The episode provides significant insight into the residents' personal lives and pasts.
: Santiago Benitez (Hemky Madera) is admitted after a nail gun accident ruptures his kidney. Surgeons discover he was born with only one kidney. His brother, Armando (Gonzalo Menendez), is a match for a transplant but attempts to use the organ as leverage, demanding Santiago sell their father's family business in exchange for the donation. HubertThe Good Doctor : Season 2 Episode 7
" Hubert ," the seventh episode of The Good Doctor 's second season, originally aired on November 12, 2018. Directed by Marisol Adler and written by David Renaud, the episode centers on complex moral compromises, personal backstory, and the titular goldfish, Hubert. The episode provides significant insight into the residents'
: Dr. Claire Browne treats her college roommate, Kayla Snyder (Rachel Boston), who has terminal stage 4 ovarian cancer. Kayla makes a "morbid" request for Claire to date her husband, Dash, after she passes away. Despite the emotional strain, Claire and Dr. Melendez perform a risky "chemo bath" surgery that successfully extends Kayla's life by several months. Character Backstory & Development His brother, Armando (Gonzalo Menendez), is a match
The episode features the regular cast alongside several notable guest performers:
: Freddie Highmore (Shaun Murphy), Antonia Thomas (Claire Browne), Paige Spara (Lea Dilallo), and Richard Schiff (Aaron Glassman).