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Cedrek McFadden, MD

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Survivor S48 ๐ŸŒด @cbssurvivor ๐Ÿฉบ Associate Prof of Surgery, VC of Operations ๐Ÿ“บ TV Medical Contributor ๐ŸŽฅ TodayShow/NBC/CBS-WSPA ๐Ÿ†2023 Sharing Care Award Winner

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If you ever get the chance to chase a dream, I hope you take that first step.

The younger me didnโ€™t know every step to take on this journey, but he could see the path, which has led to moments like yesterday and to all the ones still ahead.

#TodayShow #NBCNews #GuestContributor

09.12.2025 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NBC tomorrow! Fatigue isnโ€™t just tiredness. Itโ€™s often the first sign your body is whispering for help.

Iโ€™ll be breaking down whatโ€™s normal, whatโ€™s not, and what your body might be trying to tell you.

Catch me on 3rd Hour of TODAY and on NBC News Daily at 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM EST on NBC News Now.

07.12.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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3 segments. 2 studios. 1 incredible day.

Honored to work with two incredible NBC teams, the Today Show and NBC News Daily.

๐Ÿ“ธ: @johnnacionimaging

#TodayShow #Health #BehindTheScenes #Grateful

06.11.2025 23:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Back at 30 Rock. Same focus. Same mission.

Always good to be back where important conversations happen.

See you tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025, on The TODAY Show (3rd Hour) and NBC News Now.

#TodayShow #NBCNewsNow #Health #DrCedrekMcFadden #nbc

05.11.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is my birthday. What I know for sure is this: age adds years, but life adds depth.

And that depth is the true gift I celebrate today.

#Birthday #Life #Gratitude #Celebration

18.09.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ever wonder what cortisol, inflammation, metabolism, and sleep debt really mean? This morning on the Today Show, I broke down the myths, the facts, and simple fixes you can use today.

Watch the full interview here: www.today.com/video/doctor...

#HealthTips #HealthyHabits #LifestyleMedicine #Stress

28.08.2025 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Health โ€œbuzzwordsโ€ spread faster than facts. From social media to the doctorโ€™s office, words like โ€˜inflammationโ€™ and โ€˜detoxโ€™ sound simple but can mislead.

Are they helping usโ€ฆor just hype?

Catch me this Thursday, August 28, 2025, during the 3rd Hour of TODAY (9 a.m. ET) as I break it all down.

26.08.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every patient deserves this conversation. This morning, I had it live on national TV with a physician, talking prescriptions, OTC meds, and supplements.

Segment coming soon! Meanwhile, here are some behind-the-scenes moments from my NBC Today Show morning.

01.08.2025 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are your medications still working for you or putting you at risk?

Tomorrow, Friday, August 1, Iโ€™m back on NBC talking about something we often overlook during check-ups: your medications.

Be sure to check it out!
#TodaysChecklist #Deprescribing #NBC #TodayShow #Healthcare #Wellness #NBCNEWS

31.07.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Love seeing this crew, just a few missing from the full team.

#throwback #Survivor #Survivor48

24.07.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you know me and my Survivor story, youโ€™ll get why this moment hits different.

Being part of the Survivor family is one of the real blessings, and now that Iโ€™m in, moments like this come with it.

And Iโ€™m here for it.

#Survivor #SurvivorFamily #SurvivorJourney
#Grateful #FullCircleMoment

05.07.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One year ago, I turned in my phone before leaving LA for Fiji to play the game. Six weeks completely offline.

One of the best things I ever did, and I didnโ€™t expect to appreciate it this much.

So Iโ€™ll askโ€ฆ whenโ€™s the last time you totally unplugged? If you havenโ€™t, give it a try. Itโ€™s worth it.

25.06.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That time at Kyleโ€™s wedding when we pretended to be best friends from college before Survivor made it official. ๐Ÿ˜‚

#Throwback #PartnersInCrime #survivor #survivor48 #wedding

18.06.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Came home to these thoughtful gifts from CBS and production. I think I know whatโ€™s inside ๐Ÿ˜œโ€ฆ but yeah, still a little too soon.

These boxes can wait.

#Survivor #Survivor48 #TribalCouncil #memories #WhatAGift

12.06.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are moments in life when you realize youโ€™re exactly where youโ€™re meant to be, doing exactly what youโ€™re meant to be doing.

Yesterday was one of those days.

Iโ€™ve heard from many of you, and the message landed. For those who needed to hear it, Iโ€™m so glad it did.

Every second was worth it.

06.06.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m excited to be headed back to Studio 1A this week for the 3rd hour of the TODAY Show!

With Fatherโ€™s Day around the corner, weโ€™ll be talking about menโ€™s health and the health tests you need (including some you have probably never heard of) that could save your life.

See you Thursday morning!

03.06.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scrabble anyone?

#FlashbackFriday

30.05.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whether you loved me, liked me, were neutral, or firmly in the โ€œnot a fanโ€ campโ€”thanks for watching.

Thanks for the love, the roasts, the hate, memes, and everything in between. I learned a lot, laughed a lot (sometimes at myself), and had the experience of a lifetime.

#Survivor #Survivor48

28.05.2025 11:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From Chrissy to now Kyle, Joe, and Evaโ€”and as the jury grew, others joined me on those steps.

A simple act to show that, beyond the game, life continuesโ€”and so do the connections we make along the way.

#Survivor48 #Survivor

26.05.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kyle, Joe, and Eva arrived at Ponderosaโ€”just hours after the final tribal council. We had our winner, and the season was coming to a close.

After Iโ€™d been voted out, I started a quiet tradition: sitting on the steps to welcome each person after they were voted outโ€ฆ

#Survivor48 #Survivor

26.05.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The greatest gift Survivor gives you isnโ€™t the title or the prizeโ€”itโ€™s the people.

We shared chaos and unforgettable moments that built real bonds. Since the game ended, Iโ€™ve had meaningful talks with each of them.

They get it in a way no one else ever will. Thatโ€™s the real win.

#Survivor48

23.05.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks! (exclusive) The 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the juror who played the best game.

The #Survivor48 jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview, including naming the #Survivor juror who played the best game. ew.com/survivor-48-...

19.05.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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We got our letters from home, too.

Still on the jury, still in Fiji, still with no contact from the outside world.

I used to think those tearful TV moments you see on Survivor were over the top. But after 5+ weeks with no contact, that envelope hit harder than I ever expected. #Survivor48

16.05.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seeing the game from the jury bench hits different. But hereโ€™s what you didnโ€™t see: from the moment we started walking up the ramp to take our seats, David managed to hold this exact expression the entire Tribal.

I repeatโ€”these are not serious people.

#survivor48 #survivor #BTS

05.05.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 132    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Best seat in the house, even better company. Out of the game, but far from done.

#GameFacesOn #SurvivorJury #TribalCouncil #Survivor48 #Survivor #SurvivorCBS

28.04.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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From the OR to the green roomโ€”looking forward to joining the ABGH Summit next week in San Diego.

Iโ€™ll be moderating โ€œA Voice of Your Own: Digestive Health in Media & the Arts,โ€ a panel exploring how culture, storytelling, and creativity can shift the conversationโ€”and the outcomesโ€”around gut health.

24.04.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to head to Chicago for Beckerโ€™s 15th Annual Meeting! Iโ€™m joining a panel on:
โ€จโ€œMoving the Health Equity Needle: Big Ideas for Better Patient Care.โ€
โ€จGrateful for the platformโ€”and focused on the real work ahead.

#BeckersAnnualMeeting #HealthEquity #Surgery

21.04.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First day on the jury.

The bench is short nowโ€ฆ but trust, itโ€™s about to get longer. Seats are filling fast. ๐Ÿ‘€

#Survivor48 #Survivor

17.04.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 93    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a ride!

I hit walls out there โ€” physical, mental, emotional. My kids saw me stumble and keep climbing. Thatโ€™s the win.

Survivor was the prize. And I left with exactly what I came for. Thank you CBS and the incredible team who made this dream real.

See you next week for jury duty.
#Survivor48

10.04.2025 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 139    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Say what you want, but Iโ€™ve been fighting since Day 1 in Fiji. Every single day out here is a winโ€”and making the merge? That was a big one.

This moment? Pure chaotic joy. Two more boxes to go.

Tune in, Wednesday 8/7c on CBS!

#Survivor48 #Survivor #CBS

07.04.2025 21:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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