Exclusive Interview with Dr Armand Dorian, star doctor from Untold Stories of the ER

Dr Armand Dorian, M.D., FACEP, star of Untold Stories of the ER talks exclusively to Zone Reality about the show.

ZR: What is it like re-enacting your highly skilled practices for the cameras?

Dr Armand Dorian: The set and feel is so real that I almost forget the cameras are there. The only time it hits me is when the camera crew asks for us to do it again. Obviously we don’t get a second chance when performing the real thing with real patients.

ZR: Most not accustomed to the world of television would find it difficult watching themselves on television, how do you feel watching yourself? And what about your family members and friends?

Dr Armand Dorian: I don’t think of it as much of a big deal. It feels as though it was just someone who taped me at work. I forget that it is actually seen all over the world. That part I am occasionally reminded by friends and family… It really becomes amazing when friends all over the world randomly call or email saying that they saw me on the show.

ZR: Has there ever been any medical case that when re-enacted at a later date for Untold Stories of the ER, you thought of a better way to treat or diagnose the patient?

Dr Armand Dorian: There have been cases where I wished I had more time to sit with the patient and family and better explain the process and disease. I find that I have an improved understanding of the patient by “playing doctor” for filming of this programme and I then use this knowledge in my day to day practice.

ZR: You probably spend a decent amount of time with the production crew members of Untold Stories of the ER, have you formed a bond or friendship with members of the crew?

Dr Armand Dorian: I have formed many great friends by doing the show.

ZR: Have you ever been recognised or approached on the streets thanks to this programme?

Dr Armand Dorian: I have been recognized many times but mostly at work when I wear my scrubs.

ZR: Do you have an appreciation for real-life style television programmes and especially now that you are part of one?

Dr Armand Dorian: I have gained appreciation for the amount of work on and off the camera that goes into creating a worthy real-life style TV programme.

ZR: Do you find that the production crew themselves are becoming quite knowledgeable about medical matters?

Dr Armand Dorian: The crew definitely do their homework. Unfortunately there is such a large amount of information that no matter how much you try to learn, there is always more to read…

ZR: Has there ever been any re-enactments of your cases that you felt should not be televised and why?

Dr Armand Dorian: The cases we re-enact have specifically been chosen to be ok, thus I have never had any problems with the stories televised.