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 who has practiced in the Philadelphia region for over 30 year at hospitals including The Lankenau Hospital, Temple University Hospital and 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 Feb. 22, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Victoria Vetter professor of pediatrics at Penn Medicine and medical director of Youth Heart Watch, and Frank DeSimone, father of triplets who saved his newborn son from cardiac arrest with CPR, discussed sudden cardiac arrest in children and how we can protect our youth.

On Feb. 22, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Victoria Vetter professor of pediatrics at Penn Medicine and medical director of Youth Heart Watch, and Frank DeSimone, father of triplets who saved his newborn son from cardiac arrest with CPR, discussed sudden cardiac arrest in children and how we can protect our youth.

Episode 235 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children

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On Feb. 15, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Helene Glassberg, director of Penn Medicine&#39;s Pre-Operative Cardiac Clinic and board president of the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, and Stephanie Austin, cardiac arrest survivor, discussed recognizing warning signs of heart disease, advocating for women&#39;s heart health and the life-saving importance of CPR.

On Feb. 15, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Helene Glassberg, director of Penn Medicine&#39;s Pre-Operative Cardiac Clinic and board president of the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, and Stephanie Austin, cardiac arrest survivor, discussed recognizing warning signs of heart disease, advocating for women&#39;s heart health and the life-saving importance of CPR.

Episode 234 - Go Red for Women

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On Feb. 8, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Arielle Weiss, assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discussed cervical cancer and details about risks, screening tests and the vaccine.

On Feb. 8, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Arielle Weiss, assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discussed cervical cancer and details about risks, screening tests and the vaccine.



Episode 233 - Cervical Cancer

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On Feb. 1, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. John Zurlo, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discussed the surge of four different viruses occurring right now, how they are detected and treated, and how you can protect yourself and your family members.

On Feb. 1, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. John Zurlo, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discussed the surge of four different viruses occurring right now, how they are detected and treated, and how you can protect yourself and your family members.

Episode 232 - Is it Really a Quademic?

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On Jan. 25, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Tricia Wingerter and Audrey Coccia discussed the current growth of the aging U.S. population and demand for in-home elder care. Wingerter talks about her experience with care giving and Coccia talks about her 29 years of work to bring support to people with disabilities and their families in the community.

On Jan. 25, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Tricia Wingerter and Audrey Coccia discussed the current growth of the aging U.S. population and demand for in-home elder care. Wingerter talks about her experience with care giving and  Coccia talks about her 29 years of work to bring support to people with disabilities and their families in the community.

Episode 231 - Care Givers

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On Jan. 18, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Frank Leone, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed strategies to better understand and break the smoking cycle.

On Jan. 18, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Frank Leone, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed strategies to better understand and break the smoking cycle.

Episode 230 - Help Me to Stop Smoking

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On Jan. 11, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Gerald Williams, orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic, discuss important questions you should be asking your doctor when you need surgery and common injuries and diseases of the shoulder joint.

On Jan. 11, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Gerald Williams, orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic, discuss important questions you should be asking your doctor when you need surgery and common injuries and diseases of the shoulder joint.

Episode 229 - Look Over Your Shoulder

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On December 16, 2023, Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!

On December 16, 2023, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!

Episode 185 – Fire Prevention & Personal Safety (Replay)

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On Dec. 14, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Monica Christmas, an internationally recognized obstetrician/gynecologist and associate medical director of The Menopause Society, will answer all your questions about menopause.

On Dec. 14, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Monica Christmas, an internationally recognized obstetrician/gynecologist and associate medical director of The Menopause Society, will answer all your questions about menopause.

Episode 228 - Menopause

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On Dec. 7, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Erin Thurston from Independence Blue Cross discussed all things health insurance.

On Dec. 7, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Erin Thurston from Independence Blue Cross discussed all things health insurance.

Episode 227 - Choosing Your Health Insurance Plan

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On Nov. 30, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Nov. 30, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

Episode 222 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… Should I Botox? (Replay)

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On Nov. 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Joel Fish and Marguerite Schroeder discussed in depth how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holidays.

On Nov. 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Joel Fish and Marguerite Schroeder discussed in depth how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holidays.

Episode 226 - Let’s Talk Turkey: Navigating the Emotional Challenges of the Holidays

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On Nov. 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. James J. Black, Robert Montoro and Frank McFadden explained the distinction between adoption and foster care and resources in Philadelphia.

On Nov. 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. James J. Black, Robert Montoro, and Frank McFadden explained the distinction between adoption and foster care and resources in Philadelphia.

Episode 225 - Adoption and Foster Care

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On Nov. 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Raina Shivashankar discussed Crohn&#39;s Disease, how it affects the body, and treatment methods.

On Nov. 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Raina Shivashankar discussed Crohn&#39;s Disease, how it affects the body, and treatment methods.

Episode 224 - Crohn's Disease

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On Nov. 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Priya Sehgal discussed GI health, focusing on ulcerative colitis.

On Nov. 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Priya Sehgal discussed GI health, focusing on ulcerative colitis.

Episode 223 - Ulcerative Colitis

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On Oct. 26, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Oct. 26, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

Episode 222 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… Should I Botox?

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On Oct. 19, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. William Hughes discussed what to do and what not to do immediately after a burn occurs, the importance of designated burn centers, and practical tips to prevent fires and burn injuries both at home and in the workplace.

On Oct. 19, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. William Hughes discussed what to do and what not to do immediately after a burn occurs, the importance of designated burn centers, and practical tips to prevent fires and burn injuries both at home and in the workplace.

Episode 221 - Treatment of Burn Injuries

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On Oct. 12, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Paul Offit discussed the latest COVID-19 strain, the protection offered by the 2024-2025 vaccine, potential interactions between Paxlovid and other medications, and whether it&#39;s safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines on the same day.

On Oct. 12, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Paul Offit discussed the latest COVID-19 strain, the protection offered by the 2024-2025 vaccine, potential interactions between Paxlovid and other medications, and whether it&#39;s safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines on the same day.

Episode 220 - COVID Update

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On Oct. 5, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Sister Lisa Lettiere, Mr. Lyle Sine, and Ms. Melodye Mae discussed the support for individuals with visual impairments or blindness in Philadelphia.

On Oct. 5, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Sister Lisa Lettiere, Mr. Lyle Sine, and Ms. Melodye Mae discussed the support for individuals with visual impairments or blindness in Philadelphia.

Episode 219 - Resources for those with Visual Impairments

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On Sept. 28, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Heidi Syropoulos discussed the increasing percentage of elderly people whose medical conditions are often more complex than those in younger patients.

On Sept. 28, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Heidi Syropoulos discussed the increasing percentage of elderly people whose medical conditions are often more complex than those in younger patients.

Episode 218 – The Silver Tsunami

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.