Frank T. Vertosick, Jr., MD, trained in neurosurgery with brain surgeon Peter Jannetta at the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his residency, Dr. Vertosick spent the next fifteen years at Pitt as a surgical neuro-oncologist. He worked in other areas of medicine from 2002 until his retirement in 2013.
Kirby Heyborne is an accomplished actor, musician, and comedian who has received a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards for his audiobook narrations. He has had starring roles in over a dozen features and many short films. Kirby is also a cofounder and director of the Los Angeles-based improv comedy group The Society.