White Coats, Real Talk

In the eleventh episode of White Coats, Real Talk , Akshara and Atharva Anand sit down with Dr. Akash J. Patel, a leading neurosurgeon and professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to explore the hidden dangers of skull base tumors. Often called “silent” tumors, these growths can go undetected for years until they affect vision, hearing, or brain function. Dr. Patel sheds light on why these tumors...

In the tenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand speak with Dr. Carlos Gonzales to explore the fascinating field of ophthalmology—the branch of medicine that specializes in eye care, vision correction, and intricate surgeries that can restore sight.

In the ninth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand speak with Dr. Joel Adler to uncover the life-changing world of pancreas and kidney transplants. They explore how these procedures restore balance for patients with diabetes and kidney failure, the role of peritoneal dialysis, and the challenges of highly sensitized recipients.

In the eighth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Venkat K to explore what bariatric surgery is and how robotic technology is revolutionizing it. They discuss how these life-changing procedures, which help patients combat obesity and improve their overall health, are becoming more precise, less invasive, and safer through robotic-assisted innovations.

In the seventh episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. P. Avudaiappan about how kidney transplants work, what the challenges are, and how they’re changing over time.

In the sixth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Vinay Puduvalli to uncover the realities of glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and challenging brain cancers.

In the fifth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. N Subramanian about rheumatology and autoimmune diseases, exploring conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.

In the fourth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Siva Ambalam about preventive health and explore what we can do to avoid diseases, stay healthy, and live longer.

In the third episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Karthi Namasivayam about performance anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.

In the second episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Pulak Goswami about what Interventional Radiology is and how it is beneficial, including how it works, improves outcomes, and enhances quality of life for patients.

In the first episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Prasuna Velur about brain health and the science behind keeping a healthy brain.