Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2006. In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving not only the Phoenix Valley, but also central Arizona.
Dr. McCarthy is the author of, Jump Off The Mood Swing, A Sane Woman’s Guide To Her Crazy Hormones. He’s also internationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy. He has lectured physicians and pharmacists on topics such as weight loss, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, nutritional therapy and more.
Through a growing referral network, individual patients have helped grow Protea Medical Center into the thriving practice it is today. Not through marketing programs or advertising schemes: one successful case after another has enabled Protea to achieve the position it currently holds.
This podcast is to bring you everything Dr. McCarthy knows, to help you get your life to where you want it to be.
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2006. In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving not only the Phoenix Valley, but also central Arizona.
Dr. McCarthy is the author of, Jump Off The Mood Swing, A Sane Woman’s Guide To Her Crazy Hormones. He’s also internationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy. He has lectured physicians and pharmacists on topics such as weight loss, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, nutritional therapy and more.
Through a growing referral network, individual patients have helped grow Protea Medical Center into the thriving practice it is today. Not through marketing programs or advertising schemes: one successful case after another has enabled Protea to achieve the position it currently holds.
This podcast is to bring you everything Dr. McCarthy knows, to help you get your life to where you want it to be.
Join Dr. Brendan McCarthy, as he dives into Part 2 of our series on understanding the divide in modern medicine.
In this episode, Dr. McCarthy explores:
How education, corporate influence, and lobbying have shaped medicine and nutrition advice
The history and impact of the food pyramid and dietary guidelines
Why trust in traditional medicine has eroded and how alternative approaches gained popularity
The role of pharmaceutical advertising and conference influence on medical practice
Steps to rebuild trust and prioritize patient-centered care
Dr. McCarthy emphasizes accountability, understanding science objectively, and always keeping the patient’s well-being at the center of care.
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy
Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2006. In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving not only the Phoenix Valley, but also central Arizona.
Dr. McCarthy is the author of, Jump Off The Mood Swing, A Sane Woman’s Guide To Her Crazy Hormones. He’s also internationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy. He has lectured physicians and pharmacists on topics such as weight loss, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, nutritional therapy and more.
Through a growing referral network, individual patients have helped grow Protea Medical Center into the thriving practice it is today. Not through marketing programs or advertising schemes: one successful case after another has enabled Protea to achieve the position it currently holds.
This podcast is to bring you everything Dr. McCarthy knows, to help you get your life to where you want it to be.
