Standupdoctor

I am a family physician practicing in Cambridge, Ontario at Grandview Medical Centre. Previously, I practiced in Metuchen and Clark, New Jersey. I call myself standupdoctor for two reasons: 1. I perform stand-up comedy. Seriously. See a sample here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yCitHxrKPs. 2. I am trying to get people to stand up and be active because I believe that exercise is the best medicine. I have practiced family practice in two countries – the United States and Canada and have found that healthcare is more similar than most would think between the two countries. Diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol rates are increasing at an alarming pace in both countries. Which gets back to my point that exercise is the best medicine. If exercise were a drug, it would be worth trillions of dollars. It is the most under-utilized method of decreasing blood pressures, blood sugar and cholesterol. It prevents back pain, decreases cancer rates and helps relieve anxiety and depression. Most importantly, it makes you feel good! So exercise up! Check out my blog on my webpage: www.standupdoctor.com. Follow me on Twitter (@standupdoctor) and subscribe to my YouTube channel (standupdoctor). Lead Physician at Grandview Medical Centre and Chief of Family Medicine at Cambridge Memorial Hospital but my posts only represent my opinions and not necessarily these fine institutions.