Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie

On May 2, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie   was joined by Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a  Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Ambulatory Care for Jefferson Obstetrics and Gynecology , and Dr. Y. Lily Higgins, the   Market Chief Medical Officer for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania/ Keystone First. The doctors discussed the “ Bright Start” program from Keystone Fir...

On April 25, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Dr. Maureen Kelly, the  Director of Society Hill Reproductive Medicine , and an  Attending Physician at the Pennsylvania Hospital in the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Listen now to learn how both men  and  women are evaluated for infertility! ​ Your Real Champion: The Loaves & Fishes ​ Each week we highlight the #Real...

On April 11, 2021, our host   Dr. Marianne Ritchie   was joined by  Dr. Mark O. Finnegan , a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Axia Women’s Health at Lankenau Hospital. Listen to learn about the benefits of a visit to the Obstetrician before you become pregnant and all the benefits of routine prenatal care that lea...

On April 11, 2021, our host   Dr. Marianne Ritchie   was joined by Dr. Anthony D. Infantolino,   a William Rorer Professorship of Medicine, the Director of the Jefferson Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment Center, and Associate Chief of Jefferson Gastroenterology and Hepatology Departments. We’ll also be joined by Joseph Moore, a grateful patient who shares his esophageal cancer survival story. Listen n...

On April 4, 2021, our host   Dr. Marianne Ritchie   was joined by Dr. Jim Zaccaria, a   Doctor of Podiatric Medicine   and a   foot and ankle surgeon , who will review common disorders of the foot and ankle, complications of diabetes, and sports injuries. We were also be joined by Jill, a grateful patient who shares her story of triumph over diabetes. ​ Your Real Champion: Positive On Purpose ​ Ea...

On March 28, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Steve Collis, Michael Sapienza, and Joe Frick for a discussion on the #2 cause of cancer death in the US, Colorectal Cancer. Tune in to hear from the people who are making it their life’s work to change that! Steve Collis is the Chairman, President, and CEO of  AmerisourceBergen Corporation , a founding vice chairman of the American Ca...

On March 21, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Robert Lehman, Jr., a  board-certified ophthalmologist  and member of the  Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service  at Wills Eye Hospital, and Dr. Leo J. Maguire, an  Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic ! These world-class ophthalmologists are at the top of their field with vast experience in the treatment of comm...

On March 14, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mary Stevens, Katie Keating, and Helen Milligan for a discussion on Down Syndrome. Dr. Stephens is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of the Jefferson Continuing Care Program. Mary recognizes all the areas of support needed for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially as they mature...

On March 7, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mark Pochapin and Greg Colelli. Dr. Pochapin, a Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology, the Director of the Division of GI and Hepatology at NYU School of Medicine /  NYU Langone Health,  and the Former President of the  American College of Gastroenterology (ACG ), is a national expert in the area of Colorectal Cancer prevention...

On February 28, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by  Dr. Lisa A. Freed, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Women’s Heart and Vascular Program, for a discussion about the prevention, risk factors, common and uncommon symptoms and the value of CPR. ​ Your Real Champion: Stayin' Alive ​ Each week we highlight the #R...

On February 21, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Dr. James Baker and Dr. John Zurlo who provided an update on symptoms, testing, guidelines for returning to work after exposure, and answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine. Dr. Baker  is the founding Director of the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center and the Ruth Dow Doan Professor at Michigan Medicine. For 20 yea...

On February 14, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS RCSEd for a discussion on common dental problems and the ways in which lesions in the mouth/oral cavity can provide clues to other medical problems elsewhere in your system. Dr. Sollecito is a  Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine and the Associate Dean of Hospital and Extramural Affairs  at the Unive...

On February 7, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Christopher C. Dodson, MD for a discussion on the most common sports injuries in amateur athletes and non-professional competitive athletes. Dr. Dodson is a  board-certified Sports Medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics  and an  Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University . He serves as  Head Team Ph...

On January 31, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined Dr. Peter Bidey, an  Assistant Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine , for a discussion on the history and philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine, and the additional benefits an Osteopathic Physician can provide through Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. We were a...

On January 24, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Dr. Jack Ende for a discussion about how Internal Medicine differs from Family Medicine. Dr. Jack Ende is an internationally recognized scholar, Master Clinician, author, and teacher. He is a  Schaeffer Professor of Medicine of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania  and the Associate Dean for Advanced Me...

On January 17, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by George P. Valko, MD and Marc J. Altshuler, MD for a discussion about the benefits of an annual physical exam with your Family Doctor and disparities in health care in the underserved. Dr. Valko is a  Gustave and Valla Amsterdam Professor of Family and Community Medicine and the Vice-Chair for Clinical Programs and Quality  for the ...

On January 10, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Katie K. Lockwood, MD for a discussion about the importance of maintaining a schedule of routine well visits and vaccinations during the pandemic. Dr. Lockwood is a  Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Penn  and an  attending physician at CHOP Primary Care  in South Phi...

On January 3, 2021, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Deni Carise, PhD for a discussion about Addiction and Substance Use Disorders. Deni Carise, Ph. D. is a Clinical Psychologist and part of the recovery community for over 30 years. She is currently  Chief Scientific Officer of Recovery Centers of America (RCA)  and  Adjunct Assistant Professor  at the University of Pennsylvania. ​ Yo...

On December 27, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO of Independence Health Group , to discuss medicine before, during, and after the pandemic. ​ Your Real Champion:  Gold Star Sister ​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this we...

On December 20, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Emily Rubin, RD, LDN​ for a discussion on how to eat and drink safely over the holidays. Emily Rubin, RD, LDN is the  Director of Clinical Dietetics and Dietitian for Celiac Center  at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. ​ Your Real Champion: A Christmas Miracle ​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your famil...

On December 13, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by P. Maxwell Courtney, MD for a discussion about hip fractures. Dr. Courtney is a  board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon  specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania and then pursued fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Rush...

On December 6, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Deni Carise, PhD for a discussion about Addiction and Substance Use Disorders. Deni Carise, Ph. D. is a Clinical Psychologist and part of the recovery community for over 30 years. She is currently  Chief Scientific Officer of Recovery Centers of America (RCA)  and  Adjunct Assistant Professor  at the University of Pennsylvania. ​ Y...

On November 29, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Dr. Kathleen Squires, an International Expert on HIV/AIDS, to discuss where we are today with the disease. Dr. Kathleen Squires is a  Professor of Medicine and former Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital . She is also the  Executive Director of Scientific Affairs for HIV at Merck...

On November 22, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO of Independence Health Group , to discuss medicine before, during, and after the pandemic. ​ Your Real Champion: Walking with Purpose ​ Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For thi...

On November 15, 2020, our host  Dr. Marianne Ritchie  was joined by Dr. Barry Rovner, Professor of Psychiatry & Neurolog , Kellie Butsack, Associate Director of Programs for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association , and Phil Gutis, contributing writer at Being Patient and former New York Times reporter , for a discussion about the risks, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment...