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Medical Spanish Podcast

Medical Spanish, taught the way you'll actually use it. Molly Martin, MD, and a team of teachers from across Latin America bring you free and premium interactive audio lessons designed for clinicians and students who need to speak Spanish with patients confidently. Premium episodes are available by

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 13 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

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5 Oct 2026 · 15 min

Memory Loss | Spanish Questions for Family

When a patient can't provide a reliable history, it's time to elicit corroborative history from family members. In this sample lesson, we practice Spanish questions for family members that help screen for memory loss, behavior changes, and safety risks — from orientation and memory to activities of daily living to driving safety. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Orientation and Memory05:16 - Changes in Personality and Behavior09:03 - Activities of Daily Living11:41 - Safety and Mobility13:27 - Closing Read the full lesson:…

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17 Sep 2026 · 9 min
GLP-1 Agonists in Spanish
In this episode, we walk through key phrases for talking to patients about GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide — how to introduce the medication, explain how it works, describe side effects, and talk about cost — pulled straight from our full GLP-1 Agonists series. LEVEL – ADVANCED 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Introducing the Medication 03:28 - Mechanism of Action 05:31 - Side Effects 06:34 - Cost 07:56 - Closing Read this lesson as a blog post! https://docmolly.com/how-to-talk-to-patients-about-glp-1-agonists-in-spanish/ Already a member? Access the full GLP-1 Agonists series…
17 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Discussing Hypoglycemia in Spanish
How do you counsel a patient on low blood sugar in Spanish? In this episode, Daniela Grave plays the role of a doctor counseling a patient with diabetes about hypoglycemia. You'll hear the clinical term "hipoglucemia" alongside the phrase Spanish-speaking patients actually use — "un bajón de azúcar." Then we look at one word that causes real confusion in the exam room: mareo, which can mean vertigo, faintness, or nausea. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Dialogue 02:44 - Mareo 04:21 - Closing Read the full lesson with the dialogue, translations, and clarifying questions.…
23 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Activities of Daily Living in Spanish
When admitting a patient to the hospital, understanding their level of independence is crucial. Can they dress themselves, cook for themselves, and get around safely? Do they drive? This information helps us understand the events that led up to a patient's presentation and whether they'll need extra support once they return home. In this beginner-friendly lesson, we're covering how to ask about independence, getting around, and driving in Spanish. LEVEL – BEGINNER 00:00 - Introduction01:44 - Independence09:27 - Getting Around12:10 - Driving14:16 - Closing Read the full lesson on our…
29 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals
This episode was suggested by two listeners who wrote in asking for vocabulary related to foot care. It turns out this topic is richer than it might first appear — the vocabulary comes up regularly in podiatry, primary care, wound care, and beyond. Recorded with medical Spanish teacher Daniela Grave, from Mexico. Already a member? Access this lesson, Common Foot Conditions, in the Podiatry Module of our Spanish for Primary Care Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction01:29 - Toenails and skin08:04 - Common foot conditions Gracias a Daniela Grave por…
27 May 2026 · 13 min
Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care | A Story from Guatemala
This is the fifth and final lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through the last days of a leukemia battle in this Medical Spanish end-of-life patient interview. Luis González describes alarming lab results, a doctor's shocking words about Ingrid's white blood cell count, and the urgent return to the hospital on a Saturday afternoon — where Ingrid walked in on her own power despite critical lab values. Already a member? Access this lesson, End of Life and Grief, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte…
4 May 2026 · 21 min
Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala
This is the fourth lesson in la historia de Ingrid. In this episode, we follow Luis González as he describes Ingrid's prolonged hospitalization, his role as a messenger, the transfusions, and the start of outpatient chemotherapy. We also explore the emotional shock Ingrid felt when she experienced hair loss, the most feared side effect of chemotherapy. Already a member? Access this lesson, Chemotherapy, Hair Loss and Daily Life with Leukemia, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 02:41 -…
22 Apr 2026 · 17 min
Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey
This is the third lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through a leukemia diagnosis, an AMA discharge, and critical life-or-death decisions. Luis González describes Ingrid's fear in a public hospital in Guatemala City, the decision to sign a voluntary discharge form against medical advice, and their journey to Quetzaltenango (Xela), where a hematologist confirms the diagnosis and recommends immediate hospitalization. Already a member? Access this lesson, Facing Leukemia | Leaving the Hospital AMA, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer…
3 Apr 2026 · 11 min
Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish | A Story from Guatemala
This is the second lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a family from Guatemala through a difficult diagnosis, and learn the vocabulary and phrases for diagnosing leukemia in Spanish. Luis takes Ingrid to a hospital in Santiago, where blood work, X-rays, and other studies are performed over a couple of days. A visiting hematologist reviews the results and delivers the diagnosis directly, and the family is referred urgently to the Hospital Nacional in Guatemala City. Already a member? Access this lesson, Diagnosis and Shock, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for…
24 Mar 2026 · 10 min
Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala
Today we're starting a brand new series — one of the most meaningful things Doc Molly has made for this podcast. On a recent trip to Guatemala, she sat down with Luis González, one of the directors of the Cultural Spanish School in San Pedro La Laguna, who shared the story of his late wife, Ingrid, diagnosed with leukemia in 2018. Over this series, we'll follow her story from the very first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and her passing — learning the Spanish to talk about all of it along the way. Already a member? Access this lesson, The First Signs, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's…
24 Feb 2026 · 13 min
Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use
In this episode, we practice how to start a clinical conversation about drug use in Spanish. We focus on asking clear, professional, and respectful questions to use in the hospital, clinic, or emergency room. Already a member? Access this lesson, Asking About Drug Use, within the Substance Use module of our Spanish for Mental Health course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:27 - Introducing the topic02:53 - What types of drugs?05:38 - How do you use it?08:51 - Pattern of use10:56 - Asking about consequences Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con el…
13 Jan 2026 · 14 min
Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children
Learn medical Spanish to assess eczema in children, including how to talk about flares, itching, and topical steroid use, using patient-friendly language. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Assessing Eczema in Children within our Spanish for Primary Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:43 - Dialogue02:26 - Frequency of flares03:58 - Always itching05:37 - Topical steroid use08:36 - Clearing up the eczema12:14 - Closing Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español…
24 Dec 2025 · 4 min
Say Happy Holidays in Spanish!
Do you know how to say Happy Holidays in Spanish? In this episode, we practice saying Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and more in Spanish. Watch the video version of this lesson on YouTube. Become a member! Membership gives you access to over 500 interactive medical Spanish lessons, organized into easy-to-follow courses. LEVEL – BEGINNER 00:00 - Intro00:55 - Happy holidays01:25 - Merry Christmas01:36 - Happy New Year02:33 - Happy 2026 Gracias a Elizabeth Cortez de Español Sin Límite por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the…
18 Dec 2025 · 21 min
Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics
In this episode, you'll learn how to assess a patient's orientation in Spanish. This kicks off our Mental Status Exam in Spanish series — in this first free lesson, we focus on the patient's orientation, and in upcoming member lessons, we'll practice assessing memory, attention, concentration, and language, all with a practical, clinical focus. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Assessing Orientation within our Spanish for Mental Health course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro02:24 - Opening questions08:51 - Person10:36 -…
18 Nov 2025 · 17 min
Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish with the Passive “Se”
In this episode, we begin a four-lesson series on the medical equipment and supplies used every day in patient care. We review high-value vocabulary — el termómetro (thermometer), el manguito de presión (blood pressure cuff), el oxímetro (oximeter), el monitor cardíaco (cardiac monitor), and el glucómetro (glucometer) — and practice describing their clinical use with short phrases using the passive se. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish – Passive, in our Spanish for Primary Care Course: Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Chapters 00:00 –…
3 Nov 2025 · 14 min
Cardiac Cath: Learn to Explain Risks in Spanish
Learn how to explain risks in Spanish to your patients before cardiac catheterization — including bleeding, infection, and discomfort at the insertion site. This lesson is ideal for anyone who must explain risks before a procedure. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Cardiac Catheterization – Explain Risks and Complications, in our Spanish for Cardiology Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 01:22 – Explain risk in Spanish08:48 – Bleeding, infection, discomfort12:04 – Low blood pressure (members-only preview) Agradezco a Luis Almeida por ayudarnos con el…
13 Oct 2025 · 12 min
Vital Signs in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Learning how to take vital signs in Spanish is a fundamental skill for any healthcare professional working in a routine clinic or primary care setting. In this episode, you'll hear an intermediate-level clinical dialogue, a vocabulary breakdown, and grammar tips to help you communicate effectively with your Spanish-speaking patients. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Vital Signs – Vocab and Interpret, in our Spanish for Primary Care Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 01:26 - Clinical dialogue: taking vitals03:57 - Vocabulario breakdown08:55 - Useful…
25 Sep 2025 · 11 min
Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass in Spanish
Practice explaining angioplasty, stent placement, and when bypass surgery may be needed — clearly and naturally in Spanish. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patient. Then we break it down together, reviewing the key vocabulary and grammar so you can use it in your work. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass within our Cardiology Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED (Ready for a challenge?) 00:00 - Intro01:24 - Explanation02:23 - Angioplasty08:17 - Placing a…
2 Sep 2025 · 13 min
Learn Medical Spanish for Ob/Gyn – Sex and Pregnancy Questions
Learn essential Medical Spanish for obstetrics and improve communication with patients about reproductive health issues. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Member? Access Sexual and Obstetric History – Essential Questions within our Gynecological History and Exam Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:20 - Vocabulary03:36 - Sexual intercourse06:23 - Pregnancy Quiero dar las gracias a Daniela Gálviz, de Venezuela, y a Daniela Grave, de México, por ayudarnos con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full…
11 Aug 2025 · 8 min
Coronary Angiogram in Spanish – Step by Step
Learn to explain a coronary angiogram in Spanish — from IV placement to contrast injection and real-time imaging. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patient. Then we break it down together, reviewing the key vocabulary and grammar so you can use it in your work. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Want access to the full lesson? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED 00:00 - Intro00:49 - Explanation of cardiac catheterization02:16 - Introduction Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con…
1 Jul 2025 · 15 min
Medical Spanish for Monitoring Diabetes
Learn Medical Spanish for diabetes follow-up: glucose monitoring, A1c, and checking for protein in the urine, through a patient-centered dialogue followed by a vocabulary review. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:34 - Dialogue05:05 - Vocabulary08:47 - Back to the dialogue A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her…
3 Jun 2025 · 10 min
Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia in Spanish
Learn how to discuss the symptoms and treatment of chlamydia in Spanish through a clinical dialogue and guided vocabulary review. In this case, the patient presents very few symptoms, which is typical of many chlamydia infections, especially in women, but it's still important to detect and treat the infection promptly to prevent complications. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish…
26 May 2025 · 14 min
Spanish for Diabetes Complications: How to Explain the Risks
Learn how to explain diabetes complications in Spanish, including organ damage, heart attacks, kidney failure, blindness, and neuropathy. Already a member? Access this lesson, Metformin, Dietary Choices, and Complications, in our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, and a quiz. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - No he sentido nada 05:50 - Complicaciones Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Spanish for…
12 May 2025 · 8 min
Explaining Type II Diabetes in Spanish for Medical Professionals
Learn how to explain diabetes in Spanish with clear terms for better patient understanding and improved medical communication. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:39 - Dialogue04:08 - Vocabulario A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For…
28 Apr 2025 · 6 min
How to Explain a Diabetes Diagnosis in Spanish
Learn how to explain a diabetes diagnosis in Spanish using clear and compassionate language with this clinical conversation. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro01:11 - Dialogue02:30 - Quiz A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson…
7 Apr 2025 · 5 min
Medical Spanish for DVT Risk Factors
In this lesson, you'll learn medical Spanish for DVT risk factors. You'll hear a physician assistant ask about clotting history, trauma, surgery, immobilization, and travel. Most of the lesson is in Spanish, but you can always read along as you listen! Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, downloadable PDF, quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – ADVANCED (Remember, you can always read along as you listen!) 00:00 - Intro00:47 -…
17 Mar 2025 · 12 min
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis in Spanish
This lesson continues where our last cellulitis lesson left off. Henry, the physician assistant, has just examined the patient's leg, noting redness, warmth, tenderness, and swollen glands in the groin. In this final part of the dialogue, he discusses ordering an ultrasound to rule out deep vein thrombosis, then explains the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access this lesson within our Spanish for Infections course to get the full lesson notes, downloadable PDF, quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our…
3 Mar 2025 · 21 min
Essential Mental Health Questions in Spanish
As a healthcare provider, bridging the language barrier is critical to delivering compassionate and accurate care. Join Luis Almeida and Doc Molly as they review essential mental health questions in Spanish to help you assess your patients with confidence — covering emotions, sleep, energy levels, appetite, and sensitive topics like self-harm. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Member at docmolly.com? Access this lesson within our History and Exam course to access full lesson notes, download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our Medical…
17 Feb 2025 · 15 min
Spanish for Labor and Delivery | Essential Questions
Learn essential Medical Spanish for labor and delivery, including questions about pregnancy, contractions, and prenatal care. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Member? Access this lesson within our Reproductive Health Course! Review what you learned with the Quizlet set, download the PDF, and get answers to your questions. Not a member yet? Join today! Support the podcast and unlock 400+ audio lessons to boost your Medical Spanish! 00:00 - Intro02:20 - Pregnancy04:06 - Contractions05:55 - Vaginal discharge06:46 - Pregnancy history07:47 - Tests done10:28 - Problems during pregnancy A special…
1 Jan 2025 · 17 min
Spanish for Cellulitis: Risk Factors and Exam
We continue the clinical dialogue with Henry, the PA, as he evaluates a patient with suspected cellulitis. He asks about risk factors for cellulitis and MRSA and then conducts a physical exam. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Member? Access the quiz and downloadable PDF, and mark this lesson as complete in our Spanish for Infections course! Not a member yet? Support this project and get access to over 400 audio lessons organized into interactive courses at docmolly.com. 00:00 - Intro01:30 - Diálogo02:39 - Vocabulario y frases clave Gracias a Henry Mejía de la Cultural Spanish School en San…

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