Baptist HealthTalk

What is heart failure?  There is no simple answer when it comes to this complex condition. With approximately 550,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year, it touches the lives of millions of people of all ages.  Advanced heart failure specialist Sandra Chaparro, M.D. joins host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow to explore causes, symptoms and treatments on this episode of Baptist HealthTalk.   For more...

As COVID-19 cases surge in Florida, so does the amount of misinformation about wearing masks and social distancing. It’s never been more important to clear up the confusion and debunk the harmful myths circulating via social media. Emergency medicine physician and chief medical officer at South Miami Hospital, Yvonne Johnson, M.D . joins host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow , with information you need to kn...

Open heart surgery is not as “open” as it used to be. Less invasive procedures are becoming more common -- like the McGinn Technique, which reduces trauma to the chest cavity and speeds up recovery time. On this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, the technique’s inventor, Joseph McGinn, Jr., M.D. , chief of cardiac surgery at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, joins host, Dr. Johnathan Fialkow, t...

Getting back into exercise after months on the sidelines? Don’t jump the gun! Hear why it’s important to take it easy and avoid injuries from a doctor who treats elite pro athletes as well as weekend warriors. Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow welcomes Dr. John Uribe , chief medical executive with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute , and head team physician for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and...

It turns out that working from home during this pandemic can be a big pain in the neck …and the back …and the wrists. Your aching body may be telling you that your work-from-home situation isn’t working.  What can be done to ease those aches and pains -- or better yet, prevent them? Host Jonathan Fialkow M.D . explores practical solutions with his guest, Justin Thottam, D.O. , a physiatrist with t...

Life in 2020 is not turning out as we had expected. Just imagine what it’s like for women who are expecting! The novel coronavirus is causing increased anxiety and uncertainty for pregnant women and their loved ones.  What is known about how the virus affects mothers-to-be, their unborn children and newborn infants? Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow gets the latest information from Dr. Katia Magalie Apol...

Convalescent Plasma therapy, which uses anti-body rich plasma from a donor to help an infected patient recover from an illness, has been around for 100 years. Now, Baptist Health South Florida and other leading healthcare systems are having success using it to fight COVID-19. Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. is joined by Samer Fahmy, M.D., chief medical officer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, to talk...

Baptist Health South Florida has always put patient safety first. But what does that mean in practical terms, as we reopen for routine medical care like in-person doctor appointments, imaging scans and elective surgeries?  What differences can patients expect to see, and what is taking place behind the scenes to ensure their safety and provide them with peace of mind? Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. w...

795-thousand people in the United States will experience a stroke this year. Not all the victims are part of the Social Security set. Researchers have noticed a startling increase in the rate of strokes among younger people in their mid-thirties through mid-forties.  Strokes can affect people of all ages, even teenagers and kids. Host Jonathan Fialkow. M.D . and his guest, neurologist Felipe De Lo...

Most of the media focus during the COVID-19 pandemic has been on adults. But what about coronavirus and kids? What are doctors and researchers learning about how the virus affects children differently? What should parents be on the lookout for? And why is it more important than ever to keep up to date with vaccines for childhood diseases?  Host, Jonathon Fialkow, M.D. welcomes Fernando Mendoza, M....

We're checking in with Baptist Health psychiatrist Rachel Rohaidy, M.D. to check up on the state of our mental health at this point in the pandemic. If you're experiencing feelings of stress, fear, anxiety and loneliness - you are not alone. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll explore what you can do to keep from wearing down as the weeks wear on, on this episode of Bap...

Doctors often tell us to get plenty of sleep. But why? Is there science behind our need for shut-eye?  Delve deep into sleep's connection to our health on this episode.  Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. welcomes sleep medicine physician Jeremy Tabak, M.D. to talk about sleep health, sleep disorders, sleep medications and more. For more information about Baptist Health South Florida Sleep Centers p...

As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. climbed in recent weeks, the number of visits to emergency rooms actually declined significantly – especially for heart attack and stroke patients. What’s going on here? And are we looking at a new kind of health crisis? Host Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guest, Dr. Marcus St. John , Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institu...

While we wait for drugs and a vaccine to be developed, it’s up to our immune systems to fight Coronavirus. Host D r. Jonathan Fialkow welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Aileen Marty to answer your questions about how our internal defenses work, what we can do to strengthen them, why this virus seems to be hitting men harder than women and more on this special episode.   If you are concerned yo...

It's a Coronavirus conundrum: people have an ingrained need to be together, but to remain healthy we need to stay apart.  In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Jonathan Fialkow welcomes Chaplain Renato Santos of Baptist Health South Florida to examine the role spirituality can play in helping us face the challenges of social separation .   For more information about Coronavirus with...

Coronavirus concerns are dominating our daily lives. You have questions. Our physicians have answers. Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guest, Dr. Kamaljit Kaur address the most frequently asked questions about everything from wearing masks and social distancing to myths about home remedies, in this timely episode of Baptist HealthTalk. If you are concerned you may have COVID-19, visit BaptistHea...

It's time to debunk the myths about statins. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow welcomes Clinical Lipid Specialist Lisa Davis to clear up the confusion with a healthy dose of facts in this edition of Baptist HealthTalk. For more information on the Lipid Management Program, visit the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute or call 786-204-4499.

Coping with the coronavirus pandemic and how to preserve your mental health. From children to the elderly and everyone in between, everyone is being affected in some way. What’s going to happen with school? Am I going to lose my job? Are there enough tests to know if I’m sick? These are some of the questions on people’s mind during this unprecedented time. Psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Rohaidy and host...

Heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion – just an annoyance, or something more serious?  Get the answers to this burning question and more on this edition of Baptist HealthTalk with host Jonathan Fialkow, MD and our guest Seth Rosen, MD, Gastroenterologist for Baptist Health.  For more information on this and other health-related topics check out BaptistHealth.net/news.

Palliative care – is it the same as hospice care?  And why is it important?  We’ll explore the differences with guest expert Doctor Ana Viamonte-Ross on this week’s episode of Baptist HealthTalk. 

Stressed out by rumors and misinformation about the Novel Coronavirus? Fight fear with the facts. Our experienced medical professionals bring you the latest, most accurate information on this special edition of Baptist HealthTalk.  For more facts and the latest information on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) check out baptisthealth.net/coronavirus

We’ve all heard about the dangers of vaping—yet many are not heeding the warnings. What are e-cigarettes really doing to lungs? What are the differences between cigarettes and e-cigarettes? The real concerns all parents should hear about on this week's edition of Baptist HealthTalk.  Guest:  Michael Hernandez, M.D.   Board Certified Pulmonologist

Heart beating out of your chest? A symptom of love, fear or something more serious? Pump up the volume on this week’s topic: Heart Palpitations with Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and our guest, Dr. Mario Pascual ,  Medical Director of Electrophysiology with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.

OH MY ACHING BACK! It’s one of the most searched medical terms on the web—back pain. Learn what you can do right now to battle this debilitating condition. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow gets the facts on backs from Dr. Ronald Tolchin , Medical Director of the Spine Center at Miami Neuroscience Institute, on this week's episode of Baptist HealthTalk. 

There’s a lot of buzz around caffeine. Some studies say it’s beneficial while others warn of its effects on the heart. Host Dr. Jonathan Fialkow sorts out fact from fiction with this week’s guest Dr. Ian Del Conde , cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.