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board –certified emergency medicine physician, he
was a seasoned television personality whose easy
going demeanor and frank approach to uncomfortable
topics made him a natural fit for a daytime talk show.
The Doctors premiered in 2009. The brainchild
of Jay McGraw, the son of Dr. Phil McGraw,
a psychologist who was a regular on Oprah
before starring on Dr. Phil, the show combines
entertainment with legitimate medical information.
On The Doctors, Stork heads a panel of three other
physicians in the fields of pediatrics, plastic surgery,
and obstetrics/gynecology. The quartet presents their
knowledge in an entertaining way and educates viewers
on how to live healthier lives. In 11 seasons, the group
has tackled myriad issues from the mundane to the
sensational. Recent episodes explored topics ranging
from rare skin diseases, gym germs, dating behind bars,
and a medical condition that causes public pooping,
interspersed with viewers’ phone calls and e-mail queries.
they feel more knowledgeable and more excited about
their health rather than intimidated or even terrified.”
According to a New York Times article by Brian
Stelter written a few months after the show’s release,
as the creator of the show, McGraw’s priority was to
“What I try to do on the show is teach and share with
people all of the little things they can do to improve
their health,” said Stork in an interview. “I think our
show has really empowered people. Viewers tell me
Travis Stork married girlfriend of 3 years, Parris Bell, in Nash-
ville last month.
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