S2E7 - Doug Lindsay, Rare Disease Innovator and Personal Medical Consultant

Rare Voices Podcast

21- year-old Doug Lindsay seemingly had his whole life in front of him. However, in college, that future was turned upside down, leaving him bedridden and homebound dealing with his autonomic-adrenal condition. After countless treatments and strategizing with the best in the medical field, Doug sought to have a surgery done that would blur ethical lines in the medical field, but would allow him to recover from his rare ailment. Now, Doug continues to improve medicine. Having worked with 35 senior faculty at 28 institutions, developing new uses for 5 existing prescription drugs, winning a national first court case protecting patients’ rights, and developing the concept for the two successful, innovative adrenal surgeries used to treat his case, Doug continues to be an advocate for patient care. On this episode, Doug tells his story, highlighting the highs and lows of the journey and how he looks to help others facing rare medical challenges. Please subscribe and keep listening to Rare Voices! Music Credits: Westpoint Instrumental by  Sun Shapes