The Truth About Hospital Tests
Hospital patients typically are subjected to a battery of medical tests, and it can be…
Author David Sherer
David Sherer
David Sherer, MD, is an American physician, author and inventor. He is the lead author of Dr. David Sherer’s Hospital Survival Guide: 100+ Ways to Make Your Hospital Stay Safe and Comfortable. He is a member of Leading Physicians of the World, and a multi-time winner of HealthTap’s leading anesthesiologists award. Currently, Dr. Sherer practices anesthesiology in the suburbs of Washington D.C., and has held two U.S. patents in the fields of critical care medicine and telecommunications. Appearing in all forms of media, he is a tireless advocate for hospitalized patients, and believes that individual responsibility, and not government intervention, is the key to improving the general health and wellbeing of all Americans. His memoir, The House of Black and White: My Life with and Search for Louise Johnson is his first work of non-medically related nonfiction.
Are You Ready to Leave the Hospital?
Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You…
Attack the Overweight/Obesity Problem at Its Root Cause
The overweight/obesity epidemic increases risk of a host of deadly illnesses. We need an attitude shift to change that! Dr. Sherer’s 8 steps to get there.
Finding the Correct Prescription Medication
Often, there is more than one prescription drug available to treat a specific health condition.…
Let’s Talk About Hospitalists
Increasingly, hospital patients are seen by in-house hospital physicians rather than their own doctors. This…
Pain Management
In this video, Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor…
Cheap, Healthy and Tasty Food Alternatives
Many people mistakenly believe that eating tasty, nutritional food is very expensive. But in this…
The Best and Worst Sugar Substitutes
In this video, Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor…
What You Need to Know When Purchasing Medical Marijuana
A growing number of states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and it is now…
You Are Responsible for Your Own Health
It can be tempting to blame the health-care industry for the high cost of medical…
Questions to Ask Your Anesthesiologist When You’re Pregnant
In this video, Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor…
Alternatives to Opioids After Surgery
Traditionally, opioid medications have been prescribed for postsurgical pain, but given the ongoing opioid-addiction epidemic,…
Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief
In this video, Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor…
Make the Most of Your Doctors’ Appointments
Patients frequently voice their frustrations at having only a brief window of time—often just minutes—to…
Cheap Calories Are Expensive
The price of calories has never been cheaper in the US, according to Dr. David…
Opioids and Pain Management
Almost 15 million people around the world are addicted to opioid painkillers. While much attention…
3 Questions for Your Anesthesiologist
In this video, Dr. David Sherer, anesthesiologist and author of Bottom Line’s What Your Doctor…
Medical Marijuana for Pediatric Seizures
David Sherer, MD, is an American physician, inventor, and author. He currently practices anesthesiology in…
Coordinating Care with Hospitals, Doctors and Specialists
David Sherer, MD, is an American physician, inventor, and author. He currently practices anesthesiology in…
Joint-Replacement Surgery—What You Need to Know
David Sherer, MD, is an American physician, inventor, and author. He currently practices anesthesiology in…