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Arizona Physician PodcastYoshie Umemura, MD, on Clinical Trials for Neuro-OncologyYoshie Umemura, MD, talks about clinical trials for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Umemura is the Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology, the William R. and Joan R. Shapiro Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research, associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, and Chief Medical Officer at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as neuro-oncology by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.
Dr. Umemura’s expertise rests on the axis of brain tumors and cancers of the central nervous system, as well as the neurological complications from cancer. She i...
2023-10-0118 minArizona Physician PodcastShane Speirs, MD, MBA, on HealthyU and Big DataShane Speirs, MD, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer of HealthyU Clinics, discusses how the practice leverages big data to improve patient care.
Dr. Speirs is a physician with experience in healthcare leadership, healthcare data modeling, predictive analytics, geriatric care management. He completed his Family Medicine Training with Abrazo Health, and went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine through the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. During his training, he also obtained an Executive MBA at W.P. Carey School of Business in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Speirs is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and...
2023-09-1520 minArizona Physician PodcastLaurie Jones, MD, on BreastfeedingLaurie B. Jones, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, FABM, Pediatrician at Agave Pediatrics, talks about the value of breast milk and challenges mothers overcome when breastfeeding their newborns. Dr. Jones is a speaker and educator for physicians and others in health care on the topics of nutrition, feeding, and breastfeeding medicine. She founded Dr. MILK, a physician mother breastfeeding support network.
Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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2023-09-0124 minArizona Physician PodcastRonald Jorgensen, MD, on Fall Allergies and InjectionsRonald K. Jorgensen, MD, talks about Fall allergy season, why allergies have increased, and allergy testing and injections.
Dr. Jorgensen is an owner-physician of the Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School, Dr. Jorgensen completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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2023-08-1526 minArizona Physician PodcastAnn Cheri Foxx, MD, D.ABA, on Running a PracticeAnn Cheri Foxx, MD, D.ABA, shares her thoughts on what it takes to run a private medical practice. Dr. Foxx also talks about what skills or information would have been helpful at the start of her practice Nocio Interventional Pain Management.
Dr. Foxx graduated from the South Carolina School of Medicine in Charleston, where she also completed an internship in general surgery before pursuing a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After years of practicing as an anesthesiologist in the peri-operative setting, she went on to complete a fellowship in interventional pain m...
2023-07-3123 minArizona Physician PodcastDrs. Alyx Porter Umphrey and Greg Umphrey on ElevateMeDAlyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN, and Greg Umphrey, MD, co-founders of non-profit ElevateMeD, talk about the cost of attending medical school, why greater racial and ethnic diversity of physicians matters to patient care, and what they're doing about it. ElevateMeD focuses on creating financial assistance for bright and talented medical students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. They want to attract students toward a career in medicine with the cost no longer being a detractor. ElevateMeD also connects scholars with mentors and organizations who share their mission and vision of diversity in medicine. Dr. Alyx Porter is a neurologist with a...
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Arizona Physician PodcastThanes Vanig, MD, on HIV Prevention and TreatmentThanes Vanig, MD, AAHIVS, talks with us about advances in the prevention and treatment of HIV. Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Medical, Dr. Vanig opened his practice in 1998 after graduating Magna Cum Laude as a King’s Scholar from Mahidol University Medical School in Thailand, completing his Internal Medicine residency at Harvard Medical School, and receiving his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Stanford University Medical School. Internationally recognized in HIV Medicine, he speaks, publishes, and advises regularly. Dr. Vanig serves on the City of Phoenix Fast Track Cities Initiative and is a leader for the Maricopa START (State of...
2023-06-1521 minArizona Physician PodcastBaharak Tabarsi, MD, on Treating Afghan RefugeesBaharak Tabarsi, MD, talks about her journey as an immigrant from Iran and how that experience informs how she treats refugees, especially those from Afghanistan. Dr. Tabarsi received her medical degree from the Memorial University in Canada. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at McGill University with an additional year of training at the University of Vermont. She is Board-Certified in Family Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Tabarsi, a District Medical Group (DMG) physician, is available for consultations at Valleywise Health. Her clinical interests include academic medicine, social determinants of health...
2023-06-0125 minArizona Physician PodcastDean Guy Reed on Expanding Residency Slots at UACOMPGuy Reed, MD, MS, Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, talks about plans to expand the residency positions in their partnership with Banner Health. We discuss why more slots are needed and the value added to patient care and local economies. We also discuss which residency programs, if funding is approved by CMS, could be added to the valley.
Dean Reed is an internationally recognized and renowned cardiologist, physician-scientist, educator and health administrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in English literature and pre-medical studies from Columbia University, and he earned a master’s de...
2023-05-1617 minArizona Physician PodcastEric Kosel, DMD, on Dental Insurance and MedicineOur guest Eric Kosel, DMD, speaks about dental insurance and medicine. Dr. Kosel is Director of the Comprehensive Care Unit and Assistant Professor of the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He attended Purdue University Calumet and majored in biology and electronics engineering, and he received a doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.
Host Atish Shah, DMD, MPH, MS, is from Chicago, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in economics and worked in corporate finance. He earned a Master’s in Science and then move...
2023-05-0212 minArizona Physician PodcastClaudia Gaefke, MD, on Food Allergies in ArizonaClaudia Gaefke, MD, speaks about the body's response to allergens, food allergies and intolerance, and testing. She also covers allergies specific to Arizona and treatment options.
Dr. Gaefke completed her B.S. degree with a major in Physiology and minor in Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She obtained her M.D. degree from The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Following her residency training, Dr. Gaefke completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at...
2023-04-1524 minArizona Physician PodcastMichael White, MD, MBA, of Valleywise HealthMichael White, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Valleywise Health, discusses hospital management, what aspects of his role are the most difficult, and what motivates him.
Dr. White works to advance the mission, vision and values of Valleywise Health to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and grow key programs. He also serves as a liaison with our partners at District Medical Group and the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.
Prior to joining Valleywise, Dr. White served as Chief Academic Officer at CHI Health in Omaha. Dr. White continues to...
2023-04-0130 minArizona Physician PodcastDean Lori Kemper of Midwestern on GMELori Kemper, DO, MS, FACOFP, Dean of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses graduate medical education. Dr. Kemper joined the faculty of Midwestern University after 25 years of practicing family medicine in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Kemper has served as Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2007.
The Arizona Physician Podcast is published by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2023-03-1526 minArizona Physician PodcastDrs. Jason and Sara Beste on Global HealthDrs. Jason and Sara Beste discuss global health. Jason talks about the Creighton University Arrupe Global Scholars Program. Sara talks about why global health and health equity matter. We also discuss what's happening here in Arizona that compares to what they have seen abroad.
Jason Beste, MD, MPH is an infectious disease and public health specialist who was named the inaugural Executive Director of the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program at Creighton University. Sara Beste, MD, MPH, sees patients at St Joseph’s Medical Center, does bedside teaching with medical students at St Vincent DePaul clinic, an...
2023-02-1538 minArizona Physician PodcastKory Castro, BC-HIS, on Hearing LossKory Castro, BC-HIS, discusses with Arizona Physician hearing loss and the importance of treating it early. Kory Castro, BC-HIS is a Hearing Aid Dispenser and practice owner with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently the co-owner and President of Beltone Arizona. He is board-certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a member of the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, the International Hearing Society and Hearing Healthcare Providers of Arizona.
About the show: Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County...
2023-02-0118 minArizona Physician PodcastPriyanka Costa Hennis, MD, on Coaching PhysiciansPriyanka Costa Hennis, MD, discusses her approach to coaching physicians and why it matters. Priyanka Hennis is a family physician and certified transformation coach on a mission to serve ambitious professionals who are looking to show up energized in all aspects of their lives. She helps men and women, master their boundaries, create more time, so that they can create the results they want in their lives and relationships. Dr. Hennis graduated from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in Sint Maarten and completed a Family Medicine residency from Southern Illinois University. Connect with Dr. Hennis on...
2023-01-1523 minArizona Physician PodcastAdnan Saithna, MD, FAANA, on Orthopedic Training AbroadAdnan Saithna, MD, speaks about his training in the UK and Canada as an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has recently moved to Arizona and his clinical practice is based at AZBSC Orthopedics. Dr. Saithna has published over 200 research articles and received multiple awards for his work. Dr. Saithna is originally from the UK, where he undertook medical school and residency training. He completed two years of fellowship training at internationally recognized centers of excellence in sports medicine (Royal Orthopedic Hospital, UK and the Pan Am Clinic, Canada). He...
2023-01-0127 minArizona Physician PodcastDebora Fox-McClary, MD, on Serving in the US NavyDebora Fox-McClary, MD, speaks with us about serving in the US Navy. Dr. Fox-McClary grew up in western Washington state, serving in the US Navy out of high school as a hospital corpsman and later continuing service in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. She attended college in Ellensburg, WA, and medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. She completed residency training in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, then went on to complete subspecialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in Rochester...
2022-12-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastJan Basile, MD, on HypertensionJan Basile, MD, talks about recent findings from his research on hypertension. Dr. Basile is professor of medicine in the Cardiology division at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was chief resident. Dr. Basile is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Heart Association.
If you are interested in learning more from Dr. Basile about hypertension, then...
2022-12-0119 minArizona Physician PodcastGreg Aran, DO, on Starting His Medical Career in ArizonaGreg Aran, DO, hospitalist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, talks about starting his medical career in Arizona. He discusses the licensing and credentialing processes, what he's talking about with other young docs, and what he needs from the medical community. Dr. Aran earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot S...
2022-11-1523 minArizona Physician PodcastDr. Bob England and Will Humble on Childhood VaccinesBob England, MD, MPH, and Will Humble, MPH, discuss increasing rates of exemptions for childhood vaccines, why it matters, and what to do about it.
Dr. Bob is a longtime Arizona public health physician and former Director of both the Maricopa and Pima County health departments. He’s currently the Interim Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization.
Mr. Will Humble is Executive Director of the Arizona Public Health Association and former Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine an...
2022-11-0131 minArizona Physician PodcastMedical Students on Learning Medical SpanishPaulo G. Peña, Gillian Reynoso, and Orlando Acuna, medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, are involved with the Latinx Medical Student Association. They speak about why learning medical Spanish matters, what programs are offered by LMSA, and other resources available for both students and practicing physicians.
Paulo G. Peña is a second year medical student and a co-president of LMSA on campus. He was raised in a biracial household being both Filipino and Ecuadorian. He learned Spanish throughout junior high and high school and continues to develop his medical Spanish skills at...
2022-10-1425 minArizona Physician PodcastSuganya Karuppana, MD, on the Shortage of Mental Health ProfessionalsSuganya Karuppana, MD, MHCD, CPE, CHC, CHPQ, Chief Medical Officer at Valle del Sol, talks about the shortage of mental health professionals in Arizona and what's being done about it. We discuss the continued integration of behavioral health and primary care. Dr. Karuppana shares some tips for physicians considering the integration process.
Dr. Karuppana is a Board-Certified Family Physician with 20 years of experience in healthcare. She attended Cornell University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society and Albany Medical College for her Doctor of Medicine. She completed a Family Medicine Residency and...
2022-10-0124 minArizona Physician PodcastJ. Aaron Allgood, DO, FACP, on Clinical Rotations at ATSU SOMAJ. Aaron Allgood, DO, FACP, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Science Medicine at the ATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona (ATSU SOMA), talks about their approach to clinical rotations for medical students. He is board certified in internal medicine and a former U.S. Air Force physician. Dr. Allgood is the director for medical student rotation courses in Neurology, Critical Care, and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness.
Interested in serving as a preceptor? Want to tour the ATSU SOMA campus? Feel free to contact Dr. Allgood by email.
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2022-09-1520 minArizona Physician PodcastJames Seymour, MD, on Trauma-Informed CareJames Seymour, MD, trauma psychiatrist at Sierra Tucson, discusses trauma-informed care, signs of trauma, and offers ways primary care physicians can adjust to hold high quality discussions with patients. Doing so may help to connect the dots between traumatic events and illness or injury.
Dr. Seymour, received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He has trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Seymour is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
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2022-09-0131 minArizona Physician PodcastWarren Kane, MD, on Physician BurnoutWarren Kane, MD, talks about physician burnout and shares some common tips for building up your resilience and improving workplace policies to create an environment that prevents or reduces burnout.
Dr. Kane is an Arizona native who grew up in Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and finished training in psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Kane is licensed to practice medicine in Nevada, Arizona, and Iowa. Contact Dr. Kane at Kane Psychiatry.
During the interview, Dr. Kane references the Areas of Worklife Scale from Michael Leiter, P...
2022-08-1517 minArizona Physician PodcastChris Yeung, MD, on Spine Care for Baseball PlayersChristopher A. Yeung, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon at Desert Institute for Spine Care, talks about treating baseball players. Dr. Yeung graduated from the USC School of Medicine and attended the UC Irvine Medical Center for orthopedic residency. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the USC Center for Orthopedic Spine Surgery/Los Angeles Spine Surgery. Dr. Yeung is the team spine surgeon for several Major League Baseball teams and ASU. Connect with Dr. Yeung and his team at DISC at https://www.sciatica.com/.
Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT...
2022-08-0126 minArizona Physician PodcastTarun Bassi, MD, on Relaunching his Primary Care PracticeTarun Bassi, MD, discusses how he tried direct primary care and then pivoted to a mix of primary care, obesity medicine, aesthetics, and integrative medicine. Dr. Bassi is double board-certified in Internal medicine and obesity medicine. Born and raised in India, he attended medical college at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal and specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery. He completed training in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, and served the rural community of Marshfield, Wisconsin, for 15 years, before moving to Arizona in 2019.
Reach Dr. Bassi at the Bassi Clinic.
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2022-07-1522 minArizona Physician PodcastKendrick Johnson, DO, on Free Market MedicineKendrick Johnson, DO, of Ark Family Health discusses free market medicine and how he would like to improve the healthcare system and save money for patients. Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada and specializes in Family Medicine.
Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free.
The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.
2022-07-0226 minArizona Physician PodcastHushabye Nursery and Neonatal Abstinence SyndromePediatrician Jane Lyons, MD, joins Hushabye Nursery's Tara Sundem, MS, Executive Director, and Lee Greenfield, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, to talk about Hushabye Nursery and how it support infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and families. Mother Jessica Ochoa shares her story and how Hushabye supported her newborn.
Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free.
The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.
2022-06-1520 minArizona Physician PodcastRobert Orford, MD, MPH, on the US Healthcare SystemRobert Orford, MD, MPH, talks about his forecasts ten years ago about the future of medicine and what happened since then. He compares the US healthcare system to the Canadian system where he originally trained and what may come next. We discuss implications for patient care and the careers of physicians. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Scott Holmes.
This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, ATT FirstNet, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2022-06-0130 minArizona Physician PodcastDavid Williams, JD, on Responding to Medical Board ComplaintsDavid Williams sits down with host Edward Araujo to discuss medical board complaints and how to respond to them. Mr. Williams has been a practicing attorney in Arizona since 2003. He is currently a Partner and General Counsel at Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC, an Arizona & New Mexico based law firm. He also chairs their litigation department. Mr. Williams focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, complicated business disputes, and represents professionals such as physicians and other healthcare providers before administrative review boards.
This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, AT&T FirstNet, a...
2022-05-1523 minArizona Physician PodcastTim Kavanaugh, MD, on Alcoholism and RecoveryTim Kavanaugh, MD, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, discusses his alcoholism and journey through recovery. Dr. Kavanaugh mentions his interactions with the Arizona Medical Board and provides recommendations to fellow physicians, too many of whom suffer in silence.
Dr. Kavanaugh has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 2002 and has performed over 8,000 joint procedures throughout his career. Before moving to Arizona to practice in 2019, he spent the first 17 years of his career treating patients in a private practice in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Kavanaugh attended medical school in Chicago and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio...
2022-05-0139 minArizona Physician PodcastKaryne Vinales, MD, on Physician DiversityKaryne Vinales, MD, endocrinologist at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and chair of the MCMS Diversity Subcommittee, talks about why a physician workforce matters to patients and physicians alike.
Dr. Vinales earned a medical degree in Brazil and finished residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism was at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.
2022-04-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastDavid Carfagno, DO, CAQSM, on a Holistic Approach to Sports MedicineDavid Carfagno, DO, CAQSM, speaks about what motivates him to care for athletes, telesports medicine, ringside medicine, and his team's holistic approach to sports medicine. Dr. Carfagno is the founder of Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Ringside Medicine. Dr. Carfagno’s internship, residency and fellowship were completed at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.
2022-04-0117 minArizona Physician PodcastMarilyn Heine, MD, on Scope of PracticeMarilyn Heine, MD, FACP, FACEP, speaks about scope of practice in medicine. Dr. Heine is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and an emergency physician and hematologist oncologist whose clinical practice is in southeast Pennsylvania. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Medical Association Council on Legislation and serves as the Council’s liaison to the AMA Scope of Practice Partnership Steering Committee. For the purpose of this podcast, she is not representing the AMA.
Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Ari...
2022-03-1529 minArizona Physician PodcastKishlay Anand, MD, on Cardiac Electrophysiology and Value-Based CareKishlay Anand, MD, MS, FHRS, speak with host Edward Araujo about cardiac electrophysiology and his views on value-based care. Dr. Anand is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. He Dr. Anand graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India. He earned a masters degree in epidemiology at Columbia University, New York, and went on to complete an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Creighton University in Nebraska, followed by a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the University of California in San Diego. Dr. Anand is also President of Apricus Health, a network that...
2022-03-0123 minArizona Physician PodcastKristen Bolte on Organized Medicine for Medical StudentsKristen Bolte, a medical student at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, speaks with MCMS intern Mariana Nicolaides about the value of organized medicine for medical students. They also talk about Kristen's experience with rotations and next steps for her career in medicine.
Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Medical students can join for free online.
2022-02-1513 minArizona Physician PodcastChristian Breburda, MD, PhD, on Heart FailureChristian Breburda, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FESC, Director of CV Imaging at Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona, discusses the burden of heart failure on the healthcare system. He also describes the pathophysiology and symptoms of heart failure. Dr. Breburda shares risk factors and treatment goals, current therapies, and tips for primary care physicians.
Hosted and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by MICA and Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2022-02-0115 minArizona Physician PodcastAnne Newland, MD, MPH, on Medicine in North CountryAnne Newland, MD, MPH, CEO of North Country Healthcare, discusses rural medicine in Arizona. Prior to joining North Country in 2013, Dr. Newland worked for the Indian Health Service on the Navajo Reservation. She trained in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee-Memphis, served as Chief Resident for Internal Medicine at UT, and later completed a Master in Public Health degree at Harvard School of Public Health as a Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellow in Minority Health Policy. She works to improve the quality of care across the North Country system as well as to make it easier for people to...
2022-01-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastRicardo Correa, MD, on the Value of Organized MedicineRicardo Correa, MD, EdD, Endocrinologist and President of the Maricopa County Medical Society, discusses the value of organized medicine and ways for physicians to become involved.
Produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by ADHS, Rx Security, and Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2022-01-0423 minArizona Physician PodcastChristian Breburda, MD, PhD, on Heart FailureChristian Breburda, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FESC, Director of CV Imaging at Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona, discusses the burden of heart failure on the healthcare system. He also describes the pathophysiology and symptoms of heart failure. Dr. Breburda shares risk factors and treatment goals, current therapies, and tips for primary care physicians.
Dr. Breburda is also Chair of Cardiovascular Imaging for the American College of Cardiology AZ, Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Professor of Medicine at the Creighton University School of Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Midwestern University, and At...
2022-01-0114 minArizona Physician PodcastSarah Leffler, MD, MPH, on the Transition from Residency to Private PracticeSarah Leffler, MD, MPH, discusses her transition from pediatric residency to private practice in Arizona. Dr. Leffler earned her MD and MPH degrees from the University of Arizona and completed her residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-12-1510 minArizona Physician PodcastJames Campbell, MD, on 50 Years in Psychiatry and Accurate SpeechJames Campbell, MD, a retired psychiatrist, reflects on practicing psychiatry for 50 years, what he learned from writing books, and why the art of accurate speech matters.
Hosted and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-12-0117 minArizona Physician PodcastStephen O‘Neill, Medical Student at Mayo, Discusses Culturally Competent HealthcareStephen O'Neill, a second year medical student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, discusses his winning essay entitled, "Culturally Competent: Pursuing Deeper Human Understanding with Scientific Rigor."
Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-11-1216 minArizona Physician PodcastLin Sue Cooney and Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, on Dementia CareLin Sue Cooney and Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, discuss dementia care in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, is director of Hospice of the Valley’s award-winning dementia program. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing. Lin Sue Cooney is Director of Community Engagement for Hospice of the Valley. Lin Sue oversees marketing, fund development, and volunteers. Prior to her work with hospice care, Lin Sue spent 31 years as a newscaster for 12News. She received her MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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2021-11-0117 minArizona Physician PodcastJudith Hunt, MD, on Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships and Rural MedicineJudith Hunt, MD, of Ponderosa Family Care in Payson, AZ, discusses Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) and rural medicine. Dr. Hunt specializes and is board certified in adolescent medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She received her medical degree from University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson and has practiced for over 25 years. Dr. Hunt is also site director for University of Arizona’s medical rural longitudinal clerkship program in Payson.
Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2021-10-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastPaul Lynch, MD, Discusses Vaccine HesitancyPaul Lynch, MD, discusses vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Paul Lynch is a double board-certified and Fellowship-trained interventional pain physician who has dedicated his life to the eradication of pain for his patients. Dr. Lynch currently practices in Scottsdale, AZ and also is the co-founder and CEO of Arizona Pain, Pain Doctor, Texas Pain, and Boost Medical.
Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-10-0214 minArizona Physician PodcastRuchir Patel, MD, on Sleep MedicineRuchir P. Patel, MD, FACP, speaks with Managing Editor Edward Araujo about sleep medicine. Dr. Patel shares some evidence-based advice and discusses how his practice, The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, is different from others focused on sleep medicine.
Hosted by Edward Araujo. Produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services. It is also sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-09-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastSue Jones on Risk Management and TelehealthSue Jones, senior risk management consultant for MICA, discusses risk management considerations for telehealth platforms. Sue has worked in the health care field for over 20 years as a risk management/patient safety specialist.
Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-09-0312 minArizona Physician PodcastJeanne Varner Powell, JD, on Whether this Ad is Right for YouJeanne E. Varner Powell, JD, is the senior legal risk management consultant for MICA’s Risk Management Services department. Jeanne discusses patient demands of their doctors and how physicians should respond. She discusses legal considerations and risk management options.
Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-08-1521 minArizona Physician PodcastIke Devji, JD, on Asset Protection for DoctorsIke Devji, JD, discusses asset protection, common financial risks that physicians face, Arizona laws on creditor protection and fraudulent conveyance, and insurance coverage doctors often overlook. Mr. Devji has practiced law in Arizona for two decades, focusing on asset protection.
Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-08-0125 minArizona Physician PodcastShane Daley, MD, FACS, on Urology and RoboticsShane Daley, MD, FACS, of Arizona Urology Specialists, discusses urology, surgical care, and robotics. Dr. Daley is fellowship-trained in Endourology and Laparoscopic/Robotic Urologic Surgery and specializes in kidney stone disease, prostate and kidney cancer, bladder cancer, incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), minimally invasive urologic surgery including DaVinci Robotic Surgery, as well as vasectomy.
Hosted by John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-07-1516 minArizona Physician PodcastHarold Magalnick, MD, on Pediatric CareHarold Magalnick, MD, has been practicing as a pediatrician in Maricopa County, Arizona, since 1978. He discusses the growth of his pediatric practice, the biggest impacts of the COVID pandemic on pediatric care, and more. Contact Dr. Magalnick at Pediatrix.
Hosted by John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-07-0113 minArizona Physician PodcastJohn de Guzman, MD, on Obesity MedicineJohn de Guzman, MD, Obesity Medicine Certified Physician at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, discusses obesity medicine. Dr. de Guzman earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. Dr. de Guzman spent years in practice as an internist treating chronic illnesses. He is affiliated with Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medicine Center and now focuses entirely on obesity medicine at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center – Phoenix.
Hosted by John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-06-1519 minArizona Physician PodcastDaniel Lieberman, MD, on Growth in the Healthcare MarketDaniel Lieberman, MD, Medical Director of Phoenix Spine and Joint, discusses opportunities to grow and why conditions are ripe for physicians to expand their practices in Arizona. Before entering into practice, Dr. Lieberman completed his neurosurgery residency at University of California San Francisco, the nation’s leading neurosurgery program. Dr. Lieberman completed a three-year research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, after graduating from the University of Arizona Medical School. Dr. Lieberman has performed more than 4,500 surgeries and served more than 12,000 patients over the past 12 years.
Hosted by John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the...
2021-06-0116 minArizona Physician PodcastMichael Dupuy on Healthcare Real EstateMichael Dupuy, Senior Vice President with Kidder Mathews in Phoenix, discusses the healthcare real estate market and considerations for physicians in private practice. Hosted by John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
Contact Michael Dupuy at michael.dupuy@kidder.com or 602.513.5123.
2021-05-1916 minArizona Physician PodcastRicardo Correa, MD, on Telehealth ConsiderationsRicardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FAPCR, CMQ, staff endocrinologist at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, discusses his experiences with telehealth and various aspects of the platforms that physicians should consider when caring for patients. Hosted by Hailey Sappington, MPH student at ATSU.
This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2021-05-0121 minArizona Physician PodcastMonica Faria, MD, on Physician Health ProgramsMonica Faria, M.D. FASAM, speaks with host Edward Araujo about her journey through a physician health program and how the current system in Arizona can be improved. Dr. Faria appeared on the cover of the Winter 2021 issue of Arizona Physician magazine. Read our profile of Dr. Faria online.
This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2021-04-2719 minArizona Physician PodcastAvantika Nath, DDS, on the Intersection of Oral Health and Systemic HealthGuest host William Floor, MPH, speaks with Avantika Nath, DDS, about the intersection of oral health and systemic health. Dr. Nath joined the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California as the Chief of Dental Services in 2012. She received her graduate degree in Dentistry in India and completed her General Practice Residency at the University of California School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She is the former Director of Dental Services at the Department of Public Health, City and County of San Francisco. Her focus has been on homeless populations and people living with HIV...
2021-04-1517 minArizona Physician PodcastAnthony T. Yeung, MD, Reflects on his Career in Private Surgical PracticeAnthony T. Yeung, MD, a retired orthopedic spine surgeon, reflects on his career in private practice, value-based care, and shares a positive outlook for medical care. Dr Anthony Yeung is a board certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating the causes of back pain and sciatica from painful degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine, particularly herniated discs, bulging discs with annular tears, and foraminal stenosis. He is the first to use endoscopically guided lasers and is the developer of the FDA approved Yeung Endoscopic Spine System (YESS™). Contact Dr. Yeung at the Desert Institute for Spine Ca...
2021-04-0109 minArizona Physician PodcastJennifer Love, MD, discusses When Crisis StrikesJennifer Love, MD, discusses her book When Crisis Strikes: 5 Steps to Heal Your Brain, Body, and Life from Chronic Stress. Kjell Tore Hovik, PsyD, PhD, is co-author. When Crisis Strikes was published by Kensington Books. Check out the book at Barnes and Noble, Target, and Amazon.
The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-03-1526 minArizona Physician PodcastDrs. Leland Fairbanks and Eric Ossowski of Arizonans Concerned About SmokingLeland Fairbanks, MD, MPH, and Eric Ossowski, MD, of Arizonans Concerned About Smoking share why they got involved with tobacco control efforts, what ACAS does today, and how physicians can get involved. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-03-0120 minArizona Physician PodcastTom Riggs on Workforce Analytics for MedicineTom Riggs, CEO of MindWire, discusses workforce analytics tools and why they matter to recruiting the right mix of talented professionals in medicine.
The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-02-1520 minArizona Physician PodcastSara Salek and Kelli Williams of AHCCCS Discuss Suicide PreventionSara Salek, MD, Chief Medical Officer at AHCCCS, and Kelli D. Williams, MPH, State Suicide Prevention Specialist at AHCCCS, discuss suicide prevention, statistics, and resources for physicians and their patients. Contact the crisis hotlines for yourself and patients. Physicians may also contact the Virtual Doctors' Lounge organized by ArMA.
The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-02-0118 minArizona Physician PodcastTom Dorn on the 2021 Legislative SessionTom Dorn, President of the Dorn Policy Group, shares his analysis of hot issues for debate in the 2021 Legislative Session and impacts on health care. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
2021-01-1527 minArizona Physician PodcastDeborah White, MD, on COVID-19 and Plastic SurgeryDeborah White, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her plastic surgery practice and how she has adapted to care for patients. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Contact Dr. White at Deborah White, MD, Plastic Surgery.
2021-01-0116 minArizona Physician PodcastBailey Tocco, CPA on Why Now is the Time to Rethink Your Estate PlanBailey Tocco, CPA, of CBIZ shares with our physician audience how now may be a good time to re-evaluate their estate plans. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-12-2221 minArizona Physician PodcastSteve Perlmutter, MD, JD, LLM, on How to Avoid a Board ComplaintSteven Perlmutter, MD, JD, LLM, discusses how to avoid a medical board complaint. Dr. Perlmutter offers tips related to behavior, billing, opioids, and informed consent. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-12-0728 minArizona Physician PodcastBrian Powell on COVID-19 during Flu SeasonBrian Powell, Communications Manager for the Flinn Foundation, discusses his article "Preparing for COVID-19 During Flu Season," published in the Summer 2020 issue of Arizona Physician magazine. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Another sponsor is the Bureau of Medical Economics, a collections agency serving the medical community in Arizona since 1951. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-12-0115 minArizona Physician PodcastDrew Mercer of PayGround talks about Digital Medical PaymentsDrew Mercer, Founder and CEO of PayGround, talks about digital medical payments. He shares why they matter to patients and physicians, whether digital payment platforms are secure, and the learning curve to adopt new systems. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Another sponsor is the Bureau of Medical Economics, a collections company serving the Arizona medical community since 1951. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-11-1618 minArizona Physician PodcastPaul Bendheim, MD, on Healthy Brain AgingPaul E. Bendheim, MD, author of The Brain Training Revolution and founder of BrainSavers, discusses healthy brain aging and techniques for physicians and patients to improve brain function. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Find information about Alzheimer's from BrainSavers, AARP Arizona, Banner Alzheimer's Institute, and Barrow Neurological Institute.
2020-11-0223 minArizona Physician PodcastMatt Huentelman, PhD, on Precision Aging and the MindCrowd ProjectMatt Huentelman, PhD, is Professor in the Neurogenomics Division of TGen. Dr. Huentelman also serves as Scientific Director of the TGen Center for Rare Childhood Disorders and Head of the Neurobehavioral Research Unit. He speaks with guest host Brian Powell of the Flinn Foundation about precision aging and the MindCrowd research project. The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-10-1515 minArizona Physician PodcastCaregiver Training with Prakash Kotecha, MD, MScPrakash Kotecha, MD, MSc, discusses caregiver training provided by Asian Pacific Community in Action. This episode is sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for Maricopa County Medical Society members. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by Edward Araujo. Produced by John McElligott.
2020-10-0120 minArizona Physician PodcastLisa Lumbard on Accounting Principles for PhysiciansLisa Lumbard of Lumbard Consulting discusses accounting principles for physicians to reduce fraud and operate a profitable private practice. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted and produced by John McElligott.
2020-09-1521 minArizona Physician PodcastBrett Clark on COVID-19 Impacts on Navajo NationBrett Clark, a medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, discusses his goal of practicing medicine in Page, Arizona, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Navajo Nation. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, medical account specialists since 1951. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted and produced by John McElligott.
2020-09-0118 minArizona Physician PodcastLisa Porter on Tracking CME and License DocumentsLisa Porter, Founder and CEO of JobDocs, discusses ways for physicians to track continuing medical education credits, certification, and license documents. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, a licensed collection agency exclusively serving healthcare providers since 1951. The episode was produced by John McElligott.
2020-08-1513 minArizona Physician PodcastJohn Williams, MD, Discusses Hospice CareJohn Williams, MD, Medical Director of Hospice of the Valley discusses four scenarios that may trigger a hospice conversation with patients. The Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS). This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, medical collections company since 1951. Hosted by John McElligott, Edited and produced by Edward Araujo.
2020-08-0315 minArizona Physician PodcastMaricopa County Supervisor Bill GatesMaricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, representing District 3, discusses county oversight of public health and how the county responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, medical collections company since 1951. Hosted by John McElligott, Edited and produced by John McElligott.
2020-07-2915 minArizona Physician PodcastMiranda Preston, JD on the New Arizona LLC ActMiranda Preston, JD of the Phoenix-based law firm Milligan Lawless discusses five things physicians should know about the new LLC Act in Arizona and how it applies to medical practices. Episode produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, a licensed collection agency serving healthcare providers since 1951. Brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-07-1520 minArizona Physician PodcastMorgan Reeve on the Wilderness of Medical SchoolMorgan Reeve, a medical student at A.T. Still University School of Medicine Arizona, discusses ending the Spring 2020 semester of medical school during a pandemic and how the early years of medical school feel like finding your path through a wilderness. Episode produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by the Bureau of Medical Economics, a licensed collection agency serving healthcare providers since 1951. Brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-07-0114 minArizona Physician PodcastDominique Perkins on Work-Life Balance for PhysiciansDominique Perkins discusses survey results from her article "What Physicians Think: Are the Obstacles to Work-Life Balance Insurmountable?" It was published in the Winter 2020 issue of Arizona Physician magazine. Episode produced and edited by John McElligott. Brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-06-1518 minArizona Physician PodcastDavid Geier, MD, on Strategies for Defeating BurnoutDavid Geier, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, discusses strategies for defeating burnout in your everyday life and steps leaders can take to help their team members avoid burnout. Visit https://www.drdavidgeier.com/ for information about Dr. Geier. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.
2020-06-0223 minArizona Physician PodcastWelcome to the Arizona Physician PodcastWelcome to the Arizona Physician Podcast, produced by the Maricopa County Medical Society. We plan on publishing two episodes each month. Join MCMS by visiting mcmsonline.com.
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