/r/AskADoctor/

r/AskADoctor

30k members
r/AskADoctor is a subreddit with 30k members. The community frequently discusses pain, doctors, diagnosis, ultrasound, and frustrating, and the most common flair used is question for doctors, dermatology, orthopedic surgeon, anesthesiologist, and cardiologist.
Welcome! Are you here to ask questions about the medical field, the experiences of healthcare professionals, or general insights related to medicine? You're in the right place. Ask a doctor about anything related to their field. This is a place to learn from doctors, share experiences and explore topics around the medical world.

Popular Topics in r/AskADoctor

#1

Pain

5 posts
#2

Doctors

4 posts
#3

Diagnosis

4 posts
#4

Ultrasound

3 posts
#5

Frustrating

2 posts
#6

Birth Control

2 posts
#7

Caffeine

2 posts
#8

High Hr

2 posts
#9

Fatigue

1 post
#10

Sleep

1 post

Flair Used in r/AskADoctor

#1
Question For Doctors
: "Side gigs for doctors that can realistically fit around clinic hours?"
52 posts
#2
Dermatology
: "Is my dermatologist a red flag?"
2 posts
#3
Orthopedic Surgeon
: "Would someone with such injuries be in pain?"
2 posts
#4
Anesthesiologist
: "Medical cannabis use and anesthesia"
2 posts
#5
Cardiologist
: "What if the back of the heart needs to be operated on"
2 posts
#6
General Practitioner
: "New primary care physician isn't interested in my medical history?"
1 post
#7
Radiologist
: "Radiologist available for a interview for a university project?"
1 post
#8
Medical History
: "Can someone translate my immunisations? (Not medical advice)"
1 post
#9
Surgeon
: "Podiatrist vs Orthopedist"
1 post
#10
Emergency Medicine
: "Questions about consciousness/recovery after four serious strokes and a seizure"
1 post

Member Growth in r/AskADoctor

Yearly
+6k members(24.7%)

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Last updated: July 11, 2026