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May 2025

When Should Doctors Retire?
I am asked with some regularity whether I am aiming to retire in the near term. Years ago, I never received such inquiries.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
Memorial Day 2025
Too many families across the country have paid an indelible price for our freedom.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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Will Medicare and Social Security be Cut?
These are huge concerns for Americans who depend upon these programs for health care and survival.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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Why Isn't My Drug Covered by my Insurance Company?
Some drugs I've prescribed have eye-popping costs that might approach a patient’s monthly mortgage payment.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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Why I Fired Two Patients From My Practice
The doctor-patient relationship is not unbreakable, and both sides have responsibilities to maintain it.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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Drug and Medication Side Effects That May Stump Physician Detectives!
One of the conundrums in medical practice is to determine if a medication is causing a side effect.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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Who Should Follow a Gluten Free Diet?
Let’s make sure that we separate fact from myth.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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When Should Your Doctor Refer for a Second Opinion?
General gastroenterologists see thousands of patients each year, yet only a small fraction of them are referred out.
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Michael Kirsch, MD
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