The Dr. Hoeflinger Podcast

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Qureshi on social media 👉 https://www.instagram.com/furhanqureshimd/ Dr. Furhan Qureshi is a board-certified internist, U.S. Air Force reservist, and one of the early pioneers of telehealth medicine. In this episode, he and Dr. Hoeflinger get into what's really pushing doctors out of medicine, how th...

Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Jagannathan on social media 👉 https://mi-neurosurgery.com Dr. Jay Jagannathan was an electrical engineering student with no doctors in his family when he decided he was going to become a neurosurgeon. Today he runs a multi-location private practice in Michigan and has built one of the larger neurosur...

Check out Dr. Yanagawa on social media 👉 https://linktr.ee/dryanagawa Dr. Bobby Yanagawa was rejected from medical school twice. He almost didn't take his own father to the hospital during a heart attack when he was younger. Today he's a cardiac surgeon, Division Head at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, and he thinks about his surgical failures and how he can improve every single day. In this e...

Check out Dr. Tran on social media 👉 @Alimentaryschool Link to our free webinar event on Navigating Difficult Conversations in Medicine: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQmaM49f4/ Dr. Paul Tran is a pediatric gastroenterologist, father of three, and a thoughtful voice in medical education. In this conversation, Paul opens up about a defining moment during his first year of fellowship that changed...

Subscribe to my free newsletter for practical insights on health, medicine, and living well ▶ https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/ Back pain is incredibly common, and it can be scary when you don’t know what’s causing it or what to do next. If you’re dealing with back pain right now, you may be wondering what it means, what you should do first, and whether you need imaging, treatment, or surgery. I...

Residency is one of the most challenging, and defining, stages of becoming a doctor. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kamran Tate, a second-year internal medicine resident, to hear what life is really like on the frontlines of medicine. From the steep learning curve of day one to balancing 12-hour shifts, navigating the ICU, and relying on the wisdom of nurses and mentors, Dr. Tate shares the unf...

Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger explore the science and practice of rucking, walking with added weight, as a joint-friendly way to boost cardiovascular health, build strength, and increase resilience. They share how rucking compares to running and walking, practical steps to get started safely, and the surprising benefits for muscle, mood, and longevity. This episode provides actionable...

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Zain Hasan, a board-certified anesthesiologist, husband, father, and rising medical voice on social media, for an honest conversation about what life is really like behind the curtain of modern medicine. Dr. Hasan opens up about the realities of anesthesiology, how he navigates raising a family with a wife who is also in medicine, and the pressures of being calm...

Check out Anne-Laure's book "Tiny Experiments" 👉 https://nesslabs.com/book When a health scare forced Anne-Laure Le Cunff to confront her overworked life at Google, everything changed. In this episode, she shares the powerful moment that led her to walk away from her “dream job” and begin rethinking success through tiny experiments, intentional imperfection, and curiosity-driven living. In this e...

In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Nguyen, MD, a PGY1 anesthesiology resident at Yale and YouTube creator (ND MD - Dr. Nguyen's YouTube channel ) Dr. Nguyen shares his journey from medical school to residency, offering insights into the structure of his intern year and the emotional and professional challenges that come with it. We also discuss how he uses photography, videography, and storytel...

A&P Professor's Course 👉 https://anpprofessor.com/vip-access Tim Reynolds, known online as A&P Professor, breaks down how he makes complex topics simple, engaging, and fun. From teaching hundreds of students at Ithaca College to building a massive online following with viral quizzes and short-form content, Tim shares the importance of meeting students where they are, leveraging platforms...

Dr. Ramsey's New Book 👉 Healing the Modern Brain      In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and leading voice in nutritional psychiatry, to explore the connection between mental health, food, and lifestyle. Dr. Ramsey shares insights from his upcoming book, Healing the Modern Brain , including the core tenets of better mental h...

Visit https://madd.org/ to learn more and get involved.     In this episode, we are joined by Stacey Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to discuss the ongoing fight to end impaired driving. With over 13,000 lives lost each year due to drunk driving, this issue remains a national crisis and one that is deeply personal for our family. Stacey shares her journey from leading major o...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Z, a spine surgery fellow and neurosurgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. Z discusses his journey through neurosurgery, including the grueling demands of residency, the mental and physical resilience required, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He shares the pivotal moment that inspired him to pursue neurosurgery, his experiences delivering life-changing (and som...

Learn more about Health Bank One! ▶ http://www.healthbankone.com/ Download the Health Bank One app from the Apple App Store Use code HOEFLINGER for 20% off your monthly subscription. Download the Health Bank One app from the Android App Store   In this episode, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger sit down with Bo and Ford Holland, the father-son duo behind Health Bank One. They discuss the c...

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger talk with three neurosurgery residents (Drs. Catherine Jay, Racquel Whyte, and Karolina Pellot) and one attending neurosurgeon (Dr. Melissa LoPresti) from the University of Rochester to discuss the challenges, rewards, and realities of neurosurgical training. They share firsthand experiences, from their first brain surgeries to the intense...

In this episode, Dr. Hoeflinger and Kevin discuss the history of brain surgery from 7,000 BCE to present day and what the future of surgery and medicine may bring. Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinger.com Each week, I simplify the world of health, medicine, and fitness using my 25 years of experience as a board-certified neurosurgeon. Tune in every week for new episodes of The Hoef...

In this video, I share my journey of becoming a neurosurgeon - detailing how you become a neurosurgeon, how long it takes, and why I did it. Learn more about MotivateMD! Medical School Application Services Residency Application Services: Becca’s Contact Info For Any Questions:  Text or call: 917-994-0765 | support@motivatemd.com Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinger.com Each week, I...

Have you ever experienced an episode of neck pain that is associated with pain radiating into your arm? If so, you may have been experiencing discomfort from a pinched nerve in your neck. The official term for pain radiating into your arm from a pinched nerve in your neck in called “radiculopathy”. In this episode, the Dr. Hoeflinger and Kevin discusses the symptoms, diagnoses, and potential treat...

In this episode, we spoke with Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, a company empowering people with data-rich preventative healthcare that starts at the genetic level. When Kian was just six years old, his 16-year-old cousin died in her sleep of a rare — yet treatable — genetic disease. 15 years later, he set out to build a product that could have saved her life –– a...

In this episode, the Hoeflingers discuss their week, eating healthy, and 80/20 rule. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinger.com Each week, I simplify the world of health, medicine, and fitness using my 25 years of experience as a board-certified neurosurgeon. Tune in every week for new episodes of The Hoeflinger Podcast with Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Ke...

Dr. Antonio Webb is a board certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon located in San Antonia, TX. In today's episode, we discussed the difference between Orthopedic spine surgeons and Neurosurgeons, advancements in surgery, Dr. Webb's journey to becoming a surgeon, Dr. Webb's charitable foundation, social media in medicine, and much more! Make sure to check out everything we discus...

Bob is the President of the Toledo Market for Bon Secours Mercy Health, the largest health system in Ohio.  As a leader in the Toledo, Baxter oversees strategy and operations for eight hospitals -- eight hospitals, including a children’s hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center – one college, Life Flight critical care network and more than 100 sites of care across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan...

In this episode, Dr. Hoeflinger makes an explosive reveal about his past. We take anxiety head on by revealing Dr. Hoeflinger's past and how anxiety disorder almost ruined his life. He explains the life-altering effects of a panic attack and how someone trapped in this prison of fear might escape. It's an incredible journey of painful insight, self-awareness, and ultimate self-triumph that you won...

To learn more, you can view our GoFundMe Page here: https://gofund.me/ca80221f When my 18-year-old son Brian died in a car accident in 2013, a part of me died that night. However, a new part of me was born. A part of me to achieve great things in life that my son Brian would no longer have the chance to do. My son, Kevin, has felt much the same way as me since his brother died. We have spoken exte...