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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 1H 3M

I Was a Pediatrician for 30 Years. Then They Took My License | Erased! Ep. 11

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Dr. Paul Thomas was a respected pediatrician for over 25 years, running one of the most successful practices in the country - until it was all taken away. Why? Because he championed a different approach to pediatric care.In this episode of Erased, Dr. Thomas shares the emotional story of how the medical board stripped his license after he advocated for informed consent and questioned standardized, one-size-fits-all patient protocols.Guest: Dr. Paul ThomasDr. Paul Thomas is a pediatrician who graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and ran a successful practice in Oregon for over 30 years. He became known for authoring a book on childhood health and advocating for a different approach to pediatric care. His methods, which challenged standardized medical protocols, led to a public conflict with the state's medical board. This ultimately resulted in the suspension of his medical license in 2020. Dr. Thomas now shares his story and perspective on pediatric wellness through his online platform.X: https://x.com/paulthomasmd?s=21&t=adhDI7TiD9Ds90fl7kL9yAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulthomasmd?igsh=b3llYXh2dHZjMmFy Follow the Erased! Podcast:Website: https://erasedpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/erased_podcastFollow Our Hosts:Leila CentnerInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/LeilaCentnerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeilaCentnerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/LeilaCentnerX: https://x.com/Leila_CentnerDavid CentnerInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/david_centnerSponsored by https://www.Erase.com

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Dr. Paul Thomas was a respected pediatrician for over 25 years, running one of the most successful practices in the country - until it was all taken away. Why? Because he championed a different approach to pediatric care.In this episode of Erased,...

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