The Doctor Is Out

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Samantha Roecker

Penn Medicine nurse gaining fast in bid for Tokyo 2020

For Philly-area neurosurgeon, spring brings a hive of activity

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Beekeeper

For surgical coordinator, it's all about precision on the table

Carroll - The Doctor is Out - Valerie Batezel

For Lourdes oncologist, magic is great medicine

Carroll - TDIO Dr. Saul

Cooper Health exec enjoys bird’s-eye view of the world

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The ties that bind: Drexel doctor's huge collection spreads joy

Carroll - The Doc is Out Daniel Schidlow

Philly dermatologist wants to get under your skin – one word at a time

Carroll - Dr. Jules Lipoff

Einstein breast surgeon always has her head in the game

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Jennifer Simmons

When Jeff doctor shreds the drums, you'll feel anything but numb

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Virtua doctor always on the hunt for the perfect shot

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For local ER travel nurse, life is a mountain to climb

Carroll - The Doc is Out Megan Tarrer

HUP secretary on a mission to share her love of art

Carroll - The Doc is Out Renee Mills

Holy Redeemer nurse has a sweet side gig

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Amy Carminati, Carminati Creamery

In the O.R. and on the dance floor, Virtua doc has all the right moves

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Eric Strauss

Cooper Health surgeon knows special bond between horse and rider

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Dr. Nicole Fox

Jeff nurse channels her inner witch to help women and children in need

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Megan Heyer

Drexel Medicine breast surgeon and her dog bond through canine agility training

Drexel breast Surgeon Dr. Amanda Woodworth and Otis

For OB-GYN, theatrical design is a labor of love

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Dr. Roman Tatarowicz

Holy Redeemer doc goes viral with ‘Fixer Upper’-inspired dollhouse

Carroll - Kwandaa Roberts, The Doctor is Out

Swashbuckling surgeon shares special skill

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Pascal Jabbour

Local doctor knows how to get your blood pumping

Carroll - The Doctor is Out, Dr. Peter Kowey

Nurse practitioner and triathlete pushes her body to the limit

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Penn cancer doc rocks to his own beat as band's bassist

Carroll - The Doc is Out, Dr. Robert Burger

Downward doc: Temple neonatologist finds dual calling as yoga instructor

Carroll - Dr. Roschanak Mossabeb, The Doctor is Out - (Not for stock use)

Radiologist finds art deep in the human body

Carroll - Susan Summerton x-ray artist

Einstein orthopedic surgeon goes to the mat for young athletes

The Doctor is Out, Dr. Brett Sweitzer

Jeff doctor sees cancer treatment and hobby through same lens

Carroll - TDIO Dr. James Posey III

When it comes to hobbies, South Jersey surgeon plays it koi

Jefferson nurse recruiter takes sense of adventure to new heights

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For local pain doc, Eagles fever and laughter better than medicine

For Delco nurse and pageant competitor, beauty is more than just skin deep

The Doc is Out Radhika Patel

St. Christopher's nurse and her family make a splash for special needs children

Temple physician has a (surprising) habit

Carroll - The Doc is Out Edathil

For physician assistant, it's out of the clinic and onto the sidelines

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Cancer researcher finds that music and science blend perfectly

Carroll - The Doc is Out Dunbrack

CHOP doc practices healing power of poetry

Carroll - The Doc Is Out Goldstein

For family doctor, family hobby is icing on the cake

Carroll - The Doc is Out Cakes

Medical educator has singing on the brain

Carroll - The Doc is Out Diane Abatemarco

Medical claims auditor works to empower youth in old neighborhood

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Tierra Jones

Away from the ER, pediatrician brushes up on dream pursuit

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Afif Hanna

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