Bohdan Darnobid

About the Author

Bohdan Darnobid is a seasoned physician assistant with over three decades of experience in the high-stakes environment of correctional medicine. His career, spanning thirty-five years, has been dedicated to providing healthcare in prisons, where he has witnessed the raw underbelly of human suffering, resilience, and redemption. Drawing from his firsthand encounters, Darnobid offers an unflinching look into the lives of inmates and staff alike, blending clinical expertise with profound empathy. In his memoir 'Prison Doc, Thirty-Five Years: Memoirs of a Prison Physician Assistant,' he chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of his tenure, shedding light on the often-overlooked world of prison healthcare and advocating for humane treatment within the system. A Ukrainian-American by heritage, Darnobid's writing bridges personal narrative with broader social commentary, inspiring readers to confront the complexities of justice and mercy.