Overview
- Sigler appears as Dr. Laura Kaplan, a visiting urologist living with multiple sclerosis, in the Jan. 15 episode of the ABC drama.
- On camera she says, “I have MS,” a first in her career that she described as an intensely emotional moment.
- The part was crafted specifically for her, and she pushed for an authentic depiction that shows a physician “in their power.”
- Her storyline intersects with Dr. Richard Webber’s prostate cancer arc, echoing actor James Pickens Jr.’s real-life diagnosis.
- Beyond the show, she co-hosts the MeSsy podcast, collaborates with Novartis on patient resources, and reports taking Kesimpta monthly.