TLC New Medical Show ‘Dr. Mercy’: Release Date, What We Know

TLC is introducing a brand new series, Dr. Mercy, that will also stream on discovery+. The medical transformational show features Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo, a Chicago-based dermatologist. Now, while you might think Dr. Pimple Popper has some shocking scenes, think again. Fans can look forward to equally shocking cases on this new reality show. Despite this, they will also get to see a loving and caring doctor, doing her best for each of her patients.

Dr. Mercy reality show on TLC/discovery+

As a dermatologist, Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo is known for tackling some of the most unique, extraordinary and bizarre skin problems. These include everything from giant cysts and lymphomas, to a woman who has grown a full beard. Meanwhile, another patient has extreme port wine birthmarks on her face and just wants to look normal. Whatever her patients’ problems, Dr. Mercy is ready and willing to help them.

Fans will also get a personal look into Dr. Mercy’s practice, where they will see how dedicated she is to her patients. They will learn how passionate she is about ensuring that each patient looks and feels beautiful inside and out.

Along the way, viewers will learn about extreme skin conditions, including a rhinophyma. This condition caused a patient’s nose to grow to three times its regular size. Moreover, viewers will get to see a unique condition that leaves a patient with more and more lumps following each of her pregnancies.

About Dr. Mercy’s career

Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, born into a medical household. Growing up in Nigeria, both of her parents were nurses and her family moved to Chicago when she was 10 years of age.

Odueyungbo went on to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa in Microbiology and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Mercy continued her post-graduate studies at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Moreover, she completed her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai-St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City.

Mercy is now the medical director of Lilly Dermatology where she aims to provide the best care in the field of dermatology and surgery. She also aims to make her skills more accessible to her patients.

TLC and Dr. Mercy

Howard Lee, President of TLC Streaming and Network Originals spoke about the show. He said TLC is home to some of the best medical professionals in the world. Moreover, he added they are always looking to add fresh, new faces to their outstanding roster of doctors. “Dr. Mercy’s personable and compassionate approach stood out and we can’t wait for everyone to meet her,” he added.

Readers can watch a trailer for the new series on ET’s website here. Dr. Mercy premieres on TLC on Wednesday, September 22 at 9 pm ET/PT and is also on discovery+.

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