# How the Best Doctors Are Known

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Podcast: [Doctor John Patrick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doctor-john-patrick-5582517)
Published: 2026-02-04T07:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/e/how-the-best-doctors-are-known/
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