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Expert Medical Device Reviews
Evidence-based product recommendations from Dr. David Taylor, MD, PhD. Helping healthcare professionals and patients find the best medical devices.
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Find the best medical devices and health products across 11 categories.
Mobility Aids
Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and mobility scooters
8 articles →Orthopedic Supports & Braces
Back, knee, ankle, and wrist braces and posture correctors
18 articles →Respiratory Equipment
Nebulizers, pulse oximeters, and peak flow meters
5 articles →Diagnostic Devices
Stethoscopes, otoscopes, ECG monitors, and diagnostic sets
7 articles →Thermometers
Infrared, forehead, and bluetooth thermometers
7 articles →Pain Relief Devices
TENS units, EMS devices, and massage guns
14 articles →First Aid & Safety
First aid kits, medical gloves, and wound care
7 articles →Weighing & Monitoring
Bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, and glucose meters
6 articles →Hearing Aids
Hearing aids and hearing amplifiers
1 article →OTC Pharmaceuticals
Allergy medicine, eye drops, enema kits, and other over-the-counter medications
15 articles →Supplements
Electrolyte powders, probiotics, and dietary supplements
17 articles →Free Tools
Interactive tools by Dr. Taylor
Calculators, reference charts, and printable logs. No signup, no ads, no data sent anywhere.
Cholesterol Ratio Calculator
Five lipid metrics in one place — TC/HDL, LDL/HDL, TG/HDL, non-HDL, and the Atherogenic Index of Plasma — with AHA-cited bands, sex-specific targets, Friedewald LDL backfill, mg/dL ↔ mmol/L toggle, and a clinician-ready PDF log.
Open tool Sizing & fitCompression Sock Size Chart
Type your shoe size and calf measurement to see your compression sock size across 8 popular brands at once — VIM & VIGR, Sigvaris, Sockwell, FIGS, Doc Miller, Jobst, Mediven, OS1st — plus the right mmHg level for your reason.
Open tool Senior safetyFall Risk Assessment Tool
The CDC's Stay Independent 12-question screener as an interactive tool, with a built-in Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) timer, result-tied home-safety guidance, and a clinician-ready PDF log. For adults 65+ and the family members caring for them.
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Your Reviewer
Dr. David Taylor, MD, PhD
Dr. David Taylor is a licensed physician and medical researcher who founded BestRatedDocs in 2016. With an MD from Drexel University and a PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine, he combines clinical expertise with a passion for health technology to provide evidence-based product recommendations. Dr. Taylor specializes in health informatics and regularly evaluates medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic products to help healthcare professionals and patients make informed decisions.
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