Chapter
The Dark Origins of the Mayo Clinic
51:40 - 54:11 (02:31)
The founder of the Mayo Clinic, William Worrall Mayo, was a notorious quack doctor before creating one of the most renowned medical facilities in the world, which made him wealthy enough to invest in the community he lived in.
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Dr. William Shyne's psychopathic tendencies are highlighted through stories of him chasing patients with knives and making bold claims about his ability to cure blindness.
51:40 - 52:59 (01:19)
Psychology
Summary
Dr. William Shyne's psychopathic tendencies are highlighted through stories of him chasing patients with knives and making bold claims about his ability to cure blindness.
ChapterThe Dark Origins of the Mayo Clinic
EpisodePart One: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Dr. John Brinkley was a successful physician in the early 20s, performing 50 operations a month and bringing in roughly $7 million a year in today's money.
52:59 - 54:11 (01:12)
Dr. John Brinkley
Summary
Dr. John Brinkley was a successful physician in the early 20s, performing 50 operations a month and bringing in roughly $7 million a year in today's money. He also bought the town a bear, but ended up shooting it to death since it was too loud and kept him awake at night.