Gawker: mcdreamy

Williamsburg's Hipster Doctor Resurfaces, Treats Julia Allison

Sheila — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:44:54 EDT

Last year, we brought you the news of Williamsburg's hipster doctor, Jay Parkinson of Hello Health, who will diagnose you via the IM if necessary. Well, not really, that's just how you contact him—"by phone, e-mail, text, IM, or video chat." We're so glad we were able to be servicey: our favorite dating columnist/punching bag Julia Allison, who still hasn't applied for insurance yet, got an eye infection and ran straight to McDreamy:

It was dutifully lifecasted.

"When I got to his cool new office, just off of the Bedford st stop, Jay said it didn’t really look that bad, and gave me some sort of Cipro drops, which have already started to make a difference. Total cost? $0, if you’re a member of their practice (which is very reasonable)... The ability to email and text your doctor, then walk right in and have him see you? Unbelievable."

Well, it IS great that he's helping the uninsured.

Oh... but look, her visit has already made Dr. Jay's blog. Lifecasting! We're all lifecasting. HELP. (Please don't blog my upcoming "appointment," K?)

Williamsburg's Hipster Doctor Will Diagnose You Via IM

Emily Gould — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:50:10 EDT

Sometimes we don't understand what Michael Moore is so hot under the collar about. Yeah, sure, it sucks that so many young Americans are uninsured. But the upside of this sad trend is that there are now niche doctors who specialize in treating uninsured 18-34 year olds, and often they have overdesigned websites and blogs! At least, they do if they live in Williamsburg—like Jay Parkinson, M.D.

"I am not your typical doctor. I'm easily accessible and mobile," Dr. Jay tells us via his website. That's right: for a yearly enrollment fee, you can IM Dr. Jay about your symptoms anytime. He also makes house calls—or, you know, wherever calls! "We can figure out if I need to come to your work, your home, or meet somewhere else in the city. We can even meet in the park or a coffee shop depending on the problem. Wherever you feel comfortable."

You know, it has been a while since I've had a thorough pelvic exam. Hey, Dr. Jay, meet me in the bathrooms of McCarren Park in 30 minutes!

Gossip Roundup: Tara Reid Remarkably Self-Aware

Jessica — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:40:50 EDT

• Tara Reid tells Us Weekly that her first round of implants was a "horrible plastic surgery that left [her] scarred." Having seen the evidence, we're going to take that literally. She also says that she's partied hard and her "body is tired." Having seen the evidence, we're going to take that literally as well. [Us Weekly]
• After getting decked by Travis Barker's ex, Paris Hilton ends their relationship. Pity. We really thought this one was going to last. [Scoop]
• OMG, Dr. Preston attacked McDreamy?! For our penis-bearing readers, that means that two actors got into a physical fight on the set of Grey's Anatomy. [R&M]
• Not even Viagra can help Hugh Hefner now. [Page Six]