The Lila Rose Show

E213: Doctor Blows Whistle On Child Transgender Surgeries w/Dr Haim

May 13, 2025
Guest Eithan Haim, a general surgeon and whistleblower against Texas Children's Hospital's controversial transgender program, shares his harrowing journey. He reveals how he exposed the secret implantation of puberty blockers in minors, leading to significant legislative changes. Facing severe legal repercussions from the Biden administration, Haim discusses the ethical dilemmas of his profession, the emotional toll of intimidation tactics, and the importance of standing up for vulnerable children.
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ANECDOTE

Whistleblower Exposes Secret Trans Surgeries

  • Dr. Eithan Haim anonymously exposed Texas Children's Hospital secretly continued transgender medical interventions despite public denial.
  • His whistleblowing led to Texas passing a law banning these procedures on minors within 24 hours.
INSIGHT

Harsh Impact of Puberty Blockers

  • Puberty blockers given to children as young as 11 disrupt natural hormonal development and cause severe, lifelong physiological changes.
  • These drugs have effects comparable to radical surgeries, arresting puberty and damaging reproductive cell maturation.
ANECDOTE

Federal Agents at Graduation

  • On his surgical graduation day, two armed federal agents arrived at Dr. Haim's home, signaling the start of a criminal investigation.
  • This event shocked him deeply as the investigation appeared tied to his whistleblowing.
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