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The Checkup with Doctor Mike

Mikhail Varshavski

Booking Overview

This health interview show focuses on physical, mental, and emotional health, featuring physicians, healthcare professionals, public-facing experts, and prominent figures from entertainment and digital media. PR agencies could credibly pitch board-certified clinicians, medical researchers, health authors, nurses with distinctive professional or public profiles, and experts addressing healthcare access or misinformation; booking difficulty is medium because the show accepts specialized professionals but also attracts recognizable public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 15.0M subscribers

Instagram: 6.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike@doctormikemedia.com

doctormikemedia@gmail.com

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Host

Mikhail Varshavski - Board-certified family medicine physician, medical educator, and online health communicator known publicly as Doctor Mike.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Board-certified physicians and other healthcare professionals, medical researchers, published health authors, and established public-facing experts or creators with a distinctive health, science, or wellness perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Medical or professional credentials in a relevant specialty, Published books or substantial research and educational work, Leadership or expertise in healthcare, health education, conservation, or related public-interest organizations, Established public profile through digital media, speaking, or specialized professional work

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Rosolie - Amazon Conservation, Uncontacted Tribes, Jungle Health Risks, Vaccines In Remote Environments, Dangerous Animals, And Rainforest Preservation.

Scott Hadland - HPV Vaccination, Adolescent Addiction, Nicotine Use, Anxiety, Parenting, Physician-patient Safety, And Healthcare Inequity.

Mike Israetel - Medicine, Research Quality, Drug Approvals, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Drugs, Longevity, And Fitness-related Health Claims.

Recent Topics

Health, Preventive Medicine, Mental Health, Medical Misinformation, Healthcare Access

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
:

The Ancient Medicine of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes | Paul Rosolie

September 02, 2026

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to @Junglekeeper for joining me today! Check out his organization and donate here: https://www.junglekeepers.org/00:00 Intro02:01Treehouse Hotel6:29 Growing Up In Brooklyn12:47 Early Amazon Days27:55 Jungle Failures38:30 Bringing Tourists45:00 Hiring Loggers56:25 Uncontacted Tribes1:13:20 His Best Friend JJ1:23:55 Jungle Bac...

The Harsh Reality Of Nursing In 2026 | Nurse John

August 23, 2026

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to  @NurseJohnn  for coming on the show before setting off on his world tour. Buy tickets here: https://nursejohnnshows.com/00:00 Intro01:53 Filipinos18:45 How He Started Nursing22:42 Nurse Abuse33:37 Travel Nursing37:01 Quitting Nursing44:48 Healthy Nursing51:07 Doctors vs. Nurses1:11:25 His Favorite Videos / Critics1:20:55...

Should You Leave Your Child Alone With A Doctor? | Dr. Scott Hadland

August 12, 2026

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/Huge thanks to Dr. Scott Hadland for joining me. You can follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/drscotthadland/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthadland/00:00 Intro2:00 HPV Vaccine8:06Treating Addicted Teens17:56 Nicotine Addiction25:15 DARE41:06 Social Contagion of Anxiety55:15 Advice For Parents1:06:44 Leaving Kid...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
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How do I get in touch with The Checkup with Doctor Mike?

The Checkup with Doctor Mike is hosted by Mikhail Varshavski. Its publicly listed emails are mike@doctormikemedia.com and doctormikemedia@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Checkup with Doctor Mike?

The publicly listed emails for The Checkup with Doctor Mike: mike@doctormikemedia.com and doctormikemedia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Checkup with Doctor Mike have?

Podseeker estimates The Checkup with Doctor Mike reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Checkup with Doctor Mike?

The Checkup with Doctor Mike typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Board-certified physicians and other healthcare professionals, medical researchers, published health authors, and established public-facing experts or creators with a distinctive health, science, or wellness perspective. Common among recent guests: Medical or professional credentials in a relevant specialty; Published books or substantial research and educational work; Leadership or expertise in healthcare, health education, conservation, or related public-interest organizations. Recent guests include Paul Rosolie, Scott Hadland, and Mike Israetel.

How hard is it to get booked on The Checkup with Doctor Mike?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Checkup with Doctor Mike cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Preventive Medicine, Mental Health, Medical Misinformation, and Healthcare Access. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mike@doctormikemedia.com

doctormikemedia@gmail.com

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