Lessons My Patients Taught Me

In Medicine, as in life, finding the right balance is necessary to being effective. How do you do that?

We learn a lot in Medical School - Anatomy, Physiology and then the clinical years. But there is much more we need to learn after that. In this episode, I share how I learned about real communication and how that helps us understand others and ourselves better.

Confidence is necessary or you will be frozen by fear. Humility is even more critical! How do you find the right balance?

Dr Katie Sheridan is the complete Family Physician Educator, practicing obstetrics, doing home visits, and teaching medical students and residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She shares her experience and appreciation of the grit of patients and the grace we need in today's healthcare world.

It has been a busy 3 years since we last chatted with Dr Zach Davidson. In this podcast he shares how to finish strong in residency, the benefit of moonlighting and then we discuss a case we need your help to sort out.

Dr. Isaac Kirstein is Dean of the Cleveland campus of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He discusses his journey from Internal Medicine practice to Chief Medical Officer to Dean and key lessons he has gleaned along the way.

Dr. Bina Mehta, Physiatrist and Pain Management Specialist, discusses all the tools in her tool box including a wide range of medical treatments, physical approaches and how to involve the patient in their own recovery.

In a wide ranging conversation, Dr. Tim Stover shares his unique and eclectic experience as an OB-GYN for 30 years followed by serving in all levels of Hospital Management including CEO and President of Akron General Health System.

Dr. Rick Kodish, pediatric hematology and oncology specialist and ethicist explains how to build trust through authenticity in the toughest situations, with children with cancer and their families. He also shares how he improved the care of these patients through research, humility and generosity.

Dr. Joe Lahorra, Chief of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General shares his insights, experiences, and lessons from years on the front lines of this life saving field.

Family Doctor, Program Director, leader of the Transformative Care Continuum, Sandy Snyder, DO, shares her common sense and dedication to doctoring and education.

Preventive Cardiologist, Lipidologist, and weight loss expert David J. Davidson, MD shares his cutting edge approach to heart disease prevention and living life to the fullest.

This patient taught me some very valuable lessons. How important is age in deciding if surgery is the right option? How can we face the ultimate challenges in life with courage and grace?

Dr. Ronnie Fass is a world expert on esophageal disorders and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He explains his groundbreaking research and how to manage this very common condition.

When should your primary care provider send you to a specialist? And when they do, how does one pick the right specialist for you. In this podcast, I share what factors I use to improve patient satisfaction in this often scary experience.

Dr. Kit Belen, family doctor and educator, hails from the Philippines and brings her unique story and perspective about the challenges facing minorities and women in medical education, practice and access to health care.

Need resources to care for someone struggling with mental or physical illness? Looking for compassion and resilience? Listen to this wide ranging conversation with founder and executive director, the dynamic Kristi Horner. https://www.couragetocaregivers.org/

Dr. Steven Waggoner is a world expert on Gynecologic Cancers and he shares his approach to treating the whole patient and being there for them for every phase of their experience including their survivorship!

My conversation with Dr. Michael Arnold, one of the pioneers of the Transformative Care Continuum (TCC), a 6 year combined medical school and family medicine curriculum. Nearing graduation, Michael shares some of his challenges and successes, the lessons of COVID, and why vulnerability is the secret to growth.

Neuro-Interventional Surgery Specialist Dr. Firas Al-Ali discusses his extensive experience and how he places patient autonomy as the first priority. We discuss research integrity, how algorithms affect physician decision making and the role AI may play in the future.

Dr. Phil Toal, an experienced and wise physical therapist and teacher, shares his secrets for diagnosing and treating low back pain and many other orthopedic issues. He explains how to help patients understand their condition and GET BETTER!

Dr Bret Lashner is sought out by other doctors, politicians and kings for his expertise in inflammatory bowel disease. He explains how he provides his expert care while teaching, researching and publishing and enjoying every minute of it.

Dr. Krusemark was a platoon leader in Iraq for 4 years, won the Bronze Star, decided to be a family doctor and now he is working hard but having a ball. He shares his many lessons for success with patients and in life.

Dr. Emily Davidson, a specialist in Uro-Gynecology discusses the most common causes of urinary incontinence and how to treat it, and why it may be a matter of life or death for some patients. She explains the common condition of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and a simple and effective treatment. She describes the importance of listening to patients, especially on topics that patients may be...

Dr. Leone is a leader in the treatment and research of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Herpes and HIV. He also loves to cook and has a great sense of humor. He shares his insights on STDs, pandemics and the best in Italian cooking.