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KTBS provides local experts to answer your health questions. Get information on a wide range of medical topics with each episode.

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    Tech neck and slack back pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:47


    Dr. Milan Mody with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport is a spinal surgeon. He talks about neck and shoulder pain from poor posture related to tech, electronic, and smartphone use. Slack back pain is caused by an increased sedentary lifestyle resulting in lower back pain. 

    National cancer survivorship month and introducing a new doctor to the Healthline 3 podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 29:59


    Dr. Tharwat Ghattas is an oncologist with the Highland Clinic and he highlights national cancer survivorship month and new advancements he's seen in his treatment for cancer.

    Brain aneurysms and brain tumors: Advice from a neurosurgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 30:01


    Dr. Ashish Sonig, director of the Willis Knighton Neurovascular Institute, neurovascular neurosurgeon and skull-base neurosurgeon, talks about brain aneurysm: the symptoms and advancements in treatment. He also discusses the different types of brain tumors and treatment options. 

    Cataract awareness month with Dr. Wyche Coleman, WK Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 30:10


    June is cataract awareness month, and Dr. Wyche Coleman, ophthalmologist with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, screening, lens replacement, and prep work for the surgery. 

    Advances in heart surgery with Dr. David Hamm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 1:54


    In this episode, Dr. David Hamm, heart surgeon with WK Red River Cardiovascular Surgery, shares the remarkable advances he's witnessed in cardiac care throughout his career. He also breaks down the different surgeries he performs to help patients feel better and live healthier lives.

    Abdominal aortic aneurysm: What is it, risk factors, and how to treat it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 30:01


    Dr. Miles Sugar, a vascular surgeon with WK Vascular Surgery talks about the advancements in vascular surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms, how to catch it early, and risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing an aneurysm.

    Future of weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 30:01


    Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon with the Highland Clinic in Shreveport, talks about the uncertain future of compounded cheaper versions of weight loss drugs, bariatric surgery, and his upcoming mission trip to Honduras.

    Weekend warriors: Common sports injuries in adults and what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 30:01


    Dr. Sylvanus Ly with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about ways to ease into exercise and more sports activities this summer without the aches and pains. He also suggests what warning signs and when it's time to see an orthopedic specialist. 

    Mental health awareness month with Brentwood Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 29:55


     Dr. Vinay Kothapalli, psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital, joins us for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss personal resilience, coping strategies, and when it's time to seek help.

    Cataracts and LASIK: When are you a good candidate for these surgeries?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 29:59


    Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute explain when and who is a good candidate for LASIK and cataract surgery.

    Shedding those last couple of pounds before summer vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 29:59


    Get ready to shed the last couple of pounds before your summer vacation with Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness representatives, Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, and Jessica Comegys with Glow Alchemy Kitchen on this episode of Healthline 3.

    May is national dental health month and local comment from dentist about fluoridated public drinking water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:59


    Courtney Butts sits down with Dr. Ray Jarvis, a dentist with Restoration Dental, to discuss proper oral hygiene and his opinion on fluoridated public drinking water.

    May is women's health month: What is endometriosis?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 29:59


    Courtney Butts, KTBS 3 anchor and dietitian, talks with Dr. Karen Berken, an OBGYN with Women's Health Associates with Willis Knighton Bossier, and she talks about the warning signs of endometriosis and when to seek medical attention.

    Autism awareness month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 30:01


    Michael Smith with Brentwood Hospital talks about Autism Spectrum Disorder, the ASD program at Brentwood, and how parents can make sure their child is getting the help they need.

    Mark Callanan, MD of WK Orthopedics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 30:00


    KTBS 3 Johnette Manger talks with Mark Callanan, MD of WK Orthopedics.

    Updates to medical weight loss injections with local bariatric surgeon, Dr. James Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 29:57


    Things are changing in the weight loss industry. Dr. James Barnes discusses important updates with cost-effective compounded weight loss injections.

    Weight loss and wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 30:00


    Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talks about ways to get ready for the summer months with GLP-1 injections and basic tips to help you get back on track before the summer months.

    Eye health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 29:54


    Dr. Christopher Shelby, ophthalmologist with WK Eye Institute, talks about eye health: cataracts, annual eye exams, readers, laser eye surgery, and more.

    What is advanced cardiac imaging?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 29:28


    Dr. Kathryn Gayle with Willis Knighton Advanced Cardiac Imaging talks about advanced cardiac imaging and when a patient may need this type of imaging.

    When you should schedule cataract surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 30:00


    Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, when you should consider having the surgery, and symptoms/warning signs to look out for.

    Weight loss and wellness for the summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 29:59


    Irina Haas-Ghattas (CEO and co-owner) and Catherine Rogers (PA-C) with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talk about getting ready for your summer body with GLP-1 medications. They discuss what Shed It! offers with their comprehensive approach to weight loss—coaching, weight loss injections, Fit 3D body scanner, and accountability. 

    Leveraging technology in orthopedic surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 30:00


    Dr. Vik Chatrath is an orthopedic surgeon and the director of joint replacement surgery with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about the latest and greatest technology he's bringing to his orthopedic practice.

    Heart Health Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 29:31


    Dr. Joseph Golden with Willis Knighton Bossier Cardiology talks about recognizing heart attack symptoms and reducing your risk factors for heart disease.

    Summer is right around the corner: Dr. James Barnes helps you kick start your weight loss journey 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 29:57


    Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist with Highland Clinic in Shreveport. He talks about surgical and medical options for weight loss.

    Hip pain: When should you worry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 29:57


    Dr. John Mays, orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about hip pain, hip arthritis, bursitis, when to seek treatment, and what to do when hip pain won't go away.

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    Hip pain: When should you worry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 29:58


    Dr. John Mays, orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about hip pain, hip arthritis, bursitis, when to seek treatment, and what to do when hip pain won't go away.

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    Smile Design and Cosmetic Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 29:33


    Dr. Ray Jarvis with Restoration Dental Group talks about the different cosmetic options he provides at Restoration Dental Group from veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. February is also national children's dental health month, as recognized by the American Dental Association. Dr. Jarvis raises awareness and emphasizes the importance of oral health in children.  

    Smile Design and Cosmetic Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 29:33


    Dr. Ray Jarvis with Restoration Dental Group talks about the different cosmetic options he provides at Restoration Dental Group from veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. February is also national children's dental health month, as recognized by the American Dental Association. Dr. Jarvis raises awareness and emphasizes the importance of oral health in children.  

    Uterine fibroids and surgical management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 30:00


    Uterine fibroids are a type of non-cancerous growth and more commonly found in African American women. Dr. Karen Berken with Willis Knighton Bossier discusses treatment options and surgical management of uterine fibroids.

    Uterine fibroids and surgical management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 30:00


    Uterine fibroids are a type of non-cancerous growth and more commonly found in African American women. Dr. Karen Berken with Willis Knighton Bossier discusses treatment options and surgical management of uterine fibroids.

    Patient testimonial with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 29:42


     Irina Haas-Ghattas, co-owner, and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share a patient testimonial, with guest, Nina, on her journey with Shed It! and how it has been life-changing in their health journey.

    Patient testimonial with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 29:42


     Irina Haas-Ghattas, co-owner, and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share a patient testimonial, with guest, Nina, on her journey with Shed It! and how it has been life-changing in their health journey.

    Eye health with Willis Knighton Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 29:58


    Ophthalmologists, Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with Willis Knighton Eye Institute talk about their new laser being used for SMILE and LASIK procedures. They also discuss cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses, SMILE, LASIK, and lazy eye in children.

    Eye health with Willis Knighton Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 29:58


    Ophthalmologists, Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with Willis Knighton Eye Institute talk about their new laser being used for SMILE and LASIK procedures. They also discuss cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses, SMILE, LASIK, and lazy eye in children.

    Interventional Cardiology in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 29:50


    February is American Heart Month, and Dr. Ryan Master is an interventional cardiologist with Willis Knighton. He talks about interventional cardiology, which is a specialty within cardiology, that diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions using small tubes called catheters.

    Interventional Cardiology in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 29:50


    February is American Heart Month, and Dr. Ryan Master is an interventional cardiologist with Willis Knighton. He talks about interventional cardiology, which is a specialty within cardiology, that diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions using small tubes called catheters.

    Medical and surgical weight loss: Which one is right for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 29:59


     Dr. James Barnes with the Highland Clinic is a bariatric surgeon and he discusses the different options his clinic offers to help patients wanting to lose weight. 

    Medical and surgical weight loss: Which one is right for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 29:59


     Dr. James Barnes with the Highland Clinic is a bariatric surgeon and he discusses the different options his clinic offers to help patients wanting to lose weight. 

    Management of rotator cuff tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 29:59


     Dr. Kyle Planchard with the Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about managing rotator cuff tears and surgical interventions.

    Management of rotator cuff tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 29:59


     Dr. Kyle Planchard with the Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about managing rotator cuff tears and surgical interventions.

    Glaucoma awareness month, ICLs, and new technology coming soon for WK Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 29:57


    Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about glaucoma diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) is an up-and-coming treatment for correcting vision problems, especially for people who aren't candidates for LASIK eye surgery. WK Eye Institute is adding advanced new technology for LASIK: the VisuMax 800. Early February is when they suspect the technology will be ready to use.

    Glaucoma awareness month, ICLs, and new technology coming soon for WK Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 29:57


    Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about glaucoma diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) is an up-and-coming treatment for correcting vision problems, especially for people who aren't candidates for LASIK eye surgery. WK Eye Institute is adding advanced new technology for LASIK: the VisuMax 800. Early February is when they suspect the technology will be ready to use.

    How to stay on track with your weight loss and wellness goals in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 29:59


    Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share tips and tricks to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals this new year and during the Mardi Gras season. Courtney, Irina, and Catherine also try and review a gluten-free, low-carb King Cake.

    How to stay on track with your weight loss and wellness goals in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 29:59


    Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share tips and tricks to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals this new year and during the Mardi Gras season. Courtney, Irina, and Catherine also try and review a gluten-free, low-carb King Cake.

    Starting the year off right with Healthy and Beautiful smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 29:59


    Starting the year off right with Healthy and Beautiful smile. KTBS 3 Johnette Magner sits with Ray Jarvis, DDS and Meredith Patton, DDS of the Restoration Dental Group.

    Starting the year off right with Healthy and Beautiful smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 29:59


    Starting the year off right with Healthy and Beautiful smile. KTBS 3 Johnette Magner sits with Ray Jarvis, DDS and Meredith Patton, DDS of the Restoration Dental Group.

    Heart disease prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 29:51


    Cardiologist, Dr. John Winterton, with Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology discusses the 6 risk factors for heart disease: smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, inactivity, obesity, and uncontrolled diabetes.

    Heart disease prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 29:51


    Cardiologist, Dr. John Winterton, with Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology discusses the 6 risk factors for heart disease: smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, inactivity, obesity, and uncontrolled diabetes.

    Avoiding Neck and Back Injuries During the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:59


    Dr. Milan Mody is an orthopedic spine surgeon with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport, and he talks about tips to avoid neck and back injuries during the holiday season and into the new year.

    Avoiding Neck and Back Injuries During the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:59


    Dr. Milan Mody is an orthopedic spine surgeon with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport, and he talks about tips to avoid neck and back injuries during the holiday season and into the new year.

    Reflections on Rheumatology: Looking Back and Looking Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 30:03


    As he approaches retirement, Dr. Robert E. Goodman, board certified rheumatologist, discusses advancements he has seen in his 40 year career of rheumatology. 

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