Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler

Send us Fan Mail It's a new year and season of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh.  Dr. Schmutzler forecasts the 2025 year in terms of medical trends and headlines. Where does AI go from here? Will there be a change in insurance companies? And what new viruses should we be on the lookout for? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh take a left turn and leave the confines of the hospital to discuss another passion of theirs: Whiskey! Joining them to talk all things Whiskey and what collectors want, is Ed Plonski from Martin's Supermarkets.  With nearly 800 rare and unique bottles of the world's finest, Bria...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the world of football, concussions, and CTE. Dr. Schmutzler shares his experiences of playing football during high school, as an adult, and how he dealt with receiving multiple concussions. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages belo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the world of anesthesia, epidurals and labor & delivery. With years of experience in labor & delivery, Dr. Schmutzler shares his experiences in the OBGYN wing and his opinion on the most effective methods for women giving birth. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Su...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are joined by  Speaker / Podcaster / Executive & Wellness Coaching Craig Capurso.  Craig is one of those leaders with a resume that is as diverse as it is successful. From trading oil on Wall Street to finding fame and fortune in fitness. This journey provided Craig the life lessons h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in a plane (as promised) and talking about Airplane Emergencies! What type of emergencies has Dr. Schmutzler attended to and what type of medical procedures do they typically do on a plane? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are back in the Big Apple and welcome Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Chris Reilly to the podcast. The three discuss the factors hurting the American medical system in 2024. PLUS! Hospital Care Showdown: Small Town vs Big City. Is care better in a big city like New York - or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh welcome Board Certified Anesthesiologist Ankit Patel to discuss the growing topic around the drug Ketamine . The three dive into what the drug is and how often it should be used in medical practice. PLUS, the controversial death of actor Matthew Perry. Are the doctors to blame? And what f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh explore the topic of Faith & Medicine. Is it possible for the two to co-exist? If so, what does that intersection and connection look like? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered , Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are on the road - LITERALLY!  The two are driving from Chicago to Indiana and are joined by two CRNA colleagues and friends (Jay Biesenthal and Jim Beebout).  Jay and Jim provide context as to the future of CRNA's and Anesthesia and talk about the patient/provider relationship!  Hav...

Send us Fan Mail In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid welcome the Funny Medicine Podcast over Zoom!  Based in Florida, Yvy and Julia join in on several hot topics affecting the medical community today including access to health care and insurance companies. But the conversation also takes twists and turns you don't want to miss!  About the F...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with Megan Hagley, MSN, CRNA, and Owner/Founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana. The two discuss how medicine is ever-changing and how being a business owner, while still practicing medicine, is not only the future but has become a way of life for those in...

Send us Fan Mail In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with Board Certified Trauma Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zain Hasan of Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hasan and Dr. Schmutzler discuss the key differences between Trauma and Clinical Anesthesia, share concerns about where their respective area of practice is headed, and open up ab...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3, Season 2 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler. Dr. Schmutzler spends time with Rodney Razor (Fitness Consultant, Coach, and Owner of Razor Focus) and discusses the truth about Ozempic, Fitness, and Nutrition. With the recent popularity of GLP-1 agonists, the two discuss how weight training balances those on the medication and how, ultimately, th...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Adam Cien, Orthopedic Surgeon, joins Dr. Brian Schmutzler for part 2 of their conversation. The two tackle the future of medicine, insurance company misconceptions, and the biggest taboo subject in today's medical community.  About Dr. Cien: Dr. Adam Cien is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement.  Follow Dr. Ada...

Send us Fan Mail In the Season 2 Premier of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with renowned Orthopedic Surgeon and Physician Dr. Adam Cien. The two, colleagues and friends, share stories from the operating room and discuss the importance of efficiency.  About Dr. Cien: Dr. Adam Cien is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 15 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler tackles the important and timely topic of the weight loss drug, Ozempic. What are some of the risk factors associated with surgery and is it worth the hefty price tag? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzle...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 14 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh, a former Emmy-Award Winning TV Anchor and Journalist, collaborate to give you their best travel tip in 2024. Dr. Schmutzler and Sadrzadeh are no strangers to hitting the road, often traveling a few times per month. In this episode, they discuss how to prepare for your next business tr...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 13 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh, a former Emmy-Award Winning TV Anchor and Journalist, discuss the latest ruling from the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompetes in the workplace. Does this ruling make sense for the medical community? And what does the ruling ultimately mean for employers? The Ruling: https://www...

Send us Fan Mail In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered , Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in Atlanta, Georgia visiting with the CRNA Bronson Taylor. Taylor is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for CCI Anesthesia and serves as the  Chief Clinical Officer at JEBS Anesthesia Management. Taylor and Dr. Schmutzler discuss the current state of Anesthesia and how Anest...

Send us Fan Mail In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered , Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in Atlanta, Georgia visiting with the CEO and Founder of CCI Anesthesia, Kurt Zumwalt. Kurt discusses how and why he founded CCI Anesthesia, what challenges he's facing as a CEO in 2024, and how a post-COVID world has changed the future of staffing. About CCI Anesthesia:  h...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 10 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler gives you an inside look at what a day in the life of an anesthesiologist is truly like - from dusk to dawn!  Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzle...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler discusses the future of not only anesthesiologists but also the different pathways forward for himself and his fellow colleagues. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler answers your most frequent question online: What is the average salary for an anesthesiologist?? You'll want to hear Dr. Schmutzler's surprising response. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.co...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler answers your pressing questions regarding insurance and medical bills.  What happens when insurance companies pay out to hospital systems and providers? Is this current model a long-term solution and what does the future hold for health insurance companies? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler?  Submit them...