The Get Healthy 360 Podcast

In this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast, Dr. Ferguson speaks with urologist Aaron Grotas, MD about ED and men's reproductive health. Everything you ever wanted to know about the various medication, procedures, implants, pumps, and even shockwave therapy that is used to treat ED.  Dr. Aaron Grotas, MD is a board certified urologist in New York. He is affiliated with South Nassau Communi...

If you or someone you love is living with a serious food allergy, you need to listen to this episode.  Sakina Bajowala, MD discusses Food Allergen Desensitization.  Essentially an allergy management method where a patient's tolerance of a particular allergen is slowly increased. Dr. Bajowala helps patients overcome the 24-peanut challenge, where after 6-18 months of treatment a patient w...

Becky Lynn, MD returns to the Get Healthy 360 Podcast.  Dr. Lynn and Dr. Ferguson discuss women's health during and post-menopause.  Topics include breast cancer, sexual health, relationships and other topics relevant to women. Women's sexual health can still be taboo, but discussing it with a doctor shouldn't be.  Dr. Lynn describes how she runs her innovative direct-care practice,...

If you or someone you know is living with chronic pain, there is definitely hope for effective pain relief. Dr. Ferguson hosts returning guest Dr. Steve Falowski as they discuss spinal cord stimulators.  Which ones work better, how they work, and the rapid improvements in spinal cord stimulator technology over the past five years. Spinal cord stimulators are most often used by patients with c...

Cardiologist and Health Coach Julie Ramos MD discusses why most patients prefer pills over lifestyle changes, even when a lifestyle change is the most appropriate way to address a particular health concern.  What is hypertension and why is it a diagnosis we should never take lightly? Dr. Ferguson was diagnosed with high blood pressure last year and he shares his personal story of how he addre...

Acute pain is a symptom, chronic pain is a condition.  But what does that mean exactly?  How long does acute pain last and under what conditions can acute pain become chronic?  Dr. Ferguson interviews returning guest Dr. Jessica Stern as they discuss diagnosing and managing chronic pain. Living with pain can be a personal struggle that others may find difficult to understand. Increa...

Hema and her sister Dr. Anu Kathiresan, MD, speak about the practicalities of freezing one's eggs.  What is the recommended age, how how much it costs, and what the procedure involves are all discussed in this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast.     Hema decided to freeze her eggs recently and underwent the procedure.  She openly discusses her experience, while her sis...

Joshua Wiedermann MD lives and practices in Mekelle, Ethiopia.   In this inspiring interview, Dr. Wiedermann tells Dr. Ferguson about the daily challenges and rewards of living and practicing medicine in Ethiopia.  Specializing in ear and neck surgery, Dr. Wiedermann runs an Otolaryngology residency program in Ethiopia.   What's it like to practice medicine in that part of the...

Finding out you or someone you love has cancer can be a confusing and traumatic experience.  Gastrointestinal oncologist Dr. Shikha Jain offers her thoughts on chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and treatment options.  What is the difference between chemotherapy and immunotherapy?  What are the types of cancer that immunotherapy has been shown to be effective against? Listen in to this ep...

The doctor spent over an hour analyzing my baby's heart during the 31-week ultrasound.  This was our second child and I knew something was not right.  Turns out Abby had a congenital heart condition.   Nothing can prepare you for that bit of news.  Nothing.   Don't waste time thinking about the what ifs.  Save your energy for getting ready.  Decisions n...

Everyone experiences back pain now and then.  But are you aware of the latest procedures that are being used to treat back pain? Topics covered include: - What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, also known as LSS? - How can pain from LSS be treated? - Have you heard of the MILD procedure? (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) - Do you find back pain relief when you are pushing a shopping cart? An...

Ever wonder how human eggs and sperm are frozen?  Who is the ideal candidate for such a procedure?  What are its risks and benefits? Reproductive specialist and returning guest Anu Kathiresan, MD explains how the procedure is performed and why more and more people are deciding to undergo it. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Anu Kathiresan, MD, FACOG attended the Medical College of Geor...

What mistakes do young professionals make when negotiating their first contract?   When do you bring up parental benefits during the contract negotiations?   Is full time considered 30 or 40 hours a week?   What are the red flags every employee should look out for in the contract?   What are ways medical professionals can supplement their income?   Dr. Patel offers some ex...

Human trafficking is much closer to home than you may think.  Girls as young as twelve from small towns to large cities across the US are routinely manipulated into joining the sex trade.    Lisa Sennholz works with victims of human trafficking through her organization, the Damascus Road Project .  Lisa details how traffickers, gangs, and social predators lure children into the...

Crystal Beal, MD is a practicing family physician who self identifies as queer.  Dr. Beal helps explain many of the terms, norms, and realities that affect the LGBTQQIAAP2S community in the context of healthcare. Dr. Beal shares stories of how healthcare service providers can often fail queer patients, and what changes to healthcare could make it more inclusive.  Dr. Beal also offers tip...

Why are measles making a comeback and how worried should you be?   Are children the innocent victims of our society's vaccine debate? What is herd immunity and why are we losing it? Dr. Gretchen and Dr. Ferguson dissect all the common arguments, myths, and truths about vaccines.  If you ever questioned the importance of vaccinations you owe it to yourself to hear this discussion between...

Just what exactly is a Physical Therapist and what do they do?  How well trained are they and when should I seek one out? This episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast explores the world of physical therapy and how physical therapists work together with other physicians to help patients. Physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries) can effectively treat many kinds of ailmen...

What drives individuals to consider changing their gender?  How does it impact their life, and the lives of their loved ones? Bo Aucoin is undergoing gender reassignment treatment.  After 30+ years of being known as a woman, Bo is becoming a man.  Bo and Dr. Ferguson discuss the life choices, life changes, and challenges associated with such a decision.  In this highly per...

Why is my son throwing a tantrum?  Why doesn't my daughter listen to me?  Should I be concerned about my toddler's behavior, or is he just craving attention? Young children are biologically programmed to remain in close proximity to their parents but how do children react to separation?  How does anxiety impact the development and behavior of children?  And what is a normal and...

Alexander Filipski, DO, offers a unique perspective on patients in the terminal phase of their illness.   How do doctors comfort the patients who have recently learned that they only have months to live?  How do doctors deliver the news, and prepare them and their families for a peaceful transition? Dr. Filipski is active in BALANCE, a program he helps run where the next generation of me...

When doctors struggle with mental health, stress, and suicidal thoughts, who they turn to?  Adam Hill, MD, shares his deeply personal story of mental health challenges, addiction, and recovery.  Dr. Hill reminds us that we are human, and we all need help from time to time.    Dr. Adam B. Hill is the division chief of pediatric palliative care at Riley Hospital for Children. Dr....

Do you suffer from Anxiety?  Is it something you should worry about?  What is a healthy level of anxiety and when does it start to impair your day-to-day functioning?   Jessica Stern, PhD, breaks down various anxiety disorders, anxiety symptoms, and what we can do to lower our overall level of anxiety. Dr. Stern is a clinical psychologist and clinical instructor at the Steven A. Coh...

Imagine an accessible way to overcome anxiety, depression, obesity, and addiction while increasing motivation and self awareness.   Famous psychotherapist William Pullen, the founder of DRT (Dynamic Running Therapy), explains how DRT has helped thousands of people around the world improve their lives through running with mindfulness.  Anyone can do it, you don't need an appointment,...

Ever wonder how IVF works?  How can couples ensure their children don't inherit genetic disorders?  Can women in their 40's successfully conceive?  Anu Kathiresan, MD answers your questions about fertility and conception. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Anu Kathiresan, MD, FACOG attended the Medical College of Georgia, did her residency at the University of Miami, and completed h...

Lyme disease affects over 200,000 Americans each year and is present in all 50 states.  It's often difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat, especially when many patients don't even know they have it! Neil Paulvin, MD, explains why the symptoms of Lyme disease vary widely from case to case and why treatments can often take months, even years.  As one of the leading doctors...