The Gut Doctor

March is colon cancer awareness month so it is only appropriate that I repost an episode I initially produced back in March of 2022. Remember please talk to your provider and go get screened!

What is a colon polyp? What does it look like? How is it removed? And what happens when it is not removed? Dr. Parikh elicits the expertise of gastroenterologist Dr. Alexandre to answer these questions and offer their take on colon cancer screening. 

Dr. Jeff Weiser, a gastroenterologist and avid cyclist, explains how exercise can affect one's GI tract. He not only shares benefits to specific GI diseases but also details some common adverse GI issues that can be seen with exercise. He tells Dr. Parikh what motivates him to exercise and highlights both the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Team Challenge (www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/) and the...

While scientific literature and FDA regulation is lacking on herbal supplements, they are becoming increasingly more popular for general gut health as well as specific gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Megan Lester, a naturopathic doctor at Collaborative Natural Health Partners LLC, is back on the show to share her opinion on which herbal supplements on the market today may benefit gut health. 

My IBD patients often ask me: what should I eat? What should I not eat? Does exercise matter? What type of exercise? In this Gut Doctor episode, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Neilanjan Nandi. Dr. Nandi is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and host of Reach MD's GI Insight: IBD Cross Talk podcast. He also sits on the editorial board of Crohn's and Colitis 360 an...

In this episode Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Prithi Choday, who is not only a physician but also a certified yoga instructor. Dr. Choday describes the origins of yoga, its benefits on health in general and how it can positively impact gut health. 

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Jenna Koliani-Pace, a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, reviews two of the latest therapeutics to be approved by the FDA and discusses where they may fit in her clinical toolbox when treating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode, he speaks with Dr. Arshia Khorasanizadeh, a gastroenterology fellow at Baystate Health. Arshia reviews Clostridiodes difficile or C.diff: what is the bacteria, how it can result in symptoms, and how to treat it. 

Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Prabin Sharma, an interventional gastroenterologist with Hartford Healthcare and Connecticut GI. Dr. Sharma discusses transoral incisionless fundoplication, TIF, as a treatment modality for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. 

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics.  Today he speaks with Dr. Kamesh Gupta, a gastroenterology fellow at Baystate Health.  Kamesh provides an overview of Hepatitis C: from risk factors and screening to symptoms and treatment. 

Dr. Parikh and Leslie Brown, a physician's assistant with CTGI, discuss diverticulitis: from risk factors to symptoms to management. Leslie provides our listeners an update on when to use antibiotics, when to make dietary changes, and when to meet with a surgeon. 

Dr. Parikh discusses cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) with Dr. Neil Khoury, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut. They review symptoms and treatment options as well as dive into why some patients get CHS and others do not. 

Last week a patient asked me how they could make their Thanksgiving meal more gut friendly so in this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, I bring back a frequent contributor to the show, Jamie Allers, to help me answer that question. Jamie is a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center. Jamie and I discuss the full Thanksgiving menu from cheese plate appetizers to the...

In today's Gut Doctor episode, Dr. Parikh reviews how and when he tries to get his patients off proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). While there are some very important reasons you need to remain on PPIs, not all patients need them forever. Dr. Parikh provides tips on how to get off the medication in collaboration with your provider.

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh discusses cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. Emily Wyckoff, a clinical psychology fellow with Hartford Hospital's Digestive Health Center. Dr. Wyckoff reviews the structure and goals of cognitive behavioral therapy , its application in GI diseases, and even does an impromptu session of diaphragmatic breathing. 

Long distance running can result in a variety of gastrointestinal complaints. In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Drew Triplett, DO of Dayton Gastroenterology. Dr. Triplett is not only a gastroenterologist but an avid runner who has completed eighteen marathons. They discuss common GI symptoms associated with running and what patients could do to prevent them. 

Dr. Parikh discusses one of the most challenging aspects of every gastroenterology patient's medical journey: the bowel preparation or cleanse that is done prior to the colonoscopy. He gets tips and tricks from Karly Grady, central scheduling supervisor for CTGI.

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode he welcomes back Dr. Bashar Sharma, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.  Bashar is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and in this episode he reviews current and future endoscopic options for weight l...

Dr. Parikh discusses a practical approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease with Dr. Alex Perelman, a gastroenterologist with Vanguard Gastroenterology and clinical instructor at New York University. They discuss symptoms, diagnostic tests beyond the endoscopy, and management strategies. 

For today's gut doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Michael Karasik, Director of Interventional Endoscopy for Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center and an interventional gastroenterologist with CTGI. Dr. Karasik discusses per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, an esophageal condition that results in trouble swallowing. 

Dr. Parikh and APRN Priscilla Quilter discuss microscopic colitis - a condition where the colon looks normal endoscopically but there is underlying inflammation that can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and weight loss. They discuss common presentations, diagnostic tests and treatment strategies.

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Megan Lester, a doctor of naturopathic medicine at Collaborative Natural Health Partners LLC. They discuss a non-traditional approach to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In this episode, they focus on Dr. Lester's preferred diagnostic strategies and her antimicrobial therapies including traditional antibiotics, herbal antimicro...

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode he talks with Dr. Bashar Sharma, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.  Bashar is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and he provides another overview of the currently available pharmaceutical options f...

In this Food as Medicine episode, Dr. Parikh discusses probiotics. It is a topic that he frequently encounters with his patients and his family as everyone is intrigued. He tries to provide some general clinical guidance based on his own patient experience and the limited studies available in the literature. 

Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Michael DiSiena, a gastroenterologist with CTGI. They discuss the common allergens, symptoms and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis including the new therapeutic frontiers on the horizon.