SOAR SESSIONS

SOAR Sessions is now DOUBLE DOSE with Dr. Trish and PA Jeff. On our first episode of DOUBLE DOSE, Dr. Trish and Jeff sit down with Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Reeves of Midwest Orthopedic and Spine Specialists to discuss the pros and cons of spine surgery. Dr. Reeves' practice is grounded in motion-preserving, muscle-sparing minimally invasive spinal surgery, which allows smaller incisions, results in less muscle damage and decreases the patient's need for pain medication. He takes a progressive approach to complete operative and non-operative spinal care. Dr. Reeves evaluates and treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine related injuries and disorders. He utilizes advanced technology, training and experience to treat patients with motion preservation techniques, including disc arthroplasty, and minimally invasive fusion when applicable. Visit www.moss-stl.com for more information or call 636.777.8010 for an appointment!

SOAR SESSIONS MEDICAL MINUTE: Dr. Trish and Jeff breakdown Inflammation. What is it exactly, What does it do, and What can we do to treat it.

Dr. George Paletta is a well known and well respected Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the evaluation, surgical, and non-surgical treatment of sports and orthopedic injuries. In this episode Dr. Paletta sits down with Dr. Trish and Jeff to discuss a wide range of topics covering including the intricacies of caring for professional athletes, Youth Sports overtraining, and what patients should know about choosing the right surgeon. Dr. Paletta can be reached for an appointment at 314.392.5045 or www.toc-stl.com

Dr. Robert Hagan MD, joins the show to talk about peripheral nerve entrapments, a common and commonly missed diagnosed cause of significant pain and dysfunction. From chronic Headaches, to chronic arm and leg pain, nerve entrapments can occur almost anywhere in the body and often be misdiagnosed as other conditions. Dr. Hagan beaks down nerve entrapments, and discusses a couple of common examples and the ground breaking treatments that are giving patients their lives back. Dr. Robert R. Hagan received his MD from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He received his general surgery training at The Lahey Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts and his plastic surgery training at The Lahey Clinic and Harvard Medical School hospitals. He continued his education as a fellow at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts specializing in hand and microsurgery. Upon returning to the Midwest he completed a craniofacial fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Currently, Dr. Hagan maintains a private practice at Neuropax Clinic in St. Louis, MO. He has special interests in peripheral nerve surgery and hand/extremity surgery. His diverse training in plastics, hand, peripheral nerve, craniofacial, reconstructive and microsurgery has served him well to understand the many challenges of today's pain and peripheral nerve disorders. Peripheral nerve itself includes diabetic neuropathy, compression neuropathies (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, tarsal tunnel, etc.), nerve trauma, chronic joint pain, chronic groin pain, chronic migraines, and RSD/causalgia. Dr. Hagan is committed to the research and further development of peripheral nerve surgery. Neuropax Clinic provides a multi-center platform for clinical research and advancement of surgical techniques. Dr. Hagan has many ongoing studies focused on improving the diagnosis of and treatment of peripheral nerve and pain disorders. Dr. Hagan and Neuropax Clinic together provide fellowship training in peripheral nerve surgery to teach other surgeons their advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques. He is also a clinical instructor for the Saint Louis University, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Robert Hagan's professional hospital appointments include Missouri Baptist Hospital and Barnes Jewish-West Country Hospital; all located in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS), the American Association for Hand Surgery(AAHS), American Society For Peripheral Nerve(ASPN), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery(ASRM), the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons(AENS), the American Headache Society(AHS), and the American Diabetes Society(ADS) For more information on Dr. Hagan and the treatments that he provides, visit: www.Neuropaxclinic.com. or call 314-434-7784.

During the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Telemedicine has become a necessity for the medical system, and today on SOAR SESSIONS Dr. Trish and Jeff chat with Mr. Pat Venditti about the history, future, benefits and limitations of Telemedicine. Mr. Patrick Venditti has more than 30 years of experience working with Fortune 1000 companies to reduce their workers’ compensation exposures and costs. He formerly served as Executive Director of BJC HealthCare’s Corporate Health Services Division, where he oversaw occupational medicine clinics, BJC’s self-insured, the self-administered workers’ compensation program for 33,000+ employees and volunteers, and numerous other areas that targeted occupational healthcare services, wellness programs and case management to area employers.

Dr. Brandon Larkin, MD and Kinsey Shouse, DPT sit down with Dr. Trish and Jeff and discuss the hot topic of Concussions. Dr. Larkin is board certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine. He serves as the Independent Concussion Specialist for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he is the head team physician for multiple high schools in the Fort Zumwalt and Wentzville school districts. He manages concussion testing programs in school districts throughout St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. Dr. Kinsey Shouse, DPT is a Physical Therapist with CORA Physical Therapy who specializes in the treatment of Vestibular Dysfunction and Concussion Management.

On this episode we are joined by Alison McCarthy MPT, Physical Therapist with CORA Physical Therapy. Alison has over a decade of experience as a Physical Therapist, and she discusses exciting and effective new treatment options for patients. For More Information on Alison or to make an appointment: Visit: CORA PT Brentwood (https://www.coraphysicaltherapy.com/location/st-louis-missouri/) or call 314.274.6314

In this episode Dr. Trish and Jeff break down some of the most common back pain myths, as they separate Fact Vs. Fiction in Back pain.

Diane Duenez is the Executive Producer of Great Day Saint Louis, Mother of Three, Marathon Runner, Tri-Athlete, all while overcoming multiple Orthopedic problems. On this episode we sit down with our patient and friend, Diane Duenez.

On this episode we are joined by Mr. Ian Hurford of Vanderbilit University. Together, they discuss bizarre, barbaric, and sometimes disgusting medical treatments of the past.

Dr. Trish, Jeff, and special guest Joan Krueger disscuss the facts and fiction about the fascinating topic of Hypnosis. Joan Krueger is As a Certified Hypnotherapist in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. For More Information about Joan, or to make an appointment, check out www.jfkhypnosis.com (www.jfkhypnosis.com) or call her at: 314-962-7558.

Medical Marijuana is a BUZZ-worthy topic these days. Dr. Trish breaks down the Myths and Realities of what we know, and how it may or may not be a good option for patients. From the medical implications to the legal, Dr. Trish covers Medical Cannabis from Leaf to Stem.

Introducing SOAR Sessions, with Dr. Trish Hurford and PA Jeff Todd