Andrew Johnstone, MD
@pallbro.bsky.social
Just a palliative doc.
I always sit in on the NP’s (who has been with the VA since before I was born) lectures with the trainees, and she starts with:
1. What do you think the experience for a WW2 vet was like coming home?
2. How about a Korean War vet (don’t just say MASH)?
3. A Vietnam vet?
4. An Iraq/Afghanistan vet?
1. What do you think the experience for a WW2 vet was like coming home?
2. How about a Korean War vet (don’t just say MASH)?
3. A Vietnam vet?
4. An Iraq/Afghanistan vet?
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I always sit in on the NP’s (who has been with the VA since before I was born) lectures with the trainees, and she starts with:
1. What do you think the experience for a WW2 vet was like coming home?
2. How about a Korean War vet (don’t just say MASH)?
3. A Vietnam vet?
4. An Iraq/Afghanistan vet?
1. What do you think the experience for a WW2 vet was like coming home?
2. How about a Korean War vet (don’t just say MASH)?
3. A Vietnam vet?
4. An Iraq/Afghanistan vet?
Obviously I have to include the picture of my maternal grandfather flipping off the nazis in Germany after he landed on DDay.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Obviously I have to include the picture of my maternal grandfather flipping off the nazis in Germany after he landed on DDay.
Thank you to all those who served our country on this Veteran's Day.
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Thank you to all those who served our country on this Veteran's Day.
Petsitter update.
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Petsitter update.
20th college reunion.
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
20th college reunion.
The guilt trip I am forced to endure every time I leave.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The guilt trip I am forced to endure every time I leave.
Despite excellent training and a love of the field, I have decided, accepted, and owned that I will never return to emergency medicine and that I am just a palliative doc.
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Despite excellent training and a love of the field, I have decided, accepted, and owned that I will never return to emergency medicine and that I am just a palliative doc.
A very pretty kitty being very pretty.
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A very pretty kitty being very pretty.
Very groom. Much handsome.
October 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Very groom. Much handsome.
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Hearing and balance issues mostly. One of the coolest things I do is place cochlear implants. When I'm lucky, I get to remove masses from the nerves between the brainstem and the ear
October 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Hearing and balance issues mostly. One of the coolest things I do is place cochlear implants. When I'm lucky, I get to remove masses from the nerves between the brainstem and the ear
Just once again want to express my love and appreciation for ENTs, especially otologists. I can hear and move both sides of my face because of them!
Very, very cool!
I remembered a brief exchange between you and @pallbro.bsky.social about cholesteatomas, but couldn’t remember if that was something you treated or not. 🫣
I remembered a brief exchange between you and @pallbro.bsky.social about cholesteatomas, but couldn’t remember if that was something you treated or not. 🫣
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Just once again want to express my love and appreciation for ENTs, especially otologists. I can hear and move both sides of my face because of them!
Just your regular reminder that my grandfather, Robert Philip Gregory, landed on d-day and fought fascists.
Just because, here’s the picture of my grandfather flipping off the Nazi flag again.
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Just your regular reminder that my grandfather, Robert Philip Gregory, landed on d-day and fought fascists.
I love palliative medicine and I am so thankful that I managed to derp my way into this field.
October 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I love palliative medicine and I am so thankful that I managed to derp my way into this field.
Did you know that if you show up to work in a pair of scrubs and a fleece for a day of palliative consults no one will say anything and it’s very comfortable and much easier?
October 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Did you know that if you show up to work in a pair of scrubs and a fleece for a day of palliative consults no one will say anything and it’s very comfortable and much easier?
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The unsung heroes of America: lifelong agency workers at Social Security, Medicare, VA and so many other agencies who are staying there to ensure the American people are taken care of. They didn’t have to stay. They are being worked into the ground. Thank you with all of my heart.🙏
September 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The unsung heroes of America: lifelong agency workers at Social Security, Medicare, VA and so many other agencies who are staying there to ensure the American people are taken care of. They didn’t have to stay. They are being worked into the ground. Thank you with all of my heart.🙏
Sunday funday.
September 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sunday funday.
Ok, so far this job is a dream. Great coworkers, love love LOVE the patients, lots of opportunities for growth in whatever direction I choose, lots of teaching. I mean, come on.
I’m thrilled to announce I have accepted a position at the Bronx VA with a faculty appointment at Mount Sinai. It’s an honor to be able to take care of our nation’s veterans and help teach the next generation of docs.
September 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ok, so far this job is a dream. Great coworkers, love love LOVE the patients, lots of opportunities for growth in whatever direction I choose, lots of teaching. I mean, come on.
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Just because, here’s the picture of my grandfather flipping off the Nazi flag again.
March 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Just because, here’s the picture of my grandfather flipping off the Nazi flag again.
Wild Saturday night in the Bronx.
September 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Wild Saturday night in the Bronx.
I guess they’re her gym shorts now.
July 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I guess they’re her gym shorts now.