The Doctorpedia Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Daniel Lobell, each episode of Doctorpedia’s Leading Voices podcast (40-60 minutes) is a free flowing interview with one specialist where you can learn about everything from their journey to medicine to stories on the job and even delve into their personal lives and passions.
Psychiatrist Dr. Donald H. Mayes talks about going to medical school in the Caribbean, how COVID and technology have affected psychiatry, living in Vegas, UFOs, and more.
Psychiatrist Dr. Grant Brenner talks about his work with a crisis response team, his early interest in the mind, the psychology of jokes, shadow work, his photography hobby, and more.
Urologist Felecia Froe, MD talks about her travels around the United States, her journey to becoming a urologist, her investments in real estate, bladder cancer prevention, the doctor-patient relationship, and more.
Physiatrist Dr. Joseph Saveika talks about his past as a pipe fitter’s apprentice, his current job as a physiatrist, advice he lives by, his daily workout routine, newly emerging medical technologies, and more.
Urologist Dr. Dana C. Rice talks about misconceptions related to UTIs, developing her UTI Tracker App, Kidney Stones, and more.
Neonatal and Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ramnik Patel speaks about learning and practicing medicine around the world including in India, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Indian festivals, why Doctorpedia is important, and more.
Family Medicine Physician Dr. Joanna Drowos talks about her passion for prevention, the mind-body connection, her introduction to medicine at an early age, challenges in the doctor-patient relationship, her love for Broadway musicals, and more.
Palliative Care specialist Dr. Dana Tarcatu talks about palliative care, meditation, the interconnectedness of everything, elephants, and more
General Surgeon/Surgical Oncologist Dr. Joseph J. Bennett talks about coping with his father’s absence, the role of fear in the operating room, his approach to delivering bad news, his photography hobby, his tips for a stable relationship, and more.
OB/GYN and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daisy Ayim talks about her journey to specializing in both OB/GYN and plastic surgery, her movie-like birth experience, how much she loves going to the gym every day, the importance of nutrition, Cameroonian cuisine, and more.
Critical Care Specialist Dr. Curtis J. Coley II talks about his early interest in problem-solving, his late father’s influence on his life, why he loves his profession, his role as a healthcare administrator, things on the horizon in critical care medicine, and more.
Rheumatologist Dr. Barry Shibuya talks about living in Hawaii, establishing a thriving rheumatology practice, his SENSE approach to losing weight and keeping mind and body fit and healthy, the importance of making small and sustainable changes that you can keep up on a long-term basis and more.
Global Health and Vaccines specialist Dr. Kasia Hein-Peters talks about operating on teddy bears, working in Poland, France and America, working in big pharma, the importance of vaccinations, her love of hiking, photographing ghost towns, writing haikus, and more.
Dentist Dr. Jason Mann talks about using Botox therapy to treat TMJ, the importance of good oral hygiene, how to limit cavities, creating a synergy between dentistry and medicine, and more.
Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Waggoner talks about heart health, innovations and cutting edge technology in cardiothoracic surgery, his love for football, and more.
Psychiatrist Dr. Catrina N. Luca talks about working as an integrative psychiatrist, validating her patients, ADHD, parent-centric parenting, and more.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Caroline Webber talks about her military service, wisdom teeth and why they need to be removed, the importance of dental hygiene, new innovations in dentistry, and more.
Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Peter Baik talks about his side interest in aeronautical engineering, his own field of thoracic surgery and its rapid acceleration, what exactly cancer is, the importance of lung cancer screening, and more.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Guillaume Dumont talks about his youth in Montreal, his experience as a football player in the States, new developments in orthopedic surgery and healthcare in general, his personal philosophy as a doctor, and more.
Pulmonologist Dr. Paul Scheinberg talks about his military adventures in Vietnam and Israel, the prevention of different lung conditions, an in-flight health scare, new pulmonary technologies, and more.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Nathan Merriman talks about the difficult events he experienced throughout his life and how he coped with them, how he connects with his patients, the best ways to improve your gut health, the benefits of a stool transplant, and more.
Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Ruchi Garg talks about her early immigration from India to the US, the specifics of her work and why she loves it, new breakthroughs in oncology and genetics, the growing role of technology in the healthcare sector, and more.
Pediatrician Dr. Thomas J. McDonagh Jr. talks about his early interest in pediatrics, the role religion plays in his life, his approaches to treating patients, how sometimes doing nothing is the best medicine, and more.
Pulmonologist Dr. Daniel T. Layish talks about new treatments for sleep apnea, the effects of COVID-19 and vaping on the lungs, lung transplants, rare lung diseases, and more.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Kevin Tin talks about his unconventional youth, the important role of probiotics and the gut microbiome, his fight on behalf of under-represented populations, new developments in gastroenterology and hepatology, and more.
Pediatrician Dr. Bhumi Upadhyay talks about Indian food, why she chose pediatrics, modern-day behavioral conditions, her parenting methods of choice, and more.
Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Boykin Robinson talks about his early interest in medicine, the inefficiencies of the emergency department and his ideas to change them, his company and its goals, and more.
Integrative Neurologist and Sleep Physician Dr. Smita Patel talks about the importance of sleep, how to practice good sleep hygiene, how she takes care of her physical and mental health, and more.
Rheumatologist Dr. Rubaiya Mallay talks about her childhood adventures in Bangladesh and around the world, the specifics of autoimmune diseases, the challenges she faces in her work life, her love for laughter, and more.
Spine Surgeon Dr. Usman Zahir talks about his childhood in Baltimore, studying archaeology in college, the uses of endoscopic spine surgery, the importance of flexibility, and more.
Dr. Henry P. Barham talks about his hallmark study published in JAMA that outlines a correlation between results of a simple at-home taste test and symptom severity and duration from COVID-19 and other viral illnesses.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Ulrike Berth talks about her childhood in East Germany, her passion for anesthesia, her fear of snakes, her solution for insomnia, and more.
Radiologist Dr. Michelle Goñi talks about growing up as a Latina in New York, why she chose radiology, her Peloton obsession, her spiritual side, and more.
Dr. Paul Saiz talks about his experiences as a medical student, advances in spinal surgery, a billion-dollar idea, his love for Hispanic culture, and more.
Dr. Madeleine Biondolillo talks about the impact of COVID on seniors, their family members and healthcare workers, precision nutrition, QUEST 2020, and more.
Interventional pain management physician Dr. Amit Mehta talks about treating chronic pain, the role of social media in the rising levels of chronic pain, intermittent fasting, and more.
Obesity Medicine Physician Dr. Priti Parekh talks about growing up in India, moving to America, specializing in obesity treatment, her holistic approach to chronic health issues and more
Oncologist and hematologist Dr. Mary Leung talks about her immigration from Hong Kong to America, her journey to becoming an oncologist, her desire to help her patients, the difficulty of losing patients to cancer, and more
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Physician Dr. Craig Zalvan talks about educating young singers, GERD, LPR reflux, the importance of eating a plant-based mediterranean style diet, and much more
Optometrist Dr. Inna Lazar talks about the health of your eyes, your vision, the importance of routine eye exams, social media, and more.
Urologist Dr. David Canes talks about urology, robotic prostatectomies, the privilege of being a surgeon, how COVID has affected his work, and more
Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Til Jolly talks about treating COVID patients and the adrenaline and routine of practicing emergency medicine.
Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Chhavi Gandhi talks about all types of allergies, the COVID vaccines, and what she does to stay healthy.
Dr. Qasim Butt talks about kidney health, what led him to study medicine, how to stay healthy, his love for comedy, and more.
Urologist Dr. Steven Gange talks about men’s health, the UroLift procedure he performs, and the importance of drinking water.
Radiologist Dr. Douglas Walled talks about his journey to diagnostic radiology, what radiology actually is, and his near-death experience.
Cardiologist Dr. Nassir Azimi talks about his journey to medicine from his childhood as a refugee from Afghanistan and how his love of comedy helps him with his patients.
Podiatric surgeon Dr. David Armstrong talks about following in his father's footsteps, an exciting gene therapy study, and explains why pain can be a gift for people with diabetic foot ulcers.
Psychologist Dr. Terri Faith talks about overwriting personal narratives, the arsenal of thoughts to combat anxiety, and how Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy can help people learn about themselves and their identities.
Dr. Matthew Russo talks about being a third generation orthopedic surgeon, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, and exciting developments in surgery technology and stem cell research.
Dr. Eugene Trowers talks about how younger people are increasingly getting colon cancer, the inner workings of the gastrointestinal system, and finding the right balance in life and the gut.
Dr. Kyle Bickel talks about cutting edge technologies used in hand surgery, replacing fingers with toes, and his love of coffee.
Marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Kromhout talks about common misconceptions about teenagers, how to find the right balance in parenting teens, and her fascination with biohacking.
Electrophysiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany talks about her passion for women's heart health, her work with the US navy, and her favorite places to go SCUBA diving.
Dr. Joseph Alpert (Cardiologist, Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Medicine) discusses his path to cardiology, how he established the universal definition of a heart attack, exciting developments in heart health, and more.
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Kai Nishi talks about the latest in robotic surgery, portion control in weight loss, and his love of fast cars.
Doctorpedia Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pracha Eamranond talks about what led him to internal medicine and population health, how to protect against COVID-19, his love for tango, and more.