Your Radio Doctor is the Philadelphia region’s only medical talk show. This hour-long show is hosted by <a href="https://yourradiodoctor.net/about/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie</a>, a Gastroenterologist practicing at Jefferson University Hospital.Your Radio Doctor brings a fresh approach to the talk radio market! Dr. Ritchie’s highly approachable bedside manner makes for a warm and friendly, “radio side” manner. She takes complicated, challenging medical topics and helps listeners digest them in small, understandable pieces.Each week, Dr. Ritchie will interview guests including physicians from all specialties, researchers, and other leaders in the medical community. She will take on topics like heart disease, colon cancer, neonatal care, and many others.

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On Saturday, November 18, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. David E. Loren about the early warning signs, what patients should be screened, and an update on the latest treatments.

On Saturday, November 18, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. David E. Loren about the early warning signs, what patients should be screened, and an update on the latest treatments.

Episode 182 – Pancreatic Cancer

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On Saturday, November 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed how military medical personnel will be embedded at Cooper University Hospital to offer exposure to critical care of more severe trauma and surgical patients than they typically experience in a military treatment facility.

On Saturday, November 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed how military medical personnel will be embedded at Cooper University Hospital to offer exposure to critical care of more severe trauma and surgical patients than they typically experience in a military treatment facility.

Episode 181 – Partnerships of Army and Civilian Trauma Teams

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On Saturday, November 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Monica Morrow about the process of &#34;staging&#34; your cancer and the factors considered in creating your unique plan.

On Saturday, November 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Monica Morrow about the process of "staging" your cancer and the factors considered in creating your unique plan.

Episode 180 - Surgery for Breast Cancer

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On Saturday, October 28, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Lauren Hricik Vandevere about training for sleep and the potty.

On Saturday, October 28, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Lauren Hricik Vandevere about training for sleep and the potty.

Episode 179 - Training for Sleep and the Potty

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On Saturday, October 21, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Paul Offit about an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, information about the flu vaccine, and who will benefit most from the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.

On Saturday, October 21, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Paul Offit about an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, information about the flu vaccine, and who will benefit most from the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.

Episode 178 - The Triple-demic

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On Saturday, October 14, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Clifford A. Hudis about important information and how participation in a trial can be very beneficial.

On Saturday, October 14, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Clifford A. Hudis about important information and how participation in a trial can be very beneficial.

Episode 177 - If You Have Cancer, Ask About a Clinical Trial

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On Saturday, October 7, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile about how to maximize your safety playing pickleball.

On Saturday, October 7, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile about how to maximize your safety playing pickleball.

Episode 176 - Pickleball: Relish the Game

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On Saturday, September 30, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Bruce A. Brod about the potential risks of tattoos, including allergic reactions to the various dyes, thickened scars called granulomata, and the possibility of infection.

Episode 175 - Tattoos: Risks and Precautions

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On Saturday, September 23, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. George Cotsarelis about common causes of hair loss and the most current therapies.

On Saturday, September 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Richard J. Schwab about why adequate sleep is important, tips for good sleep hygiene, and when you should seek the help of a sleep med specialist if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder.

Episode 174 - Give Me a Head With Hair!

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On Saturday, September 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Richard J. Schwab about why adequate sleep is important, tips for good sleep hygiene, and when you should seek the help of a sleep med specialist if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder.

Episode 173 - Sleep Medicine

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On Saturday, September 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Generosa Grana about the benefits and the concerns of genetic testing, and the differences between genetic testing to look for risk of disease, genetic testing of a tumor, and genetic testing performed by a public company where you send your own specimen of saliva.

On Saturday, September 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Generosa Grana about the benefits and the concerns of genetic testing, and the differences between genetic testing to look for risk of disease, genetic testing of a tumor, and genetic testing performed by a public company where you send your own specimen of saliva.

Episode 172 – Genetic Testing

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On Saturday, August 26, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sean P Duffy about the most updated therapies and how the diagnosis is made.

On Saturday, August 26, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sean P Duffy about the most updated therapies and how the diagnosis is made.

Episode 171 - COPD

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On Saturday, August 19, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Maura Sammon about how you can plan to stay healthy while traveling internationally.

On Saturday, August 19, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Maura Sammon about how you can plan to stay healthy while traveling internationally.

Episode 170 - Travel Medicine

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On Saturday, August 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sara Keely Schultz about screening, prevention, and therapies, especially the great advances that have occurred in the treatment of HIV.

On Saturday, August 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sara Keely Schultz about screening, prevention, and therapies, especially the great advances that have occurred in the treatment of HIV.

Episode 169 - Sexually Transmitted Infections

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On Saturday, August 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew Martinez about those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

On Saturday, August 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew Martinez about those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

Episode 168 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes

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On Saturday, July 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH about skin lesions in people of color.

On Saturday, July 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH about skin lesions in people of color.

Episode 167 - Skin Lesions in People of Color

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On Saturday, July 22, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Anthony Infantolino, MD about abdominal pain.

On Saturday, July 22, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Anthony Infantolino, MD about abdominal pain.

Episode 166 - Guess the Belly Pain

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On Saturday, July 15, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Steven Markos, MD about BOTOX, the familiar trade name for a treatment that uses small amounts of the chemical that causes botulism to weaken/paralyze muscles for therapeutic reasons.

On Saturday, July 15, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Steven Markos, MD about BOTOX, the familiar trade name for a treatment that uses small amounts of the chemical that causes botulism to weaken/paralyze muscles for therapeutic reasons.

Episode 165 - Botulinum Toxin: For Beauty and Beyond

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On Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community.

On Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community.

Episode 164 - The Value of Community in our Health and Wellbeing

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On Saturday, July 1, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with the Narberth Ambulance staff to discuss heat exhaustion and heat stroke, near drowning, severe sunburns, and injuries from fireworks.

On Saturday, July 1, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with the Narberth Ambulance staff to discuss heat exhaustion and heat stroke, near drowning, severe sunburns, and injuries from fireworks.

Episode 123 - Summertime Emergencies

The Philadelphia region's only medical talk show.

Your Radio Doctor is the Philadelphia region’s only medical talk show. This hour-long show is hosted by Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, a Gastroenterologist practicing at Jefferson University Hospital.

Your Radio Doctor brings a fresh approach to the talk radio market! Dr. Ritchie’s highly approachable bedside manner makes for a warm and friendly, “radio side” manner. She takes complicated, challenging medical topics and helps listeners digest them in small, understandable pieces.

Each week, Dr. Ritchie will interview guests including physicians from all specialties, researchers, and other leaders in the medical community. She will take on topics like heart disease, colon cancer, neonatal care, and many others.