Michael’s Substack
Michael Kirsch, MDPracticing gastroenterologist and writer, giving readers a peek behind the curtain of the medical profession.
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Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment (Part II)
Last week, I acquainted readers with a condition that vexes patients and physicians: the incidentaloma. I would recommend that readers who are just tuning in review that post before continuing.
As noted, most incidentalomas that I’ve encou...
Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment (Part I)
This essay is the first in a two-part series on two potent threats that patients in the medical arena face: overdiagnosis and overtreatment. As you will read in a moment, I assumed some poetic license in introducing today’s subject.
Let me...
How to Think About Medication Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
When a medical misadventure or new symptoms develop, physicians will often consider if the event is a side effect of a medication. This can be very difficult to establish. For example, if a patient is given medication to treat colitis and t...
My Opinion on Second Opinions
I have an opinion cautioning against pursuing second medical opinions. This can be a tough argument to make, as most patients believe that obtaining additional medical advice is all upside. They argue that a second opinion either confirms t...
A Gastroenterologist Reflects, in the Autumn of My Career
Several years ago, I left private practice for an employed position at a well-known Cleveland medical institution. It was the right move at the right time, considering the life cycle of our small gastroenterology practice as well as the lif...
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Gastroenterologist and writer, offering readers a peek behind the medical curtain. My focus is to help patients navigate the complex medical universe and to become better advocates of their own health. All views welcome. I love the dialogue!
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