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Stay Off My Operating Table

I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon.


All through high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise.  Yet nothing I did kept the weight off. 


I just kept getting fatter and fatter.

Each day in surgery, I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked. 

In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. 

Now - in addition to doing heart surgery - I work to help people just like me get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off. 


I'm Dr. Philip Ovadia, the rebel M.D. and cardiac surgeon who is working to keep people off my operating table.


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Update frequency
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Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
221
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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#201: Beyond Carbs: Understanding the Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction with Dr. Paul Saladino

#201: Beyond Carbs: Understanding the Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction with Dr. Paul Saladino

The primary cause of metabolic dysfunction is not carbohydrates themselves but rather the combination of processed "naked" sugars and high linoleic acid seed oils that damage mitochondrial function a…

01:08:22  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
#200: When Scientific Consensus Fails: Gary Taubes on Challenging Nutritional Dogma

#200: When Scientific Consensus Fails: Gary Taubes on Challenging Nutritional Dogma

In this landmark 200th episode of "Stay Off My Operating Table," Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald sit down with investigative journalist Gary Taubes, whose work fundamentally changed Dr. Ovadia's app…

01:20:47  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
#199: The Toxic Mold Link to Autoimmune Disease and Heart Problems with Dr. Andrew Campbell

#199: The Toxic Mold Link to Autoimmune Disease and Heart Problems with Dr. Andrew Campbell

Mycotoxins (mold toxins) are frequently overlooked causes of numerous chronic health conditions including autoimmune disorders, neurological diseases, and heart problems, and proper testing and treat…

01:00:26  |   Tue 27 May 2025
#198: Why This Former Sports Medicine Expert Switched to a Carnivore Diet - Carnivore JT

#198: Why This Former Sports Medicine Expert Switched to a Carnivore Diet - Carnivore JT

The main idea is that a carnivore diet can resolve chronic inflammation and health issues that conventional approaches like calorie restriction cannot, as demonstrated by JT's personal experience and…

00:52:48  |   Tue 20 May 2025
#197: From Suicidal to Optimal Health: Ben Azadi's Metabolic Revolution

#197: From Suicidal to Optimal Health: Ben Azadi's Metabolic Revolution

The primary idea is that changing your nutrition can heal both physical and mental health issues by removing interferences that block the body's natural ability to heal itself.


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00:57:54  |   Wed 14 May 2025
#196: Healthcare Transitions: A Nurse's Guide to Helping Seniors Navigate the System - Cheryl Field

#196: Healthcare Transitions: A Nurse's Guide to Helping Seniors Navigate the System - Cheryl Field

The healthcare system is complex and challenging to navigate, especially for seniors and their caregivers, but preparation and knowledge can help you maintain control, advocate effectively, and achie…

01:01:53  |   Tue 13 May 2025
#195: Carnivore Diet Success: How Courtney Luna Lost 55 Pounds and Improved Mental Health

#195: Carnivore Diet Success: How Courtney Luna Lost 55 Pounds and Improved Mental Health

Courtney Luna's personal transformation from a lifelong yo-yo dieter to a healthier person through a carnivore diet has not only helped her lose 55 pounds but also significantly improved her mental h…

00:49:13  |   Tue 06 May 2025
#194: From 'Hopeless' to Healthy: How Roxana Soetebeer Reversed Type 2 Diabetes

#194: From 'Hopeless' to Healthy: How Roxana Soetebeer Reversed Type 2 Diabetes

Roxana Soetebeer, once considered a "hopeless" type 2 diabetic on 50 units of insulin, completely reversed her condition through a ketogenic diet, demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is not the "chron…

00:50:53  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
#193: Beyond Calories: Understanding the Real Causes of Weight Gain with Dr. Lonky - Dr. Stewart Lonky

#193: Beyond Calories: Understanding the Real Causes of Weight Gain with Dr. Lonky - Dr. Stewart Lonky

Environmental toxins cause epigenetic changes that make fat cells malfunction, leading to obesity that is difficult to reverse through diet alone.


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00:54:28  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
#192: How Cash-Pay Healthcare is Cutting Medical Costs by 50%: A CrowdHealth Success Story - Andy Schoonover

#192: How Cash-Pay Healthcare is Cutting Medical Costs by 50%: A CrowdHealth Success Story - Andy Schoonover

CrowdHealth is revolutionizing healthcare by creating a community-funded alternative to traditional insurance, where members pay cash for medical services at significantly lower rates while maintaini…

00:52:12  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
#191: Is Vegetable Oil a Bigger Driver of Chronic Disease than Sugar? Dr. Chris Knobbe, MD

#191: Is Vegetable Oil a Bigger Driver of Chronic Disease than Sugar? Dr. Chris Knobbe, MD

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After a successful career in clinical practice, Dr. Chris Knobbe's personal experience with dietary changes led him to investigate the root causes of AMD, the leading cause of irrevers…

00:55:37  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
#190: Body, Mind, and DNA: How Lifestyle Changes Transform Your Genes - Dr. Kien Vuu

#190: Body, Mind, and DNA: How Lifestyle Changes Transform Your Genes - Dr. Kien Vuu

Living in a constant state of stress and unworthiness triggered genetic changes that led to disease, while conscious lifestyle choices and emotional healing reversed those conditions.


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00:50:10  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
#189: Why Fatty Meat Heals: A Doctor's Revolutionary Health Discovery - Dr. Robert Kiltz

#189: Why Fatty Meat Heals: A Doctor's Revolutionary Health Discovery - Dr. Robert Kiltz

Dr. Robert Kiltz, a renowned fertility specialist and founder of CNY Fertility Centers, reveals how our modern "healthy" diet may be triggering widespread inflammation and disease. In this compelling…

00:54:02  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
#188: Air Quality Expert Reveals Why Your House May Be Making You Sick - Michael Rubino

#188: Air Quality Expert Reveals Why Your House May Be Making You Sick - Michael Rubino

Indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino reveals why the air in your home could be making you sick, even if you're doing everything else right for your health. Learn how modern energy-efficient build…

00:53:09  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
#187: Natural Health Framework: From Inflammation to Optimal Wellness - Travis Statham

#187: Natural Health Framework: From Inflammation to Optimal Wellness - Travis Statham

Travis Statham, a nutritional science expert, joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore the carnivore diet, the harmful effects of seed oils, and the evolutionary logic behind human nutrition. His research …

00:56:31  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
#186: The Ultimate Health Model: A Blueprint for Preventing Chronic Disease - Benjamin Smith

#186: The Ultimate Health Model: A Blueprint for Preventing Chronic Disease - Benjamin Smith

Meet Benjamin Smith, an auto detailer turned health researcher who developed a groundbreaking visual framework for understanding chronic disease. His journey from experiencing unexplained health issu…

00:45:34  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
#184: From Health to Wealth: How Physical and Financial Fitness Work Together - Loral Langemeier

#184: From Health to Wealth: How Physical and Financial Fitness Work Together - Loral Langemeier

While most people assume divorce is the leading cause of wealth loss, unplanned health incidents are actually the number one destroyer of wealth worldwide. Financial expert Loral Langemeier highlight…

00:54:20  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
#183: “Fat Ginger Nerd” Lost 110 Pounds in 15 Months - Brendan Reid

#183: “Fat Ginger Nerd” Lost 110 Pounds in 15 Months - Brendan Reid

Meet Brendan Reid, author of "The Fat Ginger Nerd," who transformed his life by losing 110 pounds in just 15 months after decades of struggling with conventional dietary advice. In this episode, Bren…

00:56:11  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
#182: Cancer and Metabolic Health: A Radiation Oncologist's Journey - Dr. Christy Kesslering

#182: Cancer and Metabolic Health: A Radiation Oncologist's Journey - Dr. Christy Kesslering

Dr. Christy Kesserling, a radiation oncologist, shares groundbreaking insights about the connection between metabolic health and cancer treatment. Her journey from conventional cancer treatment to in…

01:03:21  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Could Your Depression Be Hormonal? A Life-Changing Mental Health Discovery - Danielle Stanton #181

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For women struggling with sudden onset depression, anxiety, or mood swings, this episode could be life-changing.

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00:50:19  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
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