Books by My Physician Colleagues
With links to their works...
Did you know that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame, was a physician? Now you do!
Many of the women and men in my specialty are not only physicians but also authors. They write about medicine and about faith; they write about business and write poetry. They write adventure novels. They write about war. The list of their literary endeavors is long.
But one thing is certain. Life as a physician is good training for a writer. It is a daily immersion in story-telling, in joy and sorrow. It is a constant education in dialogue and dialect. It is sometimes hilarious and too often heart-rending. We move between the beauty of a newborn child and the indelible imagery of a floor slick with blood. From sounds of laughter to screams of sorrow. All of this leaves an imprint, but especially on those who write.
So, I give you summaries and links to their work. Please consider supporting these folks who have taken their experiences and put them into print for your edification.
They are presented in no particular order, except generally in the order in which I received them from the authors.
Dr. Audry Slane gives us a link to her work on spiritual warfare, a thing I believe in wholeheartedly.
Eluding the Crosshairs: Strategic Victory over Satan’s Attacks
Do you ever feel like the world is out to get you? Life seems to be a constant storm. We conquer one obstacle just for another one to form in our path. We are busy, overwhelmed, and end up suffering repeated disappointments. We should feel satisfied but often feel empty and alone. We struggle despite trying our best. The chaos seems endless.
Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world with a very real enemy. But the good news is we have a God who has taught us how to thrive despite being engulfed in this supernatural battle. Claiming ignorance about this spiritual war over our souls may be blissful but is a recipe for disaster and death and will guarantee a victory for our strategically determined opponent.
How well do you know your sly, creative, and extremely tactical enemy? Join me on this journey as we shed light on Satan’s strategies to keep us in the darkness, complacently wandering through life dangerously unknowing and uninformed. We will learn how to live covered and protected and ready for battle. We will dodge the attacks, conquer, and rise above the battlefield energized and filled with purpose. We will live overflowing with peace and joy despite our storms!
Dr. Rob Brandt writes young adult fiction.
The Road to Grandeur. (Jayded.)
Jayded is a 14 year old thief trying to scrape by without the city of Haynis crushing her dreams. She would love to learn more about the world of magic, but Haynis is a city filled with miscreants, cut-purses, and thugs, not Talented individuals. That is, until late one night three men start chasing her with crossbows, and Jayde learns sometimes a little knowledge can be deadly.
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Grandeur-Jayded-1/dp/099663570X
Dr. Ali Chaudhary is an expert on locum tenens medicine, who brings a tremendous experience to bear on the topic.
The Locum Revolution
Ali Chaudhary M.D. is a board-certified emergency physician and is widely regarded as the foremost expert in the locum tenens industry. As the founder and CEO of Locum Physicians United, Dr. Chaudhary has transformed the healthcare staffing landscape by focusing on transparency, fairness, and delivering top-tier talent to hospitals nationwide.
Known in the industry as TheTopDoc, Dr. Chaudhary is not only a seasoned practitioner but a thought leader and authority in the locums space. His YouTube channel serves as vital resources for physicians navigating the world of locums, offering expert guidance and insider knowledge that only someone with his experience can provide.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Chaudhary enjoys a life of entrepreneurship, passion, and adventure, fueled by the freedom locum tenens work provides. His exciting lifestyle inspires physicians to embrace locums and live life on their terms.
Forces of Redemption and other titles in the series. These are penned by prolific author Dr. John Robinson. (My wife and I have both read Power City and it was great action novel!)
I write suspense/thrillers that will appeal to both male and female readers with my duel protagonists; Joe O’Shanick, a Navy SEAL platoon leader, and Dr. Christy Tabrizi, a beautiful, fiercely dedicated and compassionate ER physician. In the first three novels of the series, they confront the horrors of the Central American cartels and human trafficking but the series is moving on to other issues. Plenty of medical drama, Naval Special Warfare, political intrigue and a hint of a slow burning romance. Link to my website below where I am offering a free download of my first novel, Forces of Redemption for any who sign up for my monthly newsletter. There is also a link that will take you to my author page on Amazon where all four published novels are available in print and Kindle ebook formats as well as Kindle Unlimited. “The Harvest”, Book 5 of the series will be out later this year.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John%20Galt%20Robinson/author/B09SGR5S4D
This is Dr. Robinson’s author page, wherein you can sign up and get a free download if you’ll sign up for his newsletter:
https://johngaltrobinson.com/email-list/
Iraq War Veteran Dr. Sudip Bose offers help with those pesky exams!
High Yield Emergency Medicine (ABEMPrep.com). It’s a review test for the American Board of Emergency Medicine exam. I used it and thought it was incredible.
https://www.abemprep.com/our-review-text/
From Dr. Neha Raukar
Mayo Clinic First-Aid Guide for Outdoor Adventures
Be Prepared—Wherever Adventure Takes You
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a weekend camper, First Aid Guide for Outdoor Adventurers is your go-to resource for handling medical emergencies in the great outdoors. Written in clear, easy-to-follow language with helpful illustrations, this guide empowers readers of all backgrounds—even those without medical training—to respond confidently in high-stress situations. Compact, practical, and packed with real-world advice, it’s a must-have for every backpack, glove box, or go-bag. Because when you’re out in nature, preparation is the best protection.
Dr. Drew Remignenti sends us a book based on his professional and first-hand experiences of emergency medicine and chronic autoimmune disease.
The Healing Connection
The weaving of the author's personal and professional life, along with his assessment of issues in the healthcare system, is masterfully handled in The Healing Connection. With a dry sense of humor which at times will bring you to laughter and at other times to horrified disbelief, Dr. Remignanti tells stories stemming from his 40-year career as a board-certified emergency physician and 50-year experience with a chronic autoimmune disease, involving 7 surgeries, 15 hospitalizations, and a major stroke at age 38. The book provides a research-based extended argument for the enduring importance of the patient-physician relationship which is currently threatened by its conversion to a more expensive and less effective consumer-provider relationship. Best pricing is direct from the publisher, which includes a free ebook version of The Healing Connection with over 250 hypertext links.
Book webpage:
https://drewremignanti.pubsitepro.com/
Leadership advice comes to us from Dr. Mike Silverman’s years of experience.
Director’s Corner: Lessons in Emergency Medicine Leadership and Management
I've been writing my column Director's Corner for EP Monthly for a long time and in 2014 I put together my book Director's Corner: Lessons in Emergency Medicine Leadership and Management to help aspiring and experienced directors deal with the leadership and management issues we regularly face. It's a quick, easy read book that can be read cover to cover and also used to review a particular issue. The "lessons" follow my pragmatic approach to management.
https://www.amazon.com/Directors-Corner-Emergency-Leadership-Management/dp/1940328020
Fantasy writer Dr. Chris Colvin offers us this:
Hippocrates and The Hobgoblin
“C.S. Colvin is a physician writer of poetry and the fantasy series: "Hippocrates and The Hobgoblin". Born and raised in the Southwest, he grew up with a rich appreciation of wildlife and the great outdoors. He currently resides in Texas, and when not working in the ER, he enjoys spending time in the woods with his family, pen, and imagination in hand.”
Dr. Brian Hartman combines faith, medicine and action:
Sacrificial Touch - A Christian Medical Thriller
Life as an ER doctor is intense. A shift can turn from mundane to insane in a matter of moments depending on what walks in, or crawls in, the door. Dr. Cameron Turner was no stranger to death. It happened all the time in the ER, but usually not to the doctor. When an irate patient loses control, Cameron crumbles to the ground with a mortal wound.
While the team races to save their colleague from certain death, Cameron opens his eyes and finds himself face-to-face with God. He is offered something he has sought his entire life. The ability to heal anyone of anything, but it comes with a catch that only he knows about. The gift is not unlimited, and its expiration date matches his own.
Cameron must choose when to use the gift, and faces unforeseen consequences when his choice angers those around him, including inside his own family. The world proves it is not prepared for undeniable acts of God which sends Cameron into hiding for his own safety. Robbed of his freedom and his family, he plans an epic finale that will change the hearts of even those who persecuted him.
https://www.amazon.com/Sacrificial-Touch-Christian-Medical-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0DB4Q9HJV
Dr. Sapana Adhikari is an emergency physician and artist.
Created by an ER physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, Diagnosketch covers bread-and-butter diagnoses in acute care: kidney stones, diverticulitis, back pain, gallstones, ovarian cysts, arthritis, and more. It contains over 100 simplified images of diagnoses, procedures, and concepts. Medical professionals use this guide at the bedside to better communicate with patients in various settings, like Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Clinics. Whether you are a physician trying to explain a complicated medical diagnosis to your patient or a nurse trying to calm a scared child before a procedure, Diagnosketch is the go-to resource for simple, quick, clear explanations.
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/diagnosketch-9780197636954?q=diagnosketch&lang=en&cc=us#
Dr. Doug McGuff is an emergency physician, educator and nationally recognized expert in weight training. (He’s also a dear friend and former partner. Possibly the smartest person I know.)
His book is Body by Science. (A separate question and answer book is also available.)
Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program
In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.
Well there’s a start! I hope you find something here to entertain, educate or inspire you. If nothing else, let this be a reminder that we aren’t defined only by one part of our lives or by one career or profession.
It’s never too late to try something new!
Edwin