About Dr. Joe Corcoran

Championing Patient Rights & Healthcare Transparency

Dr. Joe Corcoran is a physician, former Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and a passionate advocate for patient rights and healthcare transparency. With over a decade of experience as a CMO in Florida, California, and Nevada, Dr. Corcoran has worked at the highest levels of the healthcare system, witnessing firsthand the challenges patients face when navigating complex medical institutions.

In 2023, Dr. Corcoran played a pivotal role in the landmark Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital case, commonly known as the Take Care of Maya trial. His expert testimony exposed serious systemic failures within a $10 billion healthcare institution, ultimately contributing to a $261 million verdict in favor of the Kowalski family.

Now, Dr. Corcoran continues his mission to educate, empower, and advocate for families facing medical crises. Whether through his YouTube channel, public commentary, or direct engagement with patients and professionals, he provides crucial insights into how individuals can protect themselves and their loved ones in an often opaque and bureaucratic healthcare system.

“The healthcare system is complicated. It’s powerful. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel powerless. My goal is to help you advocate for yourself and your family—because knowledge is the best defense.”

— Dr. Joe Corcoran

Dr. Corcoran’s Background & Expertise

Dr. Corcoran’s insights are helping to reshape the conversation around patient rights, medical accountability, and hospital oversight. Stay connected to learn more about his work, upcoming projects, and how you can take control of your healthcare journey.

  • Medical Training: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova-Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Davie, FL)

  • Leadership: Served as CMO across multiple states, overseeing hospital operations, quality of care, and patient safety

  • Medical Ethics & Advocacy: Focus on transparency, patient rights, and the intersection of healthcare and legal systems

  • Public Speaking & Media: Featured in high-profile legal cases, interviews, and expert panels