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We trust the person at the other end of that scalpel. We trust the hospital. We trust the system. But what happens when we can't trust them? Dr. Death, the award-winning series hosted by Laura Beil, now in its fourth season: Bad Magic, explores the perils we face when our most vulnerable moments are betrayed by those we put our faith in.

In Season 1, we're introduced to Christopher Duntsch, a neurosurgeon who radiated confidence and claimed to be the best in Dallas. Patients with back pain who had tried everything else turned to Dr. Duntsch, believing he could provide the spine surgery that would take their pain away. But soon, his patients started to experience devastating complications, and the system failed to protect them. This begs the question: who - or what - is that system meant to protect?

Season 2 delves into the case of Farid Fata, a doctor in Michigan who, despite his prestigious education, years of experience, and pleasant bedside manner, was not who he appeared to be. In 2013, hundreds of patients thought Fata was the doctor who could provide them the best treatment for their cancer diagnoses. But Fata had a poisonous secret.

In Season 3, the focus shifts to Paolo, a smart and handsome surgeon renowned for his ability to transform his patients' lives through his surgeries. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he'll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his own secrets.

The latest season, Bad Magic, delves into the case of Serhat Gumrukcu, a charismatic young doctor who announced revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV. Patients from around the world turned to him as a last chance, and the company he co-founded rocketed in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret.

Throughout the Dr. Death series, we're reminded that we're at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. We trust the system to protect us, but as these cases illustrate, that trust can be betrayed. By delving into the stories of these doctors and their patients, the series sheds light on the importance of scrutinizing the medical professionals we entrust with our health and well-being.

Listeners can access exclusive bonus episodes of Dr. Death, ad-free, by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dr-death/ now, and dive deeper into these captivating stories that challenge our assumptions about the medical field.

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