On Call with Dr. Phillips

On Call with Dr. Phillips cuts through health-related nonsense and misinformation to bring you information you can trust to make informed decisions for yourself and your family. I’m Dr. James Phillips— former CNN Medical Analyst during COVID-19 and Board-Certified Emergency Physician and Disaster Medicine expert—translating headlines, busting myths, and calling out trends that can waste your money or hurt your health. More like chatting over a beer with your physician neighbor than sitting in a sterile office. Twice a week: sharp explainers, candid guest conversations, and short playbooks you can take into your next appointment—so you and your clinician are actually on the same page. We’ll hit the crowd-pleasers (supplements, weight-loss schemes, cosmetic fixes) and the stuff that matters long after your feed moves on (aging parents, screening, hormones, neurodivergence). Educational, general information only; not a substitute for personal care; listening doesn’t create a physician–patient relationship. Follow for clarity, stay for the snark - because there will be plenty.