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Ask the Doctor

Ask the Doctor

Description: Doctors highlight different health issues along with the latest medical treatments and the future of the healthcare system.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 24
First episode air date: May 16, 2017
Network: ABC
Executive Producer: Ariel White
Cast: Renee Lim
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