Penn Primary Care Podcast

In this podcast, Dr Amanda Swain hosts a discussion with Dr Anuja Dokras, Penn Gynecologist and international expert on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), now known as PMOS given its polyendocrine manifestations over the course of life.  Recommendations From the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome   Ferriman-Galwey scoring for...

In this podcast, we discuss various practical aspects of starting and managing GLPs for weight loss in a new format called the “PCP Round Table”. Dr Williams is joined by new co-host Dr Amanda Swain, and Dr Patrick Puliti, PCP at Penn and Obesity Expert, and PharmD Nicholas Grillo.

Dr Frank Leone is one of the nation’s experts on tobacco use and cessation. In this podcast, Dr Williams has an in-depth discussion with Dr Leone on tobacco and its dramatic impact on human health in the last century, and how to best help patients stop.

In this podcast, Dr Williams has part 2 of the discussion of stroke with Dr Christina Blum and Dr Kristy Yuan, focused on the workup and secondary prevention.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with neurologists and stroke experts Dr Christina Blum and Dr Qingyang (Kristy) Yuan about the significant advances in stroke diagnosis and management in the last decade. Part 1 focuses on the diagnosis, initial imaging, and inpatient management of the acute stroke patient.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with breast cancer surgeon Dr Ashley Newman and oncologist Dr Ramy Sedhom about the modern surgical treatment of breast cancer and breast reconstruction and how targeted approaches based on tumor biology are increasingly defining breast cancer treatment plans.   

In this podcast, Dr Williams has back Dr Mona Al Mukkadam, osteoporosis expert at Penn, to update osteoporosis care and talk practically about managing osteoporosis in primary care, including using more advanced treatments.

In this podcast, Dr Williams interviews Penn menopause experts Dr Arina Chesnokova and Dr Elizabeth Clement about the use of hormonal therapy for menopause. They review the scientific studies that inform the use of hormonal therapy, and review the current thinking about its value. They end with practical suggestions on how to prescribe it.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Urologist and male sexual health expert Dr Kathleen Hwang about the diagnosis and management of common male sexual health concerns, from both a urology perspective and what can be done in primary care.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with cardiac imaging expert Dr Mahesh Vidula about modern stress testing and cardiac assessment using the advanced imaging that is now available. They review the best modalities of stress testing for specific situations, and when to use cardiac MRI and CT.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with interventional vasular cardiologist Dr Rob Fenning about the advances in the procedural and non procedural management of DVT, PE, chronic venous stasis, and venous varicosities. Dr Fenning covers many pearls in the management of these conditions, common in primary care and other fields.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with noted Penn addiction experts in part 2 of the discussion on substance use disorders, this time focusing on Fentanyl use and related substances.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Andrew Kuntz, Orthopedic shoulder expert at Penn, about common shoulder conditions on how to manage them.

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with orthopedist Dr Craig Israelite and fellow internist Dr Laura Kosseim about the medical and surgical aspects of modern knee and hip replacement surgery.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with three Penn experts on the most effective smoking cessation and alcohol reduction strategies. Dr Rachael Truchil, Dr Maggie Lowenstein, and Dr Ashish Thakrar join the program for a very practical and informative discussion. 

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Seniha Ozudogru and Dr Eric Kaiser of the Division of Headache and Facial Pain about the modern management of migraine and other headaches.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Leslie Okorji, Surgeon at Penn, about the diagnosis and management of inguinal and abdominal hernias.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with ENT surgeon Dr Robert Brody about the changing epidemiology and management of head and neck cancer and how it impacts the primary care provider.

In part 2, Dr Williams continues the discussion of the management of coronary artery disease with Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien, focusing on the treatment of patients with known CAD.

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with senior cardiologist at Penn Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien about the contemporary management of patients with established coronary artery disease. We go over the most updated management strategies and even take a peek into the cath lab to discuss what goes on behind the curtain, and the tools we have to get a vessel open.

In this podcast, Dr Wiliams speak with thyroid expert Dr Kristen Kobaly about the workup of thyroid nodules and the initial diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.

In this podcast, Dr WIlliams is joined by oncologists Dr Lynn Schucter and Dr David Porter to discuss the significant changes that have occurred in cancer therapy over the last 20 years. They highlight the new therapies that have dramatically approved the outlook for patients with various cancers and established the foundation for future advances.

In this podcast, Dr WIlliams is joined by oncologists Dr Lynn Schucter and Dr David Porter to discuss the significant changes that have occurred in cancer therapy over the last 20 years. They highlight the new therapies that have dramatically approved the outlook for patients with various cancers and established the foundation for future advances.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with nutrition expert Dr Amy Von Sydow Green in a wide ranging discussion that sorts through all the noise about food to get at what the clinical studies have shown to be the healthiest diet patterns for humans to eat.

In this podcast, Dr Williams discusses Lyme disease and other related illness with Penn Infectious Disease physicians Dr Anne Norris and Dr Kathleen Degnan. They highlight various strategies in the diagnosis and management of tick borne illness.