Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Patrick Dempsey Reflects on Grey's Anatomy Impact
Patrick Dempsey, who played Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, talked about his time on the show.
He said it was amazing how the show inspired many young people to become doctors and nurses.
Dempsey also mentioned that he remembers only a few medical terms from the show.
He wanted to work with his former co-star Eric Dane on a new project, but Dane's health condition, ALS, made it impossible.
Dempsey is still close to Dane and is happy to hear that Dane is working on another show.
Patrick Dempsey reflected on his 11-season stint on Grey's Anatomy, calling its cultural impact incredible.
Dempsey appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss the show's enduring popularity.
He mentioned that the show inspired many young people to enter the medical profession.
Dempsey revealed that he remembers only basic medical terms like MRI and CAT scan from the show.
He discussed his former co-star Eric Dane's health condition, ALS, which prevented them from working together on a new project.
- Who
- Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane
- What
- Reflection on Grey's Anatomy and co-star's health
- When
- Recent interview and Thursday's Tonight Show episode
- Where
- The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Parade interview
- Why
- To discuss the show's impact and co-star's health status
- Actor
- Patrick Dempsey
- Role
- Dr. Derek Shepherd (McDreamy)
- Show
- Grey's Anatomy
- Seasons
- 11
- Episodes
- 237
- Co-star
- Eric Dane
- Co-star's Condition
- ALS