Dr. G
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Dr. G
Dr. G: Medical Examiner
Dr. G
Please note, autopsy scenes and some related sequences have been re-created to protect the privacy and dignity of individuals and their families. Those segments will be labled with this icon.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. G: Medical Examiner

Q: What is the series about?
Dr. G: Medical Examiner is a 12-part series that steps inside a medical examiner's office to explore the world of science in searching for clues of cause and manner of death. The series features one of the nation's leading forensic pathologists, Jan Garavaglia, M.D., also known as "Dr. G."


Q: When can I watch the series?
Dr. G: Medical Examiner airs on Discovery Health Channel Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.


Q: Who is Dr. G?
Dr. G is a real-life medical examiner with more than 14 years experience. She is a forensic pathologist, a medical doctor who studies diseases. Dr. G's sub-specialty in pathology deals with why people die suddenly and unexpectedly.


Q: How does Dr. G help the community and loved ones of the deceased?
Her work serves as a public service to the community to explain why an individual has died. She also plays a significant role in helping family members obtain closure and cope with the tragic loss of a loved one.


Q: How does this series portray Dr. G in her everyday role as a medical examiner?
In Dr. G: Medical Examiner, Dr. G determines the cause of death for several individuals per episode. Each body that passes through Dr. G's doors tells a compelling story. The stories are all unraveled by one remarkable and routine procedure known as the autopsy. Dr. G is a passionate believer in the individuality and worth of each case that is brought before her. Dr. G takes on the daily task of using medical science to define the ending to every person's life — every person's story.


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