In this episode, comedian, podcaster and ophthalmologist Will Flanary, MD, (better known as “Dr. Glaucomflecken”) discusses his role as the keynote speaker at the 2025 AAP National Conference and Exhibition. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about his life as a medical influencer and what he really thinks of pediatricians.
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Will Flanary, MD
Guest
Dr. Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist and part-time comedian. He moonlights in his free time as "Dr. Glaucomflecken," a social media personality who creates medical-themed comedy shorts for an audience of over 5 million across social media. He co-hosts the medically themed podcast Knock Knock, Hi! alongside his wife, Kristin Flanary, also known as "Lady Glaucomflecken." Dr. Flanary's humor has been shaped by the tribulations of med school and residency and his experiences as a patient. He is a two-time testicular cancer survivor and cardiac arrest survivor, saved by his intrepid wife and her timely CPR. Initially used as a creative outlet to cope with these health challenges, Dr. Flanary's comedy has evolved over time to incorporate biting satire of the US healthcare system, academic publishing and interpersonal conflicts pervasive in the medical system.
Resources
AAP National Conference and Exhibition
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The interviewees have no conflicts of interest to disclose
Music Credits:
"Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions at www.sessions.blue
Theme music composed by Matthew Simonson at Foundsound.media
*The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.