[2] Each standalone episode is based on the life and miracles of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, a physician who donated his time and resources to the treatment of low-income patients before being beatified by Pope Francis in 2021.

[3] On 15 February 2022, the series was announced at Telemundo's virtual screening event with the working title El doctor de los milagros.

[4][1] In November 2022, Karen Barroeta, then executive of production and development at Telemundo Global Studios, announced that filming of the series had begun and that the official title would be El doctor del pueblo.

Ingrid's father, Mario, is furious and decides to take justice into his own hands by beating Uriel, leaving him in critical condition.

After Ingrid and her mother's prayers to Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, Uriel recovers and Mario is released from jail.