A confidence artist that is usually perceived as knowledgeable about any range of subjects merely for earning or adopting the Title of "Doctor", when in reality, they are speaking well outside of their scope of expertise. Most commonly found in; The Entertainment Industry, Politics, New Age Medicine, Chiropractic, and Publishing. Examples include: Dr. Rand Paul, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Doctor Phil, Dr. Drew Pinski.
Dr. Drew, the medical grifter, got censured by the medical board again, he was giving bad advice on television, and may lose his license.
by bentslightly December 26, 2022