PUTTING THE HEALTH BACK IN HEALTHCARE

Episodes

July 3, 2023

112. Noncompetes, Malpractice Insurance & Negotiating Contracts | Jon Appino, MBA

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics returns to the show to discuss the ins and outs of physician contracts. In this episode, we talk about understanding noncompetes, obtaining malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and how to "negotiate" with employers. Episode 81 with Jon Appino on Medicine Redefined Contract Diagnostics Website Contract Diagnostics Contract Diagnostics - LinkedIn Never Split the Difference - Book
June 26, 2023

111. Beyond the Bump: Redefining Newborn Care and the 4th Trimester | Jess Daigle, MD

Jess Daigle, MD, is a a pediatrician who specializes in newborn concierge medicine, placing emphasis on individualized attention, comprehensive support, and nurturing the overall well-being of both the newborn and their family. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State and completed her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. Having witnessed the transformative power of a tailored approach to healthcare, Dr. Daigle made a conscious decision to depart from traditional medical practi...
June 19, 2023

110. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), Nutrisense & Lifestyle Factors that Affect Blood Glucose | Catherine Staffieri, RDN

Catherine Staffieri, RDN, is the Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense. She has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. She holds a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University and completed her undergrad work at the University of Pennsylvania. Nutrisense Nutrisense Instagram
June 12, 2023

109. From The Box to The Boardroom: CrossFit, Sports Medicine, and the Influence of Big Food | Amy West, MD

Dr. Amy West is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physiatrist at the Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute. Dr. West received her MD and Master of Education degrees from Harvard University. She then went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Harvard-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Maine Medical Center. Dr. West is an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University an...
June 5, 2023

108. Glow Up: Unlocking Your Skin's Potential with Lifestyle Changes | Mary Alice Mina, MD

Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a double-board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and leading expert on skin health and skincare. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University where she graduated at the top of her class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. She trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for her internship followed by dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School where she was selected as Chief Resident in her final year. She then received sub-speciality...
May 29, 2023

107. (Almost) Everything That is Wrong in Healthcare | Peter Valenzuela, MD, MBA (Ep 44 Rebroadcast)

Dr. Peter Valenzuela joins the show to discuss the current state of our healthcare system in the US. Peter is a Family Physician who has worked in multiple healthcare settings over the past few decades. He's well known for his comics doc-related, which in his words were “inspired by experiences both as a physician and now as an executive who continues to practice medicine on a part-time basis.” He is routinely invited for national and international presentations on topics related to provider wel...
May 22, 2023

106. Progress Note #9: Neuralink, Dr. GuPTa, Bryan Johnson & Social Connection

In this progress note, Altamash and Darsh update you on: Brain-Machine Interfaces and integration into medicine AI-powered physician bots Anti-aging Social connection And more! Notable Mentions in the Show: Neuralink Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) Erika Taught Me with Bryan Johnson Sahil Bloom with Chris Hutchins Sarah Pospos on Medicine Redefined Peter Valenzuela on Medicine Redefined
May 15, 2023

105. Making Fitness Entertaining and Accessible on Social Media | Rishane Oak, CPT

Rishane Oak is a fitness influencer, amassing nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and 290,000 on TikTok. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a BS in Sound and Electrical Engineering. He now has fully transitioned over to the fitness world, obtaining his ACE-CPT and PN1 certifications. Rishane is focused on bringing bite-sized and entertaining informational fitness videos to the masses, teaching his audience about proper form, the science behind different fitness topics, l...
May 8, 2023

104. The Future of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Through the Lens of Lipidology | William Cromwell, MD

Dr. William Cromwell is a clinical lipidologist in Raleigh, NC, where he serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Precision Health Reports, Adjunct Associate Professor in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Medical Director or Chief of Divisions of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein disorders in several health care systems. He received his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, completed his family medicine residenc...
May 1, 2023

103. Developing a Wealth Mindset: Navigating Personal Finance and Building a Positive Relationship with Money | Latifat Akintade, MD

Dr. Latifat Akintade is a gastroenterologist and money coach. She is the founder of MoneyFit MD, where she coaches women physicians to become better educated with personal finance. Dr. Latifat's personal story includes her going from "broke to badass." Now she teaches others to become badass with money, showing them ways to reduce burnout, to invest, and to practice the type of medicine they've always wanted to. Dr. Latifat holds courses on these topics through her website MoneyFitMD. She is als...
April 24, 2023

102. Embracing People of Color in Medicine, Finding Grants to Fuel Your Vision & Global Health Learnings | Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, MD, MPH

Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo is a healthcare founder, social entrepreneurship coach, healthcare practice funding consultant and growth strategist for women of color in healthcare. Her career as a pediatrician spans almost 2 decades and includes her work as a public health researcher & professor for over a decade. Her work has been defined by a passion for social justice, serving as an advocate and working as a global physician across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In 2019, she co-f...
April 17, 2023

101. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Orthopedic Injuries, Baseball Medicine & Role of the Team Physician | Robert Bowers, DO, PhD

Robert Bowers, DO, PhD, joins the show to discuss PRP (platelet-rich plasma), baseball medicine, the role of the team physician, and the future of orthobiologics and sports medicine. Dr. Bowers is an attending physician at Emory Sports Medicine and the director of the ⁠Emory Baseball Medicine Program⁠. As a former Division 1 college athlete himself, he brings a unique understanding of sports-related injuries to his patients. He currently serves as team physician for the Atlanta Braves and the G...
April 10, 2023

100. Progress Note #8: Journey & Lessons Through 100 Episodes!

100 episodes! Wow! Thank you all so much for your support throughout the years! In this episode, Altamash and Darsh take you through their journey in creating the podcast, the lessons they learned from their guests, and how their thoughts have evolved through time. Medicine Redefined
April 3, 2023

99. Living With a Lifetime of Unresolved Stress | Christopher Lee Maher

Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal H...
March 27, 2023

98. Functional Medicine Approach to Categorizing Toxins and Understanding Detoxification | Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist. She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000 and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. After all these years, she is still passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also inspired and supported her methods of care. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celi...
March 20, 2023

97. Overcoming Hardship & Making a Difference Through Healthcare Policy | Nicole Lamoureux

Nicole Lamoureux is a CEO who works daily with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), its 1,400 member organizations, and its partners like CVS to advance the mission of ensuring the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality health care. She has testified before Congress, is a regular TV commentator – having been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and FoxNews to name a few – and has published numerous articles on the important role of America’s safety net and charita...
March 13, 2023

96. Pregnancy Complications & Stopping Misinformation on Women's Health | Dayna Smith, MD

Dayna Smith, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who received her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical Center. She then completed her residency at UMDNJ Newark, NJ. After completing her training, she served as an associate professor while at Columbia’s New York Presbyterian Hospital. She now practices in Atlanta, GA. then moved to Atlanta, GA, where I currently practice. She started myObMD.org in 2020. myObMD.org is a site focused on providing you accurate, medically sound information o...
March 6, 2023

95. Progress Note #7: Erythritol, Ohio Water Contamination & Alzheimer's in a 19 Year Old

In this Progress Note we do something a little different. We discuss current events in health! 01:40 - Erythritol 11:00 - Ohio Water 20:00 - Alzheimer's Let us know what you think about the new format!
Feb. 27, 2023

94. Using Precision Medicine to Magnify Cardiometabolic Health | Matt Martin

Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health. PHR Twitter PHR Instagram In this episode we cover: 4:0...
Feb. 21, 2023

93. Measuring Brain Health, the Link Between Inflammation and Mental Health | Austin Perlmutter, MD

Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, NewYork Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and brain, especially around decision-making. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer...
Feb. 14, 2023

92. Thriving in Times of Stress With Your Health, Fitness, Career, and Relationships | Dan Pope, DPT, CSCS

Dan Pope, PT, CSCS, returns to the show to discuss how to not only survive but thrive during seasons of life when stress can be at an all time high. He is a physical therapist and coach at Champion PT in Massachusetts who works with the average Joe all the way to the elite athlete. Topics we discuss: - Building relationships in healthcare - Optimizing training when injured - Augmenting the healing process - How to build resilience after injury Fitness Pain Free Website Instagram - @fitness...
Feb. 7, 2023

91. Sleep Solutions for New Parents, Sleep Training Babies & Sleep's Effect on Overall Health | Jade Wu, PhD

Dr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular TV, radio and podcast shows like NPR and ABC, and her work is featured in publications like New York Times and Huffington Post. Dr. Wu’s mission is to spread the gift of sleep so that people can be their healthiest, organizations can be their most innovative, and societies can sleep their way towards justice and h...
Jan. 30, 2023

90. What We Didn't Learn in Med School, Defining "Root Cause" & Influencing Patients | Nikhil Verma, MD

Nikhil Verma, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional spine and musculoskeletal physician. At his independent practice, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, Dr. Verma provides comprehensive physical medicine, rehabilitation care, and interventional pain care to patients in Columbus and Marion, Ohio. Dr. Verma completed his undergraduate studies in the area at The Ohio State University before pursuing medical school. He completed his internship at Wayne State University – Cri...
Jan. 23, 2023

89. Progress Note #6 - Do Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Actually Work?

Literature: Restricting bedtime mobile use Blue light wavelength therapy for post-TBI behavioral symptoms Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on sleep Viva Rays glasses vs. others (video) Blue-light-blocking glasses effect on visual performance, eye health, and sleep (Systematic Review) Podcasts: Roudy Nassif on Medicine Redefined All the Hacks with Jordan Schlain World Memory Champion on Erika Taught Me