In a bizarre yet heartwarming turn of events, a debt-strapped medical graduate in New York City has found an unconventional way to make ends meet - by offering medical consultations on the subway. Dubbed the 'Balloon Doctor,' this enterprising med grad has been using a makeshift sign and a balloon to attract patients on their daily commute, and it's surprisingly taken off. As the city's residents face mounting healthcare costs and long wait times, this resourceful individual is filling a gap in the market, providing quick and affordable medical advice to those in need. But what sparked this unusual side hustle, and how has it managed to capture the hearts of New Yorkers?


Exclusive | NYC’s ‘Balloon doctor’ will see you now — debt-strapped med grad’s quirky subway side hustle blows up with straphangers  New York Post