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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 1H 21M

Episode 285: Dr. Ron Elfenbein

from Life's Best Medicine Podcast · host Dr. Brian Lenzkes

Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:20) What it's like being an ER doctor (08:04) Dr. Ron's experience working in the ER during the early months of the pandemic (19:54) The incredible effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (28:27) How federal interference in the distribution of monoclonal antibodies led to national scarcity of the important treatment (34:47) Why Dr. Ron was wrongfully indited on charges of health care fraud by the federal government (45:43) The outcome of the inditement and the ongoing legal hassles Dr. Ron is still facing (54:29) Ivermectin, monoclonal antibodies, and nefarious intentions (01:01:43) Lawfare and why Dr. Ron went public with his story (01:11:00) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Dr. Ron Elfenbein: X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

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