The Doctor's Lounge
Where scalpels meet systems — and physicians say what they really think. Co-hosted by Dutch Rojas & Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, with Anish Koka, MD, Dan Choi, MD, & Sanat Dixit, MD — candid talks on healthcare policy, reform, physician autonomy & patient care.
Episodes
Original Substack Release Date: Jun 18th, 2025
🎯 Why Listen
This week’s episode takes you inside the chaos rocking organized medicine: ACIP’s sudden purge, the AMA’s meltdown, and the war over who really speaks for America’s doctors. If you’ve ever wondered how medical “consensus” is manufactured—and who benefits—this is the episode to hear.
👥 Co-Hosts
- Dutch Rojas – Founder, Bliksem Health
- Anthony D...
Original Substack Release Date: June 14th, 2025
🎯 Why Listen
When the New England Journal of Medicine claims that direct primary care threatens the “common good,” four practicing physicians step into the ring. This episode isn’t just a rebuttal, it’s a full-throated defense of medical freedom, patient choice, and the future of primary care. If you want to understand how Medicaid has morphed from a safety net into a su...
Original Substack Release Date: June 7th, 2025
🎯 Why Listen:
“Shut up and enjoy your salary.”
—What passes for health policy debate in 2025.
Does the government actually listen to doctors anymore? Or do they just think we’re a nuisance — good for photo ops, useless in policymaking?
In this episode of The Doctor’s Lounge, Dutch and Anthony pull no punches on Medicare:
- Why Medicare is becoming more of a political weapon...
🎯 Why Listen:
A candid conversation on whether non-compete clauses in physician contracts harm doctors, patients, and the healthcare system — and what real reform might look like.
Co-Hosts:
- Dutch Rojas - Private Healthcare Advocate
- Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA – Neurosurgeon, UCSF; health policy researcher.
- Anish Koka, MD – Private practice cardiologist, Philadelphia; healthcare policy commentator.
- Dan Choi, MD, FAAOS – ...
🎯 Why Listen:
If you’re a physician frustrated by the state of American healthcare, a policymaker curious about frontline realities, or simply a patient who wants to understand why the system feels broken, this candid conversation will give you both the diagnosis and potential remedies — from the people in the trenches.
Why Physicians Need a Voice in Healthcare Policy
👥 Hosted by: Dutch Rojas
Doctors:
•Anthony DiGio...
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