Some episodes entertain. This one will change you. Dr. Gregory Fried’s story is not just about surviving 9/11—it's about everything that came after. As the Executive Chief Surgeon for the NYPD, he wasn’t just a witness; he was a first responder standing at the very edge of collapse. What he saw, what he carried, and what he still remembers is etched into every word of this conversation. Let me introduce you to my father-in-law.

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• 01:15 - Early Career and Becoming a Police Surgeon
• 02:45 - Rising Through the Ranks
• 07:13 - September 11th: The Day That Changed Everything
• 11:48 - Surviving the Collapse
• 20:33 - Escape and Rescue
• 27:00 - Arrival in Jersey City
• 27:15 - Hospital Recovery and Miscommunication
• 29:21 - Transfer to NYU and Initial Challenges
• 30:37 - Return Home and Medical Diagnosis
• 31:26 - Involvement in Recovery Efforts
• 33:46 - Health Concerns and Documentation
• 35:26 - Exposure to Toxic Dust
• 38:10 - Long-term Health Impacts
• 48:26 - Decision to Retire
• 52:02 - Reflections on 9/11 and Its Legacy

Connect with Dr. Greg

• gfriedmd.com
• Life on The Thin Blue Line