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MedStar Health DocTalk (series)Treating Prostate Tumors in 5 SessionsSend us a text | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital was the first hospital on the East Coast to offer CyberKnife technology. Our team is among the world’s most experienced CyberKnife sites having treated more than 2,400 patients with prostate cancer and performed more than 35,000 treatments in total. Unlike traditional radiation that’s given in 40 sessions over eight to nine weeks, CyberKnife can treat prostate cancer in just five visits. Dr. Jonathan Lischalk, a radiation oncologist at MedStar Georgetown, discusses CyberKnife radiation therapy for treating prostate, and the advantages of CyberKnife over conventional radiation. For an interview with Dr. Jonat...2025-07-0325 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Arthritis AwarenessSend us a textAccording to the CDC, an estimated 58.5 million US adults have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis. Arthritis Awareness Month is observed every May, and it's a time to inform people about this complex group of debilitating diseases. The goal of this episode is to educate listeners about the impact of arthritis, how to promote lifestyle changes for prevention, and highlight the importance of research and support for those living with the condition. To do that, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Kessler, Chief - Division of Hand & Elbow Surgery in the...2025-05-0719 min
PRS Global Open KeynotesDr. Christopher Attinger: Leveling Up Limb SalvageIn this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Christopher Attinger discusses how to build a successful wound center, the benefits of including psychiatry in a wound care service, the importance of removing all indurated tissues during a debridement, why placing a skin graft on granulation tissue is actually a bad idea, the benefits of bypass surgery over angioplasty, how to know when Integra has good take, his go-to local flaps for the foot and ankle and why he doesn't like reverse sural flaps. He also discusses the nuances of performing a TMA and...2025-04-1459 min
PRS Global Open Deep CutsDr. Christopher Attinger: Leveling Up Limb SalvageIn this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Christopher Attinger discusses how to build a successful wound center, the benefits of including psychiatry in a wound care service, the importance of removing all indurated tissues during a debridement, why placing a skin graft on granulation tissue is actually a bad idea, the benefits of bypass surgery over angioplasty, how to know when Integra has good take, his go-to local flaps for the foot and ankle and why he doesn't like reverse sural flaps. He also discusses the nuances of performing a TMA and...2025-04-1459 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)A Colonoscopy Can Save Your LifeSend us a textMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Yet this cancer can be prevented with screening and is highly treatable when detected early. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer with Dr. Walid Chalhoub, the Division Chief of Gastroenterology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and the Co-Director of Advanced Endoscopy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Chalhoub discusses the difference between gastroenterology and advanced gastroenterology, and how...2025-03-2533 minPRS Global Open Deep CutsDr. David Song: Leveling Up Active ListeningIn this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. David Song discusses several key topics. He highlights the unique role that plastic surgeons can play as leaders within surgery and the broader medical system. Dr. Song emphasizes that being an excellent clinician with "street cred" is essential for effective leadership. He also talks about how to create and guide change effectively, and the importance of active listening in both surgery and patient care. Additionally, Dr. Song shares insights on preoperative and anesthetic modifications that can improve patient recovery after microsurgery. He explains why he...2025-02-1755 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular ImmunologySend us a textThe MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Program is the only adult, FACT-accredited program in the Washington, D.C., area. We give patients with cancers affecting the blood or immune system and other disorders access to life-saving treatment options not otherwise available in our region. These include:· Allogeneic stem cell transplant· Autologous stem cell transplant· CAR T-cell therapyAlaa Ali, MD, MSC, is a clinician, instructor, and investigator in clinical and translational research at MedStar Georgetown’s Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunoth...2025-01-1418 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Stomach Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment PathwaysSend us a textStomach cancer, often referred to as gastric cancer, is a sneaky cancer. Its symptoms can be easily mistaken for more benign conditions like indigestion or acid reflux, making early detection a challenge. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into this complex disease with the help of two esteemed experts: gastroenterologist Dr. Walid Chaloub, and Dr. Reetu Mukherji, a medical oncologist from MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute in D.C. Host Debra Schindler explores the biology of stomach cancer with her physician guests to understand how mutations in the DNA of stomach ce...2024-12-1248 min
JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Ilana Margulies, MD, MS, Plastic SurgeryStep into the fascinating world of plastic surgery with Dr. Ilana Margulies, a PGY5 integrated plastic surgery resident at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Margulies shares her journey through medicine, blending technical mastery with a deep understanding of psychology to transform lives through plastic surgery.
Dr. Margulies sheds light on the complexity of the field, from aesthetic and reconstructive procedures to the intricate art of microsurgery. She explains how plastic surgery isn’t just about physical transformation but also involves addressing the emotional and psychological needs of patients. The conversation delves into her groundbreaking re...2024-12-0544 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: What to KnowSend us a textLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, resulting in more cancer deaths than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. It can take years to develop and is difficult to detect in early stages when there is greater potential for a cure. Fortunately, lung cancer survival rates are improving, thanks to advances in screening and treatment options, including breakthrough therapies that we're leading at MedStar Health. In partnership with the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center—we can offer our p...2024-11-0424 min
Her Health MattersBuilding Strong Bones: A Lifelong Approach to Bone Health with Dr. Andrea SingerIn this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, to explore the importance of bone health across all ages. Dr. Singer emphasizes building peak bone mass during adolescence and assessing risks in midlife, with a focus on the role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners and APRNs in osteoporosis prevention and management. They discuss shared decision-making in treatment, as well as lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking and alcohol for optimal bone health.
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Dr. Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, is Chief of...2024-10-3029 min
CardioNerds Case Reports Archives - Cardionerds392. Case Report: Heart Failure Out of the Blue, A Case of Cobalt Cardiomyopathy – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Amit Goyal) join Dr. Merna Hussien, Dr. Akhil Kallur, Dr. Abhinav Saxena, and Dr. Brody Deb from the MedStar Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center in DC for a stroll around Rock Creek Park as they discuss an unusual case of cobalt cardiomyopathy. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Nana Afari Armah. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Intern Christiana Dangas.
The case is of a middle-aged woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bilateral hip replacements, who presented with subacute progressive exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, and constitutional symptoms and was found to have SCAI Stage C ...2024-09-2334 minEpisodes Archives - Cardionerds392. Case Report: Heart Failure Out of the Blue, A Case of Cobalt Cardiomyopathy – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Amit Goyal) join Dr. Merna Hussien, Dr. Akhil Kallur, Dr. Abhinav Saxena, and Dr. Brody Deb from the MedStar Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center in DC for a stroll around Rock Creek Park as they discuss an unusual case of cobalt cardiomyopathy. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Nana Afari Armah. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Intern Christiana Dangas.
The case is of a middle-aged woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bilateral hip replacements, who presented with subacute progressive exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, and constitutional symptoms and was found to have SCAI Stage C ...2024-09-2334 minCardioNerds Case Reports Archives - Cardionerds392. Case Report: Heart Failure Out of the Blue, A Case of Cobalt Cardiomyopathy – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Amit Goyal) join Dr. Merna Hussien, Dr. Akhil Kallur, Dr. Abhinav Saxena, and Dr. Brody Deb from the MedStar Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center in DC for a stroll around Rock Creek Park as they discuss an unusual case of cobalt cardiomyopathy. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Nana Afari Armah. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Intern Christiana Dangas.
The case is of a middle-aged woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bilateral hip replacements, who presented with subacute progressive exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, and constitutional symptoms and was found to have SCAI Stage C ...2024-09-2334 minCardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast392. Case Report: Heart Failure Out of the Blue, A Case of Cobalt Cardiomyopathy – Georgetown UniversityCardioNerds (Amit Goyal) join Dr. Merna Hussien, Dr. Akhil Kallur, Dr. Abhinav Saxena, and Dr. Brody Deb from the MedStar Georgetown - Washington Hospital Center in DC for a stroll around Rock Creek Park as they discuss an unusual case of cobalt cardiomyopathy. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Nana Afari Armah. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Intern Christiana Dangas.
The case is of a middle-aged woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bilateral hip replacements, who presented with subacute progressive exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, and constitutional symptoms and was found to have SCAI Stage C cardiogenic s...2024-09-2334 min
The Get Healthy 360 PodcastEP 149 - Treating Back Pain - Nomeen Azeem, MDBackpain is one of the most common ailments worldwide, and the majority if people will suffer from it at one point. In this episode of the Get Healthy 360 podcast, Kris Ferguson, MD welcomes Nomeen Azeem, MD to talk about the various back pain treatments available today. Don't miss this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast!
Dr. Azeem completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated from medical school, earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. After that, he completed an internship at Medstar Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore an...2024-09-2239 min
100 Best Hospitals in the United StatesMedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Washington, D.C.MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1606 min
Nature of Wellness ™️ PodcastEpisode Forty Five- Green Spaces and Happy Faces: Growing Mental Health in Nature with Dr. Matt BielWe'd love to hear from you about this episode.Mental health is a topic that we hear about often. Managing the mental dimension of wellness is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.It is estimated that nearly 20 million of our nation's young people can currently be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that 1 in 5 U.S. children (ages 3–17) has a mental, emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorder. Many more are at risk of...2024-07-191h 18MedStar Health DocTalk (series)Blood Cancers with Dr. Kieron DunleavySend us a text | Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Kieran Dunleavy, an internationally recognized expert in lymphoma and blood cancers. Learn about the innovative treatments and clinical trials happening at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital that are transforming patient care. Discover how accurate diagnosis and cutting-edge therapies like CAR T cells and bispecific antibodies are improving outcomes and reducing toxicity. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed about the future of cancer treatment. Listen now! For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.2024-06-0431 minCardioNerds Case Reports Archives - Cardionerds372. Case Report: Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Dr. Jessie Holtzman, Chair for the CardioNerds Women’s Heart Disease Committee, and Dr. Naima Maqsood, Chair for the CardioNerds Electrophysiology Committee) join Dr. Ritika Gadodia, Dr. Namratha Meda, and Dr. Tsion Aberra from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Program for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss involving a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rachel Marcus provides the Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review segment for this episode. Episode audio was edited by Dr. Diane Masket.
A 79-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy presented with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) post-CRT-D placement. On arrival, the pat...2024-05-2300 minEpisodes Archives - Cardionerds372. Case Report: Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Dr. Jessie Holtzman, Chair for the CardioNerds Women’s Heart Disease Committee, and Dr. Naima Maqsood, Chair for the CardioNerds Electrophysiology Committee) join Dr. Ritika Gadodia, Dr. Namratha Meda, and Dr. Tsion Aberra from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Program for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss involving a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rachel Marcus provides the Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review segment for this episode. Episode audio was edited by Dr. Diane Masket.
A 79-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy presented with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) post-CRT-D placement. On arrival, the pat...2024-05-2300 minCongenital Heart Disease Archives - Cardionerds372. Case Report: Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia – Georgetown University
CardioNerds (Dr. Jessie Holtzman, Chair for the CardioNerds Women’s Heart Disease Committee, and Dr. Naima Maqsood, Chair for the CardioNerds Electrophysiology Committee) join Dr. Ritika Gadodia, Dr. Namratha Meda, and Dr. Tsion Aberra from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Program for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss involving a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rachel Marcus provides the Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review segment for this episode. Episode audio was edited by Dr. Diane Masket.
A 79-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy presented with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) post-CRT-D placement. On arrival, the pat...2024-05-2318 minCardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast372. Case Report: Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy with Recurrent Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia – Georgetown UniversityCardioNerds (Dr. Jessie Holtzman, Chair for the CardioNerds Women’s Heart Disease Committee, and Dr. Naima Maqsood, Chair for the CardioNerds Electrophysiology Committee) join Dr. Ritika Gadodia, Dr. Namratha Meda, and Dr. Tsion Aberra from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Program for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. They discuss involving a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rachel Marcus provides the Expert CardioNerd Perspectives & Review segment for this episode. Episode audio was edited by Dr. Diane Masket.
A 79-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy presented with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) post-CRT-D placement. On arrival, the patient was in car...2024-05-2300 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to KnowSend us a textDid you know that Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in men and women combined? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer. Dr. Priyanka Kanth, the Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital talks about every aspect of colon cancer from symptoms, stages, causes, and treatment.Having accurate facts about colon and rectal cancer is very important. Whether you're reporting on a story, doing a homework assignment, or ra...2024-03-0824 min
The Educator Wellness Revolution Podcast by EmpowerEdIn-School Therapy for Educators with Dr. Megan McCormick from MedStar WISEOn this podcast, we talk a lot about the importance of mental health. Especially since the beginning of the pandemic, educators have been recognizing that if they want to keep serving students, they need to find the right kind of therapeutic support for themselves.
But despite this awareness, so many barriers stand in the way of teachers getting the therapy they need. Mismatched schedules, out of network expenses, and long waiting lists are just a few of the factors that keep educators from dedicated time with trained mental health professionals.
MedStar Georgetown Center of Wellbeing...2024-02-2131 minCardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast359. Case Report: Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum: An Unusual Case of Rapidly Progressive Heart Failure – Georgetown UniversityCardioNerds join Dr. Ethan Fraser and Dr. Austin Culver from the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital internal medicine and cardiology programs in our nation’s capital. They discuss the following case involving an unusual case of rapidly progressive heart failure. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Academy Intern and student Dr. Pacey Wetstein. Expert commentary was provided by advanced heart failure cardiologist Dr. Richa Gupta.
A 55-year-old male comes to the clinic (and eventually into the hospital) for what appears to be a straightforward decompensation of his underlying cardiac disease. However, things aren’t as simple as they might appear. In this...2024-02-1259 minEpisodes Archives - Cardionerds359. Case Report: Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum: An Unusual Case of Rapidly Progressive Heart Failure – Georgetown University
CardioNerds join Dr. Ethan Fraser and Dr. Austin Culver from the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital internal medicine and cardiology programs in our nation’s capital. They discuss the following case involving an unusual case of rapidly progressive heart failure. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Academy Intern and student Dr. Pacey Wetstein. Expert commentary was provided by advanced heart failure cardiologist Dr. Richa Gupta.
A 55-year-old male comes to the clinic (and eventually into the hospital) for what appears to be a straightforward decompensation of his underlying cardiac disease. However, things aren’t as simple as they migh...2024-02-1259 min
Aging MattersCLASSIC – Lung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown 11/21/23Conversation w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Associate Professor Georgetown University, about lung cancer prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.2023-11-2154 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Lung cancer: what is it, where is it, and how do we treat it?Send us a textMedical oncologist Dr. Joshua Reuss, an expert in lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymoma, and pulmonologist Dr. Rebecca Krochmal, an expert in benign and malignant airway and pleural disease, both with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., address questions related to finding and treating lung cancer.To listen to and download all episodes, visit: https://www.medstarhealth.org/news-an....Learn more about Dr. Reuss: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors....Learn more about Dr. Krochmal: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors....F...2023-11-0833 min
Creating a New HealthcareEpisode #158: How CMS is Transforming American Healthcare – with Dr. Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator & Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Friends,
The central role that Medicare, and CMS, play in our healthcare system can not be overstated. There are approximately 64 million Americans in the Medicare program, with annual payments of $1 Trillion, comprising over 20% of the healthcare spend in our country. In addition to its size and scope, CMS, through the Medicare program, is leading the nation in advancing value-based care, and has been deploying landmark historic initiatives at an accelerated pace. This is a unique interview in that we will be hearing directly from the impressive and highly accomplished leader at CMS who is leading Medicare. And, a...2023-09-2043 min
InterdisciplinaryReRun: The Good Word with Anne Kelemen, LICSWSend us a textHow do the words we use affect the people we serve? What could be problematic about some of the common things we say as care providers? What happens when we listen to our words from a different perspective? Cal and Cathy welcome Anne Kelemen to the podcast to consider the question of languageCheck out Anne Keleman's CE courses:To Chart or Not to ChartThe Power of Our WordsAnne Kelemen's articles:Ambiguity in End-of-Life Care Terminology—What Do We Mean by “Comfort Care?”Poor progno...2023-09-1657 min
Your Friendly Neighborhood PediatriciansSocial media use and mental healthDr. Laura and Dr. Elena are joined by Dr. Maria G Aramburu, to discuss the impact of social media use in teens. Dr. Aramburu is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician. She received her training in General Pediatrics and a Fellowship in Community Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC and graduated in 2012. Dr. Aramburu holds a Master's degree in Public Health and has specialized training in motivational interviewing, pediatric and adolescent mental health management, trauma-informed care, and integrative mental health practices.
From 2012 to 2022, Dr. Aramburu served as an attending physician at Medstar Georgetown University...2023-07-2830 min
BackTable MSKEp. 22 Genicular Nerve Ablation with Dr. John SmirniotopoulosIn this episode, host Dr. Michael Barazza interviews Dr. John Smirniotopoulos about genicular nerve ablation, an innovative treatment option for the management of osteoarthritis.---SHOW NOTESDr. John Smirniotopoulos is an assistant professor of clinical radiology in the IR department at MedStar Georgetown University and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in DC. He developed the idea of genicular nerve ablation after consulting with his orthopedic colleagues at Georgetown about various pain interventions. He then formulated a treatment algorithm that begins with a conservative approach...2023-07-1948 min
BackTable Vascular & InterventionalEp. 346 Genicular Nerve Ablation with Dr. John SmirniotopoulosIn this episode, host Dr. Michael Barazza interviews Dr. John Smirniotopoulos about genicular nerve ablation, an innovative treatment option for the management of osteoarthritis.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSOBL Marketinghttps://oblmarketing.com/Boston Scientific Nextlabhttps://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/nextlab.html?utm_source=oth_site&utm_medium=native&utm_campaign=pi-at-us-nextlab-hci&utm_content=n-backtable-n-backtable_site_nextlab_1_2023&cid=n10013202---SHOW NOTES2023-07-1949 min
The MSing Link134. Racial Disparities in MS with Dr. Robert ShinWe have a very special guest with us, Dr. Robert Shin. He also goes by Bob. On today's episode, we talk about racial and ethnic disparities in multiple sclerosis. Dr. Shin has a special interest in health disparities in multiple sclerosis, as well as visual problems associated with MS and other demyelinating disorders
Robert K Shin, MD, FANA, FAAN, is a graduate of Yale University and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency and fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and multiple sclerosis at the Hospital of the Univers...2023-06-2825 min
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 11 - John Steinberg, DPM - Residency Director/ACFAS/3rd Gen DPM/Barry University Board of TrusteesDean’s Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. John Steinberg. A third-generation podiatrist, Dr. Steinberg has spent the past 11 years as the Residency Director at Medstar Health Podiatric Surgery Residency Program. He is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, he is currently on the Barry University Board of Trustees. Tune in for discussions on residency training, leadership qualities, fellowship training, and the future of Podiatric Medicine. In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. John Steinberg, a...2023-05-0240 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)CyberKnife® radiation treatment for prostate cancerSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. CyberKnife®, also known as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), is non-surgical, highly precise, targeted radiation, with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Unlike conventional prostate radiation therapy that can take up to 40 sessions, CyberKnife treats prostate cancer in only five treatments. This treatment is extremely accurate and painless. This treatment causes minimal side effects and requires virtually no recovery time. Listen to Dr. Sean Collins, radiation oncologist and director, CyberKnife Prostate Program, MedS...2023-03-1321 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Veterans’ Health Administration adds MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to its National Solid Organ Transplant NetworkSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. Veterans across the country who are in need of a life-saving liver or kidney transplant now can receive these procedures at one of the top transplant centers in the nation, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, thanks to the recent inclusion of the MedStar Health program in the Veterans Health Administration network. The newly established relationship expands veterans’ access to a top ten transplant center in the nation allowing them to receive lifesaving care at on...2023-02-2717 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Colorectal Cancer w/ Priyanka Kanth, MD Gastroenterologist, MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp 1/17/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Priyanka Kanth, MD, Gastroenterologist and Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic screening, and treatment for colorectal cancer, and lifestyle changes to reduce risk2023-01-1754 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Advancements in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancersSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.What are some of the most recent advancements in targeted treatments for patients with GI cancers? Have there been any recent advancements in how we use immunotherapy to treat GI cancers? And how do patients with localized GI cancers like rectal and pancreatic cancer benefit from having access to a multidisciplinary care team? Dr. Ben Weinberg is gastrointestinal medical oncologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital who is focused on developing new therapies fo...2023-01-1224 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Advancements in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancerSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. What are some of the most exciting innovations in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer? What role do lung cancer screenings play in catching lung cancer at an earlier stage? And how does our multidisciplinary team determine the best course of treatment for a patient with lung cancer? Dr. Joshua Reuss is an award-winning thoracic medical oncologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital who specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma, an...2022-11-2526 min
Rare Care PodcastAn Interview With Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and one of the principal investigators of the TOPAZ-1 clinical trial.2022-11-1608 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Lung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 11/15/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Professor, Clinical Medicine, Georgetown University, about lung cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.2022-11-1554 min
The Great Trials PodcastGTP CLASSIC: Patrick Malone | Gambino v. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | $3.6 million verdictThis week we’re replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Patrick Malone of Patrick Malone & Associates, P.C. (https://www.patrickmalonelaw.com/).
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Acclaimed Washington, D.C. plaintiff’s attorney Patrick Malone discusses how he secured a $3.6 million verdict on behalf of a two-week-old baby girl who suffered a serious chemical burn from an intravenous line delivering liquid nutrition and antibiotics in her ankle at Georgetown University Hospit...2022-11-151h 10MedStar Health DocTalk (series)Living kidney donationSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. Who is eligible to be a living donor? What are kidney swaps and exchanges? And can someone be a living donor even if they don't have a specific recipient in mind? Dr. Jennifer Verbesey specializes in kidney/pancreas transplantation for adults and children, and live donor nephrectomies. Dr. Verbesey is director, Living Donor Kidney Transplant at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and surgical director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Fo...2022-11-1023 min
The MSing Link97. Vision Changes in MS w/ Dr. Bob ShinRobert K Shin, MD, FANA, FAAN, is a graduate of Yale University and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency and fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and multiple sclerosis at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Shin is currently Professor of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Director of the Georgetown Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. Dr. Shin has a special interest in health disparities in multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as visual problems associated with MS and other demyelinating disorders, including neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD...2022-10-2624 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Progress in treating early stage and metastatic breast cancerSend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.What are the most common types of breast cancer? How do doctors decide how we treat each type? Have there been advances that allow one to be more individualized in the treatment of women with early stage breast cancer? Dr. Claudine Isaacs, Medical Oncologist, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, has over 20 years of experience treating women with all stages of breast cancer. She is also the Associate Director of Clinical Research and Leader of the Cl...2022-10-2522 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Liver Diseases and Transplantation w/ Rohit Satoskar, MD, MedStar Georgetown 10/11/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Rohit Satoskar, MD, Director, Medical Services, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, about liver diseases and liver transplant process.2022-10-1154 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Innovations in breast surgerySend us a textComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.Who needs Breast Surgery? What types of surgery do patients often get for breast cancer? And what are some of the new, exciting surgical innovations in the field of breast surgery? Dr. Lucy Maria De La Cruz is Chief, Breast Surgery and Director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. For interviews with Dr. De La Cruz, or for more information about this podcast, contact Matt Hol...2022-10-1017 minMedStar Health DocTalk (series)Shoulder conditions, therapy, and treatmentComprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.What are the most common causes of shoulder pain? And how is a reverse shoulder replacement different from a regular shoulder replacement? Dr. Brent Wiesel is an Orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. Listen to Dr. Wiesel explain when someone should seek medical attention for a shoulder issue, what are the warning signs or symptoms that a person might need care, the typical course of a shoulder injury diagnosis, and more. Dr. Wiesel is chief of...2022-09-1013 min
RealTalk MSMS and Men with Dr. Robert ShinWomen are roughly 3 times more likely to develop MS compared to men. But when men develop MS, they're more likely to experience a more aggressive disease course. Men are more likely to experience motor problems, loss of coordination and balance, and cognitive difficulties. When they experience a relapse, men are more likely to see their exacerbated symptoms continue, even during times of remission. Given these evidence-based observations, it seems sadly ironic that, as they develop MS symptoms, men are less likely to seek medical care or even a diagnosis. Dr. Robert Shin returns...2022-08-2332 min
SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for SurgeonsSeason 2, Episode 8: Mentor of the Month: Interview with Dr. Jason HawksworthIn this edition of SSAT Mentor of the Month, Dr. Young K. Hong, a member of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee, and Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Director of Surgical Research in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Department of Surgery at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, interviews Dr. Jason Hawksworth. Dr. Hawksworth is Chief of Robotic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and an experienced, board-certified transplant and minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeon with additional expertise in liver, kidney, and intestinal transplant surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Washington...2022-08-1633 min
Naturalistic Decision Making#38: Safety and Human Factors in Healthcare with Terry Fairbanks of MedStar HealthRollin J. “Terry” Fairbanks, MD, MS, is the Vice President Quality and Safety at MedStar Health, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University, and Founding Director of the National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare. A board-certified emergency physician, he practices in the MedStar Washington Hospital Center emergency department. Dr. Fairbanks also holds an academic appointment as adjunct associate professor of Industrial Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He earned a bachelors degree in mathematics and physics and a masters degree in industrial systems engineering/human factors engineering, and after medical school he completed specialty training in emergency medicine, the...2022-07-0148 min
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - PRS Journal ClubJuly 2022 Journal Club: Air versus Saline Tissue Expander Fill; Lymph Salvage for Nonhealing Wounds; Mentorship for Plastic Surgery LeadersIn this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2022 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Saïd Azoury, Emily Long, and Ronnie Shammas- and special guest David Song, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2022 issue
“Air versus Saline: The Effect of Tissue Expander Fill on Outcomes of Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction” by Yesantharao, Rizk, Martin, et al.
“Expanding Criteria for Limb Salvage in Comorbid Patients with Nonhealing Wounds: The MedStar Georgetown Protocol and Lessons Learned after 200 Lower Extremity Free Flaps” by Nigam, Zolper, Sharif-Askary, et al
“The Importance of Mentorship in Shaping th...2022-06-2956 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Prostate Health w/ Keith Kowalczyk, MD, Medstar Gtown Univ Hosp 6/21/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, Director, Urologic Oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about a healthy prostate and prostate problems, including causes/risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment2022-06-2157 minPRS Global Open Keynotes“Facial Feminization: A Lifesaving Operation” with Gabriel del Corral MD and Abigail Tirrell BSIn this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Gabriel del Corral MD and Abigail Tirrell BS discuss facial feminization surgery and patient outcomes.
This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Facial Feminization Surgery: A Systematic Review of Perioperative Surgical Planning and Outcomes” by Gabriel del Corral, Abigail Tirrell, Areeg Abu El Hawa, Jenna C. Bekeny, and Brian L. Chang.
Read the article for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/FacialFeminizationSurgery
Dr. Gabriel del Corral is a board-certified plastic surgeon as Associate Professor of plastic surgery at Medstar Georgetown Univ...2022-06-1415 min
PRS Global Open Keynotes“Facial Feminization: A Lifesaving Operation” with Gabriel del Corral MD and Abigail Tirrell BSIn this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Gabriel del Corral MD and Abigail Tirrell BS discuss facial feminization surgery and patient outcomes. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Facial Feminization Surgery: A Systematic Review of Perioperative Surgical Planning and Outcomes” by Gabriel del Corral, Abigail Tirrell, Areeg Abu El Hawa, Jenna C. Bekeny, and Brian L. Chang. Read the article for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/FacialFeminizationSurgery Dr. Gabriel del Corral is a board-certified plastic surgeon as Associate Professor of plastic surgery at Medstar Geor...2022-06-1415 min
Let's Talk CancerEpisode 2: What are Cancer Treatments?This episode outlines the different cancer treatment modalities including radiation, surgery and systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy).
Shagun Arora, MD
Dr. Shagun Arora is an hematologist-oncologist (blood cancer doctor) who specializes in the care for patients with cancerous and noncancerous blood disorders at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Arora completed her residency at Michigan State University, followed by an oncology fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is passionate about medical education and works closely training physicians as well as patients. She was a...2022-05-1721 minPRS Global Open Keynotes“Preventing Hernia Recurrences” with Karen Evans MD and Romina Deldar MDIn this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Karen Evans MD and Romina Deldar MD discuss the efficacy of incisional negative pressure wound dressings in patients undergoing combined panniculectomy and ventral hernia repair.
This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Prevents Hernia Recurrence in Simultaneous Ventral Hernia Repair and Panniculectomy” by Romina Deldar, Areeg A. Abu El Hawa, John D. Bovill, Dionisio Hipolito, Eshetu Tefera, Parag Bhanot, Kenneth L. Fan and Karen K. Evans.
Read the article for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/PreventingHerniaRecurrence
Dr...2022-05-1725 minAging MattersBreast Cancer w/ Claudine Isaacs, MD, Clinical Oncologist, Medstar Gtown Univ Hosp 5/17/22Conversation w/ Claudine Isaacs, MD, Professor of Medicine and Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, and Clinical Oncologist, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about risk factors, common signs, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer2022-05-1755 minPRS Global Open Keynotes“Preventing Hernia Recurrences” with Karen Evans MD and Romina Deldar MDIn this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Karen Evans MD and Romina Deldar MD discuss the efficacy of incisional negative pressure wound dressings in patients undergoing combined panniculectomy and ventral hernia repair. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Prevents Hernia Recurrence in Simultaneous Ventral Hernia Repair and Panniculectomy” by Romina Deldar, Areeg A. Abu El Hawa, John D. Bovill, Dionisio Hipolito, Eshetu Tefera, Parag Bhanot, Kenneth L. Fan and Karen K. Evans. Read the article for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/PreventingHerniaRecurrence2022-05-1725 min
NeurologyLive® Mind Moments®Moving Migraine Toward Personalized CareWelcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments™ podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice.
In this episode, we spoke with Jessica Ailani, MD, director, MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, and associate professor of neurology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She spoke about some recent data in headache medicine that has provided evidence of the in-clinic experience and how the migraine treatment landscape has shifted, and what challenges need to be addressed to achieve the goal of developing personalized treatment regimens for patients.
Episode Breakdown:
1:25 – Migraine highlights from the 2022 AAN Annual Meeti...2022-05-0635 min
Help 4 HD Live!My HD StoryKaren Anderson, MD, is a psychiatrist specializing in neuropsychiatry, and director of the Huntington’s Disease Care, Education and Research Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Anderson sees adult patients and families dealing with behavioral symptoms caused by neurological conditions such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and brain injuries. She is also an associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. In addition to seeing patients and their families, Dr. Anderson is active in research. She’s currently the co-principal investigator on a clinical trial studying a medication to treat Huntington’s disease, a...2022-04-2119 min
My HD StoryKaren Anderson, MD, is a psychiatrist specializing in neuropsychiatry, and director of the Huntington’s Disease Care, Education and Research Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Anderson sees adult patients and families dealing with behavioral symptoms caused by neurological conditions such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and brain injuries. She is also an associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center. In addition to seeing patients and their families, Dr. Anderson is active in research. She’s currently the co-principal investigator on a clinical trial studying a medication to treat Huntington’s disease, a...2022-04-2119 minAging MattersColorectal Cancer w/ Priyanka Kanth, MD, Gastroenterologist, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3/22/22Conversation w/ Priyanka Kanth, MD, Gastroenterologist and Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic screening, and treatment for colorectal cancer, and lifestyle changes to reduce risk2022-03-2254 min
RheumMadness Rheumatology Podcast2.5 Machines RegionIn this episode, we discuss the teams in the Machines region of the RheumMadness 2022 Tournament. Our DEI discussion topic is disparities in pediatric rheumatology.Hosts: David Leverenz (Assistant Professor at Duke), Malki Peskin (pediatric rheumatology fellow at Montefiore), Sean Carter (fellow at MUSC), Perry Fuchs (fellow at Cleveland Clinic), Akrithi Garren (Assistant Professor at Georgetown/Medstar), Lisa Criscione-Schreiber (Professor at Duke) Subscribe to our newsletter at our website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadnessReference article on disparities in pediatric rheumatology: Akinsete AM, Woo JMP, Rubinstein TB. Disparities...2022-03-0445 min
Advancing HealthImproving the Patient Billing Experience: MedStar HealthIn episode two of this Members in Action Podcast series, Julia Resnick, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the AHA, is speaking with Stephanie Schneider, Vice President for MedStar Georgetown Medical Center, and Susan Whitecotton, Vice President of Patient Financial Services and CBO at MedStar Health about how the Maryland based health system is creating a simpler billing experience for their patients.2021-12-0117 minAdvancing HealthImproving the Patient Billing Experience: MedStar HealthIn episode two of this Members in Action Podcast series, Julia Resnick, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the AHA, is speaking with Stephanie Schneider, Vice President for MedStar Georgetown Medical Center, and Susan Whitecotton, Vice President of Patient Financial Services and CBO at MedStar Health about how the Maryland based health system is creating a simpler billing experience for their patients.2021-12-0117 minAging MattersLung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 11/30/21Conversation with Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Professor, Clinical Medicine, Georgetown University, about lung cancer including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention2021-11-3055 minInterdisciplinaryThe Good Word Redux with Anne Kelemen, LICSWSend us a textHow do the words we use affect the people we serve? What could be problematic about some of the common things we say as care providers? What happens when we listen to our words from a different perspective? Cal and Cathy welcome Anne Kelemen to the podcast to consider the question of language. (This episode originally aired in February, 2021.)Check out Anne Keleman's CE courses:To Chart or Not to ChartThe Power of Our WordsAnne Kelemen's articles:Ambiguity in End-of-Life Care Terminology—What Do We...2021-11-0653 minAging MattersLiver Diseases and Liver Transplantation w/ Rohit Satoskar, MD, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute 9/21/21Conversation with Rohit Satoskar, MD, Director, Medical Services, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, about liver diseases - risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis/treatment, and liver transplant process2021-09-2154 min
PM&R Scholars Podcast2021 PM&R Scholars Virtual Residency Fair - MedStar NRH/GeorgetownThe following is a presentation from the PM&R Scholars Virtual Residency Fair from MedStar NRH/Georgetown. Check out their presentation to help guide your decisions for the residency application cycle. This year’s PM&R scholar Virtual Residency Fair is supported by PM&R Recap - the best resource for your Physiatry clinical preparation, audition rotations, board preparation and beyond! PM&R Recap offers 35 hours of review videos, hundreds of review questions and oral boards cases! Head to pmrrecap.com to learn more!2021-09-1920 min
The Story Project w/ Joanna Scott006: Good or Crappy, Your Attitude Is Contagious with Dr. Jonelle AnamelechiGood or Crappy, Your Attitude Is Contagious: What Are the People in Your Circle Catching From You? Welcome to the sixth episode of The Story Project podcast! Each guest I’ve interviewed so far has blown me away with their story, vulnerability, and resilience. I’m so excited to welcome my guest Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi! The owner of Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics practices in New Carrollton, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., Anamelechi is attending faculty for the division of oral health at Children’s National Hospital, the department of pediatric medicine at Medstar Ge...2021-09-0348 min
Mindful on PurposeThe Danger of the Single Story - The story of four women who went from victims to thrivers and are now giving back.Thank you for joining us for our third episode of Mindful on Purpose. During this episode you will get a sneak peek into the lives of four women from different backgrounds with different experiences as victims of domestic abuse by an intimate partner. We will discover what they experienced through their journey, how they overcame adversity, and how they are now thriving and giving back. "The Danger of the Single Story" originated with a TED Talk given in 2009 by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or group of people, w...2021-08-0643 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastPolarityTE - SkinTE Regenerative Tissue ProductDr. Ryan Mathis, MD, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at PolarityTE discusses SkinTE™ an innovative alternative for the treatment of chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). He talks about the science behind SkinTE™, how it's made of a patient’s own full-thickness skin, which retains the endogenous regenerative cellular populations found throughout his/her skin within multicellular segments. He also shares information from real-world studies of difficult to treat wounds. SkinTE™ is on track for IND submission in the second half of 2021.
#woundcareskin #regenerativemedicine #tissueengineering
Ryan K. Mathis, MD. Ryan earned his undergraduate and medical...2021-07-2709 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastPolarityTE - SkinTE Regenerative Tissue ProductDr. Ryan Mathis, MD, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at PolarityTE discusses SkinTE™ an innovative alternative for the treatment of chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). He talks about the science behind SkinTE™, how it's made of a patient’s own full-thickness skin, which retains the endogenous regenerative cellular populations found throughout his/her skin within multicellular segments. He also shares information from real-world studies of difficult to treat wounds. SkinTE™ is on track for IND submission in the second half of 2021.
Ryan K. Mathis, MD. Ryan earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at Penn State University before joining the Meds...2021-07-2509 min
Doctor ThyroidHypothyroidism — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Medication with Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. Wartofsky is Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and in endocrinology with Dr. Sidney Ingbar, Harvard University Service, Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Boston. Dr. Wartofsky is past President of both the American Thyroid Association and The Endocrine Society. He is the editor of books on thyroid cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical literature, is r...2021-06-1635 minDoctor ThyroidHypothyroidism — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Medication with Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. Wartofsky is Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and in endocrinology with Dr. Sidney Ingbar, Harvard University Service, Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Boston. Dr. Wartofsky is past President of both the American Thyroid Association and The Endocrine Society. He is the editor of books on thyroid cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical literature, is r...2021-06-1635 min
Move the DistrictEp51 | Zaineb "Zizi" Hassan E-RYT 500- Founder of Zizi Yoga | Why Everyone Should Practice MindfulnessWelcome back, D.C.! This week we have another great episode between Zaineb Hassan and I! Zaineb Hassan and is a certified yoga Specialist (RYT-500 HR) and Lululemon ambassador who founded ZiZi Yoga in February of 2016. Zaineb specializes in sports performance yoga and work with Elite Athletes worldwide. Born and raised in the Middle East, she moved to America in 2008 to attend Towson University followed by the completion of her PharmD at The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy & Johns Hopkins University.
Upon graduation, Zaineb worked at John Hopkins University Hospital and in 2015 relocated to MedStar Ge...2021-05-2659 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastLinQ by PainTEQ Relieves SI Joint Pain & Reduces Opioid UseLinQ by PainTEQ Relieves SI Joint Pain & Reduces Opioid UseOpioid use and dependency increased during the pandemic. At least 9 million Americans suffer from SI joint pain, which can have a dramatic impact on a person's quality of life and ability to conduct simple, everyday tasks due to reduced mobility. Dr. Azeem is a pain management specialist practicing in Tampa, Florida who strives to provide long-term pain solutions independent of opioids. For patients experiencing SI joint pain where appropriate nonsurgical interventions have failed, Dr. Azeem trusts LinQ by PainTEQ for its safe approach and fast recovery time.
A clinical study confirmed that LinQ significantly reduces opioid use...2021-05-1110 minAging MattersSpine Conditions w/ Joseph Ferguson, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 5/4/21Conversation with Joseph Ferguson, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about common spine conditions affecting older adults, treatment options, and how to keep our spines healthy as we age2021-05-0456 minAging MattersMenopause w/ Andrea J. Singer, MD FACP, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3/23/21Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Director, Women’s Primary Care, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about physical changes and signs/symptoms of menopause and treatment; also tips to help women manage this life transition2021-03-2353 minPRS Global Open Keynotes“Social Media during the COVID-19 Residency Application Cycle” with Kenneth Fan MD and David Song MD, MBA - a Resident Ambassador Special EditionIn this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Kenneth Fan MD and David Song MD, MBA discuss how Covid-19 affected the plastic surgery resident selection process.
This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article:
“The Well-rounded Applicant in a Square Hole: Social Media during the COVID-19 Application Cycle” by Jenna C. Bekeny, Manas Nigam, Kenneth L. Fan, Stephen B. Baker, and David H. Song.
Read it for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com:
http://bit.ly/ResidentCovid
Dr. Fan is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at the MedStar Georgetown Univ...2021-03-2326 minAging MattersProstate Health w/ Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3/16/21Conversation with Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, Director, Urologic Oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about better prostate health and common prostate problems including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments2021-03-1657 minInterdisciplinaryThe Good Word with Anne Kelemen, LICSWSend us a textHow do the words we use affect the people we serve? What could be problematic about some of the common things we say as care providers? What happens when we listen to our words from a different perspective? Cal and Cathy welcome Anne Kelemen to the podcast to consider the question of language.Check out Anne Keleman's CE courses:To Chart or Not to ChartThe Power of Our WordsAnne Kelemen's articles:Ambiguity in End-of-Life Care Terminology—What Do We Mean by “Comfort Care?”Poor progno...2021-02-2757 minAging MattersJoint Conditions & Joint Replacement Surgery w/ Kenneth Vaz, MD Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 1/26/21Conversation with Kenneth Vaz, MD, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about joint conditions and treatments including joint replacement surgery.2021-01-2656 min
Doctor Thyroid93: Has anything changed in the past 50 years of treating thyroid disease? (including thyroid cancer) The answer is yes. → Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. Leonard Wartofsky is Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and in endocrinology with Dr. Sidney Ingbar, Harvard University Service, Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Boston. Dr. Wartofsky is past President of both the American Thyroid Association and The Endocrine Society. He is the editor of books on thyroid cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical liter...2021-01-0435 minDoctor Thyroid93: Has anything changed in the past 50 years of treating thyroid disease? (including thyroid cancer) The answer is yes. → Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. Leonard Wartofsky is Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and in endocrinology with Dr. Sidney Ingbar, Harvard University Service, Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Boston. Dr. Wartofsky is past President of both the American Thyroid Association and The Endocrine Society. He is the editor of books on thyroid cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical liter...2021-01-0435 min
OncLive® On AirLearning to Tailor Targeted and Immune Therapy in Lung CancerIn today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the faculty of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-sponsored Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on lung cancer.
Faculty of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-hosted Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on lung cancer spotlight key advances made with targeted therapies in lung cancer, the ways in which immunotherapy has complicated treatment decisions, and more!2020-12-1524 min
PM&R Scholars PodcastVirtual Residency Fair - MedStar NRH/GeorgetownMedStar NRH/Georgetown joins us to discuss the unique aspects of their residency program 2020-07-0919 min
The IMG Roadmap Podcast20. IMG Roadmap Series #36: Dr. Maria Aramburu (Pediatrics/Child Advocacy)Dr. Maria Aramburu de la Guardia, MD, MPH, FAAP is the Medical Director for the School Based Health Center at Roosevelt Senior High School in Washington DC which is part of Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Division of Community Pediatrics.
Dr Aramburu is currently a full-time pediatrician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for Georgetown Pediatrics in Washington DC serving in clinical, research academic and teaching capacity.
Dr Aramburu has dedicated her years in practice to clinical work and leadership in underserved areas of the District of Columbia for more than 7 years through the programs of the...2020-05-0926 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Med Supply Drive with Adaah & ZubyEpisode Notes
Med Supply Drive is an initative started by a group of Georgetown students to get medical professionals the supplies they need. Today we talk with Adaah and Zuby about the recently started org, how they are handling scaling, and how the Covid19 has impacted organizing, their med school, and families.
Adaah Sayyed is a rising third year at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of MedSupplyDrive. Since her clinicals have been postponed she is now based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Besides MSD, Adaah is also involved in Physicians for...2020-03-2500 min
We Should Talk About ThatOn Pain Bringing Us to our Life's Purpose with Sara RaakSend me a Text Message about the show!***WARNING*** SUBJECT IS INFANT LOSS***In this episode, The Two Jess(es) sit down and connect over a conversation with designer Sara Raak of SKG Design and Styles about the loss of her son, Bennett. With love, Sara discusses the harsh realities of being a NICU mom, TWICE, and explains how she has turned her pain into a source of pride as she continues to allow others into the extraordinary journey of her son's legacy. Despite the heaviness of this topic, Sara is able to weave laughter a...2020-03-0956 min