Paging Ryan Wan: Recent Episodes
Ryan Wan
I am Ryan Wan a family doctor practicing for 20 years in Jamaica. Please join me for interesting Jamaican health conversations and more.
Episode NotesJanelle Atkinson is a former two time Olympian and one of Jamaica's premier swimmer's in the history of the sport.I spoke to her on her early career, how she transitioned to distance, injuries, how she became a coach, what it takes to be an Olympian and more.....
Episode NotesDr. Kadir Mullings is a Radiation Oncologist with years of experience.I spoke with him on what is radiotherapy, different types, radiotherapy in Jamaica, his path to becoming a Radiation oncologist and more....
Episode NotesDr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid is a Rheumatologist that works at KPH and Collaborative Care.I spoke with her on Lupus; what it is, types, symptoms, support in Jamaica, prevention, treatment and finally how she would improve care locally.
Episode NotesDavian Clarke is a track and field Olympian and now a coach.I spoke to him on his early career, why Jamaican athletes and coaches succeed, how he would improve the sport in Jamaica and more....
Episode NotesSion Brinn is an Olympian who swam for Jamaica and now is a successful head coach at Indian River State College.I spoke with him on his early swim career and success, how he trains his athletes, how to improve competitive swimming and more....
Episode NotesThis is a special episode where I spoke with Mr. David Wan a financial professional of the development Bank Of Jamaica.We discussed Usain Bolt's financial issue, best investment strategies, cryptocurrencies, Jamaica's recent IMF deal and more....
Episode NotesDr. Lori Ann Fisher is a consultant nephrologist.I spoke with her about chronic renal failure. lupus associated kidney disease, dialysis and more....
Episode NotesDr. Mark Taylor is a board certified trained vascular, cardiac, general surgeon with a passion for amputation prevention.I spoke to him about this , use of modern techniques in arterial and venous disease, medications, how we could improve Jamaica's healthcare and more....
Episode NotesI spoke with Dr. Shane Alexis on how he feels about healthcare in Jamaica on the background of the pandemic....recent unfortunate health events....how would improve our healthcare....his political future and more....
Episode NotesDr. Reaud Gafoor is a Urologist working in Kingston Jamaica for many years. I spoke with him at length about Prostate Cancer, the usefulness of PSA , rectal examination , MRI and it's usage here, surgical and non surgical managent and more....
Episode NotesDr. Edgar Abbott is an esteemed orthopaedic surgeon(bone specialist), operating for many years in Kingston Jamaica.I spoke to him on how he manages lower back pain, how he feels about non-traditional therapies, how he would improve Jamaica's healthcare and more......
Episode NotesDr. Carolyn Jackson is a paediatric surgeon trained at the University of the West Indies.I spoke with her on a variety of kid's issues including COVID, mental health and more.....
Episode NotesDr. Che Bowen is a doctor and entrepreneur and principal of the MD Link App.I spoke to him on his early beginnings, genesis of MD Link, pitfalls, triumphs, future of the app and more.....
Episode Notes Dr. Mike Mills is a consultant Gastroenterologist who spoke to me on Colonoscopy in light of a recent study suggesting that it does not reduce mortality. I spoke to him about this and when you should do the study, who should do it, alternatives and more.....
Episode Notes Lindberg Simpson is a Bariatric Surgeon. He spoke to me on the methods of weight loss reduction surgery performed locally, the complications thereof, his results, the benefits, the cost, insurance coverage and much more...
Episode Notes Jodean Williams is a professional sprint athlete that runs with Racers and who has represented Jamaica on multiple occasions. I spoke with her on her training regimen, how she maintains her physique, what she eats, her mental preparation for her events and much more.....
Episode Notes Dr. Rochelle Roman is a consultant haematologist who works at Meridian Medical. I spoke with her about Anaemia, Transfusion, Sickle Cell, White Blood Cells and much more....
Episode Notes Dr. Kino Francis is a UWI trained radiologist who operates Prime Medical a radiology and medical services business. He spoke to me about his views on breast cancer screening, MRI and why it is so expensive, CT scans, should non-radiologists be offering radiological services?, how to improve health delivery in Jamaica and more....
Episode Notes I spoke with an experienced Nursing Educator, Marshalette Smith on, how to become a nurse, why so much nurses are migrating, the procedure to migrate, the different types of nursing and much more....
Episode Notes Dr. Roger is an esteemed neurosurgeon who has garnered a lot of interest due to his non traditional views on COVID-19. I spoke to him at length on COVID-19, how we managed it, what should have been done, why he is not vaccinated, what everyone should have in there home for their optimal health, the value of screening and more...
Episode Notes Dr. Neville Ballin is an anaesthetist and pain specialist working in Kingston Jamaica. He spoke to me about medical marijuana- CBD's vs THC , how he uses it in his practice, how does it work, where to get it and much more.....
Episode Notes My conversation with Dr. Michael Boyne. He is a Consultant and Professor of Endocrinology at the University Of the West Indies Jamaica. He is locally and internationally trained. He is also widely regarded as one of the most important voices in Diabetes locally and regionally. He spoke to me about new medications such as GLP-1 agonists, what to give after Metformin, Insulin, interesting Diabetic Studies, lifestyle, the future of Diabetes and much more.....
Episode Notes Mellicia Powell-Brown is the head of Shimac Laboratories in Maypen.She spoke to me on how to become a medical technologist, COVID-19 testing, entrepreneurship and more....
Episode Notes Dr. Jason Copeland is a Breast cancer Oncologist who is head of the Breast cancer units at both Andrews Memorial and Kingston Public Hospitals. In light of Breast Cancer Month I spoke with him about Breast Cancer in Jamaica..... screening , biopsy , operations , chemotherapy and much more...
Episode Notes Kimberley Powell is one of Jamaica's leading physiotherapists with many years of experience. She works at Santa Clara Medical located at Winchester Business Centre in Kingston. I spoke to her at length on what a physiotherapist does and how to become one, the importance of wearing proper sized shoes, what a visit with her looks like, do epsom salts/muscular rubs work?...and more....
Episode Notes Kathryn Cargill-Warner is a nutritionist trained at the University Of the West Indies. I spoke with her on healthy diets including food groups and portion sizes , exercise recommendations , how best to lose and gain weight and more.....
Episode Notes Dr. Adrian Mitchell is an OBGYN that works at Winchester Business and UHWI.I spoke to him in July 2022 about his thoughts and COVID, vaginal bleeding post COVID vaccination, his thoughts on female contraceptives-hormonal and non-hormonal, bacterial vaginosis-should the partner be treated?...and more....
Episode Notes Dr. Noel Crooks is a Cardiologist who works at Advanced Cardiology Diagnostics and UHWI. I spoke to him about Jamaica's response to COVID-19. Tachycardia and clotting post vaccination. Ideal Hypertension values, best exercise practices and more....
Episode Notes Dr. Geoffrey Walcott is one of Jamaica's premiere Psychiatrists who has not only published extensively but speaks frequently locally and internationally on mental health issues. I spoke to him extensively Cannabis-positive and negative effects , Anxiety-use and abuse of anxiolytics for ,Sleep-habit, Long COVID-brain fog ways to improve mental health without seeing a Psychiatrist.