Gastro Broadcast

This is one of those episodes you've been waiting for. Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Larry Kosinski of SonarMD about his path in gastroenterology, and what sparked his interest in becoming an entrepreneur. From developing ambulatory surgery centers and infusion centers, to creating a system that improves the ability to monitor patients with IBD, Dr. Kosinski has done quite a bit in his care...

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix, Ariz. has experienced several surges in cases, becoming a hot spot for COVID-19 more than once. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Paul Berggreen of Arizona Digestive Health about how his practice implemented telehealth in the early days of the pandemic. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. Berggreen as they discuss their experiences with telehealt...

Kevin Harlen sits down for a conversation with Chris Metz and Steve Somers of Gastrologix, the presenting sponsors of Gastro Broadcast. Gastrologix was created to help independent GI practices to lower costs, operate more efficiently and expand services, so that GI physicians can remain independent and continue to provide a valuable alternative to the more expensive care provided in hospitals. Gas...

During Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in March, we’re hosting a series of conversations with physicians about the importance of being screened. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Pradeep Bekal of the Ohio Gastroenterology & Liver Institute and Dr. William Stern of Capital Digestive Care in the Washington DC metro area, about an innovative colonoscopy preparation that both pra...

For Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in March, we're hosting a series of conversations with physicians about the importance of being screened. Our guest this week is Dr. Marc Sonenshine of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, a division of United Gastroenterology. Dr. Fred Rosenberg and Dr. Sonenshine discuss an innovative program called Direct Access, which allows people to self-schedule a...

Throughout March, Gastro Broadcast is featuring a series of conversations to promote Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month. This week, Kevin Harlen talks with Dr. Linda Rae Murray of the University of Illinois Chicago about community outreach and ways to reduce disparities in CRC screening. Kevin and Dr. Murray discuss Project Brotherhood, an innovation program in Chicago to increase health awar...

In March, Gastro Broadcast will feature a series of conversations for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month. Our first guest in the series is Dr. Rachel Issaka of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lisa Mathews explores how Dr. Issaka became interested in a career in academia and her research on disparities in CRC screening. Join Dr. Mathew and Dr. Issaka as t...

Like our host Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam, Dr. John Carethers from the University of Michigan knew he wanted to be a physician from a young age. But Dr. Carethers journey took him into a career in academia, because he felt that it would be the best way to positively affect the most lives - through research and in training students to become GI physicians. Join Dr. Gunaratnam to hear about Dr. Carethers...

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Bishr Omary about his path to becoming a gastroenterologist and some of the initiatives he's been working on as the president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). One of those initiatives is the AGA Equity Project. In July 2020, an advisory board was formed to develop a multi-year strategic plan to increase diversity equity and inclusion and w...

Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association (APHA) about how his experience in emergency medicine shaped his advocacy for public health. Dr. Benjamin discusses APHA's work to improve public health and achieve health equity , how supporting STEM education among young people can help build a strong pipeline to increase diversity wi...

In honor of National Women Physicians Day, Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Jessica Fisher of Digestive Health Partners in Asheville, NC about her path to independent gastroenterology and the mentors who paved her way and provided support throughout her career. Dr. Mathew and Dr. Fisher met in the GI Fellowship Program at the University of Washington, where they had the opportunity to study under Dr...

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam of Huron Gastroenterology recognized that many of the GI diseases he treats in his community are specifically related to obesity, and that as a GI physician he had the opportunity to see and combat these disease before they became too serious. In an effort to combat obesity and help his patients manage their weight, Dr. Gunaratnam developed the HG Wellness program, an evidenc...

Dr. Lisa Mathews interviews Dr. Ashley Evans of Digestive Health Clinic in Boise Idaho about its innovative model to develop practice leadership. When associates at Digestive Health Clinic are offered the opportunity to become partners after two years of employment, they are also selected to serve in the role of president of the practice. Join Dr. Evans to hear how this experience prepared her for...

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam knew he wanted to be a gastroeterologist ever since he went on rounds with his uncle when we was 17. In private practice at Huron Gastroenterology in Michigan he's been able to treat patients and and set aside time to conduct critical research on gastroenterological diseases and conditions. His next act is developing programs to help patients manage their weight and promoting...

A college work-study job with sports physicians sparked Kevin Harlen’s interest in medicine and health care and the UNC School of Public Health MPH program in administration and policy put set him on his path. His accomplishments include helping to form Capital Digestive Care, the largest gastroenterology group in the Mid-Atlantic states, and a collaboration between Physicians Endoscopy and Capita...

Dr. Michael Weinstein is president and CEO of Capital Digestive Care and chief medical officer of PE Practice Solutions. His additional roles within gastroenterology are too long to list. Dr. Weinstein was introduced to medicine through chemical engineering and became a physician because engineers at the time worked in relatively isolated settings. His desire for warmer weather led him from Chicag...

Dr. Lisa Mathew brings the perspective of an early career gastroenterologist to the exploration of independent GI groups and how they are finding unique approaches to practice management and providing care within the ever-changing world of medicine.    Dr. Mathew discusses the unique opportunities she's been able to take advantage of going into private practice with South Denver Gastroenterology i...

Dr. Fred Rosenberg has been providing gastroenterology care in the Chicago, Ill. area for more than four decades. One thing hasn’t changed since he started his practice in 1978. The love that physicians have for treating patients and the recognition that they have something to contribute remains true irrespective of what era they learn or practice in. Dr. Rosenberg discusses the role that independ...