Ask Dr. Raymond

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, I had two big dreams: becoming a professional football player or becoming a doctor. I figured either one would be pretty exciting!

But something happened when I was young that changed the way I saw the world.

I watched a documentary called The Miracle of Life. It showed something extraordinary: a tiny sperm cell joining with an egg, forming a single cell called a zygote, and beginning an incredible journey that, about nine months later, would result in the birth of a baby.

My mind was blown!

How could something so small become something so wonderfully complex?

That one experience sparked a fascination with science, the human body, and the mysteries of life. I wanted to understand how things worked, why they worked, and what happened when they didn’t.

That curiosity stayed with me. Eventually, the kid from Brooklyn who dreamed of playing football became a physician.

And after more than 20 years practicing medicine, I’m still asking questions, still learning, and still amazed by what science can teach us.

That’s why I created Ask Dr. Raymond.

Because somewhere out there is another curious kid who might be just one question, one conversation, or one incredible discovery away from finding their own passion.

Maybe that kid is you.

Stay curious. Dream big. And never stop asking questions.

— Dr. Amos Raymond