The Preventive Medicine Podcast

There’s no guest this episode. Just gratitude! We’re turned 1 year old on August 1st, 2021 and could not be more thankful for your support in this endeavor. In this episode, Ragav talks about the podcast from its beginnings until now, significant events and milestones along the way, and it’s future path. Ragav also talks about some of the behind the scenes in recording episodes a...

Episode Introduction Dr. Eubanks’ thoughts and statements on this episode do not reflect those of his employer, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab. They are solely his opinions. Dr. Eubanks is the first medical resident we have had on the show and for good reason. He has a tremendous amount of experience within the world of musculoskeletal a...

Sports medicine is often a misnomer for what physicians in this field of medicine do. They don’t always take care of athletes and don’t always work for a sports team but they are the people to go to when it comes to musculoskeletal care. Dr. Bowers is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine as well as a PhD in exercise physiology. In our episode...

Leah Lutz There are some people who just have a lot of experience and wisdom to share from those experiences. Leah Lutz is one of those people. From her incredible journey of losing over 100 pounds to transitioning here career from a teacher to a powerlifting coach, to her experience with cooking, Leah is a treasure trove of information. In this episode, we discuss Leah’s journey through wei...

Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH We are told by everyone to value our health and get ourselves checked out once a year. The annual “well-visit” typically includes getting your blood pressure and other vitals taken, blood drawn about a week before or so, and recommendations to have screenings such as colonoscopies done. These have become a staple and are what most primary care doctors are known...

Jeb’s Media: Linkedin Twitter Link Jeb Dunkelberger, CEO – Sutter Health | Aetna No matter what type of discussion we have regarding healthcare on this podcast, there is always one constant – Insurance. Insurance is the middle man between the provider and the patient and determines much of the transaction. In this episode we dive into the business of healthcare with the youn...

Claire Zai, MS Females have always had an uphill battle when it comes to sports and exercise opportunities. They have been told for decades to get “smaller” and to primarily do cardio as their form of exercise. This societal pressure was best visualized during the NCAA tournament with the massive discrepancy between the male and female exercise areas. Well, Claire Zai is an incredibly...

Alyssa Olenick, MS, CISSN, PhD(c) The human metabolism is incredibly complex and the backbone of every activity we do. Whether it’s laying on the couch or running an ultra-marathon, our metabolism supports whatever activities we engage in. In this episode, we talk with Alyssa Olenick who is finishing up her PhD in metabolism and exercise about just that! Alyssa is our second repeat guest and...

Astrid Naranjo, RD Nutrition is a huge aspect of preventive medicine but there is so much more to nutrition than just the food we eat – the relationship we have with food also matters heavily. Astrid Naranjo is an accredited dietitian in Australia who is extremely passionate about helping people develop a healthy relationship with food. Born in Venezuela, she received her training there befo...

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD)/PhD The brain is one of, if not the, most important organs in the human body as it is responsible for coordinating nearly everything we do. The human brain is what makes us human and allows us to complete complex tasks and much much more. Well, what happens if the brain gets injured? In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD)/PhD talks to us about the brain, brain injurie...

Beth Frates, MD Medicine is a unique field with many different specialties all focused on helping individuals get or stay healthy. While there is a specialty for preventive medicine, there are also additional specialties such as function, integrative, and lifestyle medicine. What’s the difference between all of them and what is lifestyle medicine? In this episode, we have Dr. Beth Frates the...

Ryan Nosak, MS, CSCS We talk about the union of healthcare and personal training in many episodes but have yet to had a coach or trainer on the show. Well, that changes with Ryan Nosak who was formerly a strength and conditioning coach for many D1 collegiate programs until recently deciding to start his own coaching company RyNo Strength! A former overweight child, Ryan is incredibly passionate ab...

Jonathan Alessi and Austin Boos In an effort to expand our message of prevention we added two new team members – Austin Boos, DO and Jonathan Alessi. Austin is currently a first year resident going into PM&R while Jonathan is a MD/PHD candidate both of whom are extremely passionate about preventive medicine. If you’ve been around for a while you’ve seen our Statistics and Stu...

Join our Mailing List Here: Mailchimp The world of evidence-based physical therapy is still evolving and at its forefront is Dr. Samuel Spinelli DPT. Dr. Spinelli, known as The Strength Therapist, is not only a physical therapist but a well-regarded strength and conditioning coach as well. A co-owner of Citizen Athletics and E3 rehab, Dr. Spinelli has trained professional and Olympic sport athlete...

Kristopher Hunt M.D. When it comes to preventive medicine you wouldn’t typically think about emergency room physicians would you? Well, Dr. Kristopher Hunt proves otherwise in this episode. Aside from being an emergency physician, Dr. Hunt is also the medical director for USA Powerlifting and has been competing within the organization for 20+ years. In our episode with him we discuss his tak...

Austin Chiang, MD, MPH Looking at his achievements and CV, you might think Dr. Chiang has accrued many gray hairs so it might surprise you that he is only 35 years old! Aside from being board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Chiang is the director of the endoscopic bariatric program and chief medical social media officer for his employer Thomas Jefferson...

Dr. Ray’s Social Media: Instagram Twitter Michael Ray, DC, MS Dr. Ray is a chiropractor based in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area and, strangely enough, he is the chiropractor who doesn’t crack necks, backs, or practice any manipulation. Dr. Ray is as evidence based as it goes when it comes to treating pain and other neuromuscular issues and he has been a part of barbell medicine workin...

Danielle Halsey, MS, ACSM EP-C Cancer is a big and scary disease that many believe unavoidable and difficult to treat. Well, it does have a large medical burden in the USA but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is completely unpreventable or that cancer patients can’t continue exercising. In fact, exercise and other principles of preventive medicine are just as, if not more, important in...

Edward Laskowski, MD We have had some distinguished guest on the podcast and Dr. Edward Laskowski is no stranger to awards and accomplishments. Dr. Laskowski is a sports medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic and has been a team physician for the USA Olympics team and been on the USA President’s Council for Fitness among his numerous achievements. Of his many interests, Dr. Laskowki is a very...

Spencer Nadolsky, DO Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a family medicine physician specializing in obesity and lipidology whose mission is to help his patients lose weight and keep it off. Through his work he has helped thousands of patients achieve this goal whether through direct patient contact, through his work with Renaissance Periodization, and his presence on social media. Starting during his residen...

Ali Haider, MD Dr. Ali Haider is an interventional cardiologist and medical director practicing in the Northeastern United States as well as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Massechesetts Medical School. He also has a substantial following on social media as @yourheartdoc where he educates on topics such as medicine, healthcare, and fighting misinformation. Cardiology is one...

Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RD We have sorely been needing a discussion on nutrition on the podcast and we fulfilled this need with an incredible guest – Dr. Jessie Hoffman! Dr. Hoffman’s original interest in nutrition began with her own history of disordered eating which sparked her to pursue a career as a registered dietitian and eventually obtain her PhD in the Nutritional Sciences. Cu...

Eddy Coan A quick Google search reveals that Eddy Coan set over 71 world records during his career as a powerlifter and is considered the Greatest of All Time in the strength sport. During his career spanning from 1981 all the way to 2007, Eddy progressed from a light 165 pound lifter all the way to a 275 pound lifter and was the lightest ever to break into the 2400 pound total barrier. Since he h...

Dr. Sheila Dugan M.D. A board certified Physiatrist and the current medical director of PM&R at Rush University, Dr. Dugan is not just a physician but a huge advocate for many causes including healthcare disparities and women’s health. She currently serves as the chair of the Rush Women’s Leadership Council and is on both the Americans with Disabilities Act and Diversity Leadership...

Azlan Tariq D.O. Dr. Azlan Tariq is the CCO of the largest physiatry group in the country, IRC, and also has his own practice in Naperville, IL. Physiatry is a lesser known, but very important field, focusing on helping patients get back to doing the things they love through rehabilitation. Dr. Tariq is known as an excellent clinician and huge advocate for preventive medicine. With nearly every pa...