Hello there, I’m Dr. Gary Sprouse!

Dr. Gary Sprouse, also known as The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is a member of the American Medical Association, president of Queen Anne’s Medical Society, and MENSA. He has dedicated most of his professional career to treating patients with chronic pain and substance abuse addictions.

He is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into the lives of those he serves through humor, compassion, and understanding. He continually entertains his office and nursing home patients with elaborate Halloween and karaoke costumes, such as Elton John or Pitbull.

On top of writing his book, he sees patients at several nursing homes each week. He has spent over two decades researching better ways to heal the mind and body, which has led him to writing this book titled “Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress”, he hopes he can help you find a more peaceful state of mind with his tricks and tools!

Podcasts

Videos

Stay In Your Happy Place: Self-Esteem Part 2
Stay In Your Happy Place: Self-Esteem Part 2
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives deeper into the topic of Self-Esteem. With such a broad topic, Dr. Gary gives a unique perspective on what this important subject means to him. Joined by the founder of Deliciously Nutritious Melissa Sherwood, Dr. Gary breaks down pragmatic methods to build self-esteem. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on...
Start Your Day with Gratitude and Self-Esteem Points
Start Your Day with Gratitude and Self-Esteem Points
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on starting your day well using Self-Esteem points. Joined by Melissa Sherwood from Deliciously Nutritious, Gary examines the root of stress and how to manage your self-esteem. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is...
A Brand New Way To Look At Stress
A Brand New Way To Look At Stress
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, finally ante up and deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our first episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on what leads to stress, as well as his equally unique methods to deal with it. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is a member of the American Medical Association,...