Gut Check

Is a more curative pathway for metastatic colon cancer patients emerging?  Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share cases, perspectives and approaches regarding metastatic colon cancer patients.   CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX  (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan "Biddy" Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and me...

Episode 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting Fresh from Seattle, hear Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam share their personal stories and experiences from the recent 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting.  Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda, Ethicon Surgical Robotics and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's...

From non-competes and relocation to compensation thresholds and parental leave, negotiating your contract can be complicated.  Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their stories, insights and strategies regarding the ins and outs of navigating your contract.  OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the bus...

Do you have what it takes to make the transition from surgeon to CEO? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Conor Delaney to share his journey from the operating room to the role of President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida. SPECIAL GUEST President: Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS FRCSI (Hon) Dr. Delaney is CEO and President for the Cleveland Clinic Flor...

Ever worry about the risk of intervention versus the risk of recurrence when facing challenges in patients with Perianal Crohn's Disease? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon, and Sam as they weigh in and discuss their own stories, perspectives and approaches.  Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda and receives research and grant support from th...

If Anastomotic Leaks keep you up and night, this episode is for you.  Join Avery, Biddy and Jon for an honest and insightful conversation about one of the complications colorectal surgeons fear the most.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois...

Indecisive when it comes to asking for help in advance of complicated cases or when complications arise?  Get ready for a fresh perspective as Avery, Biddy, and Jon share their personal stories and approaches to asking for help with complicated cases as well as responding to requests from colleagues for help.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certi...

Looking for ways to optimize your compensation and better understand how other colorectal surgeons are compensated?  Join Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their personal stories, perspectives and tips regarding colorectal surgeon compensation.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned hi...

From "watch and wait" to resection, determining the best approach for high stakes recurrent rectal cancer cases is no easy task. Join Avery, Biddy, Jon, and Sam as they share their personal stories, perspectives and approaches to recurrent rectal cancer.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earne...

Looking for fresh perspectives regarding the personal financial side of being a colorectal surgeon?  From medical school loans to financial adivsors, Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Jon share their own stories and perspectives regarding medical school debt and money.    Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned hi...

Do you wonder what it's really like for your patients to live long term with a stoma? Join Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Jon as they meet long term ostomy patient Vanessa DiMaio to hear about her difficult yet inspiring journey and discuss what it's really like to live with a stoma.    SPECIAL GUEST Vanessa DiMaio Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in Gener...

Finding more personal time as a busy surgeon is possible when you ask yourself the right questions.  Join Biddy, Erin, Jon, and Sam for those questions and an interesting conversation filled with unexpected insights that will put you on the right track toward finding more time for yourself.    OUR CO-HOSTS   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX Dr. Bidhan "Biddy" Das has board certifications for both c...

Let's talk about ostomies. Have you ever struggled with the decision to divert or not divert? You're not alone. From risk tolerance to patient pleas, join Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their own patient ostomy stories, experiences, and approaches.    OUR CO-HOSTS   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX Dr. Bidhan "Biddy" Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and genera...

From choosing the right practice to referral strategies and liability insurance, Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Sam share all the things they wish they had known their first year out of training.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon an...

Get ready for a lively debate as Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Sam share their personal thoughts, experiences, and preferences when it comes to robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society...

Feeling burnt out? You're not alone. Take a break and join Alex, Avery, Biddy, and Jon as they share their own stories of burnout as well as proven tips, strategies, and plenty of fresh perspective to help you regain control of your day, your career, and your life outside the operating room.  OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is...

After growing up in Northern Wisconsin raised by a single mom and riding his snowmobile to school during harsh Winters, Dr. Scott Steele found his medical calling at West Point Academy and developed his passion for colorectal surgery over multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, and Jon for a special conversation with Dr. Scott Steele to hear more about his life and...

Have you ever had that moment when a patient or colleague said something subtly or not-so-subtly offensive that you weren't sure how to respond?  Join Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their own stories, insights, and approaches to confronting bias in surgery.  CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal S...

What's the strangest rectal foreign bodies case you've ever handled?  Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon, and Sam share their own true stories, techniques, and tips for patient care, interaction, and education. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chic...

If you're struggling around the clock trying to figure out the best way to control patient access to you then this episode is for you. Alex, Biddy, and Sam share their own approaches, stories, and suggestions on how to best manage patient access to you.    CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospit...

What's the best way to treat hemorrhoid cases? Alex, Biddy, and Sam weigh in with their own stories, successes, and failures.  CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese Ame...

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to be a great colorectal surgeon, a great spouse/partner, and a great parent? If so, you're not alone and this episode is for you. Join Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Jonathan for personal stories, insights, and ideas on how to build a surgical career and family at the same time.    OUR CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Wa...

Ever wonder if you're giving the right advice to your colorectal patients regarding healthy eating? Join Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Jonathan for a lively conversation about the do's and don'ts. OUR CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago,...

Welcome to Gut Check, the ASCRS Podcast. In this episode you'll meet and learn more about Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jonathan, and Sam... your Gut Check Co-Hosts!   OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently ser...

Welcome to a sneak preview of Gut Check, the official podcast of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.  From clinical cases to career stages, we talk about the life and practice of colorectal surgeons from "top-to-bottom".