Congratulations to the winners! After reviewing hundreds of websites, Pacific Medical Training is happy to award these sites with our "Best of Doctor Sites" award. We fully appreciate and can understand the time and commitmen it takes to maintain a website. It’s a great and rewarding challenge to continuously provide current content that is easily accessible to site viewers.
Websites
- https://www.oliversacks.com — Dr. Oliver Sacks (July 9, 1933 - August 30, 2015) was a British neurologist well-known for his amazing books in which he explored the case histories of his patient’s in a way that the general public can appreciate. The website provides extensive resources about Sacks, his books, films inspired through his work, a blog and space for interaction with other site users. It is an excellent commonplace to study and learn more about this great contributor to science.
- www.hqmeded-ecg.blogspot.com — Dr. Stephen Smith, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Minnesota and faculty physician in the Emergency Medicine Residency, uses his blog to explore cases in ECG. He specializes in emergency cardiac care and has special access to unique and difficult cases which, with his patient’s permission, posts to his blog. Using a running commentary and analysis which encourages the reader to also take a stab at diagnosing and understanding the case, Dr. Smith carefully explores each case and provides helpful learning points for the reader. For any aspiring doctor or person interested in cardiac health, this blog is a gold mine.
- www.sleep-doctor.com — Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Southern California specializing in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Kezirian is a leader in this area of medicine. Through his informative and comprehensive blog, Dr. Kezirian provides an evaluation of research and information for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. He also explains his own approach and procedures for treatment of his patient’s. Through this useful resource, Dr. Kezirian gives readers an easy way to find an analysis and explanation of nearly all of the treatment options and research in this area of medicine.
- www.doctorstevenpark.com — Through his blog, Dr. Steven Park explores the connection between sleep apnea and sleep breathing difficulties with other medical conditions. Using a holistic approach to study the interrelation of lifestyle and sickness with a special focus on sleep apnea and breathing, Dr. Park provides a fresh perspective. Dr. Park, in addition to writing his blog, is also the author of a book, Sleep Interrupted. For readers interested in sleep apnea and obstructed breathing and its effects and relationships with health in the rest of the body, this blog is a great place to start.
- www.drnorthrup.com — Dr. Christiane Northrup is a leader in women’s health. As an OB/GYN and woman, Dr. Northrup has a unique perspective to offer both women and men. Through her work over the years, she has published several books and appeared on shows such as Oprah. Through her blog and website resources, she makes some of her philosophies, advice and medical knowledge available. She encourages healthy lifestyles in order to face life’s challenges and changes. Specific advice is offered for women’s health in areas such as menopause, mothering, aging, etc.
- www.thedoctorweighsin.com — This website, begun by Dr. Patricia Salber, initially focused on weight loss and now covers a full range of topics in health and healthcare. A team of doctors and writers provides resources and articles about everything from wellness to cancer, nutrition, psychiatry and mental health, and even technology in healthcare. The site has something for everyone, from the everyday reader looking to improve his or her health to healthcare professionals looking for resources on workplace related issues.
- https://boogordoctor.com/ — On the Booger Doctor’s website, Dr. Russell Faust provides information and resources for families dealing with chronic aero-respiratory disorders in children such as allergies, sinusitis, asthma, reflux, and more. Dr. Faust provides information on a variety of approaches, from conventional to alternative with the goal of using integrative and holistic techniques that focus on improving overall health. Posts ranging in topics from children’s nutrition to pregnancy rhinitis to air quality, Dr. Faust’s website provides a great resource for parents seeking relief from their own and their children’s struggles with aero-respiratory disorders.
- www.howardluksmd.com — Howard Luks is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. It is clear from his website that he also has a knack for communicating and informing his readers about complex medical injuries in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. This website seeks to spread meaningful, trustworthy, and evidence-based information to patients from around the world.
- www.drhyman.com — Dr. Mark Hyman cares deeply about addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses. He is a 4-time New York Times bestselling author and has appeared on numerous nationally syndicated talk shows and news programs. His website gives a wealth of resources and information for people seeking a healthier lifestyle. This is truly a worthy website that is beautifully designed, user friendly, and full of useful health-related knowledge.
- www.kevinmd.com/blog — KevinMD.com seeks to “pull the curtain back” on what goes on behind the scenes in the medical world. This is one of the most active and prolific medical blogs today and is often used as a source for major media outlets. If you have a passing interest in anything medical-related, it would not be difficult to spend a significant amount of time perusing all of the thought-provoking articles on kevinmd.com.
- www.modernphysician.com — ModernPhysician.com is an all-encompassing doctor website with clean design and a tremendous amount of information. Topics include latest news, ambulatory care, ethics, education, and much more. This truly is one of the most authoritative and well-established physician news sites in existence.
- http://www.buckeyesurgeon.com/ — This blog is authored by Jeffry C. Parks, a board certified general surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. We love his blunt and anecdotal style of blogging. He does a fantastic job of inserting teaching points into interesting fictional doctor stories that are based on his real-life experiences. He is also a very active and prolific blogger. Check out his site to read some interesting physician stories!
- www.drwes.blogspot.com — Dr. Westby G. Fisher is a board certified internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. He is currently practicing in Evanston, Illinois at NorthShore University Health System. His blog posts are creative, informative, and kindly brief. He certainly understands how to capture your attention and draw your eye down the page. We highly recommend this blog and are glad to place it on our best-of list.
- dinosaurmusings.wordpress.com — This blog is written by a solo family doctor — hence the name, Musings of a Dinosaur. We didn’t know that dinosaur musings could indeed be so snappy, insightful, and generally entertaining. This is a well-written, up-to-date and straightforward blog that you are sure to enjoy. We particularly like the “Laws of the Dinosaur.” Law #10 states; “A bad idea held by many people for a long time is still a bad idea.”
- https://www.physicianspractice.com/ — Physicians Practice is a community of healthcare professionals, offering resources about every aspect of the medical field. It’s definitely the go-to source for information for medical professionals who are seeking advice about law and malpractice, compensation, and recent healthcare news.
- https://www.froedtert.com/stories — Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health care network is the only health system in southeastern Wisconsin that includes an academic-community partnership. Health resources include several blogs written by medical experts that provide insight on specific diseases, treatments, prevention, and more.
- https://www.pcrm.org/media/experts/neal-barnard — Clinical researcher and author Neal Barnard, M.D., is one of America’s leading advocates for health, nutrition, and higher standards in research. As the principal investigator of several human clinical research trials, whose results are published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals, Dr. Barnard has examined key issues in health and nutrition. His site offers information on his upcoming events, books, and other publications.
- https://www.theexaminingroom.com/about/ — The Examining Room of Dr. Charles is a blog about life in medicine. Dr. Charles writes about medical news, clinical studies, and curious bits of knowledge. He also occasionally posts poems and vignettes pertaining to scientific and medical aspects of life.
- https://drkevincampbellmd.wordpress.com/ — Dr. Kevin Campbell is a Cardiologist committed to the treatment and prevention of sudden cardiac death in the US. He is focused on providing advanced therapies to the underserved, particularly women and minorities, and is also an on- air TV personality for Fox News and Fox Business Channels where each week he discusses current health and medical topics of interest in order to positively impact public health in the US.
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