Darth Doctor Pete MD FAAP
@darthdrpete.bsky.social
Board certified general pediatrician in rural OK for almost 2 decades. Dad to 3 boys. Boomer Sooner.
Go Broncos. Thunder Up! OKC.
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Partner to Broken Bow Travel on IG
Go Broncos. Thunder Up! OKC.
STAR WARS fanatic.
Partner to Broken Bow Travel on IG
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Making everything in healthcare More expensive is not a solution it’s adding more damage to an already shattered system.
People not seeking care because they can’t afford it will cause an increase in mortality and morbidity.
How is this “maha”?
Making everything in healthcare More expensive is not a solution it’s adding more damage to an already shattered system.
People not seeking care because they can’t afford it will cause an increase in mortality and morbidity.
How is this “maha”?
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Making everything in healthcare More expensive is not a solution it’s adding more damage to an already shattered system.
People not seeking care because they can’t afford it will cause an increase in mortality and morbidity.
How is this “maha”?
Making everything in healthcare More expensive is not a solution it’s adding more damage to an already shattered system.
People not seeking care because they can’t afford it will cause an increase in mortality and morbidity.
How is this “maha”?
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Health Insurance is a scam.
Ending ACA doesn’t change that.
It makes it Worse and More expensive.
Universal healthcare.
Now.
Health Insurance is a scam.
Ending ACA doesn’t change that.
It makes it Worse and More expensive.
Universal healthcare.
Now.
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Health Insurance is a scam.
Ending ACA doesn’t change that.
It makes it Worse and More expensive.
Universal healthcare.
Now.
Health Insurance is a scam.
Ending ACA doesn’t change that.
It makes it Worse and More expensive.
Universal healthcare.
Now.
Reposted by Darth Doctor Pete MD FAAP
“Resist little, obey much” - Democratic proverb (with apologies to Whitman)
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
“Resist little, obey much” - Democratic proverb (with apologies to Whitman)
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Recently insurance companies and managed care organizations have been down-coding doctor fees.
This is like a police officer handing out a ticket for speeding before you’ve unlocked your car to get in.
Insurance Companies Are The Problem.
Recently insurance companies and managed care organizations have been down-coding doctor fees.
This is like a police officer handing out a ticket for speeding before you’ve unlocked your car to get in.
Insurance Companies Are The Problem.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Recently insurance companies and managed care organizations have been down-coding doctor fees.
This is like a police officer handing out a ticket for speeding before you’ve unlocked your car to get in.
Insurance Companies Are The Problem.
Recently insurance companies and managed care organizations have been down-coding doctor fees.
This is like a police officer handing out a ticket for speeding before you’ve unlocked your car to get in.
Insurance Companies Are The Problem.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Calling people “low IQ” just because they disagree with you doesn’t make them cognitively inferior.
In fact, an accusation like that is usually a confession of cognitive decline and logically flawed reasoning.
BTW “IQ” is based on eugenics and racism.
Calling people “low IQ” just because they disagree with you doesn’t make them cognitively inferior.
In fact, an accusation like that is usually a confession of cognitive decline and logically flawed reasoning.
BTW “IQ” is based on eugenics and racism.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Calling people “low IQ” just because they disagree with you doesn’t make them cognitively inferior.
In fact, an accusation like that is usually a confession of cognitive decline and logically flawed reasoning.
BTW “IQ” is based on eugenics and racism.
Calling people “low IQ” just because they disagree with you doesn’t make them cognitively inferior.
In fact, an accusation like that is usually a confession of cognitive decline and logically flawed reasoning.
BTW “IQ” is based on eugenics and racism.
Pediatrician Here 🇺🇸
It’s Veterans Day.
Thank you to all who served and are serving.
Vaccines Work.
Vaccines Save Lives.
Vaccines Helped save the American Revolution.
It’s Veterans Day.
Thank you to all who served and are serving.
Vaccines Work.
Vaccines Save Lives.
Vaccines Helped save the American Revolution.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Pediatrician Here 🇺🇸
It’s Veterans Day.
Thank you to all who served and are serving.
Vaccines Work.
Vaccines Save Lives.
Vaccines Helped save the American Revolution.
It’s Veterans Day.
Thank you to all who served and are serving.
Vaccines Work.
Vaccines Save Lives.
Vaccines Helped save the American Revolution.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Vaccines save lives.
Social determinants of health need to be addressed.
Tylenol doesn’t cause autism spectrum disorder.
RSV vaccines are safe for pregnant patients.
RSV mab is safe for infants.
The shutdown is the majority party’s responsibility.
Vaccines save lives.
Social determinants of health need to be addressed.
Tylenol doesn’t cause autism spectrum disorder.
RSV vaccines are safe for pregnant patients.
RSV mab is safe for infants.
The shutdown is the majority party’s responsibility.
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Vaccines save lives.
Social determinants of health need to be addressed.
Tylenol doesn’t cause autism spectrum disorder.
RSV vaccines are safe for pregnant patients.
RSV mab is safe for infants.
The shutdown is the majority party’s responsibility.
Vaccines save lives.
Social determinants of health need to be addressed.
Tylenol doesn’t cause autism spectrum disorder.
RSV vaccines are safe for pregnant patients.
RSV mab is safe for infants.
The shutdown is the majority party’s responsibility.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s November 2025 and…
Vaccines don’t cause Autism.
Fluoride doesn’t cause Autism.
Tylenol doesn’t cause Autism.
Folate doesn’t cause Autism.
Thimerosal doesn’t cause Autism.
Circumcision doesn’t cause Autism.
It’s November 2025 and…
Vaccines don’t cause Autism.
Fluoride doesn’t cause Autism.
Tylenol doesn’t cause Autism.
Folate doesn’t cause Autism.
Thimerosal doesn’t cause Autism.
Circumcision doesn’t cause Autism.
November 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s November 2025 and…
Vaccines don’t cause Autism.
Fluoride doesn’t cause Autism.
Tylenol doesn’t cause Autism.
Folate doesn’t cause Autism.
Thimerosal doesn’t cause Autism.
Circumcision doesn’t cause Autism.
It’s November 2025 and…
Vaccines don’t cause Autism.
Fluoride doesn’t cause Autism.
Tylenol doesn’t cause Autism.
Folate doesn’t cause Autism.
Thimerosal doesn’t cause Autism.
Circumcision doesn’t cause Autism.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s November now.
The HHS secretary has provided no credible New information on the cause of autism spectrum disorder.
It’s starting to look like it was all a lie to distract from their incompetence and lack of qualifications for the position.
It’s November now.
The HHS secretary has provided no credible New information on the cause of autism spectrum disorder.
It’s starting to look like it was all a lie to distract from their incompetence and lack of qualifications for the position.
November 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s November now.
The HHS secretary has provided no credible New information on the cause of autism spectrum disorder.
It’s starting to look like it was all a lie to distract from their incompetence and lack of qualifications for the position.
It’s November now.
The HHS secretary has provided no credible New information on the cause of autism spectrum disorder.
It’s starting to look like it was all a lie to distract from their incompetence and lack of qualifications for the position.
Pediatrician Here 😠
So the senate has the time to confirm a candidate for surgeon general who does not meet the requirements to serve (medical license or military service)
But they don’t have time to pass a budget?
Got it.
So the senate has the time to confirm a candidate for surgeon general who does not meet the requirements to serve (medical license or military service)
But they don’t have time to pass a budget?
Got it.
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Pediatrician Here 😠
So the senate has the time to confirm a candidate for surgeon general who does not meet the requirements to serve (medical license or military service)
But they don’t have time to pass a budget?
Got it.
So the senate has the time to confirm a candidate for surgeon general who does not meet the requirements to serve (medical license or military service)
But they don’t have time to pass a budget?
Got it.
Pediatrician Here 😠
It’s not enough Bubonic Bobby junior walking back his claims about acetaminophen (paracetamol).
He Must Resign.
He is a clear and present danger to Public Health
It’s not enough Bubonic Bobby junior walking back his claims about acetaminophen (paracetamol).
He Must Resign.
He is a clear and present danger to Public Health
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Pediatrician Here 😠
It’s not enough Bubonic Bobby junior walking back his claims about acetaminophen (paracetamol).
He Must Resign.
He is a clear and present danger to Public Health
It’s not enough Bubonic Bobby junior walking back his claims about acetaminophen (paracetamol).
He Must Resign.
He is a clear and present danger to Public Health
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s Halloween Week.
Think about safety.
Think about visibility of your children.
Think about a costume that allows your child to see where they are going.
It’s Halloween Week.
Think about safety.
Think about visibility of your children.
Think about a costume that allows your child to see where they are going.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
It’s Halloween Week.
Think about safety.
Think about visibility of your children.
Think about a costume that allows your child to see where they are going.
It’s Halloween Week.
Think about safety.
Think about visibility of your children.
Think about a costume that allows your child to see where they are going.
Doctor Here 👋🏻
MRIs are Not routine tests for octogenarians unless there is a neurological condition suspected.
Cognitive tests in adults are routine tests for patients with dementia.
MRIs are Not routine tests for octogenarians unless there is a neurological condition suspected.
Cognitive tests in adults are routine tests for patients with dementia.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Doctor Here 👋🏻
MRIs are Not routine tests for octogenarians unless there is a neurological condition suspected.
Cognitive tests in adults are routine tests for patients with dementia.
MRIs are Not routine tests for octogenarians unless there is a neurological condition suspected.
Cognitive tests in adults are routine tests for patients with dementia.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻 ✊🏻
Vaccines work.
Vaccines save lives.
SNAP is essential to child wellbeing.
Medicaid helps millions of Children.
Vaccines work.
Vaccines save lives.
SNAP is essential to child wellbeing.
Medicaid helps millions of Children.
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻 ✊🏻
Vaccines work.
Vaccines save lives.
SNAP is essential to child wellbeing.
Medicaid helps millions of Children.
Vaccines work.
Vaccines save lives.
SNAP is essential to child wellbeing.
Medicaid helps millions of Children.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
If Texas can sue Kenvue because of Tylenol nonsense, can I sue Texas for being a neighboring state full of drama king political thespians?
If Texas can sue Kenvue because of Tylenol nonsense, can I sue Texas for being a neighboring state full of drama king political thespians?
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
If Texas can sue Kenvue because of Tylenol nonsense, can I sue Texas for being a neighboring state full of drama king political thespians?
If Texas can sue Kenvue because of Tylenol nonsense, can I sue Texas for being a neighboring state full of drama king political thespians?
Pediatrician Here 😔
Fed kids are healthier.
Fed kids are Less stressed.
Fed kids concentrate better.
Food insecurity creates an adverse childhood experience.
ACEs causes chronic illness.
SNAP is essential.
Fed kids are healthier.
Fed kids are Less stressed.
Fed kids concentrate better.
Food insecurity creates an adverse childhood experience.
ACEs causes chronic illness.
SNAP is essential.
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Pediatrician Here 😔
Fed kids are healthier.
Fed kids are Less stressed.
Fed kids concentrate better.
Food insecurity creates an adverse childhood experience.
ACEs causes chronic illness.
SNAP is essential.
Fed kids are healthier.
Fed kids are Less stressed.
Fed kids concentrate better.
Food insecurity creates an adverse childhood experience.
ACEs causes chronic illness.
SNAP is essential.
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Less people buying groceries that they cannot afford means less revenue for the stores to restock shelves. Grocery stores have Already been closing in rural areas like mine. What’s next is less food and higher prices due to supply and demand
Probably Not what anyone voted for…
Less people buying groceries that they cannot afford means less revenue for the stores to restock shelves. Grocery stores have Already been closing in rural areas like mine. What’s next is less food and higher prices due to supply and demand
Probably Not what anyone voted for…
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Less people buying groceries that they cannot afford means less revenue for the stores to restock shelves. Grocery stores have Already been closing in rural areas like mine. What’s next is less food and higher prices due to supply and demand
Probably Not what anyone voted for…
Less people buying groceries that they cannot afford means less revenue for the stores to restock shelves. Grocery stores have Already been closing in rural areas like mine. What’s next is less food and higher prices due to supply and demand
Probably Not what anyone voted for…
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Subsidies for ACA health plans will expire, costs will increase, those policy holders will drop their plans, costs will rise for the rest of the insured, those policy holders might drop their plans, healthcare costs will rise more…
Do you see where this is going?
Subsidies for ACA health plans will expire, costs will increase, those policy holders will drop their plans, costs will rise for the rest of the insured, those policy holders might drop their plans, healthcare costs will rise more…
Do you see where this is going?
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
Subsidies for ACA health plans will expire, costs will increase, those policy holders will drop their plans, costs will rise for the rest of the insured, those policy holders might drop their plans, healthcare costs will rise more…
Do you see where this is going?
Subsidies for ACA health plans will expire, costs will increase, those policy holders will drop their plans, costs will rise for the rest of the insured, those policy holders might drop their plans, healthcare costs will rise more…
Do you see where this is going?
Reposted by Darth Doctor Pete MD FAAP
There seems to be some confusion. Just because the current excuse for the FDA said leucovorin can be used for autism doesn’t mean we have definitive evidence on who to use it for and what dose. Like zero guidelines. We cannot prescribe it yet.
October 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There seems to be some confusion. Just because the current excuse for the FDA said leucovorin can be used for autism doesn’t mean we have definitive evidence on who to use it for and what dose. Like zero guidelines. We cannot prescribe it yet.
Reposted by Darth Doctor Pete MD FAAP
For the internet hot-takers who think Nazism began with gas chambers and ghettos
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For the internet hot-takers who think Nazism began with gas chambers and ghettos
Pediatrician Here 😡
Prior authorizations are medical neglect, medical abuse, and insurance companies practicing medicine without a license.
Prior authorizations are medical neglect, medical abuse, and insurance companies practicing medicine without a license.
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Pediatrician Here 😡
Prior authorizations are medical neglect, medical abuse, and insurance companies practicing medicine without a license.
Prior authorizations are medical neglect, medical abuse, and insurance companies practicing medicine without a license.
Reposted by Darth Doctor Pete MD FAAP
WE NEED A GENERAL STRIKE!
Rallies are necessary tools but if we want to make real change, we’ve got to go after the only place that matters: their wallets.
There will always be more of us than them, so let’s take the power back. Check @thegeneralstrikeus.bsky.social for info and to join the fight
Rallies are necessary tools but if we want to make real change, we’ve got to go after the only place that matters: their wallets.
There will always be more of us than them, so let’s take the power back. Check @thegeneralstrikeus.bsky.social for info and to join the fight
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
WE NEED A GENERAL STRIKE!
Rallies are necessary tools but if we want to make real change, we’ve got to go after the only place that matters: their wallets.
There will always be more of us than them, so let’s take the power back. Check @thegeneralstrikeus.bsky.social for info and to join the fight
Rallies are necessary tools but if we want to make real change, we’ve got to go after the only place that matters: their wallets.
There will always be more of us than them, so let’s take the power back. Check @thegeneralstrikeus.bsky.social for info and to join the fight
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
October 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Pediatrician Here 👋🏻
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying
“Radical agenda” I support:
Universal healthcare
Lower drug prices
Free vaccines
Feeding children 
FREE college
Free trade schools
Unions
Supplement regulation
Cheaper food/Safer food
Term limits
Ban gerrymandering
Ban lobbying