Evening Rounds: Recent Episodes
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group’s first-ever podcast, “Evening Rounds,” is a podcast featuring ground level health discussions and shared life lessons from the doctors who provide care at Loma Linda University Health. The series features a variety of guests across the multitude of specialty areas at the organization.
Dr. Raylene Phillips shares how a lifelong love of babies led her to enter medicine at age 50 and help transform NICU care through whole-infant, family-centered connection. For more info check out http://lluh.org/podcast
Anesthesiologist and educator Dr. Jason Gatling reflects on earning patients' trust and embracing a new calling to shape the next generation of physicians. For more info, check out http://lluh.org/podcast.
Grounded in science and the arts, Dr. Ariane Marie-Mitchell traces her journey from ballet school to pioneering whole-child pediatric care. For more information check out lluh.org/podcast.
Dr. Amy Young shares her journey from first-generation college student to forensic pediatrician, and how she founded an institute dedicated to helping children heal from abuse and build resilience for the future. For more info, check out lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Thomas Donaldson reflects on surgical mastery and why understanding a patient's life story is essential to healing. For info check out https://lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Shammah Williams provides a moving tribute to the people who inspired his commitment to excellence and compassion, as a cardiologist. For more information check out lluh.org/podcast
Guest host Dr. Laren Tan guides a deeply personal conversation about injury and illness—and how compassionate care brings hope in moments of anguish and uncertainty. One story is about a life-altering ski accident and the other is about an ultra rare genetic disease called Alpha-Mannosidosis. For more info check out Lulu.org/podcast
Once high school sweethearts, now married physicians, the Hofmanns carry their shared respect and admiration into the way they raise their family and care for patients. For more info, check out lluh.org/podcast
Behind the science of diabetes care, Dr. Scott Lee finds a deeper story about faith, focus, and finding meaning in medicine. For more info check out http://lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Jerry D. Slater recounts how his father's vision and his own innovations helped bring proton therapy from an idea in a physics paper to a healing force that has transformed cancer care worldwide. For more info check out lluh.org/podcast
Dr. April Wilson addresses the body’s response to modern foods, the nutritional power of beans, and how freeing ourselves from excess stress creates opportunities for healthy change. For more information check out our website at lluh.org/podcast.
Dr. Ecler Jaqua discusses the rewards of caring for older adults and how she builds trusting relationships with her patients and learners. For more information check out lluh.org/podcast.
Dr. Jeffrey Rosenfeld has developed a treatment model for neuromuscular diseases like ALS that empowers patients with the support of a complete care team under one roof. For more info, check out lluh.org/podcast.
Dr. Ihab Dorotta shares lessons he learned from his mother in Egypt about the power of prayer, determination, and teamwork, that enable him to advance quality in healthcare. Check out lluh.org/podcast for more info.
Dr. Janiene Luke shares her perspective on proper skin care, dermatology education for all skin tones, and the importance of forming strong connections with patients. For more info check out our website at lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Purvi Parwani shares her story of growing up in India with dreams of using her joy for learning to make the world healthier. For more info check out lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Roger Hadley discusses speed-golfing, pioneering the selfie, and the ministry of Loma Linda University. For more info check out lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Michael De Vera discusses the team players, music playlists, and life-giving donors that make transplant surgery possible. For more info, check out our website lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Wes Phipatanakul celebrates his traditional Asian upbringing and reflects on the satisfaction he receives from daily interactions with patients and students. For more info check out our webpage lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Gabrielle Pina reflects on the joy of interacting with children in the healthcare setting while advocating for their flourishing in our community. She has also helped lead conversations on recognizing diversity and implicit bias that have led to initiatives to increase healthcare access in our community and nurture equitable healthcare settings for patients and providers. For more information check out a website at lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Richard Chinnock continues a legacy of advancing pediatric healthcare at Loma Linda University Health.
Dr. Alfred Simental reflects on the changes he has seen in the field of otolaryngology. He also discusses thyroid disorders and his approach to leading a department committed to service. For more information check out our website: https://lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Kyle Cooper shares his secrets to overcoming hurdles as a physician and cyclist, and how a traumatic bike crash isn't slowing him down. For more info check out lluh.org/podcast.
Dr. Peter Landless, world health visionary and former cardiologist for Nelson Mandela, has witnessed the transformative power of service with an open heart.
Psychiatrist Dr. Carolina Osorio left her childhood home in Colombia to build a career focused on caring for mental illness and restoring wellbeing. She manages some of the most difficult psychiatric disorders as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and staff psychiatrist at the California Department of State Hospitals-Patton, a forensic psychiatric hospital. For more information check out our website: lluh.org/podcast
Pediatrician Dr. Aleca Clark shares insights on helping children navigate the challenges of modern life and build foundations for lifelong resilience. She offers caution regarding too much screen time and how social media presents children with unrealistic expectations. Instead, Dr. Clark encourages families to enjoy a healthy diet and active play.
Trauma surgeon Dr. Sigrid Burruss is pioneering efforts to curb violence and human trafficking in the community surrounding Loma Linda University Health. For more information check out our website: lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Bob Martin reflects back on his roles with various teams, from youth hockey to business to the famous Baby Fae heart transplantation. Check out more episodes at: https://lluh.org/podcast
Tamara Thomas, MD, and Dean of Loma Linda University Medical School, shares insights on overcoming fear and draws inspiration from the next generation of doctors.
Dr. Herbert Ruckle gives an inside look at disparities affecting men's health outcomes and how to keep the men in our lives healthy.
Dr. Nephtali Gomez joins Evening Rounds to share the impact of mentorship in his life and how he combines adventure with a life of service. Check out more episodes at: https://lluh.org/podcast
Ricardo Peverini, MD, president of LLUFMG, discusses leadership skills, care for the hospital’s smallest babies, and the impact of moving from Argentina to LA as a child.
Dr. Daniel Rogstad, MD, PhD joins Evening Rounds to share perspectives on living a balanced life and dispelling misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr. Tanya Minasian is 1 out of 25 full-time academic female Neurosurgeons in the US. She takes an active role in supporting her patients and families on their journey to healing.
Kerry Heinrich, CEO of LLUH Hospitals, gives an inside look at the business of medicine, and the journey of opening our new hospital.
From New Zealand to the United States, Dr. Ngozi Ezinwa brings a global perspective to managing chronic disease. Beloved by her patients, Dr. Ezinwa’s disarming approach combines her gift for listening with practical wisdom gleaned from her unique experiences.
Dr. Sharon Lum, newly appointed chair of surgery, shares her perspectives on leadership and her role in helping patients navigate cancer.
Guest Laren Tan, MD explores topics from family life and his passion for running, to advising the Grey’s Anatomy tv show, and how the Covid pandemic has tested his faith.
Guest Courtney Martin, DO, discusses athletics, postpartum depression, and how experiences have shaped how she understands her role as an OBGYN.
The tables are turned as Dr. Courtney Martin interviews host Dr. Anthony Hilliard. He describes his fatal attraction to cardiology, fitness obsession and a hike he can never forget.
Dr. Richard Hart, president of Loma Linda University Health, discusses his passion for farming, love of koi ponds and how his cumulative experiences shape the vision for our organization.