Arizona Physician Podcast

Yoshie Umemura, MD, talks about clinical trials for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Umemura is the Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology, the William R. and Joan R. Shapiro Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research, associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, and Chief Medical Officer at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as neuro-oncology by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. Dr. Umemura's expertise rests on the axis of brain tumors and cancers of the central nervous system, as well as the neurological complications from cancer. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Primary CNS Lymphoma Collaborative Group, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Umemura earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada. She completed her neurology residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire and her neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Shane Speirs, MD, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer of HealthyU Clinics, discusses how the practice leverages big data to improve patient care. Dr. Speirs is a physician with experience in healthcare leadership, healthcare data modeling, predictive analytics, geriatric care management. He completed his Family Medicine Training with Abrazo Health, and went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine through the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. During his training, he also obtained an Executive MBA at W.P. Carey School of Business in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Speirs is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has an active Arizona Medical License. He plays an active role in the Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Geriatrics Society, as well as numerous volunteer experiences as a physician. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Get involved with organized medicine.

Laurie B. Jones, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, FABM, Pediatrician at Agave Pediatrics, talks about the value of breast milk and challenges mothers overcome when breastfeeding their newborns. Dr. Jones is a speaker and educator for physicians and others in health care on the topics of nutrition, feeding, and breastfeeding medicine. She founded Dr. MILK, a physician mother breastfeeding support network. Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Get involved with organized medicine.

Ronald K. Jorgensen, MD, talks about Fall allergy season, why allergies have increased, and allergy testing and injections. Dr. Jorgensen is an owner-physician of the Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School, Dr. Jorgensen completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode was hosted and edited by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Care+Wear scrubs. Visit Care+Wear and use code "MCMS20" to save.

Ann Cheri Foxx, MD, D.ABA, shares her thoughts on what it takes to run a private medical practice. Dr. Foxx also talks about what skills or information would have been helpful at the start of her practice Nocio Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Foxx graduated from the South Carolina School of Medicine in Charleston, where she also completed an internship in general surgery before pursuing a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After years of practicing as an anesthesiologist in the peri-operative setting, she went on to complete a fellowship in interventional pain management with a strong concentration in multidisciplinary approaches at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode was hosted and edited by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Care+Wear scrubs. Visit Care+Wear and use code "MCMS20" to save.

Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN, and Greg Umphrey, MD, co-founders of non-profit ElevateMeD, talk about the cost of attending medical school, why greater racial and ethnic diversity of physicians matters to patient care, and what they're doing about it. ElevateMeD focuses on creating financial assistance for bright and talented medical students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. They want to attract students toward a career in medicine with the cost no longer being a detractor. ElevateMeD also connects scholars with mentors and organizations who share their mission and vision of diversity in medicine. Dr. Alyx Porter is a neurologist with a subspecialty certification in neuro-oncology. Dr. Greg Umphrey specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Connect with ElevateMeD online at https://www.elevatemed.org/. Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott.

Thanes Vanig, MD, AAHIVS, talks with us about advances in the prevention and treatment of HIV. Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Medical, Dr. Vanig opened his practice in 1998 after graduating Magna Cum Laude as a King's Scholar from Mahidol University Medical School in Thailand, completing his Internal Medicine residency at Harvard Medical School, and receiving his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Stanford University Medical School. Internationally recognized in HIV Medicine, he speaks, publishes, and advises regularly. Dr. Vanig serves on the City of Phoenix Fast Track Cities Initiative and is a leader for the Maricopa START (State of Arizona Rapid Treatment) Program, immediately linking newly diagnosed HIV patients to care. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott.

Baharak Tabarsi, MD, talks about her journey as an immigrant from Iran and how that experience informs how she treats refugees, especially those from Afghanistan. Dr. Tabarsi received her medical degree from the Memorial University in Canada. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at McGill University with an additional year of training at the University of Vermont. She is Board-Certified in Family Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Tabarsi, a District Medical Group (DMG) physician, is available for consultations at Valleywise Health. Her clinical interests include academic medicine, social determinants of health and how they impact patient well-being, health care equity, and quality improvement in health care. She speaks English, Farsi, and Medical Spanish. Contact Dr. Tabarsi through Valleywise Health. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Join the growing network of physicians, residents, medical students, and organizations that want to improve healthcare in the valley.

Guy Reed, MD, MS, Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, talks about plans to expand the residency positions in their partnership with Banner Health. We discuss why more slots are needed and the value added to patient care and local economies. We also discuss which residency programs, if funding is approved by CMS, could be added to the valley. Dean Reed is an internationally recognized and renowned cardiologist, physician-scientist, educator and health administrator. He received his bachelor's degree in English literature and pre-medical studies from Columbia University, and he earned a master's degree in mathematical statistics, as well as a medical degree from Stanford University. He completed residency and chief residency in medicine at Yale University. He did clinical and research fellowships in cardiovascular disease at Massachusetts General Hospital and biochemistry and molecular biology at Harvard Medical School. His NIH-funded research discoveries led to the development of novel therapeutics. Dr. Reed was a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health. He also served as Lemuel Diggs professor and chair of Medicine at the University of Tennessee, as well as the interim executive vice president for Methodist LeBonheur HealthCare system. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Our guest Eric Kosel, DMD, speaks about dental insurance and medicine. Dr. Kosel is Director of the Comprehensive Care Unit and Assistant Professor of the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He attended Purdue University Calumet and majored in biology and electronics engineering, and he received a doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Host Atish Shah, DMD, MPH, MS, is from Chicago, where he completed a bachelor's degree in economics and worked in corporate finance. He earned a Master's in Science and then moved to Arizona to complete his DMD/MPH concurrently at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. That's when he became an intern for Maricopa County Medical Society and recorded this interview as a part of the internship. Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Claudia Gaefke, MD, speaks about the body's response to allergens, food allergies and intolerance, and testing. She also covers allergies specific to Arizona and treatment options. Dr. Gaefke completed her B.S. degree with a major in Physiology and minor in Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She obtained her M.D. degree from The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Following her residency training, Dr. Gaefke completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of South Florida. She practices at the Allergy and Asthma Clinic. Hosted and edited by John McElligott. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Michael White, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Valleywise Health, discusses hospital management, what aspects of his role are the most difficult, and what motivates him. Dr. White works to advance the mission, vision and values of Valleywise Health to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and grow key programs. He also serves as a liaison with our partners at District Medical Group and the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. Prior to joining Valleywise, Dr. White served as Chief Academic Officer at CHI Health in Omaha. Dr. White continues to serve as the Associate Dean for Technology and Informatics at the Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. White is a practicing interventional cardiologist. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Creighton University. Dr. White received his medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. He completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Duke University. Dr. White earned his MBA degree from Creighton University. Hosted and edited by John McElligott. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Lori Kemper, DO, MS, FACOFP, Dean of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses graduate medical education. Dr. Kemper joined the faculty of Midwestern University after 25 years of practicing family medicine in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Kemper has served as Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2007. The Arizona Physician Podcast is published by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Drs. Jason and Sara Beste discuss global health. Jason talks about the Creighton University Arrupe Global Scholars Program. Sara talks about why global health and health equity matter. We also discuss what's happening here in Arizona that compares to what they have seen abroad. Jason Beste, MD, MPH is an infectious disease and public health specialist who was named the inaugural Executive Director of the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program at Creighton University. Sara Beste, MD, MPH, sees patients at St Joseph's Medical Center, does bedside teaching with medical students at St Vincent DePaul clinic, and develops the curriculum for the Arrupe Global Scholars program. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Kory Castro, BC-HIS, discusses with Arizona Physician hearing loss and the importance of treating it early. Kory Castro, BC-HIS is a Hearing Aid Dispenser and practice owner with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently the co-owner and President of Beltone Arizona. He is board-certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a member of the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, the International Hearing Society and Hearing Healthcare Providers of Arizona. About the show: Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Priyanka Costa Hennis, MD, discusses her approach to coaching physicians and why it matters. Priyanka Hennis is a family physician and certified transformation coach on a mission to serve ambitious professionals who are looking to show up energized in all aspects of their lives. She helps men and women, master their boundaries, create more time, so that they can create the results they want in their lives and relationships. Dr. Hennis graduated from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in Sint Maarten and completed a Family Medicine residency from Southern Illinois University. Connect with Dr. Hennis on LinkedIn. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Adnan Saithna, MD, speaks about his training in the UK and Canada as an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has recently moved to Arizona and his clinical practice is based at AZBSC Orthopedics. Dr. Saithna has published over 200 research articles and received multiple awards for his work. Dr. Saithna is originally from the UK, where he undertook medical school and residency training. He completed two years of fellowship training at internationally recognized centers of excellence in sports medicine (Royal Orthopedic Hospital, UK and the Pan Am Clinic, Canada). He serves on numerous national and international committees and the editorial board of the Arthroscopy and OJSM journals. Outside of work, Dr. Saithna enjoys competitive cycling and spending time with his family. Connect with his practice. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Debora Fox-McClary, MD, speaks with us about serving in the US Navy. Dr. Fox-McClary grew up in western Washington state, serving in the US Navy out of high school as a hospital corpsman and later continuing service in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. She attended college in Ellensburg, WA, and medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. She completed residency training in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, then went on to complete subspecialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in Rochester, MN. Dr. Fox-McClary completed her MBA at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Fox-McClary maintains boarding in both specialties of General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery. She specializes in robotics, colostomy avoidance, and minimally invasive surgery. Connect with Dr. Fox-McClary through the Surgical Group of Arizona. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jan Basile, MD, talks about recent findings from his research on hypertension. Dr. Basile is professor of medicine in the Cardiology division at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was chief resident. Dr. Basile is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Heart Association. If you are interested in learning more from Dr. Basile about hypertension, then please contact him at basilejn@musc.edu or call 843-792-1952. About the show: Hosted Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Greg Aran, DO, hospitalist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, talks about starting his medical career in Arizona. He discusses the licensing and credentialing processes, what he's talking about with other young docs, and what he needs from the medical community. Dr. Aran earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Bob England, MD, MPH, and Will Humble, MPH, discuss increasing rates of exemptions for childhood vaccines, why it matters, and what to do about it. Dr. Bob is a longtime Arizona public health physician and former Director of both the Maricopa and Pima County health departments. He's currently the Interim Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization. Mr. Will Humble is Executive Director of the Arizona Public Health Association and former Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Paulo G. Peña, Gillian Reynoso, and Orlando Acuna, medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, are involved with the Latinx Medical Student Association. They speak about why learning medical Spanish matters, what programs are offered by LMSA, and other resources available for both students and practicing physicians. Paulo G. Peña is a second year medical student and a co-president of LMSA on campus. He was raised in a biracial household being both Filipino and Ecuadorian. He learned Spanish throughout junior high and high school and continues to develop his medical Spanish skills at UACOM-P. Gillian Reynoso is a second year medical student and co-president for the LMSA chapter at UACOM-P. Growing up in Mexico allowed Gillian to have an appreciation for her culture. As she pursued medicine, she knew she wanted to serve the Spanish speaking communities that raised her and found herself in a unique position as a future bilingual physician. Orlando Acuna is a first year medical and vice president of the LMSA chapter. Orlando was born and raised in west Phoenix and had the opportunity to live in Mexico for four years where he was able to perfect his Spanish-speaking abilities and develop his Spanish reading and writing skills. He gained insight into the cultural differences between his two native countries, which allowed him to better understand the healthcare disparities that exist across our communities. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

Suganya Karuppana, MD, MHCD, CPE, CHC, CHPQ, Chief Medical Officer at Valle del Sol, talks about the shortage of mental health professionals in Arizona and what's being done about it. We discuss the continued integration of behavioral health and primary care. Dr. Karuppana shares some tips for physicians considering the integration process. Dr. Karuppana is a Board-Certified Family Physician with 20 years of experience in healthcare. She attended Cornell University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society and Albany Medical College for her Doctor of Medicine. She completed a Family Medicine Residency and Faculty Development Fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, and a Master of Science degree in the science of health care delivery from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Physician Executive, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, and Certified in Healthcare Compliance. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

J. Aaron Allgood, DO, FACP, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Science Medicine at the ATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona (ATSU SOMA), talks about their approach to clinical rotations for medical students. He is board certified in internal medicine and a former U.S. Air Force physician. Dr. Allgood is the director for medical student rotation courses in Neurology, Critical Care, and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. Interested in serving as a preceptor? Want to tour the ATSU SOMA campus? Feel free to contact Dr. Allgood by email. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

James Seymour, MD, trauma psychiatrist at Sierra Tucson, discusses trauma-informed care, signs of trauma, and offers ways primary care physicians can adjust to hold high quality discussions with patients. Doing so may help to connect the dots between traumatic events and illness or injury. Dr. Seymour, received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He has trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Seymour is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

Warren Kane, MD, talks about physician burnout and shares some common tips for building up your resilience and improving workplace policies to create an environment that prevents or reduces burnout. Dr. Kane is an Arizona native who grew up in Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and finished training in psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Kane is licensed to practice medicine in Nevada, Arizona, and Iowa. Contact Dr. Kane at Kane Psychiatry. During the interview, Dr. Kane references the Areas of Worklife Scale from Michael Leiter, PhD, and Christina Maslach, PhD. Click here for a paper about the AWS model. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

Christopher A. Yeung, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon at Desert Institute for Spine Care, talks about treating baseball players. Dr. Yeung graduated from the USC School of Medicine and attended the UC Irvine Medical Center for orthopedic residency. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the USC Center for Orthopedic Spine Surgery/Los Angeles Spine Surgery. Dr. Yeung is the team spine surgeon for several Major League Baseball teams and ASU. Connect with Dr. Yeung and his team at DISC at https://www.sciatica.com/. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.

Tarun Bassi, MD, discusses how he tried direct primary care and then pivoted to a mix of primary care, obesity medicine, aesthetics, and integrative medicine. Dr. Bassi is double board-certified in Internal medicine and obesity medicine. Born and raised in India, he attended medical college at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal and specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery. He completed training in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, and served the rural community of Marshfield, Wisconsin, for 15 years, before moving to Arizona in 2019. Reach Dr. Bassi at the Bassi Clinic. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.

Kendrick Johnson, DO, of Ark Family Health discusses free market medicine and how he would like to improve the healthcare system and save money for patients. Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada and specializes in Family Medicine. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.

Pediatrician Jane Lyons, MD, joins Hushabye Nursery's Tara Sundem, MS, Executive Director, and Lee Greenfield, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, to talk about Hushabye Nursery and how it support infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and families. Mother Jessica Ochoa shares her story and how Hushabye supported her newborn.  Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and AT&T FirstNet. Music by Scott Holmes and Broke for Free. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Please join the growing network of physicians. Visit MCMS online.

Robert Orford, MD, MPH, talks about his forecasts ten years ago about the future of medicine and what happened since then. He compares the US healthcare system to the Canadian system where he originally trained and what may come next. We discuss implications for patient care and the careers of physicians. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Scott Holmes. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, ATT FirstNet, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society.

David Williams sits down with host Edward Araujo to discuss medical board complaints and how to respond to them. Mr. Williams has been a practicing attorney in Arizona since 2003. He is currently a Partner and General Counsel at Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC, an Arizona & New Mexico based law firm. He also chairs their litigation department. Mr. Williams focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, complicated business disputes, and represents professionals such as physicians and other healthcare providers before administrative review boards. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, AT&T FirstNet, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. Music by Scott Holmes. The Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society.

Tim Kavanaugh, MD, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, discusses his alcoholism and journey through recovery. Dr. Kavanaugh mentions his interactions with the Arizona Medical Board and provides recommendations to fellow physicians, too many of whom suffer in silence. Dr. Kavanaugh has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 2002 and has performed over 8,000 joint procedures throughout his career. Before moving to Arizona to practice in 2019, he spent the first 17 years of his career treating patients in a private practice in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Kavanaugh attended medical school in Chicago and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospitals in Columbus, followed by a fellowship in joint replacement surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is married to Deanna, a CRNA, and they have seven children. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Karyne Vinales, MD, endocrinologist at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and chair of the MCMS Diversity Subcommittee, talks about why a physician workforce matters to patients and physicians alike. Dr. Vinales earned a medical degree in Brazil and finished residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism was at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

David Carfagno, DO, CAQSM, speaks about what motivates him to care for athletes, telesports medicine, ringside medicine, and his team's holistic approach to sports medicine. Dr. Carfagno is the founder of Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Ringside Medicine. Dr. Carfagno's internship, residency and fellowship were completed at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Marilyn Heine, MD, FACP, FACEP, speaks about scope of practice in medicine. Dr. Heine is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and an emergency physician and hematologist oncologist whose clinical practice is in southeast Pennsylvania. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Medical Association Council on Legislation and serves as the Council's liaison to the AMA Scope of Practice Partnership Steering Committee. For the purpose of this podcast, she is not representing the AMA. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and InSync Healthcare Recruiters. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Kishlay Anand, MD, MS, FHRS, speak with host Edward Araujo about cardiac electrophysiology and his views on value-based care. Dr. Anand is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. He Dr. Anand graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India. He earned a masters degree in epidemiology at Columbia University, New York, and went on to complete an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Creighton University in Nebraska, followed by a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the University of California in San Diego. Dr. Anand is also President of Apricus Health, a network that aligns primary care physicians and specialists. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Kristen Bolte, a medical student at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, speaks with MCMS intern Mariana Nicolaides about the value of organized medicine for medical students. They also talk about Kristen's experience with rotations and next steps for her career in medicine. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management, Arizona Department of Health Services, and MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Medical students can join for free online.

Christian Breburda, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FESC, Director of CV Imaging at Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona, discusses the burden of heart failure on the healthcare system. He also describes the pathophysiology and symptoms of heart failure. Dr. Breburda shares risk factors and treatment goals, current therapies, and tips for primary care physicians. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by MICA and Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Anne Newland, MD, MPH, CEO of North Country Healthcare, discusses rural medicine in Arizona. Prior to joining North Country in 2013, Dr. Newland worked for the Indian Health Service on the Navajo Reservation. She trained in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee-Memphis, served as Chief Resident for Internal Medicine at UT, and later completed a Master in Public Health degree at Harvard School of Public Health as a Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellow in Minority Health Policy. She works to improve the quality of care across the North Country system as well as to make it easier for people to see their primary care providers. Hosted by Taylor Pomeranz. Produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and Rx Security. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, Endocrinologist and President of the Maricopa County Medical Society, discusses the value of organized medicine and ways for physicians to become involved. Produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by ADHS, Rx Security, and Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management. The Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Christian Breburda, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FESC, Director of CV Imaging at Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona, discusses the burden of heart failure on the healthcare system. He also describes the pathophysiology and symptoms of heart failure. Dr. Breburda shares risk factors and treatment goals, current therapies, and tips for primary care physicians. Dr. Breburda is also Chair of Cardiovascular Imaging for the American College of Cardiology AZ, Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Professor of Medicine at the Creighton University School of Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Midwestern University, and Attending Cardiologist for Banner University Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center, and Abrazo Heart Institute. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Sarah Leffler, MD, MPH, discusses her transition from pediatric residency to private practice in Arizona. Dr. Leffler earned her MD and MPH degrees from the University of Arizona and completed her residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

James Campbell, MD, a retired psychiatrist, reflects on practicing psychiatry for 50 years, what he learned from writing books, and why the art of accurate speech matters. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Stephen O'Neill, a second year medical student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, discusses his winning essay entitled, "Culturally Competent: Pursuing Deeper Human Understanding with Scientific Rigor." Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Lin Sue Cooney and Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, discuss dementia care in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, is director of Hospice of the Valley's award-winning dementia program. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing. Lin Sue Cooney is Director of Community Engagement for Hospice of the Valley. Lin Sue oversees marketing, fund development, and volunteers. Prior to her work with hospice care, Lin Sue spent 31 years as a newscaster for 12News. She received her MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Click here to learn more about the new Dementia Care and Education Campus led by Hospice of the Valley. Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Judith Hunt, MD, of Ponderosa Family Care in Payson, AZ, discusses Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) and rural medicine. Dr. Hunt specializes and is board certified in adolescent medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She received her medical degree from University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson and has practiced for over 25 years. Dr. Hunt is also site director for University of Arizona's medical rural longitudinal clerkship program in Payson.  Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society.

Paul Lynch, MD, discusses vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Paul Lynch is a double board-certified and Fellowship-trained interventional pain physician who has dedicated his life to the eradication of pain for his patients. Dr. Lynch currently practices in Scottsdale, AZ and also is the co-founder and CEO of Arizona Pain, Pain Doctor, Texas Pain, and Boost Medical.  Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. 

Ruchir P. Patel, MD, FACP, speaks with Managing Editor Edward Araujo about sleep medicine. Dr. Patel shares some evidence-based advice and discusses how his practice, The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, is different from others focused on sleep medicine. Hosted by Edward Araujo. Produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services. It is also sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Sue Jones, senior risk management consultant for MICA, discusses risk management considerations for telehealth platforms. Sue has worked in the health care field for over 20 years as a risk management/patient safety specialist. Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jeanne E. Varner Powell, JD, is the senior legal risk management consultant for MICA's Risk Management Services department. Jeanne discusses patient demands of their doctors and how physicians should respond. She discusses legal considerations and risk management options. Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.