More information isn't always the answer. Clarity is. Whether I'm talking with a patient or speaking on television, the challenge is the same: figuring out what people need to know, not what sounds smart. Because information only matters if people can use it. A few moments from the Today Show.
Cedrek McFadden, MD
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Survivor S48 🌴 @cbssurvivor 🩺 Associate Prof of Surgery, VC of Operations 📺 TV Medical Contributor 🎥 TodayShow/NBC/CBS-WSPA 🏆2023 Sharing Care Award Winner
Most people leave a doctor’s appointment understanding the words. Not always the meaning. Tomorrow on the TODAY Show, we’re breaking down some of the medical terms patients hear every day and what they actually mean for your health. 📺 See you tomorrow morning.
Your body usually gives you signs before something becomes serious. Most people explain them away. Back on @TODAYshow tomorrow morning talking about the symptoms people ignore for too long and the signs that deserve attention. Then later on NBC News Daily: a spring gut check.
I love doing TV segments where we can talk plainly. Today on @nbcnews.com, we had that type of conversation. Takeaway from today: even when lab results are normal, they don’t always tell the whole story. I always appreciate these kinds of conversations: clear, practical, and actually useful.
Back on @TODAYshow and @NBCNews Daily tomorrow Tuesday April 7 Most people get their lab results see“normal” and move on Tomorrow we break down what your labs are actually telling you and what most people completely overlook #TodayShow #NBCNews #TheCheckIn
I’m excited to share that I’ve signed a book deal with Johns Hopkins University Press to write The Check In. It’s built around the questions that help start important conversations about men’s health. Too often those conversations happen later than they should. #TheCheckIn #MensHealth
If you ever get the chance to chase a dream, I hope you take that first step. The younger me didn’t know every step to take on this journey, but he could see the path, which has led to moments like yesterday and to all the ones still ahead. #TodayShow #NBCNews #GuestContributor
NBC tomorrow! Fatigue isn’t just tiredness. It’s often the first sign your body is whispering for help. I’ll be breaking down what’s normal, what’s not, and what your body might be trying to tell you. Catch me on 3rd Hour of TODAY and on NBC News Daily at 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM EST on NBC News Now.
3 segments. 2 studios. 1 incredible day. Honored to work with two incredible NBC teams, the Today Show and NBC News Daily. 📸: @johnnacionimaging #TodayShow #Health #BehindTheScenes #Grateful
Back at 30 Rock. Same focus. Same mission. Always good to be back where important conversations happen. See you tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025, on The TODAY Show (3rd Hour) and NBC News Now. #TodayShow #NBCNewsNow #Health #DrCedrekMcFadden #nbc
Today is my birthday. What I know for sure is this: age adds years, but life adds depth. And that depth is the true gift I celebrate today. #Birthday #Life #Gratitude #Celebration
Ever wonder what cortisol, inflammation, metabolism, and sleep debt really mean? This morning on the Today Show, I broke down the myths, the facts, and simple fixes you can use today. Watch the full interview here: www.today.com/video/doctor... #HealthTips #HealthyHabits #LifestyleMedicine #Stress
Health “buzzwords” spread faster than facts. From social media to the doctor’s office, words like ‘inflammation’ and ‘detox’ sound simple but can mislead. Are they helping us…or just hype? Catch me this Thursday, August 28, 2025, during the 3rd Hour of TODAY (9 a.m. ET) as I break it all down.
Every patient deserves this conversation. This morning, I had it live on national TV with a physician, talking prescriptions, OTC meds, and supplements. Segment coming soon! Meanwhile, here are some behind-the-scenes moments from my NBC Today Show morning.
Are your medications still working for you or putting you at risk? Tomorrow, Friday, August 1, I’m back on NBC talking about something we often overlook during check-ups: your medications. Be sure to check it out! #TodaysChecklist #Deprescribing #NBC #TodayShow #Healthcare #Wellness #NBCNEWS
If you know me and my Survivor story, you’ll get why this moment hits different. Being part of the Survivor family is one of the real blessings, and now that I’m in, moments like this come with it. And I’m here for it. #Survivor #SurvivorFamily #SurvivorJourney #Grateful #FullCircleMoment
One year ago, I turned in my phone before leaving LA for Fiji to play the game. Six weeks completely offline. One of the best things I ever did, and I didn’t expect to appreciate it this much. So I’ll ask… when’s the last time you totally unplugged? If you haven’t, give it a try. It’s worth it.
That time at Kyle’s wedding when we pretended to be best friends from college before Survivor made it official. 😂 #Throwback #PartnersInCrime #survivor #survivor48 #wedding
Came home to these thoughtful gifts from CBS and production. I think I know what’s inside 😜… but yeah, still a little too soon. These boxes can wait. #Survivor #Survivor48 #TribalCouncil #memories #WhatAGift
There are moments in life when you realize you’re exactly where you’re meant to be, doing exactly what you’re meant to be doing. Yesterday was one of those days. I’ve heard from many of you, and the message landed. For those who needed to hear it, I’m so glad it did. Every second was worth it.
I’m excited to be headed back to Studio 1A this week for the 3rd hour of the TODAY Show! With Father’s Day around the corner, we’ll be talking about men’s health and the health tests you need (including some you have probably never heard of) that could save your life. See you Thursday morning!
Whether you loved me, liked me, were neutral, or firmly in the “not a fan” camp—thanks for watching. Thanks for the love, the roasts, the hate, memes, and everything in between. I learned a lot, laughed a lot (sometimes at myself), and had the experience of a lifetime. #Survivor #Survivor48
Which #Survivor 48 players do fans most want to see play again? Over 4,500 fans voted and these were the results:
Kyle, Joe, and Eva arrived at Ponderosa—just hours after the final tribal council. We had our winner, and the season was coming to a close. After I’d been voted out, I started a quiet tradition: sitting on the steps to welcome each person after they were voted out… #Survivor48 #Survivor
The greatest gift Survivor gives you isn’t the title or the prize—it’s the people. We shared chaos and unforgettable moments that built real bonds. Since the game ended, I’ve had meaningful talks with each of them. They get it in a way no one else ever will. That’s the real win. #Survivor48
The #Survivor48 jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the #Survivor juror who played the best game. ew.com/survivor-48-...
The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks! (exclusive)
The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the juror who played the best game.
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We got our letters from home, too. Still on the jury, still in Fiji, still with no contact from the outside world. I used to think those tearful TV moments you see on Survivor were over the top. But after 5+ weeks with no contact, that envelope hit harder than I ever expected. #Survivor48
Seeing the game from the jury bench hits different. But here’s what you didn’t see: from the moment we started walking up the ramp to take our seats, David managed to hold this exact expression the entire Tribal. I repeat—these are not serious people. #survivor48 #survivor #BTS
Best seat in the house, even better company. Out of the game, but far from done. #GameFacesOn #SurvivorJury #TribalCouncil #Survivor48 #Survivor #SurvivorCBS