Planning for the brave new world of managed care, medical schools began turning out more generalists than specialists—a big miscalculation if you’re currently in need of an anesthesiologist.

The rise of low-invasion techniques—and the doctors who specialize in them—has made the competition for surgical patients, well, cutthroat.

Some pediatricians dismiss the notion that adoptive infants have special medical needs, but try telling that to the parents of a Chinese-born baby who has oral motor dysfunction.

Most doctors are grateful for a thank-you note, even for extraordinary work. That doesn't prevent some patients from making equally extraordinary (or weird) shows of appreciation.

Panicked patients invaded virtually every doctor's office in Manhattan. Are Cipro prescriptions the right way to treat them?

Joining lots of HMOs has become the surefire way for a young doctor to build a thriving practice before bailing out -- leaving patients to pay full fees or switch M.D.'s.

Rare is the British songbird whom Broadway will clasp to its heart. Get ready for Putting it Together's Ruthie Henshall.