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  • We’re at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. But what happens when we can’t trust them? Dr. Death is the award-winning series hosted by Laura Beil, now in its fourth season: Bad Magic.

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    When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret.

    Season 3: Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question.

    Season 2: If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was that doctor. Between his prestigious education, years of experience and pleasant bedside manner, Fata was everything you could want in a doctor. But he was not who he appeared to be. From Wondery, this is the story of hundreds of patients in Michigan, a doctor, and a poisonous secret.

    Season 1: We’re at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. We trust the person at the other end of that scalpel. We trust the hospital. We trust the system. Christopher Duntsch was a neurosurgeon who radiated confidence. He claimed he was the best in Dallas. If you had back pain, and had tried everything else, Dr. Duntsch could give you the spine surgery that would take your pain away. But soon his patients started to experience complications, and the system failed to protect them. Which begs the question: who - or what - is that system meant to protect? From Wondery, the network behind the hit podcast Dirty John, Dr. Death is a story about a charming surgeon, 33 patients and a spineless system.

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Episodes
  • Introducing: Dr. Death Season 1 | Dr. Duntsch
    Aug 20 2018

    Dr. Death premieres on September 4th

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  • Dr. Duntsch | Three Days In Dallas | S1-E1
    Aug 21 2018

    All physicians are taught, “First do no harm.” But what happens when a doctor does harm his patients?

    Dr. Robert Henderson was a veteran spinal surgeon in Dallas when he got an unusual phone call from a local hospital: a new surgeon had operated so poorly that a patient who’d walked in on her own two feet now couldn’t even wiggle her toes. Dr. Henderson had seen a lot, but he wasn't prepared for this. The surgery was so bad, in fact, he asked himself whether this person possibly be an impostor impersonating a physician?

    “Death Don’t Have No Mercy” performed by Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams, courtesy of Rough Diamond Records.

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  • Where to Find Episodes 2-10 of Dr. Death Season 1
    Dec 13 2018

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Mind blowing!!

This story is so very scary. Just to think there are doctors out there who can get away with murder. I have been fascinated with this entire podcast. The interviews are outstanding. Her voice is extremely pleasant and she has wonderful enunciation. I am so impressed by the research and information provided!!

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Even better than the TV Series

Best podcast I have ever listened to, and I came about it purely by chance. Have listened three times to it in it’s entirety and it never fails to amaze me. Has my highest recommendation.

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Binge worthy and chilling

Wow! Amazing story; unbelievable
As an aspiring anesthesiologist, this is just shocking! I hope to a part of a better system than what was described here

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Would listen again!!

Well written and well told. Thoroughly enjoyed! Great attention to detail. Perfect for True Crime Junkies.

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TRUTH

As an RN, this story about negligent administrators who cater to the money making physicians while ignoring blatant indiscretions confirms that this is an epidemic among our united states healthcare system. I wish I could say I was surprised by the way this played out. I am not.

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A Difficult Listen

The story of ‘Dr. Death’ was shocking and maddening and tragic. It left me with a sick feeling. But at least better informed about the medical system and how doctors are (or aren’t) monitored for safety and quality. The story was very well documented and easy to follow. Lots of segments in the podcasts of the various people involved telling their own story in their own voice. It added so much to the story and helped tie it all together so well. Morbidly fascinating. Compelling.

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you did amazing

love this so much Laura. you did a amazing job on this story. you have brought so much light to how much doctors get by with. thank you

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this story was gripping

loved it! couldn't stop listening.
so informative on corruption we wouldn't know otherwise exsist here

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Very enlightening!

It was a very enjoyable listen! Very interesting to hear about some of the most basic faults in the healthcare system just based off this one story.

If enough people listened to this maybe we could get the system straightened out to avoid similar issues in the future? Unfortunately malpractice has been around for ages, take a look into the Psychiatric system, past and present.

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was awesome. I would listen again rated R I love

it was awesome but rated R has adult language 10+ but awesome my favorite lov it

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