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Dr. Death: Miracle Man is the third season of Wondery's acclaimed podcast series Dr. Death, hosted by investigative journalist Laura Beil. This season tells the shocking story of Paolo Macchiarini – a surgeon who won worldwide acclaim while concealing damning secrets about his work and his ethics.
The series explores how Macchiarini seduced both the medical world and a woman in his private life, exploiting his charisma and seemingly impressive credentials to build an empire of deceit. Through meticulous research, Beil uncovers the truth behind the alleged fraud and unethical conduct, revealing the far-reaching consequences his actions had for patients, colleagues, and loved ones.
Miracle Man combines expert interviews, archival recordings, and documentary storytelling to examine how one surgeon's ambition and dishonesty sent shockwaves through the global healthcare system. The podcast is available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Wondery app, with Wondery+ subscribers getting access to bonus episodes.
About the podcast
HostLaura Beil
NetworkWondery
Podcast titleDr. Death: Miracle Man
SeasonSeason 3 of Dr. Death
HostLaura Beil (investigative journalist)
ProductionWondery
Available onAudible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Wondery app
Bonus episodesExclusive to Wondery+ subscribers
Main personPaolo Macchiarini, surgeon
AllegationsFraud, abuse of office, systematic deception
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