, MD - The Neutral Martian (S3E3)

Mar 07 2023 | 00:43:55

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Show Notes

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. John Mandrola.

 

Nominally, Dr. Mandrola is a cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in heart rhythm disorders, but there’s much more to his story. He’s currently the chief cardiology correspondent for Medscape, writes two regular columns, and records a weekly podcast. This guy is everywhere, and for good reason. As a leader in medical thought, his unique take on modern healthcare is perhaps best summed up in his 2019 paper with Dr. Adam Cifu — The Case for Being a Medical Conservative.

“Medical conservatives are not nihilists. We appreciate progress and laud scientific gains that have transformed once-deadly diseases, such as AIDS and many forms of cancer, into manageable chronic conditions. […] The medical conservative, however, recognizes that many developments promoted as medical advances offer, at best, marginal benefits.”

 

Dr. Mandrola’s perspective is unique, history informed, and as philosophically rigorous as it is compassionate. Per usual, we have a chance to dive into his background, upbringing, and journey to where he is now. It was a fascinating journey that I’m pleased to be able to invite you to listen to.

 

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