Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie

On Saturday, December 2, 2022, we welcomed the return of Emily Rubin, licensed dietician and nutritionist, who will gave tips to keep the holidays festive and tasty while making healthy food choices while dealing with the rising cost of food. More at www.yourradiodoctor.net

On Saturday, November 19, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. Saloni Sharma from the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute . Dr. Sharma is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She discussed her integrative approach to assessing and treating back pain, and shared a few tips from her book, "The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, M...

On Saturday, November 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Chris Skidmore, Jefferson Neurologist and specialist in the field of Epilepsy, and Ms. Missy Dolaway from the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA about epilepsy, risk factors, current treatments and what you should do if you witness someone having a seizure.

On Saturday, November 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with representatives from Independence Blue Cross who gave a stellar explanation about available options for Medicare plans which will help you navigate through the process and make the right decisions about your own future.

On Saturday, October 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Katie Lockwood from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia report on the recent surge in RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – a virus which can cause severe symptoms in young children. She also gave a great list of safety tips that will help keep Halloween safe for your “trick-or-treaters!”

On Saturday, October 22, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. David H. Henry about anemia. Anemia is one of the most common problems seen in the doctor’s office. It can result from a single cause or from a combination of factors. Leaving it unchecked can cause stress on your heart and other organs. Learn about the causes, testing, and treatments from Clinical Professor, Dr. David Henry from Pe...

On Saturday, October 15, Dr. Ritchie spoke with Jane R. Sharp, MD and Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF about the importance of cancer screenings. The screening age for colorectal cancer has been lowered to age 45 for everyone because of the rise in numbers of cases in younger people. Women often think it's a "man's disease" and many focus only on getting an annual mammogram and...

On Saturday, October 8, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew B. Wintersteen about suicide prevention and awareness. Suicide is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death in our country. The effects of suicide go beyond the person who acts to take their life. It can also have a lasting effect on family, friends, and communities.

Listen to part 2 of our series on kidney function and disease. This week, we will discuss various types of dialysis and hear updates on kidney transplants and systems for finding donors. Our guest is Dr. Robert L. Benz, a nationally recognized as a leader in clinical care, research, and teaching, who practices at Lankenau Hospital. 

On Saturday, September 17, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  chatted with Dr. Robert L. Benz about kidney function, location, and evaluation for disease in part one of this two week series. Dr. Benz is nationally recognized as a leader in clinical care, research, and teaching, who practices at Lankenau Hospital. 

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  chatted with Irit Grader, DVM, professor from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary, about how you can help your pet.

This episode previously aired on August 27, 2021 . Our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  discussed skin cancer prevention and treatment including Mohs surgery and its new application for treating melanoma from a leading expert in the field  H. William Higgins, II, MD, MBE , Assistant Professor of Dermatology  at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this week's episode, hear about the remarkable advances in the field of gastroenterology from a national leader. Dr. Alex Schlachterman has completed 200 procedures called POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) used to repair a condition of the esophagus that formerly required surgery. He also offers a procedure called ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) which removes pre-cancerous and cance...

Emily Whitehead was 5 years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the most common cancer in children. When the usual chemotherapy did not keep her cancer in remission, doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offered her a newly developing therapy that would use her own immune system to fight the cancer. She was the first child in the world to receive the ther...

Diverticulosis is a common condition of the colon which occurs in 60% of adults over age 60. About 4-15% of these patients will develop “diverticulitis,” which can present as a mild case or lead to serious illness. Learn about the important distinction in these terms and how to recognize symptoms from a national expert.

More than just a beautiful smile, Orthodontics treatments offer a healthier, stable bite with better oral health.  Hear Dr. Normand Boucher discuss the remarkable advances made in recent years in the field of Orthodontics. Learn about the different tools used for straightening teeth and the new digital process of customizing the plan for each patient.

> Listen anytime on  Audacy.com . On Saturday, July 30, 2022, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Moody Kwok, MD In Good Hands – When Bryce Harper injured his thumb, we were reminded that every digit counts!  Tune in to learn about common injuries of the hand and wrist from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s stellar hand surgeon, Dr. Moody Kwok. Moody Kwok, MD Rothman Orthopaedic Institu...

> Listen anytime on  Audacy.com . On Saturday, July 23, 2022, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Ronald Petersen, MD, PhD. Dr. Peterson is a Professor of Neurology and a world-class expert who has led the way in research on dementia, aging, and Alzheimer’s Disease. He talked about some of the cognitive tests currently available and provided hopeful news about advances in the diagnosi...

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined once again with the Narberth Ambulance staff to discuss emergencies that are more likely to happen during this hot, humid weather. They discussed heat exhaustion and heat stroke, near drowning, severe sunburns, and injuries from fireworks. Narberth Ambulance offers several courses for members of the community including basic li...

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined once again by Dr. John Zurlo to discuss where we are in the COVID pandemic, including current testing, therapies, vaccines, and what to expect in the near future. Our topic also included monkeypox and Dr. Zurlo discussed how common it is, who is at risk, and what the vaccination is to prevent it. John Zurlo, MD The W. Paul and I...

On Saturday, July 2nd, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  talked with two guests including a pulmonary specialist from the Mayo Clinic and a research scientist – both from the COPD Foundation – who have organized the first annual  World Bronchiectasis Day  to bring doctors, researchers, educators, and patients from around the world to raise awareness and share resources about this treatable condition...

June 25, 2022 – 5 pm EST On Saturday, June 25th, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  continued our second of a 2-part series about strokes. Internationally recognized Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, Chair of Neurosurgery at Jefferson, returned to discuss the most current treatments and the latest research in stroke therapies. Robert H Rosenwasser, MD The Jewell L. Osterholm, MD, Professor, and Chair of Neurol...

June 18, 2022 – 5 pm EST On Saturday, June 18th, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  talked with Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, who is a world-class expert in diagnosing and treating strokes. Discussed, were the causes of strokes and how to identify the warning signs of strokes. Listen to learn what to do while you are waiting for help if you or someone else is showing the signs of a stroke. Robert H Rosenwa...

On Saturday, June 11th, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  talked with Dr. Christine Greiss, a Brain Injury Medicine expert who will discuss the risks of concussions and the most current therapy along with tips for prevention. Dr. Greiss is a leading expert in the field and shares some vitally important information. Christine Greiss, D.O. F.A.A.P.M.R Director, The Concussion Program Brain Injury and...

On Saturday, June 4th, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  talked with Dr. Mark Lazarus, a Professor of Orthopaedics who is internationally recognized for his research and surgical skills in shoulder and elbow disorders. Dr. Lazarus has lectured all over the world and has authored numerous articles on all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery. He specializes in shoulder and elbow replacement and has h...