Franciscan Health Doc Pod

This episode explains how extracorporeal shockwave therapy works, who is a good candidate, and why it matters for people with persistent tendon pain. Dr. Blake Averill, board certified sports medicine specialist and medical director of Franciscan Health’s sports medicine program, walks through the science and patient experience. Learn about shockwave therapy, plantar fasciitis, tendinosis, non-inv...

Dr. Dipen Maun shares the basics of colorectal cancer, what happens while you’re sedated during a colonoscopy, and colorectal cancer treatment options.

Dr. Kevin Bree breaks down everything you need to know to be prepared for a colonoscopy – why it’s needed beginning at age 45, how the prep has changed over the years and what it looks like today, what happens during the procedure, and about the colon cancer it could help prevent.

Menopause can change how your body handles blood sugar, energy, weight an overall health – and for women living with diabetes or other chronic conditions, it can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode we break down what’s really happening in the body during menopause, how hormonal shifts affect diabetes management and what women can do to feel better and stay in control. From symptoms you s...

What should women look out for to know if they have AFib.

Learn how hormonal changes shape cardiovascular health through the decades.

The truth about hormone replacement therapy, birth control, and cardiovascular risk.

Dr. Schatmeyer will share the most common spinal conditions people experience, and how surgeons determine whether or not a patient is surgical or non-surgical case.

Why women’s heart attacks often go unrecognized and how subtle symptoms can signal serious issues.

How race, gender, and socioeconomic status influence women’s cardiovascular outcomes.

Dr. Cook will explain what pregnancy complications can reveal about long-term heart and vascular risk.

A wrap-up focused on prevention, empowerment, and small habits that make a big difference. 

Board-certified orthopedics and sports medicine provider, Dr. NIKHIL PANDHI, will discuss causes of hip pain and complications if it is left untreated.

A closer look at women’s outcomes in cardiac and thoracic surgery — and what’s improving.

Why women’s metabolism and inflammation patterns impact heart and vascular disease risk.

Dr. Faisal Khan talks about how treatment of Asthma and COPD has evolved and new options to help patients with ongoing management of their condition.

Today we are joined by physical therapist Patrick Yoder with Franciscan Health. Patrick is here today to talk about the importance our hips have for our everyday life as well as options for treating hip pain, including physical therapy.

Today we are joined by general surgeon, Dr. Kirpal Singh with Franciscan Health. Dr. Singh gives us an overview of reflux and how it may present in adults. He further discusses treatment options, including how robotic surgery is used in the treatment of reflux.

Explore how your heart, metabolism, and lifestyle are deeply connected—and what you can do to take control of your health. From blood pressure and cholesterol to insulin resistance and weight management. Dr. Bashall and Dr. Lockard are passionate about the topic and provide a lively discussion on the issues.

Dr. Faisal Khan explains what screening is available for lung cancer, who qualifies for a screening, and how often lung screening appointments should be made.

Dr. Constanze Rayhrer, breast surgeon with Franciscan Health, discusses accessory breast tissue, how and why it affects some patients and not others.

Dr. Wanko discusses the differences between GLP-1 medications for weight loss and bariatric surgery. Including how they work together and why weight loss specialists may recommend one or both of these options.

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fabrowicz, will discuss the power of protein in our diets and the benefit for our overall health.

Megan Henderson, NP, with Franciscan Health, will explain how diabetes affects your blood pressure and kidneys. She will also share the early signs or symptoms that someone with diabetes might be experiencing kidney issues, even subtle ones.

Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mohammad Arfeen, will discuss Gastroparesis and the G-POEM treatment option. Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. The stomach's movement, called motility, slows or doesn't work at all, leading to poor emptying of the stomach and symp...