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Going to the hospital is rarely a good thing and seldom a treat. However, when it comes to these medical dramas, the chance to go to the hospital is the most exciting part of our weeks. With a plethora of intricate medical cases, high-octane surgeries, and panicked casualties providing constant drama, it's clear why millions flock to stream these medical dramas every day. That's without mentioning the romances, break-ups, and family drama, with some of the most detailed character development in all of modern media coming inside the walls of a hospital. To help you figure out the best medical dramas on Netflix, here is a helpful guide.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix
Editor's note: This article was updated February 2025 to include The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.
‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’ (2025 - Present)
IMDb: 8.5/10
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Genre Medical, Comedy
Language Korean
Debut Date January 24, 2025
This South Korean medical comedy series follows trauma surgeon Baek Gang-Hyeok (Ju Ji-Hoon), who has traveled to the world’s most dangerous warzones and performed life-saving surgery against the odds. However, now he runs a university hospital and certainly doesn’t expect it to be one of the trickiest jobs of his entire career. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is a refreshing medical drama brimming with comedy. Guaranteed to hook you from minute one, this is one of the best new foreign-language series on Netflix. - Jake Hodges
'Grey's Anatomy' (2005 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 7.6/10
Grey's Anatomy
Network ABC
Showrunner Meg Marinis
Cast
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Chandra Wilson
Dr. Miranda Bailey
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James Pickens Jr.
Dr. Richard Webber
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Justin Chambers
Dr. Alex Karev
One of the longest-running modern procedurals, Grey's Anatomy depicts the highs, lows, and everything in between for a set of surgical interns at the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, originally known as the Seattle Grace Hospital. With 427 current episodes to its name across the last 19 years, Grey's Anatomy has proven time and again just how popular it is, with millions of followers tuning in from the first episode in 2005 until now. Created by Shonda Rhimes, many would think that Grey's has done everything there is to be done in the world of medical drama, but they are still managing to craft brand new, often shocking storylines to this day, whether that be a bomb scare, a murder, or the dramatic break-up of a once-happy marriage. The show is a winner of 4 Primetime Emmys, among 84 other award wins and 253 nominations.
'The Resident' (2018 - 2023)
IMDb: 7.8/10
The Resident
Release Date 2018 - 2022
Network FOX
Showrunner Andrew Chapman
Writers Amy Holden Jones, Hayley Schore
A winner of Best Breakout Show at the Teen Choice Awards, The Resident follows the ups and downs faced by the doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital, with their intricate personal lives often becoming interwoven with their professional applications. Starring the likes of Matt Czuchry, Manish Dayal, Bruce Greenwood, and more, The Resident is still fondly loved by its fans thanks to a gripping ensemble of actors that all manage to walk the line between delivering interesting medical accuracy and pulse-racing personal drama. Unlike some other series of this nature, The Resident actually ages like a fine wine, with later episodes of the series held in higher regard by fans than earlier episodes. Packed full of romance and tension, The Resident is primed for a binge-watch.
'Virgin River' (2019 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Virgin River
Release Date December 6, 2019
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith
Directors Martin Wood
Writers Sue Tenney, Jackson Rock, Jackson Sinder, Amy Palmer Robertson, Tesia Joy Walker, Natasha M. Hall, Patrick Moss
The enormously successful Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr's series of romantic novels, follows Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), a medical professional, who moves from the bright lights and busy streets of Los Angeles to a sleepy town in North Carolina. Expecting to find an easier job with much smaller medical cases, Mel is instead met by a Greek tragedy, with everything that could go wrong seemingly doing so. Comfort viewing akin to Gilmore Girls at times and high-octane drama akin to Grey's Anatomy at others, Virgin River provides entertainment in abundance set against a gorgeous backdrop that is allowed plenty of time to be admired. Featuring a wonderful set of ensemble performances, perhaps highlighted by Colin Lawrence as John Middleton, a role for which he won the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series, Virgin River has something for everyone.
'Dr. Storks' (2015 - 2017)
IMDb: 7.4/10
Dr. Storks
Genre Drama
Debut Date October 16, 2015
Based on You Suzunoko's manga series, Kounodori, Dr. Storks follows the professional and private life of gynecologist Kounotori Sakura (Gô Ayano), whose difficult upbringing has fed into his desire to become a medical professional, all whilst holding a particularly gifted ability to play jazz piano. Unlike any other medical drama you're likely to have seen before or since, Dr. Storks is more than just an interesting insight into the medical practice of another culture — it is also a detailed unraveling of a particularly nuanced central character. Emotionally, the series is certainly demanding, with no punches pulled in the depiction of the true heartbreak that happens within a hospital, particularly when it comes to childbirth. Well worth a watch, Dr. Storks does need to be consumed with a box of tissues present, with almost every episode guaranteed to make you cry.
'The Mindy Project' (2012 - 2017)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.5/10
Another one of Mindy Kaling's many creations, The Mindy Project follows the life of obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri, played by Kaling, as she attempts to navigate the seemingly endless challenges in both her personal and private life, from tricky cases at her New York medical practice to quirky characters in her home life. For fans of sitcoms, this makes for perfect viewing, with the tried and tested sitcom formula put to excellent use by a woman who is no stranger to television triumph. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy back in 2015, the series is bags of fun with a tender heart, with many of the show's characters given the time to make an emotional impact, no matter how big or small. With 6 seasons available, there is more than enough content to sink your teeth into, with this one of Kaling's best post-The Office projects.
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