Will Flanary, MD Dr. Glaucomflecken
Will Flanary, MD, is an ophthalmologist and part-time comedian. He moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” a social media personality who creates medical-themed comedy shorts for an audience of over 5 million across social media. He co-hosts the medically themed podcast Knock Knock, Hi! alongside his wife, Kristin Flanary, also known as "Lady Glaucomflecken." Dr. Flanary's humor has been shaped by the tribulations of med school and residency and his experiences as a patient. He is a two-time testicular cancer survivor and cardiac arrest survivor, saved by his intrepid wife and her timely CPR. Initially used as a creative outlet to cope with these health challenges, Dr. Flanary's comedy has evolved over time to incorporate biting satire of the US healthcare system, academic publishing, and interpersonal conflicts pervasive in the medical system.
Kristin Flanary Lady Glaucomflecken
Kristin Flanary (aka "Lady Glaucomflecken") is a podcaster, speaker, writer, and advocate recognized for her humorous and insightful contributions to the medical community. As the wife of Dr. Will Flanary—also known as the comedic figure "Dr. Glaucomflecken"—Kristin became a prominent voice on the topics of trauma, resilience, and co-survivorship after saving her husband from sudden cardiac arrest. With a background in psychology, she champions the recognition and support of caregivers and co-survivors in medical care. She and her husband co-host the medical comedy podcast, “Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens,” and are currently touring “Wife and Death,” a live stage show based on their life story.