The Waiting Room With Dr Alex

One of the nation’s most popular TV doctors, Alex George, speaks to healthcare professionals who have gone above and beyond to care for their patients. An A&E doctor at the height of this pandemic, Alex talks to an inspiring range of guests, giving us unique insight and exclusive access to those who often work in dangerous or austere environments. This series is about celebrating healthcare heroes and telling their stories. If you want to get in touch, please email askdralexgeorge@gmail.com

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Episodes

Live at #GramFam (feat. Simon Gunning & Alissa Khan-Whelan)

This week’s special show comes from Instagram’s #GramFam Live event in London, a campaign to promote positive mental health in young people, working with charities CALM and The Mix. Doctors Alex and Ella meet Simon Gunning, CEO of CALM – the Campaign Against Living Miserably – and one of the founders of Instagram phenomenon World Record Egg, Alissa Khan-Whelan. They’ll talk about some of the ways social media can help you and what you can do to manage exam stress. They'll be answering your quest...

May 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Fertility, Mumps & Contact Lenses

Doctors Alex and Ella get to grips with more of your questions in this special episode, helping one listener to understand more about a long-term medical condition and another who’s been trying to start a family. The knowledgeable medical duo also discuss mumps, reveal what makes your insides happy and share why you shouldn’t sleep in your contact lenses.

May 02, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Flaky skin, Facing Fear & Spiders (feat. Dr Sarah Vohra)

Special guest, The Mind Medic, Doctor Sarah Vohra, gives Alex and Ella some top tips on how you can spot the signs of mental health issues in others. A psychiatrist specialising in children and young people, Dr Sarah shares practical ways to support someone who may be struggling at home, in school, or in the workplace. What questions have you been asking the internet this week? Find out if coffee is bad for your kidneys, if it’s possible to get over phobias and whether you can cure hay fever. Bo...

Apr 25, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Social Media, Reality TV & Mental Health (feat. Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt)

Love Island stars Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt join Doctors Alex and Ella to discuss the pressures of instant fame. What’s it like to suddenly be the centre of media attention? How does it affect your emotional well-being? What kind of support do you need? They’ll answer your questions and give tips on the best way to have a healthy relationship with social media. Trigger warning: contains references to suicide. If you're in the UK and in need of someone to talk to someone, call The Samarita...

Apr 18, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Sexual health, broken hearts & rollerblades

This special episode is the first one Dr Alex ever recorded with his friend and colleague, Dr Ella Daniels. They talk all things sexual health, look at signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases and explain why it’s so important to get tested. Plus, we hear from a listener who’s afraid of intimacy and our medics challenge each other to answer some of the questions you’ve been asking the internet.

Apr 04, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Diabetes, acne scars & migraines (feat. Dr Anjali Mahto)

Skin expert, Dr Anjali Mahto, joins Doctors Alex and Ella to answer a listener’s question on how to treat acne. Hear about Alex’s own experiences and discover the best ways to cleanse and care for your skin. What’s the point of washing your hands? Can a migraine kill you? Is ice good for a bruise? Our medics give you the answers to the questions you’ve been asking the internet this week.

Mar 28, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Breast Reduction, HIIT Training & Moles (feat. Danielle Peazer)

Doctors Alex and Ella welcome professional dancer Daniella Peazer to the studio, to talk about the dos and don'ts of HIIT Training. Plus, we hear from a listener who is thinking about breast reduction surgery and what questions you've been asking the internet this week. It's time for an appointment!

Mar 21, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Needle phobias, crash diets & drug tests (feat. Dr Hazel Wallace)

Our special guest this week is the Food Medic, aka Dr Hazel Wallace, who answers a listener's question about cutting out sugar - and analyses Alex's pre-Love Island crash diet. Also on the show we discuss how to overcome a fear of needles, how long cannabis can last in the body, and why people's hands go white when it's cold.

Mar 14, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Fresher's Flu, Anxious Friends & Energy Drinks (feat. Jack Fincham)

Dr Alex is here to answer your questions, along with friend and colleague Dr Ella Daniels and special guest, Love Island's Jack Fincham. Why do so many get ill at university? How can you help a friend struggling with anxiety? Can you get kidney stones from energy drinks? All these questions and more are answered by our intrepid medical duo. It's time for an appointment!

Mar 07, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Get ready for my new podcast!

Love Island's Dr Alex will be answering your health-related questions in his new podcast next week - if you have something on your mind, let him know at askdralexgeorge@gmail.com . Even better, email a voice memo. AND don't forget to subscribe to hear the first episode when it drops...

Feb 22, 2019•49 sec

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