KTBS: HealthLine 3

Dr. John Mays with Bossier Orthopedic discusses the common symptoms of hip pain, ways to treat the condition, and interesting causes of hip pain in patients of all ages.

Special Edition: Rainey Grisham. Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Hospital, is joined by bariatric surgery patient, Rainey Grisham, to discuss her journey before, during and after weight loss.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman of The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana answers questions from callers and discusses the treatment options for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro with Willis Knighton Pelvic & Reconstructive Gyn Surgery discuss the advances in women’s health regarding screening, treatment and surgery.

Dr. Britton Eaves with Willis Knighton Cardiology discusses peripheral arterial disease, the symptoms, diagnosis, and advanced treatments available.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director of Shed It! Weight Loss Center answers questions from viewers and discusses weight management. She specifically talks about how the medication Semaglutide works to control insulin while signaling the body to eat less and less often.

Dr. David Hamm, with Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons at Willis Knighton Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses the benefits of robotic heart surgery for the patient as well as the surgeon and the entire team of caregivers.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the two types of bariatric surgery and the weight loss journey for his patients.

Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute take calls and answer questions about Lasik, SMILE, and cataract surgery.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman with The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport takes calls from viewers and discusses why gout is a type of arthritis more common during the heat of summer.

Jennifer Peters, Administrator for Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses the benefits and advantages of long term care facilities and short term rehabilitations centers.

Dr. Cambize Shahrdar with The Orthopaedic Clinic at Willis Knighton Pierremont answers questions from the audience and discusses the advantages to robotic knee and hip surgery.

Dr. Michael Megaly, of Willis Knighton Cardiology, discusses the advances in diagnosis and treatment for complex coronary artery disease.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center, discusses medication-assisted weight loss, weight loss therapy, and ways to increase your health and longevity.

Dr. Hollie McCart of WK Pierremont OBGYN Specialists discusses routine well-woman care and answers questions from callers regarding routine screenings, frequency of check-ups, surgery, and at what point some tests are no longer needed.

Dr. Vik Chatrath of Bossier Orthopedics discusses fractures, sports injuries, bone density, treatment and prevention.

Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Jennifer Peters, with Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discusses the compassionate care that can be given when someone finds that living at home might no longer be the best option.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and take viewer calls about other procedures and ways to alleviate fear regarding eye surgery.

Dr. Daryl Marx of Willis Knighton Minimally Invasive Surgery Center discusses the process and benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Amanda Williams, OB/GYN with Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier, discusses the many different types of genetic screening, how the tests are performed, and how this information can benefit patients and their families.

Dr. Edward Morgan of The Orthopaedic Clinic with WK Pierremont discusses “Arthritis Involving the Knee and Hip,” different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and the advanced technology available.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the different types of bariatric weight loss surgery, recovery time, and what it takes to be considered a candidate for the procedure. He also talks about the many benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute answer questions regarding cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and other types of laser surgery to help patients see better.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses the symptoms and treatment of Fibromyalgia, and how it is diagnosed.

Dr. Michael Banda with WK Bossier Surgical Associates answers questions regarding adult abdominal pain. He discusses common causes, symptoms, treatments available, and what could happen if someone waits too long to see a doctor.