The Modern Urologist

In this episode, Dr. Todd Cohen sits down with cancer survivor John Earp to talk about his journey from diagnosis to treatment and life beyond. John was diagnosed with cancer at age 46  also shares his extensive cancer history and how he eventually learned that his prostate cancer was caused by a hereditary mutation known as CHEK-2.  Send a text

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Samuel Peretsman on clinical utilization and potential benefits of using HIFU and other focal therapies in the treatment of prostate cancer.  Send a text

In the first episode of a two-part series on focal therapies, Dr. Samuel Peretsman from Urology Specialists North Carolina joins Dr. Todd Cohen to talk about his early involvement using High intensity focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Dr. Peretsman discusses in-detail the unique path he took to became an expert with this technology and how he uses it in the treatment of prostate cancer.   Send a text

In this episode, Pathologist, Dr. Adam Cole and Urologist Dr. Richard Bevan-Thomas join The Modern Urologist to discuss how improved collaboration and communication between the two specialty groups has lead to better patient risk stratification and treatment plans. Multiple patient case reviews are discussed in-detail and the use of personalized markers at the time of diagnosis are also explored....

Alan Winkler, Executive Director of Urology San Antonio shares his experience with bringing a new EHR system online. The technical challenges of building out existing clinical pathways and the steps taken internally to get the requisite physician and staff adoption are discussed in-detail. The additional value behind upgrading to a new EHR and how a practice can mitigate potential losses of produc...

In this episode, Dr. Todd Cohen kicks off prostate cancer awareness month by interviewing prostate cancer survivor - Byron Sparkman. Byron shares his personal cancer journey starting at the time he learned of his elevated PSA, to getting a biopsy, and the additional steps he took to feel comfortable making a treatment decision. Byron also shares his advice for men and families that are currently g...

Dr. Paul Sieber continues his conversation with Dr. Todd Cohen around managing the advanced prostate cancer patient. The use of somatic and germline testing to support decision making within the treatment algorithm are discussed. Medical management changes of positive mutation carriers and the commercial use of PARP inhibitors are also explored. Send a text

In this episode, Dr. Paul Sieber from Lancaster Urology sits down to talk about how his practice is managing advanced prostate cancer. The rise in the number of M0 prostate cancer patients and how advanced treatment protocols are being used to provide better care are discussed at length.  Send a text

Dr. Walter Rayford joins Dr. Todd Cohen to talk about the racial disparities among African American men and prostate cancer. Dr. Rayford has been extensively involved in researching discrepancies in prostate cancer disease outcomes and shares his experiences and recommendations for better educating and treating the African American patient. Dr. Rayford also talks about his work with advocacy group...

Dr. Cohen and Dr. Neal Shore continue their conversation about prioritizing patient care using personalized testing to better risk stratify and create customized treatment plans.  Send a text

In this episode, Dr. Neal Shore, with Atlantic Urology Clinics in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Medical Director at Carolina Urologic Research Center discusses how his practice continues to adapt to the current COVID-19 pandemic, specifically around the importance of patient prioritization during their recovery phase. Strategies to better decide which patients should be biopsied right away and...

Dr. Cohen continues his conversation with Urologists and CEOs Dr. Ed Cohen and Dr. David Ellis on how their respective practices continue to adapt to the current crisis. The topics of federal loan programs, personal protective equipment (PPE) and the processes behind successfully executing tele-health are discussed.  Send a text

In this episode of the COVID-19 series, Dr. David Ellis and Dr. Ed Cohen continue to share how they have further adapted their individual operations and practices to deal with the current pandemic. Both CEOs share at-length their short and long-term concerns and how they plan to manage patients once social distancing guidelines are rescinded.   Send a text

Wayne Sotile, PhD, founder of the Sotile Center for Resilience and the Center for Physician Resilience shares some powerful ideas on how physicians and other healthcare providers can manage individual burnout. Drawing on this extensive experience, Dr. Sotile shares how physicians can become more resilient, even thrive in times of increased stress. Send a text

In this episode, Dr. Todd Cohen follows up on his previous conversation with Dr. David Ellis, and Dr. Ed Cohen on how these providers and their practices continue to adapt and evolve patient care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges associated with implementing  tele-health workflows to  maintain existing patient volume is discussed at length. The future role of tele-health and what that mea...

Dr. Cohen sits down with Dr. David Ellis from MidLantic Urology and Dr. Edward Cohen, from Genesis Healthcare to talk about the challenges of managing their day-to-day operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of digital technology, like tele-medicine is being implemented to ensure that routine urological care continues while keeping patients safe through social distancing.  Send a text

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg, Urologist and Professor of Urology; Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UCSF talks about the parallels between breast and prostate cancer and how precision medicine in Urology is continuously evolving. The role of family history, mutation status, and the impact it is having on current and future prostate cancer treatment is explored.  Send a text

Dr. Brian Richardson, Urologist and men's health activist talks about his experience dealing with prostate cancer in his own family and how it influenced him to pursue a career in Urology. Dr. Richardson also shares his passion for men's health advocacy and how it led him to create the first fun run in Montgomery, Alabama geared towards education and awareness around men's health. ...

In this episode, The Modern Urologist sits down with Dr. Angelo Baccala, Division Chief of Urology at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network to talk about his motivation for pursuing an MBA and the benefits it provides. The idea of protocols and pathways are discussed as a means to combat variation in patient care, while improving upon workflow efficiency. Dr. Baccala discusses his thoughts on the future...

Dr. Mike Gambla from Central Ohio Urology Group joins The Modern Urologist to talk about his experience with private equity acquisitions (PE) in the Urology space. The idea of potential culture disruptions and other pros and cons of PE acquisitions are discussed at length. Dr. Gambla offers his own insights to any independent practice considering an acquisition. The conversation changes to the rol...

Dr. Aaron Berger and Nurse Navigator, Kristyn Minetti join the show to discuss their experience building out and growing an advanced prostate cancer clinic. Genetic testing to personalize prostate cancer treatment, the challenges associated with family history and implications of genetic test results are discussed at length. Send a text

In this episode, The Modern Urologist sits down with E.Scot Davis, CEO of Arkansas Urology to talk about his experience creating men's health clinics and advance pathways to improve the competitive advantage of his organization. The conversation then dives into Scot's vast experience managing large group physician practices and how he developed a unique; patient-centric culture within hi...

In this episode, The Modern Urologist sits down with Dr. David Morris, from Urology Associates P.C. in Tennessee to talk about the history of MRI and the impact it can have on biopsy and surgical planning. Dr. Morris further discusses societal MRI guidelines, the utilization in mainstream urology and how he personally uses this technology in his treatment of prostate cancer. The limitations of usi...

In this episode, The Modern Urologist sits down at LUGPA with Dr. Jason Haffron, from Michigan Institute of Urology to talk about how his patient first mentality inspired him to develop new treatment pathways. The topic of being a young practicing urologist and how to become an influence within a well-established group practice are discussed. Treatment sequencing for advanced prostate disease is d...

In this episode, Dr. Cohen sits down at AACU with Dr Benjamin Lowentritt, Director of the Prostate Cancer Care Program at Chesapeake Urology to talk about his experience setting up advanced prostate cancer clinics. Dr. Lowentritt also talks at length about the collaborative model he and his partners are using to develop processes for delivering new levels of patient care. New treatments and advanc...