The Drexel Medcast(SM): Recent Episodes
Drexel Medcast(SM)
The Drexel Medcast(SM) is a series of medical podcasts featuring interviews with leading academic physicians and scientists from Drexel University College of Medicine. Faculty members provide important health information on a variety of medical topics. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Jennifer Hamilton, M.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. She specializes in alternative or complementary medicine. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Hamilton at Drexel Family Practice, call 215-482-1234 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Sandra Levison, M.D., is a professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Drexel University College of Medicine. Levison has published numerous articles on hypertension, urinary tract infection, renal disease and women's health. Her medical practice is devoted to treating patients with all forms of kidney disease and preventing its progression. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Christian Sell, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is a research scientist who studies aging and longevity. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Steven Zinn, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also clinical services director of Drexel Family Practice in Philadelphia and co-medical director of the Drexel University Student Health Center. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Zinn at Drexel Family Practice, call 215-482-1234 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Jeffrey Jacobson, M.D., is a professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Jacobson is a leading expert in HIV/AIDS, with extensive experience in the design and conduct of immune-based studies for HIV infection. He sees patients at Drexel University College of Medicine’s Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice in Center City, Philadelphia. The practice is the largest HIV care center in the mid-Atlantic region, providing comprehensive, integrated care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-2530 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Joyann Kroser, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Kroser provides consultation in general gastroenterology with a focus on gastroesophageal reflux disease, colon cancer screening, and irritable bowel syndrome. She sees patients in Center City, Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-965-6000 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Paul Nyirjesy, M.D., is a professor of medicine in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine and director of the Drexel Vaginitis Center. Nyirjesy is a leading expert in gynecological infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections. He sees patients in Center City, Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-3600 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/obgyn.
Edward Schulman, M.D., is a professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. A widely respected allergy and asthma specialist, Dr. Schulman sees patients in Center City, Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-2688 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
Carolyn O’Connor, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the co-author of the book Osteoporosis for Dummies and sees patients in Philadelphia and Marlton, New Jersey. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-965-600 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/rheumatology.
Owen Montgomery, M.D., is an assistant professor and chair in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Montgomery sees patients at Drexel OB/GYN Associates in Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-546-6475 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/obgyn.
Yelena Doych, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine. A general ophthalmologist and cataract specialist, Dr. Doych sees patients at Drexel Eye Physicians in Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-EYES (3937) or visit www.drexelmed.edu/ophthalmology.
David Tabby, D.O., is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine and medical director of the Drexel Multiple Sclerosis Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-6915 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/neurology.
Florence Gelo, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Gelo is also a pastoral psychotherapist specializing in palliative care, including how to cope with chronic illness, death and dying. She recently produced a first-of-its-kind video called “The Heart of Empathy,” which captures her technique of using the visual arts to teach medical students how to emotionally prepare for and deal with suffering. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu/theheartofempathy.
Mary Ann Kuzma, M.D., is an associate professor of the Division of Internal Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Kuzma has an added specialty in geriatrics and maintains an interest in caring for the older adult population. She sees patients at Drexel Internal Medicine™, a primary care practice concentrating on preventive medicine, disease risk reduction, and illness management. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-236-4600 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/internalmedicine.
Lydia Komarnicky, M.D., is professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and director of the cancer program at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Komarnicky is a prominent specialist in the treatment of breast cancer, who has long been active in developing breast cancer awareness programs throughout the Philadelphia region. She is a member of the board of directors of the Breast Health Institute and has been recognized repeatedly as a “Top Doc” by Philadelphia magazine. Komarnicky has published extensively in scientific journals and co-authored a patient education book entitled, “What to Do If You Get Breast Cancer.” For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-8409 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/radiationoncology.
Barbara Schindler, M.D., is the vice dean for educational and academic affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine, as well as the William Maul Measey Chair in Medical Education and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Schindler specializes in drug and alcohol addiction and is the co-principal investigator of Drexel University College of Medicine’s Center of Excellence in substance abuse education, a designation given by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In addition, Dr. Schindler is the medical director of the Caring Together Program, an addiction treatment program for women. For more information, call 215-967-2130 or visit www.drexelmed.edu.
David Stein, M.D., is assistant professor and chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, and founder and director of the college’s Mini-Medical School. Mini Medical School is a series of community education programs designed to help improve the public’s understanding of the field of medicine. These lively, interactive programs include a six-week adult education course, a 5-week summer camp for high school juniors and seniors, and a spring break for college students. For more information, call 215-762-6800 visit www.drexelmed.edu/minimed.
Mashiul Chowdhury, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also director of the Drexel University College of Medicine Travel Health Center. The center provides travel health planning, immunizations, and customized health information for individuals and groups, including schools, missions, and other organizations. For more information or to make an appointment with the Travel Health Center, call 215-762-6655 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/travelhealth.
Richard Hamilton, M.D., is associate professor and chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is board certified in emergency medicine and medical toxicology and is a captain in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Hamilton treats patients in the E.R. at Hahnemann University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Center City, Philadelphia. The Department of Emergency Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine also provides clinical emergency services at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu/emergencymedicine.
Eugene Hong, M.D., is associate professor and chairman of the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine and chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is an authority on concussions, cardiac issues in athletes, and overuse injuries. Hong is a team physician for Drexel University and Saint Joseph’s University student athletes, and for Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in suburban Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment with Drexel Sports Medicine, call 215-482-1234 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/sportsmedicine.
This Drexel Medcast (TM) features Andreas Castellanos, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. His clinical area of expertise is in laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. Dr. Castellanos’ research has focused on the use of laparoscopic tools for robotically assisted minimally invasive surgeries and gastro-intestinal surgeries in obese patients. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-4890 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/bariatrics.
This Drexel Medcast(TM) features Lee Peterlin, D.O., an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine. Specializing in headaches and migraines, Dr. Peterlin is a reviewer for Headache and has published multiple articles about head pain. She sees patients at Drexel Neurology in Philadelphia. For more information or to make an appointment, call 215-762-6915 or visit www.drexelmed.edu/neurology.
This Drexel Medcast(TM) features Howard J. Eisen, M.D., professor in the Department of Medicine and chief of the Division of Cardiology at Drexel University College of Medicine. One of the world’s most experienced transplant cardiologists, Dr. Eisen specializes in heart failure and heart transplant care, and was among the first physicians in the country to implement new non-invasive procedures to diagnose transplant rejection. Dr. Eisen leads a team of highly respected cardiologists at Drexel University College of Medicine, providing compassionate and state-of-the-art treatment in all aspects of cardiovascular disease. For more information about Drexel Cardiology or to make an appointment, call 215-561-HEART or visit www.drexelmed.edu/cardiology.
This Drexel Medcast (TM) features Katherine Sherif, M.D., the director of the Drexel Center for Women's Health and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Sherif is an internist specializing in women’s health and related conditions including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), heart disease and thyroid disorders. She sees patients at the Drexel Center for Women's Health, a multidisciplinary center providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care to women. On-site services include primary care internal medicine, hematology, endocrinology, and cardiology. This practice offers a full range of specialists with a focus on prevention and early intervention for many types of health issues. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu/womenshealth or call 215-762-5181.
This Drexel Medcast (TM) features Drs. Richard Malone and John Welsh of Drexel University College of Medicine addressing the topic of autism. Dr. Richard Malone is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine and the co-director of the Drexel University College of Medicine Autism Consortium. He is also the director of the Drexel Autism Center, which provides assessment, treatment, and other services to autistic children and their families, and conducts clinical trials and other treatment studies. Dr. John Welsh is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and has an extensive background in autism research. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu/autism or call the Drexel Autism Center at 215-831-4058.
Mark Abdelmalek, M.D., is an assistant professor of dermatology and chief of the Division of Laser and Dermatologic Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He sees patients at Drexel Dermatology Associates in Philadelphia. The practice is comprised of board certified specialists who provide a complete range of skin care services, including dermatology, dermatopathology, cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery, dermatologic surgery, and Mohs surgery - a specialized technique for the removal of skin cancer. For more information, visit www.drexelmed.edu/dermatology.
Carol F. Lippa, M.D., is an internationally recognized academic neurologist, long active in dementia research. She is a professor in the Department of Neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine and the founder and director of Drexel University College of Medicine's Memory Disorders Program.
Joanne Getsy, M.D., a board certified sleep medicine specialist, is associate professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and medical director of the Drexel Sleep Center. The Drexel Sleep Center offers a complete range of diagnostic services, on-site sleep studies, and personalized treatments.
Paul Curcillo, M.D., vice-chair of surgery and director of minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, discusses his ground breaking Single Port Access (SPA) surgical technique. Dr. Curcillo recently became the first surgeon in the world to perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal through a single incision in a patient's belly button, leaving a hidden scar. He has since performed more than a dozen SPA surgeries.