Ask the Doctor (TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | May 16, 2017 |
| Founder | WTFN Entertainment |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Ariel White (executive producer), Ged Wood (producer) |
| Products | Television series |
| Parent | WTFN Entertainment, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria |
Ask the Doctor is an Australian documentary-style television program created by WTFN Entertainment that explores current healthcare developments, medical therapies, and responds to audience inquiries to encourage healthier lifestyle choices. The initial season starred Dr. Shalin Naik, Dr. Renee Lim, and Dr. Sandro Demaio, with Dr. Caroline West joining in the second season, replacing Dr. Lim. Each half-hour episode focuses on significant health concerns including obesity, sleep issues, physical activity, and digestive wellness.
Debuting on ABC on 16 May 2017, the series consistently aired on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm throughout its duration. The first season comprised 12 episodes. The second season also consisted of 12 episodes but was divided into two segments: the first six episodes were broadcast weekly starting 2 October 2018, followed by the remaining six beginning 25 June 2019.
The series was executive produced by Ariel White and produced by Ged Wood, representing a joint effort between WTFN Entertainment, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and Film Victoria. Although critical responses were varied, Ask the Doctor played a role in fostering public dialogue about health matters within Australia’s television landscape.