dr_brad_nieder.htm

Some call him the Funny Doctor. Some call him the Phunny Physician™. Still others call him Ethyl. To most, though, he’s known as The Healthy Humorist™. He’s Brad Nieder, M.D., a hilarious doctor and speaker who entertains, inspires, and enlightens audiences across the country with his unique blend of healthcare comedy and wellness advice. Dr. Brad delivers his presentation--"Laughter is the Best Medicine"--at conferences, conventions, and corporate events. He's perfect as a keynote speaker, an after-dinner entertainer, or an uplifting opener (or closer)! He speaks for health care groups, professional associations, government organizations... …basically anyone who could use a dose of laughter!

How did Brad end up being Dr. Funny™? How does one come to blend healthcare and humor as a professional speaker? Just prior to going off to college, Brad discovered improvisational comedy. So while a freshman at Stanford University, he became a founding member of the SIMPS improv comedy troupe. During medical school at the University of Colorado, Brad frequently performed standup comedy throughout Denver for both live audiences…and cadavers. He then took his unique style to the East Coast when he went to the Medical College of Virginia for his residency training. He still traverses the country, but he once again lives in Denver, a general practitioner who some would say is a specialist in Healthy Humor™!

Areas of Expertise:

Entertainment
Health and Nutrition
Humor
Medical/Dental

Anyone not sneezing, coughing, or spitting up on me, especially health care groups and groups promoting wellness for their members.

The Healthy Humorist is like Seinfeld with an M.D.—a combo unlike any other speaker.

“Laughter is the Best Medicine”
Well, okay, maybe penicillin is better. And aspirin is good, too. Come to think of it, morphine’s got to make the list. But laughter is still quite effective at reducing stress, managing pain, and boosting the immune system. In the workplace it can enhance communication, aid creativity, and improve productivity. And when Dr. Brad speaks, it’s contagious!

Let the Healthy Humorist™ prescribe his creative, inspiring message for your group. He’ll outline the benefits of laughter, offer wellness advice, and leave ‘em laughing!

“You were a HIT!!!!!!!! Here are just a few of the remarks on the evaluations: 'Dr. Nieder was the most entertaining speaker I have ever heard...Loved the humor doctor...wonderful...super...fantastic...fabulous...I needed this!' I could go on and on. They loved you. You ended the day on such a positive and uplifting note. You touched the hearts of our members, and for this I will be forever grateful.”
--Meryl M. Johnson, V.P. of Education, Colorado Association of Healthcare Auxilians/Volunteers

“Hats off to the Healthy Humorist and his timely message about incorporating more laughter into our lives! From his opening line he had the audience of 2000 members laughing, and there was no lag time during his entire 60-minute presentation. His delivery and comic timing were impeccable. His material is clever, clean, and insightful. He's a Jerry Seinfeld of the medical profession with his hilarious observations. As one coder said to me later, 'Our jobs are so stressful. It felt good to sit there and laugh!' If it were up to me, Dr. Nieder would be my choice for a keynote every year. We can all stand to lighten up and enjoy ourselves a little more, and that message came through loud and clear in the presentation." --Melanie Mestas, Speaker Coordinator, American Academy of Professional Coders

“A doctor-approved laugh session.” --"5280," Denver's Mile-High Magazine, "Top Doctors" Issue

“You received rave reviews and a score of 4.9 out of 5 on the evaluations--not an easy accomplishment among a group of over 100 head nurses. The participants felt you made great connections with the home care field. Everyone thought your humor mixed with the reality of day-to-day medicine was the best way to end a symposium--reminding us how to laugh with all the challenges that we face daily. Many of those surveyed commented they would like to have you return. Thank you for helping us see the joy and laughter in what we do each day, and for sharing the brilliance of the Dr. Seuss version of wellness--it was great and very popular with the nurses. They left laughing and educated. What else could we ask for?!” --Barbara McCann, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Interim Healthcare, Inc.

"Brad has a remarkable talent in math!" --Mrs. Noia, Brad's 6th grade pre-algebra teacher