Dr. Death

True Crime

We’re at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. We trust the person at the other end of that scalpel. We trust the hospital. We trust the system.

Christopher Duntsch was a neurosurgeon who radiated confidence. He claimed he was the best in Dallas. If you had back pain, and had tried everything else, Dr. Duntsch could give you the spine surgery that would take your pain away.

But soon his patients started to experience complications, and the system failed to protect them. Which begs the question: who – or what – is that system meant to protect?

From Wondery, the network behind the hit podcast Dirty John, DR. DEATH is a story about a charming surgeon, 33 patients and a spineless system. Reported and hosted by Laura Beil.

Latest Episodes:

Wondery Presents The Vanished

In The Vanished podcast from Wondery, Host Marissa Jones explores the stories of those who have gone missing, going beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the... Read more

Published on: 2021-02-02
Dr. Fata: Reporting Dr. Death | 6

In this season of Dr. Death, we heard from people who went to Farid Fata for cancer treatment - but instead found pain and death. Laura speaks with Mike Hixenbaugh,... Read more

Published on: 2021-01-13
Dr. Fata: How To Spot a Dr. Death | 5

Imagine you're working at a hospital and you notice something isn't right: what do you do? Season One and Two of Dr Death featured medical professionals who crossed the line.... Read more

Published on: 2020-12-30
Dr Fata: Seeing Yellow | 4

The FBI arrests Farid Fata and shuts down his practice. At trial, he pleads guilty and is sentenced to many years in prison. In the end, the victims of Fata... Read more

Published on: 2020-12-23
Dr. Fata: Living with this Hell | 3

George continues investigating Dr. Fata’s practice. When he has enough evidence he contacts the Department of Justice and the FBI steps in. The FBI races against time to stop Dr.... Read more

Published on: 2020-12-16
Dr. Fata: King Midas | 2

George Karadsheh, the office manager at Michigan Hematology Oncology, learns several members of staff are quitting. He digs around to find out why they’re leaving and is alarmed by what... Read more

Published on: 2020-12-09
Dr. Fata: Top Doc | 1

Patty Hester starts her care with Dr. Fata, but quickly realizes something is wrong. She’s not the only one.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Simplisafe - Visit Simplisafe.com/DOCTOR for a free security camera, plus... Read more

Published on: 2020-12-02
An Update: Love and Loyalty | 11

In this special follow-up episode to the first season of Dr Death, Laura Beil revisits the story of Christopher Duntsch’s best friend. When Jerry Summers needed surgery, he turned to... Read more

Published on: 2020-11-24