Keith Perkins Jr., MD
@drkperkinsjr.bsky.social
Girl Dad
Primary Care Physician
Solo Practice owner
Politically independent
Primary Care Physician
Solo Practice owner
Politically independent
I read Matthew 25:31-46 to my daughter today when asked what Christianity means and who goes to heaven. I told her this is why I'm fulfilled. I'm a giver to my patients, strangers, and friends. I told her the American brand of Christianity is not it, but she can remain true as I have #christiansky
January 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I read Matthew 25:31-46 to my daughter today when asked what Christianity means and who goes to heaven. I told her this is why I'm fulfilled. I'm a giver to my patients, strangers, and friends. I told her the American brand of Christianity is not it, but she can remain true as I have #christiansky
Please don't ask me how you live a healthier lifestyle if you're going to give me a dissertation as to why you can’t lay off sweetened drinks, exercise, give up processed foods, or eat fiber-rich foods. Thank you for your copay, sir, but that was a waste of your time. #medsky
January 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Please don't ask me how you live a healthier lifestyle if you're going to give me a dissertation as to why you can’t lay off sweetened drinks, exercise, give up processed foods, or eat fiber-rich foods. Thank you for your copay, sir, but that was a waste of your time. #medsky
It's always a good night when I get to talk politics with my teens, who are slowly becoming “woke” to how the world works. Also, my 14 year old is crying about TikTok so there's that. 😐
January 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
It's always a good night when I get to talk politics with my teens, who are slowly becoming “woke” to how the world works. Also, my 14 year old is crying about TikTok so there's that. 😐
A patient told me her sister wanted to come see me but was told by the insurance company that I was “only” a 4-star provider and couldn’t recommend me. There’s just one 5-star in-network provider in the entire state. I guess the plaques on the wall are worthless. 🙄😒🫠 #medsky
January 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A patient told me her sister wanted to come see me but was told by the insurance company that I was “only” a 4-star provider and couldn’t recommend me. There’s just one 5-star in-network provider in the entire state. I guess the plaques on the wall are worthless. 🙄😒🫠 #medsky
After a few conversations, a woman told me I was “too good for her.” She had nothing to bring to the table that would enhance my life. Her honestly was refreshing. It’s a waste of time dating someone in a different stage of life. #dating
January 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
After a few conversations, a woman told me I was “too good for her.” She had nothing to bring to the table that would enhance my life. Her honestly was refreshing. It’s a waste of time dating someone in a different stage of life. #dating
There’s this new app that is blowing up from China that works like TikTok. My 14 y/o daughter just downloaded it. She made it clear to me she has no intention of giving up Chinese owned social media apps. She knows they are collecting data and couldn't care less. So…do….I. #tiktok
January 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There’s this new app that is blowing up from China that works like TikTok. My 14 y/o daughter just downloaded it. She made it clear to me she has no intention of giving up Chinese owned social media apps. She knows they are collecting data and couldn't care less. So…do….I. #tiktok
So far this year, it looks like all my Medicare patients will be kicked off Jardiance, Farxiga, and any other SGLT2 this year 😖. $500-$700 monthly, or fill out the patient assistance paperwork and hope for the best. #medsky
January 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So far this year, it looks like all my Medicare patients will be kicked off Jardiance, Farxiga, and any other SGLT2 this year 😖. $500-$700 monthly, or fill out the patient assistance paperwork and hope for the best. #medsky
Seemed appropriate for the snow. Fireplace and jazz.
January 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Seemed appropriate for the snow. Fireplace and jazz.
So Elon has the time to post, play video games, and “run the country.” I wonder if his 11 kids know who their father is?
January 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
So Elon has the time to post, play video games, and “run the country.” I wonder if his 11 kids know who their father is?
Sudan is a genocide but Gaza isn't? 🤔. Interesting.
January 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sudan is a genocide but Gaza isn't? 🤔. Interesting.
I went to bed last night, realizing I had gone the whole day without verbally talking to a single human being. My career is spent talking to and listening to people, and some weekends, I just need to break.
January 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I went to bed last night, realizing I had gone the whole day without verbally talking to a single human being. My career is spent talking to and listening to people, and some weekends, I just need to break.
My insurance denial strategy for this year is to recruit my patients to fight insurance denials for imaging studies. I just had a lady get her CT today after trying for 6 months, and it turns out she has two huge masses that are likely cancer. Possible death by pure shareholder greed. #medsky
January 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My insurance denial strategy for this year is to recruit my patients to fight insurance denials for imaging studies. I just had a lady get her CT today after trying for 6 months, and it turns out she has two huge masses that are likely cancer. Possible death by pure shareholder greed. #medsky
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I'm always surprised by how many parents won't read to their children, even when I tell them this produces smarter kids. Some might disagree, but if you're not doing your best to teach your kids the basics before school, you're failing them, not the preschool teacher.
I'm always surprised by how many parents won't read to their children, even when I tell them this produces smarter kids. Some might disagree, but if you're not doing your best to teach your kids the basics before school, you're failing them, not the preschool teacher.
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I'm always surprised by how many parents won't read to their children, even when I tell them this produces smarter kids. Some might disagree, but if you're not doing your best to teach your kids the basics before school, you're failing them, not the preschool teacher.
I'm always surprised by how many parents won't read to their children, even when I tell them this produces smarter kids. Some might disagree, but if you're not doing your best to teach your kids the basics before school, you're failing them, not the preschool teacher.
I hate I have to replace my starlink. Spectrum placed broadband cable but hasn’t turned it on yet. Billions of taxpayer dollars, millions of rural residents, and I still have to deal with the lack of good internet. Yes, starlink is great but I don't want to give Musk another mf dollar. 😡
December 31, 2024 at 12:34 PM
I hate I have to replace my starlink. Spectrum placed broadband cable but hasn’t turned it on yet. Billions of taxpayer dollars, millions of rural residents, and I still have to deal with the lack of good internet. Yes, starlink is great but I don't want to give Musk another mf dollar. 😡
I noticed that Trump had asked the Supreme Court to keep TikTok alive. It was the stupidest law ever. Every free social media app collects data to sell us stuff, and tens of millions of Americans could care less if TikTok was/is doing it.
December 28, 2024 at 12:58 PM
I noticed that Trump had asked the Supreme Court to keep TikTok alive. It was the stupidest law ever. Every free social media app collects data to sell us stuff, and tens of millions of Americans could care less if TikTok was/is doing it.
It’s funny how patients can refuse to pay their bills but then expect me to work for free. I won’t refuse to refill life-sustaining meds, but testosterone ain’t one of them. #medsky
December 28, 2024 at 1:37 AM
It’s funny how patients can refuse to pay their bills but then expect me to work for free. I won’t refuse to refill life-sustaining meds, but testosterone ain’t one of them. #medsky
I left my comfort zone and approached a local boutique about taking time to test photographs for marketing. They said yes! I'm realizing that if I want my semi-photography business to grow, I need to shoot my shits with people. You think it's easy cuz I'm a doctor, but it isn't. I’m an introvert
December 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I left my comfort zone and approached a local boutique about taking time to test photographs for marketing. They said yes! I'm realizing that if I want my semi-photography business to grow, I need to shoot my shits with people. You think it's easy cuz I'm a doctor, but it isn't. I’m an introvert
My office was closed, but I decided to see patients who called my office with no staff. I don't have my girls, and I was bored. One-third were new patients, which was nice. I love being my own boss. I do what I want when I want.
December 26, 2024 at 9:47 PM
My office was closed, but I decided to see patients who called my office with no staff. I don't have my girls, and I was bored. One-third were new patients, which was nice. I love being my own boss. I do what I want when I want.
So, we went from defunding pediatric cancer to the Panama Canal? 🤔
December 23, 2024 at 2:05 AM
So, we went from defunding pediatric cancer to the Panama Canal? 🤔
He's African, too. It looks like he could be an illegal immigrant, which is interesting.
Evidently the GOP really doesn’t have a problem with foreigners taking over the country.
December 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM
He's African, too. It looks like he could be an illegal immigrant, which is interesting.
I remember seeing a toddler in the clinic, and a mom said, “I’m surprised she’s not scared of you because she’s never seen a black person before.” I told her that fear is taught, not innate. She was soon fired as a nurse for shooting dope on the job months later. But I was the one to be feared 😒
December 21, 2024 at 11:59 AM
I remember seeing a toddler in the clinic, and a mom said, “I’m surprised she’s not scared of you because she’s never seen a black person before.” I told her that fear is taught, not innate. She was soon fired as a nurse for shooting dope on the job months later. But I was the one to be feared 😒
The most baffling patient is one who is hysterical about how horrible they feel and is now ready to fix their health. I listen, wipe their tears, examine, labs, meds, follow-up plan…all the things. Then, poof…disappears. No portal sign-up, ignores phone calls, doesn't follow up. Why waste my time!!!
December 19, 2024 at 3:42 PM
The most baffling patient is one who is hysterical about how horrible they feel and is now ready to fix their health. I listen, wipe their tears, examine, labs, meds, follow-up plan…all the things. Then, poof…disappears. No portal sign-up, ignores phone calls, doesn't follow up. Why waste my time!!!
Can we retire the word “democratize”!!!!! This is the stupidest word the tech world has ever created.
December 16, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Can we retire the word “democratize”!!!!! This is the stupidest word the tech world has ever created.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Ain't nothing else to add
JOURNALISM 101 RULE: If someone says it’s raining, and another person says it’s dry, it’s not your job to quote them both. Your job is to look out of the fucking window and find out which is true. — Now more than ever.
December 15, 2024 at 10:49 PM
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Ain't nothing else to add