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PEMBA ON-DEMANDBreaking Barriers in Medicine – The Rise of Direct Specialty Care with Dr. Rinku MehraIn episode 31 of "Pemba on Demand," host Dr. Norman A. Chapin revisits the podcast's inaugural live stream with guest Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and founder of a direct specialty care practice. Dr. Mehra shares her journey from a corporate job to establishing her own practice after obtaining an MBA. She discusses challenges in traditional healthcare, such as limited access to specialists and patient dissatisfaction. Embracing telemedicine and a concierge model, Dr. Mehra emphasizes personalized care and patient education. The episode highlights her innovative approach to healthcare and future plans for expanding her practice. Show Highlights:2025-01-0946 min

The Pediatric Lounge, Where Pediatric Physicians Come to Share Their Stories and Success169 Boutique Pediatric Endocrinology as a Fee for Service ModelTransforming Pediatric Endocrinology Practice: An Insight with Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, MBAIn this episode, hosts George and Herb are joined by Dr. Rinku Mehra to discuss the innovative model of boutique pediatric endocrinology and its benefits over traditional healthcare systems. Dr. Mehra, a physician executive with vast experience in managing complex diseases, shares her journey from working in large healthcare systems and insurance to starting her own practice. She explains her motivation behind specializing in pediatric care, the challenges faced in the current healthcare environment, and the advantages of direct-care models for managing chronic diseases. The...2024-11-2657 min

The Boston PodcastDr. Rinku Mehra on Tackling Childhood Obesity and DiabetesIn this episode of The Boston Podcast, Dave welcomes Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and childhood obesity expert from Virginia. Dr. Mehra discusses the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among children, the impact of the pandemic on these trends, and the importance of diet, exercise, and genetic factors. She offers practical advice on healthier eating habits and emphasizes the need for community involvement in promoting physical activity. The episode also features Dr. Mehra's insights on programs like 'Walk with a Doc' and her approach to supporting families dealing with weight issues. Topics: 01:09 Introducing Dr. Rinku Mehra...2024-05-2523 min

The Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem PodcastEpisode #171: So What If You Leave Medicine and It’s A Mistake? - A Physician’s Inspiring Story Of Figuring It Out By Trying Things OutAre you feeling stuck in your medical career, unsure of your next steps, or struggling to find satisfaction in your current role? In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist with a remarkable journey of career exploration and evolution. Dr. Mehra's story serves as a beacon of hope for physicians facing similar challenges, demonstrating that you don’t have to get it right out of the gate when you’re at the crossroads. Medicine is not a one-way street and you can go back and forth and carve your own path to fulfillment. You c...2024-02-2837 min

The EntreMD PodcastFrom Burnout to Boom: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Dr. Rinku MehraSend us a textWhat does it really take to make an impactful transition from a burnt-out physician to a thriving entrepreneur? In our latest episode, we got the chance to sit down with Dr. Rinku Mara, a pediatric endocrinologist who dared to take that leap. Dr. Rinku shares her compelling journey of resilience and dedication, from academia and private practice to becoming a medical director, eventually leaving that behind to create a healthcare practice on her terms.Dr. Rinku's entrepreneurial journey was not without challenges. She informs us about the importance of documenting even...2023-11-1628 min

PEMBA ON-DEMANDLeaving Corporate Medicine to Build a Practice from the Ground Up with Dr. Rinku MehraI am delighted to talk to Dr. Rinku Mehra today. She is a pediatric endocrinologist and is practicing currently in the Northern Virginia, DC metro area. Rinku’s Training and Career Evolution Rinku did her training at Rush University and the University of Iowa and did a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of Iowa. She is also a pediatric obesity medicine specialist. In her career, she has worked in academics and at the FDA and was the Medical Director for a large multi-specialty pediatric endocrinology group in Northern Virginia. She has also also worked in...2023-11-1647 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone HealthGuest Appearance: PCOS and Menstrual ConcernsThis is the recording of the podcast episode that I did with Dr. Ngozi Ode-Oshiyoye on her podcast, Weekly Dose with Dr. Ude. I have included the show notes from the original episode below for your reference. I do not claim ownership of any of this content. ---------- What is PCOS? Let's all find out on this weeks episode on Weekly dose with Dr. Ude! We have a special guest Dr. Rinku Mehra a Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist and Medical Director of Pediatric Endocrinology will share all the gems about...2023-08-2416 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone HealthGuest Appearance: Pre-Diabetes in ChildrenThis is the recording of the Instagram Live conversation that I had with Dr. Kirin Palmer on her Instagram account. I have shared this conversation as a resource, but I do not claim ownership of any of the content. For more content like this, please see Dr. Palmer's Instagram account. And if you're interested in working with Dr. Palmer, please see her practice's website, purejoypediatrics.com.2023-08-2424 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone HealthGuest Appearance: Candid Conversation on Using Food as MedicineThis is the recording of the Instagram Live conversation that I had with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown on her Instagram account. I have shared this conversation as a resource, but I do not claim ownership of any of the content. For more content like this, please see Dr. Brown's Instagram account. And if you're interested in working with Dr. Brown, please see her practice's website, restfulsleepmd.com.2023-08-2431 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone HealthGuest Appearance: Puberty Questions Answered with Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. MehraThis is the recording of the podcast episode that I did with Dr. Carolyn Moyers on her podcast, Sky Women. I have included the show notes from the original episode below for your reference. I do not claim ownership of any of this content. ---------- Listen in as I and Dr. Mehra answer your burning questions about puberty, what to look for, and discuss what is normal versus not. Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist in the DC Metro area, offering medical care for children 10-21. She specializes in treating me...2023-08-2424 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health10. Growth Questions "How do you track the growth of my child?" "What growth percentile should my child be in at the age of 5?" "What factors influence how my my child will grow?" "When should my child be starting puberty?" I get questions like these all day everyday from the concerned parents of the children that I see in clinic, so for this episode, I figured it would be a good time to sit down and go over the answers to some of the most common questions that I receive. Growth is a really interesting but nuanced topic, because there a...2023-08-2415 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health9. Menstrual Pain in Teens - A Conversation with Dr. Cheruba PrabakarIn this episode I sat down with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, AKA, the Fibroid Doc, to talk about menstrual pain in teens. Dr. Prabakar is a board certified OBGYN and fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon. She is passionate about taking care of women suffering from heavy bleeding, pain, and infertility due to fibroids, and she offers care and guidance through her practice as The Fibroid Doc. Today, we discuss menstrual pain, specifically in teens. Our conversation covers what a normal period looks like, the types of pain that someone might experience, and how to treat the pain. It w...2023-08-2420 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health8. Healthy Eating in Teens - A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca BerensIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Rebecca Berens to talk about healthy eating in teens. Dr. Berens is a family physician, lactation specialist, and owner of Vida Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. She serves patients from newborns to the elderly, focusing on both the physical and mental well-being of each family member with a trauma-informed and weight-inclusive approach to care. Both Dr. Berens and I see patients who are being treated for pre-diabetes, diabetes, PCOS, and other diagnoses that are heavily influenced by diet, so in this episode we address the role that healthy eating pl...2023-08-2424 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health7. Let's Talk About Painful Periods - A Conversation with Dr. Jessica RitchAs a pediatric endocrinologist, I get a lot of questions about painful periods from my patients. So for this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jessica Ritch, a minimally invasive gynecologist, to talk about this topic and answer some of the more common questions that I get. We debunk some of the myths surrounding period pain, talk about what women should and shouldn't expect, and offer some options and advice when it comes to treating the pain. Period pain should never stop someone from being able to live a normal life, and I hope that what we...2023-08-2420 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health6. When to Start Solids in Kids - A Conversation with Dr. WadleyIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Andrea Wadley to talk about when it's a good time to start giving solid foods to kids. Dr. Wadley is board certified in pediatrics, internationally board certified in lactation consulting, and is recognized as a Top Doctor by her peers. She opened OneTwentySeven Pediatrics in July 2018 in order to give families in the Colleyville and Fort Worth areas a better option for personalized general pediatric and lactation care. Here, we discuss when and how to transition from breast/bottle feeding to solid foods, how to introduce new foods into yo...2023-08-2425 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health5. Why is Sleep Important for Kids? - A Conversation with Dr. Funke BrownIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to talk about why sleep is so important for kids. Dr. Brown is a double board certified pediatric pulmonary medicine and pediatric sleep disorder doctor, who specializes in helping her patients breathe better and sleep better. In our conversation, we took time to address the sleep needs of kids at different ages, the reasons why they need this sleep, some of the barriers kids face when it comes to getting the sleep they need, and how parents can facilitate and encourage good sleep habits. One of...2023-08-2424 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health4. Depression and Anxiety in Teens with PCOS and Diabetes - A Conversation with Dr. Paraliciti-MoralesIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Mariel Paraliciti-Morales to talk about depression and anxiety in teens with PCOS and diabetes. Dr. Paraliciti-Morales is a psychiatrist, mental health coach, and the CEO and owner of her practice, Psychiatry Boutique. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and promotes a multidisciplinary approach to care that incorporates other providers when needed. We focused on how to recognize the sings and symptoms of depression and anxiety, and we also addressed ways to decrease the stigma behind these diagnoses, particularly in the patients that I see with PCOS and d...2023-08-2432 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health3. Let's Talk About Weight Management in Pediatrics - A Conversation with Dr. ObidiIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Emeka Obidi to discuss weight management in pediatrics. Dr. Obidi is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and he is passionate about helping kids grow and develop from year-to-year while building strong relationships with their families. We talk about the value of growth charts as a tool for monitoring the development of children, strategies for ensuring the healthy development of children, the parent-child dynamic, and the importance of fostering healthy relationships with parents. As always, it was a pleasure to...2023-08-2424 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health1. Let's Talk Obesity Medications - A Conversation with Dr. Nikita ShahIn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Dr. Nikita Shah, an evidence-based obesity medicine physician and certified weight loss coach - to talk about obesity medications. We go over the different options that are out there, how they work, their side-effects, when they should be used, and the expectations that patients should have when taking these medications. I really enjoyed this conversation, and I think it's a really important one for patients or anyone thinking about getting treatment to hear, because it's crucial that we all discuss and understand the options that are available. 2023-08-2421 min

Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health2. PCOS and Fertility: What your Teen or Young Adult Needs to Know - A Conversation with Dr. SueldoIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Carolina Sueldo to talk about PCOS and fertility in young adults. Dr. Suedlo is a double board certified fertility specialist who is currently practicing in her hometown of Fresno, California. She has been a speaker at multiple national meetings, she's an international speaker throughout Latin America, and she's the go-to local media women's health expert in the Central Valley. This topic is near and dear to my heart because I've been treating girls with PCOS for over 1t years, and I get a lot of questions from moms and...2023-08-2329 min

Conquer Your WeightEpisode #43: Pediatric Obesity with Guest: Dr. Rinku MehraIn this week's episode, we're talking about pediatric obesity with Dr. Rinku Mehra. We'll discuss medical conditions associated pediatric obesity, as well as some suggestions to help a child achieve a healthy weight. Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and an obesity medicine physician. Dr. Mehra is dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life of pediatric patients with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, and with concerns about weight. She founded the Mehra Clinic, a pediatric endocrinology and weight management program for children in an effort to deliver science-based medicine and personalized treatment. Dr...2023-07-1928 min

The Get Healthy Tampa Bay PodcastE25: Preventing Obesity in Children with Dr. Rinku MehraWelcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week I am joined by Dr. Mehra.Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician. She founded The Mehra Clinic, a pediatric endocrinology and weight management program for children in an effort to deliver science-based medicine and personalized treatment. Connect with Dr. Rinku Mehra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-M...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrmehra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRinkuMehraYoutube: https://youtu.be/fEoKyVPCqjQ Website: https://www.themehraclinic.com/me...2023-06-2124 min