The Doc Lounge Podcast

Our expert today is Brad Guthrie from La Pine Community Health Center in Oregon. Brad started his recruitment journey as a veteran, recruiting for the military. He later transitioned to the healthcare industry and realized that is where his passion lies. In this episode, Brad, with his many years of experience in healthcare recruitment, chats with us about physician recruitment and retaining top t...

On this episode, we speak with Sarah Mcgee and Jim Kaltenbaucher of Utica Park Clinic in beautiful Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Sarah and Jim discuss their prior experiences with recruitment firms and what is important to them in building a strong partnership between a health system and a recruitment firm.    Hosted by: Summer Gilbert Co-hosted by: Rob Miller and Casey Galpin

On this episode, we speak with Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Steven Kushel. Dr. Kushel paints a picture for us of a case that still leaves him speechless to this day. Sometimes medicine may not be as black and white as we think. Take a listen to Dr. Kushels episode to hear his crazy story, we are calling " The Mantra."   Co Hosted by: Rob Miller, Cassandra Karn & Summer Gilbert

On this episode we chat with Kim Collins. Kim is the Lead Physician Recruiters for Anne Arundel Medical Center and Doctors Community Medical Center – part of Luminis Heath. We talk to Kim about the important partnership between a hospital and a recruitment firm.     Hosted by: Summer Gilbert Co hosted by: Brooke Ortiz and Travis Carlton

On this episode, we chat with Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Andrew Bazakis. Dr. Bazakis shares with us his journey through medicine and gives heartfelt advice for residents and fellows.    Host: Summer Gilbert

On this episode of the Ask the Expert series, we discuss the benefits of using a recruitment firm to find a permanent or locum tenens opportunity.  This episodes expert is Pacific Companies COO, John Paulk.

On this episode of "Ask The Expert," we answer a question sent in from a hospital in Tennessee.  "What does Pacific Companies do differently, than all the other firms that are contacting us everyday?" To answer this question, our expert is Pacific Companies Senior Vice President of Business Development, Rich Gehrke.    Contact Rich Directly: rgehrke@pacificcompanies.com   Do you have a question fo...

On this episode, we chat with Board Certified Hematology/Oncology physician, Dr. Yazan Abou-Ismail aka Dr. Yaz.  Dr. Yaz shares with us his journey through medicine, his love for music and has wonderful advice for those inspiring to go into Hem/Onc.    Health Hacks youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGUBlmNdNqKtO0f0OqK0Nw Instagram: @doctor.yazan   Hosted By: Summer Gilbert

On this episode, we were honored to have Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Mike Lee back on the podcast. Not only is Dr. Lee a incredible physician and human being, but he has dedicated many hours to studying and understanding physician burnout. Dr. Lee now travels around the nation speaking on this topic and has so graciously given us an hour of his time to dive deeper into this seri...

On this episode, we speak with Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Julie Beehler & Emergency Medicine PA, Cassandra Karn. Julie is practicing in rural Iowa and Cassandra is in Orange County, Ca. Both of them give us the inside scoop of how Covid-19 is affecting their area and what they forsee ahead.

On this episode, we spoke with Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Daniel Bustos.  Dr. Bustos shares the story of a seemingly normal online telemedicine call. It begins with a patient asking a common question, but quickly escalates to Dr. Bustos advising they hang up the phone and get the emergency room RIGHT NOW! Listen to hear his story about being in the right place at the right time, and savi...

On this episode, we speak with Board Certified physiatrist, Dr. Zee Tayeb. Dr Tayeb shares two cases with us, one involving a young man in his 20's and the second, a man in his 60's. Although these cases appeared to be different on the surface, the underlying diagnoses were similar. Because of this, Dr. Tayeb wanted to share both cases to bring awareness to a hormonal deficiency that he is seeing...

On this episode, we chat with Orange County Board Certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Mike Lee.  Dr. Lee share with us his journey through medicine, his passion for mental health and gives  priceless advice for medical students.

On this episode, we speak with Board Certified Infectious Disease Physician, Dr. Ian Frani. We wanted to offer our listeners an opportunity to learn about COVID-19 from a reputable source. Dr. Frani shares his knowledge of the virus and sheds a light on the misinformation and widespread rumors that have been shared during this time.

On this episode, we chat with Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, Electrophysiologist practicing out of Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Tamirisa is an incredibly inspiring and driven women, always staying on top of the latest innovations and techniques. Listen to her episode to learn more about her journey through medicine, what it's like being a women in a male dominated specialty and electrophysiology in 2020.    Hosted by...

On this episode, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fahad Malik shares a story of a patient who smelled like alcohol, was irritable, had trouble sleeping and was coined an alcoholic by friends and family. After getting pulled over by the police and blowing way above the legal limit, he was sent to the hospital to "sober up" before dealing with the legal ramifications of a DUI. Thankfully, with Dr. Malik's he...

On this episode we speak with Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wael Saasouh, who is currently practicing in Detroit, MI. As a foreign born physician, Dr. Saasouh shares with us all about his difficult journey from Lebanon to the US. With all that Dr. Saasouh has endured to become a physician, he has such an amazing outlook on life and is really inspiring. Take a listen to this episode to lear...

On this episode, Dr. John Neely takes us back to an unusual case he had during residency. This was the type of case that Dr. Neely will never forget, as it gave him an entire new way to approach diagnosing. This case involves a 24 year old female with post-delivery blindness and rapid health deterioration. Don't want to give to much away, so listen to Dr. Neely's episode to find out how the case u...

On this episode, we chat with board certified pediatrician, Dr. Jason Yaun. Dr. Yaun is currently practicing in Tennessee as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, a Medical Director, a Clinical Director, an Assistant Program Director, and a Division Chief. To say he is busy is an understatement! Dr. Yaun shares his personal story that led him into medicine, all while giving us the latest on pediat...

On this episode of Crazy Cases, we speak with Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Chuck Thurston.  Dr. Thurston shares an unusual case he experienced while working in rural Texas. It all started with just a small skunk bite, but he had no idea what he was in for.  Take a listen to Dr. Thurston's Episode to find out more! (Sorry, there may be a little feedback in certain parts of the...

On this episode, we chat with board certified Oncologist, Dr. Natasha Banerjee. Dr. Banerjee brings us back to her attending years, and shares a case of a rare kidney cancer that she will never forget. She tells us why this type of case is one that she will most likely never see again for the remainder of her career as an Oncologist.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-banerjee-md-a359b5aa/   H...

On this episode, we chat with Board Certified Urologist, Dr. Steve Hodges. Dr. Hodges specializes in Pediatric Urology and his focus has been centered around "bed wetting" and bringing awareness to what is really causing this. This is a very unique conversation and we learned so much from Dr. Hodges.  For more information on Dr. Steve Hodges see links below:   https://www.bedwettingandaccidents.co...

On this episode, we hear two crazy cases told by Board Certified General Surgeon, Dr. Mark Nolan Hill. The first case we titled the "Unconventional Cure" as Dr. Hill takes a left of center approach to helping a patient with a large phytobezoar. In the second case titled "The Hernia," Dr. Hill brings us back to his experience removing one of the largest abdominal hernia's he had ever seen or heard...

On this episode, we chat with board certified pediatrician, Dr. Natalie Lambajian Drummond aka Dr. Natalie. Dr. Natalie shares a case involving a one year old baby who had unnatural and super intense irritablility. She ordered many tests, consulted different specialists and no one could figure out what was going on with this poor baby. Listen to this episode to hear how the case unfolds....   Host...

In this mini-episode, we will introduce The Doc Lounge Podcast's new series, Crazy Cases. At the end of our introduction, you will be able to hear a quick preview of our Crazy Cases episode with Dr. Natalie Lambajian Drummond, Board Certified Pediatrician.  Stay-tuned! Crazy Cases launches February 7th, 2020.