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In this episode John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo are live from SightLine at the ASCRS meeting with guests Nicole R. Fram, MD, Kerry D. Solomon, MD, Vance Thompson, MD, and Steve Speares. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 00:02 Review of episode 32 00:55 Intro of Nicole Fram, MD 01:16 Tell us why the MAHRVELS team is likely to be the leading fundraisers and why you picked your character for the team to portray (The Scarlet Witch)? 02:24 Meeting about complications from cataract surgery, what do you think is the next big phase on how we're going to handle complications with technology? 04:05 Psychology of managing patients/conveying care 05:42 What advice do you give to people who are starting their career? 06:50 Intro of Kerry Solomon, MD 09:30 What do we often get wrong with cataract surgery and what do we often get right? 10:25 How do you stay an entrepreneur and a leading physician? 11:55 What is Operation Sight? How did you create it? 14:19 Where will keratorefractive surgery and lens-based surgery be in 5 or 10 years? 18:30 Intro of Vance Thompson, MD 21:24 What's it like to be ASCRS president? 21:59 What is BRiCS and why is it important? 23:54 You've created a culture; can you talk about that culture you've created at your institute? 29:30 Tell us about your winery! 33:28 Intro of Steve Speares 36:45 ASCRS just wrapped up. Your idea of creating a SightLine with a business approach, what did you do and what was the idea? 38:00 As you look back and you look ahead, what changes do you hope to make? What do you hope your legacy will be at ACSRS? 40:57 Can you expand more on how Washington, DC and Trump administration will impact your society/group? 44:19 Richard Lindstrom in ASCRS hall of fame, tell us your own perspective and a good story 46:29 Preview of episode 34 52:09 Give us your feedback 52:40 Thanks for listening 52:56 Nicole Fram, MD, is an adjunct assistant professor at the John A. Moran Eye Institute at the University of Utah. She is also the secretary for ASCRS, is a member of the Cataract Clinical Committee, and leads the Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles podcast with co-host Elizabeth Yeu, MD. John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, is a faculty member at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California. Jim Mazzo is an ophthalmic industry veteran with over 40 years as CEO/chairman of both public and private companies, including Allergan, Avellino Labs, Carl Zeiss, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and AMO. Additionally, he is an advisor for Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners and sits on numerous industry boards such as MDMA. Kerry Solomon, MD, is internationally renowned for LASIK and refractive cataract surgery. He is the co-founder of Operation Sight. He is the former chairman of the ASCRS FDA Committee. Steve Speares, MD, is the executive director at ASCRS. Vance Thompson, MD, is the founder of Vance Thompson Vision and director of refractive surgery in Sioux Falls, SD. He serves as a professor of ophthalmology at the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota. Thompson is the immediate past president of ASCRS. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to eyeluminaries@healio.com. Follow John Hovanesian on X (formerly Twitter) @DrHovanesian. Disclosures: Hovanesian consults widely in the ophthalmic field. Mazzo reports being an advisor for Anivive Lifesciences, Avellino Labs, Bain Capital, CVC Capital and Zeiss; executive chairman of Neurotech, Preceyes BV and TearLab; and sits on the board of Crystilex, Centricity Vision, IanTech, Lensgen and Visus. Healio could not confirm relevant financial disclosures for Fram, Speares, Solomon, and Thompson at the time of publication.

Get an inside look at the planning of the 2025 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego! In this episode, the hosts sit down with the Program Committee to discuss how they're shaping an innovative and engaging experience for attendees. From cutting-edge AI-focused sessions to the introduction of on-site child care—a first for ASCRS!—this year's meeting is designed to be more accessible and enriching than ever.   San Diego is the perfect backdrop for both professional growth and family fun, with kid-friendly attractions and incredible dining just steps away from the meeting. Whether you're a seasoned attendee or a first-timer, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode, we spotlight the ASCRS QI Fistula Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex fistulas. Dr. Julia Saraidaridis and Dr. Bob Hollis share their insights on the importance of data collection and discuss the collaborative's mission to advance fistula care through shared knowledge and research. They also highlight the critical need for more participants, inviting colorectal surgeons to join the effort and contribute to this project. If you're interested in joining the project, reach out to Dr. Bob Hollis at rhhollis@uabmc.edu.

Dr Bruno Trindade is a corneal, cataract, and refractive surgeon in Belo Horizonte, Brazil where is does private practice as well as professor duties with his residents and fellows at a large public hospital. He (and his family) have a long history of producing award-winning surgical videos to teach techniques of anterior segment surgery at major meetings like the ASCRS. He also runs the IOCM-MG Festival de Videos which I had the pleasure of attending recently. In this podcast we learn how to compress the learning curve of surgical ophthalmology. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

This workshop, organized by ICS and ASCRS, will explore multidisciplinary approaches to bowel incontinence, covering diagnosis, conservative treatments, and invasive procedures. It includes discussions on pelvic floor disorders, obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS), and neuromodulation. Attendees will gain insights through case discussions on current management practices. Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7666  Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in: Urology Urogynaecology Female and functional urology Gynaecology Bowel dysfunction Neurourology Pure and applied science Physiotherapy Nursing Geriatrics The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Healthcare economics is complex, but ASCRS member, RUC Advisor and AMA Delegate Dr. Kelly Tyler joins us to shed light on the matter. Listen as they discuss RVU's, downstream revenue and benchmarking, the role of the AMA and much more in this informative episode.

Dr. Kenneth Hoffer shares his journey into ophthalmology, starting from his humble beginnings as a high school student with a dream. He overcame financial obstacles and received scholarships to pursue his medical education. Initially interested in heart surgery, he was inspired to become an ophthalmologist after observing a cataract operation. Dr. Hoffer became a pioneer in intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and power calculation, founding the American Intra-Ocular Implant Society (AIOIS) and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He also played a role in the formation of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). Dr. Kenneth Hoffer reflects on his experiences as the editor of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JCRS) and his contributions to the field of ophthalmology. He discusses the challenges of editing the journal and the meticulous process of typesetting and printing. Dr. Hoffer also shares his pride in the journal and its impact on lens implant calculations and surgical techniques. He also discusses his invention of the Hoffer Split Bifocal, the first multifocal intraocular lens, and his mentors who influenced his career. Takeaways Dr. Kenneth Hoffer's journey into ophthalmology started with a dream and overcoming financial obstacles. He was inspired to become an ophthalmologist after observing a cataract operation. Dr. Hoffer became a pioneer in intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and power calculation. He founded the American Intra-Ocular Implant Society (AIOIS) and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Hoffer played a role in the formation of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). Editing a journal requires attention to detail and a strong command of language. The Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JCRS) has played a significant role in advancing lens implant calculations and surgical techniques. Dr. Kenneth Hoffer invented the Hoffer Split Bifocal, the first multifocal intraocular lens. Mentors, such as Carl Lisonic, John Gilmore, Norman Chaffee, and Robert Drew, played a crucial role in Dr. Hoffer's career. Keywords ophthalmology, journey, scholarships, medical education, heart surgery, cataract operation, intraocular lens, IOL, power calculation, American Intra-Ocular Implant Society, AIOIS, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ESCRS, journal editing, typesetting, printing, lens implant calculations, surgical techniques, multifocal intraocular lens, mentors

Join us for an insightful episode of Gut Check as hosts sit down with ASCRS President Dr. Matt Mutch. Dr. Mutch reflects on his year as president, offers his advice for those aspiring to Society leadership and gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming annual meeting.

In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, discuss their careers, their roles in humanitarian care and the importance of mentorship with Bonnie An Henderson, MD, and Abby Markward, MBA. ·       Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 ·       Introduction :29 ·       Welcome Abby Markward & Bonnie Henderson, MD :40 ·       Tell us about your current roles in leadership and how you came to be in these positions of leadership. 1:27 ·       Henderson: Can you speak to some of the leadership roles you've had and how they've informed your current role? 7:20 ·       Markward: Tell us about your current leadership role at ASCRS. 9:38 ·       What is your advice for those who seek leadership roles like yours? 13:58 ·       The importance of mentorship 15:28 ·       Humanitarian care 17:48 ·       Markward: What is ASCRS doing to be part of the humanitarian care solution? 22:08 ·       What is your advice for people who want to get involved with helping others and making the world a better place? 24:26 ·       Thank you 33:08 We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Bonnie An Henderson, MD, is the president and chief executive officer, global head of innovation and technology of HelpMeSee, a non-profit organization that creates virtual reality simulators to teach cataract surgery in low resourced areas. Susan MacDonald, MD, is president of Eye Corps and associate clinical professor at Tufts School of Medicine. Abigail Markward, MBA, is the executive director of the ASCRS Foundation. Cathleen McCabe, MD, is chief medical officer of Eye Health America and medical director of The Eye Associates in Sarasota, FL. Disclosures: The hosts report no relevant financial disclosures. Henderson is the president and chief executive officer, global head of innovation and technology of HelpMeSee. Markward is the executive director of the ASCRS Foundation.

Join hosts Jon and Biddy as they welcome special guest Dr. William Cirocco. Dr. Cirocco sheds light on pivotal moments in the 125-year history of ASCRS, offering insights into his journey into medicine, his notable research, and his contribution to the Historical Perspectives segments in the DC&R Journal. The discussion explores lessons from the past that can shape the future trajectory of ASCRS and our mission.

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo chat with Terry Kim, MD, and Stephen Lane about their careers and transitions at Alcon. Brought to you by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :21 Review of episode 22 1:27 Intro of Stephen Lane 2:41 Intro of Terry Kim, MD 6:02 Lane: Why retire? What's next? 7:54 Kim: Why the move to the industry? 10:35 Lane: What does a chief medical officer do? What did you learn from the time you went from practice to CMO, and what were some of the surprises? 13:14 Kim: What do you see as some of the challenges you will be facing? 18:19 Lane: What will you miss the most about being a CMO? 21:03 In your experience, how do you navigate transitions in a company and lead without losing focus? 24:22 Preview of episode 24 30:45 Feedback, questions and guest suggestions at eyeluminaries@healio.com 31:34 Thanks for listening 32:08   John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, is a faculty member at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California. Terry Kim, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center. Stephen Lane is a founding partner of Associated Eye Care. Jim Mazzo is an ophthalmic industry veteran with over 40 years as CEO/Chairman of both public and private companies, including Allergan, Avellino Labs, Carl Zeiss, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and AMO. Additionally, he is an advisor for Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners and sits on numerous industry boards such as MDMA. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to eyeluminaries@healio.com. Follow John Hovanesian on X (formerly Twitter) @DrHovanesian. Disclosures: Hovanesian consults widely in the ophthalmic field. Mazzo reports being an adviser for Zeiss, Bain Capital, Avellino Labs, CVC Capital, Anivive Lifesciences; executive chairman of Neurotech, Preceyes BV and TearLab; and sits on the board of Crystilex, Lensgen, IanTech, Centricity Vision and Visus.

Dr Elizabeth Yeu is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Virginia where she also participates in many clinical trials for new devices, drugs, and technologies. She is also frequently on the podium as a key opinion leader and she is the president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). She has some great insight into our field and she is working to make the ASCRS more inclusive by expanding its reach to more surgeons.  We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.

Professor Deepinder Dhaliwal MD is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh where she has pioneered so much in our field. You will recognize her as a panelist at our annual Best of CataractCoach session at the ASCRS meeting. The next one is coming very soon on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:00am at the Boston convention center. She is also a licensed acupuncture professional and she has used LASIK to help children with anisometropic amblyopia. Dr Dhaliwal is the president elect of the ISRS: International Society of Refractive Surgery. I encourage you to check out the ISRS at ISRS.online and register as a member like I did. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. I am really excited to share these amazing podcasts with you. The full video of the podcast will also be here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Our podcast is now sponsored by Harrow, Inc and we are thankful for their support.

In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of ASCRS, our Then & Now series covers the struggles and triumphs of our specialty throughout history and to our present day as we look toward the future of colorectal surgery. In this episode, we're discussing colorectal genetics, clinical acumen, the mental health of patients and more with Dr. James Church.

In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of ASCRS, our Then & Now series covers the struggles and triumphs of our specialty throughout history and to our present day as we look toward the future of colorectal surgery. In this episode, we're talking about rectal cancer with Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar.

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Eric Rosenberg, a distinguished Cornea and Complex Anterior Segment Surgeon at SightMD and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. With a passion for education and a keen interest in the fusion of technology, engineering, and medicine, Dr. Rosenberg is at the forefront of innovation in ophthalmology. He serves on the executive Digital Committee at ASCRS and is a co-founder of MetaMed Media.Some of the episode highlights include: Journey into Eye Care industry: Dr. Rosenberg shares his unexpected path into ophthalmology, discussing the moments that ignited his passion for the field of eye care and more. Professional Odyssey: Explore his career trajectory, from residency, to fellowship at Weill Cornell, to being a professor and then diving into eyetech. Digital Visualization: Understand the importance of digital visualization in modern ophthalmology and eye care to help transform diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient education.MetaMed Media's Metaverse:   Learn about Dr. Rosenberg's groundbreaking initiative – a metaverse designed specifically for Eye Care Professionals (ECPs). Discover how this innovative platform addresses challenges and fosters collaboration within the eyecare and healthcare community.  Smart Solutions in Eye Care: Gain insights into his  vision for the future of eye care, where smart solutions powered by artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and telemedicine play pivotal roles in enhancing patient care, accessibility, and efficiency. & much more...  Along with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "This or That " to get some interesting insights about our guest.Guest LinkedIn profile: Dr. Eric Rosenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/student4life/MetaMed Media: https://www.metamedmedia.com/ Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook.Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes: https://www.nerdyoptometrist.com/reviews/new/Support the show Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.

In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of ASCRS, our Then & Now series covers the struggles and triumphs of our specialty throughout history and to our present day as we look toward the future of colorectal surgery. In this episode, we're talking about the Research Foundation with Dr. Eliza Wick, current president of the Research Foundation.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, including the release by AAAHC of the V43 Standards, problems with the Medicare Administrator Contracts and 2024 Payment Rates, contagious disease outbreaks and in our focus segment we discuss the 2024 HOPD/ASC Final Payment rule, the 2024 Medicare Quality Reporting System and discuss payment and coding updates with Cristina Bentin from Coding Compliance Management.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: AAAHC - V43 was releasedhttps://www.aaahc.org/news/v43-handbook-updates/ Suffolk County health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak:https://abcnews.go.com/Health/health-officials-suffolk-county-new-york-report-whooping/story?id=106060623, https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Health-News/ArtMID/3434/ArticleID/11317/Suffolk-Health-Officials-Alert-Public-of-Rise-in-Pertussis-Case Pharmaceutical companies to hike prices of 500 drugs.https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/drugmakers-set-raise-us-prices-least-500-drugs-january-2023-12-29/. Mask Mandates are BACK!!https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/mask-mandates-health-facilities-hospitals-nyc-covid-19-flu/703677/ Conversation Between Alex Yampolsky and John Karwoski: https://medserverx.com/insights/missing-fentanyl-leads-to-license-suspension-at-wyoming-asc Interview with Cristina BentinLink to Coding Compliance Management:  https://www.ccmpro.com/   DON'T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers   

Dr. Isenberg is a professor of surgery at SKMC and the vice chair of surgical education here at Jefferson as well. He is specialized in colorectal surgery. He went to medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, trained in surgery at Lenox hill hospital, and completed is colorectal surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. He is the editor-in-chief for ACS case reviews in surgery, the immediate past president of the TJUH medical staff, the immediate past chair of Colorectal RC of ACGME and the past VP of ASCRS. He is a widely loved teacher and leader here at Jefferson. I personally had an amazing experience working as a medical student in his team here at Jefferson and because of how amazing an experience I had, I came very close to picking surgery as opposed to internal medicine. He has won multiple teaching awards, including Dean's career educator award in 2020. ___0:00 - Intro1:07 - Statistics About Colorectal Surgery1:39 - What Is Colorectal Surgery?2:32 - Why Colorectal Surgery?5:53 - Choosing Surgery During Med School7:29 - What Was General Surgery Residency Like?8:26 - Going Into Colorectal Surgery9:49 - What Is It Like Being an Attending?12:08 - An Average Week of a Colorectal Surgeon13:42 - Being In Academia15:20 - If I Give You $100 Million, What Would You Do?18:25 - Making Curricular Changes in Skmc21:47 - Best Thing About Colorectal Surgery23:47 - Worst Thing About Colorectal Surgery24:45 - What Makes the Best-Med Students/Residents/Fellows?27:12 - Advice to Students Doubting About Surgery28:39 - Maximizing Competitiveness Going Into Surgery30:00 - Changes in Colorectal Surgery Over the Years32:17 - Future of Colorectal Surgery33:19 - Dealing With Burnout and Keeping a Good Lifestyle38:25 - Clinic vs Operating Room39:26 - Advice to New Attendings39:47 - Advice to People Entering a Career in Medicine42:02 - Any Mistakes That You Made Throughout Your Career/Life?44:27 - Book Recommendations48:55 - What Advice Would You Give Your 18-Year-Old Self?49:34 - Closing Message54:39 - Very Important Question!55:00 - Outro__ResourcesAn Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield: https://a.co/d/biHgWmwThe Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams: https://a.co/d/eSZdL0iWhen Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner: https://a.co/d/em0VH6I ___View the Show Notes Page for This Episode for a transcript and more information: zhighley.com/podcast___Connect With ZachMain YouTube: @ZachHighley Newsletter: https://zhighley.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachhighley/?hl=enWebsite: https://zhighley.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/zachhighleyLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-highley-gergel-44763766/Business Inquiries: zachhighley@nebula.tv___Listen for FreeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23TvJdEBAJuW5WY1QHEc6A?si=cf65ae0abbaf46a4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-highley-show/id1666374777___Welcome to the Zach Highley Show, where we discuss personal growth and medicine to figure out how to improve our lives. My name is Zach a Resident Physician in Boston. Throughout these episodes, I'll interview top performers from around the world in business, life, and medicine in hopes of extracting the resources and techniques they use to get to the top.The best way to help the show is to share episodes on any platform. If you think a friend or family member will like a certain episode, send it to them!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See the faces behind the voices in this special video episode as the Gut Check co-hosts share their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the purpose and importance of Gut Check, the official podcast of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Thinking about building your dream private practice but struggling with the unknown? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Dr. Yosef Nasseri to share invaluable insights, pitfalls and practical steps on how to successfully launch and manage your own colorectal surgery private practice.   SPECIAL GUEST Yosef Nasseri, MD, FACS, FASCRS Los Angeles, CA With a strong foundation in general surgery training and specialized colorectal fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida, Dr. Nasseri has over a decade of experience in both private and academic practice as a colorectal surgeon. His dedication to professional societies, including leadership roles in ASCRS and ACS, has allowed him to contribute significantly to the advancement of colorectal surgery. Simultaneously, Dr. Nasseri has mentored and inspired more than 30 students, fostering their research endeavors and medical journeys. As a prolific author and presenter in multiple national societies, he has demonstrated his commitment to both academia and private practice, establishing The Surgery Group of Los Angeles as a thriving, compassionate, and cutting-edge institution dedicated to healthcare and education.   CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS, FASCRS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.  

This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation, so if you missed it we highly encourage you to go back and start there. We have NASA's Astronaut Strength Conditioning and Rehabilitation (ASCR) team joining us, including Corey Twine (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Danielle Anderson (Physical Therapist), Bruce Nieschwitz (Athletic Trainer), and Christ Keeler (Athletic Trainer). In the previous conversation we focused on pre-flight preparation for astronauts and we transitioned into the in-flight training they do to mitigate the effects of microgravity. This time we wrap up the in-flight conversation and transition into post-flight rehabilitation. We discuss everything from how to do a dynamic warm up in space to the potential for things like wearables and blood flow restriction training in space. Like lasting time, we learn a lot about the fascinating challenges involved in keeping humans healthy and fit in space. NASA makes a huge amount of their information publicly available, here are a few for those of you that want to dive deeper into some of the topics we discussed: NASA has a dedicated page to highlight technology spinoffs that were developed for spaceflight but now benefit those of us here on earth. You can even find Bowflex on there! The Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP) is NASA's program to assist companies with developing commercial access to low earth orbit. Astronaut flight assignment process⁠ ⁠EVA (extravehicular activity/spacewalk) spacesuit⁠ ⁠Human adaptation to spaceflight⁠ (if you search “exercise,” you'll find quite a few references to how exercise is used as a countermeasure in spaceflight)

Cathleen McCabe MD has so many great pearls of wisdom from 25 years in practice including how to manage dislocated IOLs using her belt-loop technique which have featured here. She is a high volume cataract and refractive surgeon and she will hit the 100,000 surgery mark later in her career. She is also scheduled to be ASCRS president in a few years and she was just given the nod to be secretary for that organization. ASCRS apparently no longer does elections and decides on leadership positions via insiders. I look forward to her leadership. This was a very interesting discussion with so many important learning points for ophthalmologists.

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Julia Haller, MD, about the latest developments in retina, residency training and more. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 17, live from Octane OTF :41 Bausch + Lomb makes a number of big moves under the new Brent Saunders regime 1:40 Mark Baum and Harrow Health have also been making a number of acquisitions 3:59 FDA approves Xdemvy for Demodex blepharitis treatment 5:45 Former CEO of Johnson & Johnson Alex Gorsky elected lead director of Neurotech's board 7:47 John begins new clinical committee for ASCRS, digital 9:32 Julia Haller, MD introduction 11:30 ReST Committee update on intraocular inflammation reported in patients who received Syfovre at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting 13:44 The FDA approved Izervay for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from Astellas Pharma 14:16 Novartis is discontinuing the development of GT005 for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration 14:36 How has the latest retina news affected patients and physicians? 14:53 The development of biosimilars 19:50 Discussion on pricing of products 21:57 The evolution and future of residency programs 23:34 Fun with retina drug names 27:15 Preview of episode 19 at OSN New York 29:46 Feedback, questions and guest suggestions at eyeluminaries@healio.com 30:15 Thanks for listening 30:27 John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, is a faculty member at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California. Jim Mazzo is an ophthalmic industry veteran with over 40 years as CEO/Chairman of both public and private companies, including Allergan, Avellino Labs, Carl Zeiss, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and AMO. Additionally, he is an advisor for Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners and sits on numerous industry boards such as MDMA. Julia Haller, MD, is Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and William Tasman, MD Endowed Chair at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to eyeluminaries@healio.com. Follow John Hovanesian on Twitter @DrHovanesian. Disclosures: Hovanesian consults widely in the ophthalmic field. Mazzo reports being an adviser for Zeiss, Bain Capital, Avellino Labs, CVC Capital, Anivive Lifesciences; executive chairman of Neurotech, Preceyes BV and TearLab; and sits on the board of Crystilex, Lensgen, IanTech, Centricity Vision and Visus. Haller reports being on the board of directors at Bristol Myers Squibb, Opthea and Outlook Therapeutics. She is consultant to Aura Biosciences, Bionic Sight, Lowy Medical Research Institute and Regeneron.

From ureteral injury to ureteral stents to urologists, join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share case stories and explore the how, when and why of ureteral stents.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Recorded at ASCRS, Professor Oliver Findl and Prof David Chang discuss their collective dedication to promoting sustainability in the field of ophthalmology. They delve into the various initiatives, best practices, and offer a visionary outlook, ultimately illuminating the path toward a future where sustainable eye surgery thrives.   This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters' views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illness or disease, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nothing presented in this podcast is intended to give instruction or guidance on the use of any Rayner products; it is not designed to replace a surgeon's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Rayner does not endorse off-label use. Users must refer to the product labelling and instructions for use for Rayner products in all cases. Not all Rayner products are available in all countries. © 2023 Rayner Group, all rights reserved. Rayner is a proprietary mark of Rayner. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rayner, 10 Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AQ. Registered in England: 615539

Host Carey Powers caught up with two digital health experts right after the Digital Ophthalmic Society (DOS) Digital Day program at the recent ASCRS conference in San Diego, California: Ranya Habash, MD, cofounder of MetaMed, DOS board member, and CEO of LifeLong Vision SPAC; and David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare at Microsoft.On today's podcast, the two thought leaders gave a quick recap of Digital Day before diving into how physicians can actually use digital tools in the “real world.”Dr. Habash and Rhew first discussed the promise of augmented and virtual reality and the metaverse, clearing up a common misconception: you don't need a fancy headset to experience immersive technology.During MetaMed's first-ever live-streamed 3D surgery in the metaverse, for example, doctors joined from their laptops and smartphones. That they could illustrates the potential to democratize advanced technology.Later, the conversation flowed to workflows. For ophthalmologists to use these tools consistently, they must be workflow compatible, Rhew said. They must save time, not add time.One use case: imagine if an AI-based tool could analyze images and automatically move abnormal screenings to the top of the inbox. How much time would that save?New technology can also save patients time, while allowing more of them to get access to necessary screenings. Healthcare practices saw this with telehealth during the pandemic. How else can we leverage technology to bring quality care to more people?Listen to the podcast today to hear our experts address the following:What innovations are the ophthalmology community most excited about?What were some of the top concerns raised about ophthalmic technology?What was it like to experience the first live-streamed surgery in the metaverse?How can surgeons leverage this type of technology?What are the barriers holding back many ophthalmologists from benefitting from new technology?How do physicians get started using generative AI and other new technologies?What makes ophthalmology an idea therapeutic area for exploring new technology?How can digital technology help improve health equity? How can digital technology help improve clinical trial recruitment and enrollment?[Press Play]ResourcesRanya Habash, MD https://med.stanford.edu/ophthalmology/education/ophthalmic_innovation_program/ranya-habash.htmlDavid Rhew     https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rhew-m-d-1832764/Carey Powers  https://ois.net/carey-powers/The first live-streamed 3D surgery in the metaverse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ILJ7U8jbME

Recorded at ASCRS, Dr Ben LaHood chats with Professor Graham Barrett who has made an extensive contribution to ophthalmology including Rayner's RayOne EMV enhanced monofocal IOL.   This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters' views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illness or disease, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nothing presented in this podcast is intended to give instruction or guidance on the use of any Rayner products; it is not designed to replace a surgeon's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Rayner does not endorse off-label use. Users must refer to the product labelling and instructions for use for Rayner products in all cases. Not all Rayner products are available in all countries. © 2023 Rayner Group, all rights reserved. Rayner and RayOne are proprietary marks of Rayner. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rayner, 10 Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AQ. Registered in England: 615539

Episode 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific MeetingFresh from Seattle, hear Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam share their personal stories and experiences from the recent 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting.  Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda, Ethicon Surgical Robotics and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.  Dr. King-Mullins serves as an educational consultant for THD America.  OUR CO-HOSTS   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Recorded at ASCRS, Dr Ben LaHood and Dr Damien Gatinel dive deeply into advanced IOL optics and discuss the bench testing Gatinel has performed across a large number of the IOLs currently on the market. The results of this work empower ophthalmic surgeons to better predict the performance of different IOLs based on key factors such as asphericity, aspheric aberration (positive or negative), thickness, multifocality, aperture effect, lens placement and more.   This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters' views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illness or disease, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nothing presented in this podcast is intended to give instruction or guidance on the use of any Rayner products; it is not designed to replace a surgeon's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Rayner does not endorse off-label use. Users must refer to the product labelling and instructions for use for Rayner products in all cases. Not all Rayner products are available in all countries. © 2023 Rayner Group, all rights reserved. Rayner and RayOne are proprietary marks of Rayner. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rayner, 10 Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AQ. Registered in England: 615539

Do you have what it takes to make the transition from surgeon to CEO? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Conor Delaney to share his journey from the operating room to the role of President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida. SPECIAL GUEST President: Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS FRCSI (Hon) Dr. Delaney is CEO and President for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region having previously served as Chairman of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He has served on many ASCRS committees, in addition to terms on Council, and as Treasurer. Dr. Delaney also serves on committees for many national and international societies and editorial boards, and was president of the Midwest Surgical Association and the International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. He has lectured and published extensively in colorectal surgery, and currently holds the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation.   CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Samuel Masket MD has been a leader in cataract surgery for many years and has published extensively about a wide range of topics from IOL calculations after LASIK to treating negative dysphotopsias to dead bag syndrome. He has been president of the ASCRS and has delivered hundreds of lectures all around the world. Dr Masket was also involved in teaching cataract surgery to the UCLA residents and I'm proud to say that I was the last resident he trained back in 2000. Our discussion was recorded in person and we covered many topics including clinical cases, success in the OR, the future of ophthalmology and the future of practice in the USA. He has incredibly keen insight and I learned so much from our detailed conversation. I am certain you will enjoy it.

Susan MacDonald, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, chat about meeting hacks live from ASCRS. ·       Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 ·       The topic :11 ·       The mechanics: what to do when participating and how to prioritize time 1:12 ·       Opportunities at ASCRS: networking 5:38 ·       Comfortable conference clothes 7:57 ·       Comfortable footwear 9:49 ·       Briefcases 14:10 ·       Etiquette: manners 15:08 ·       Shutting down the negative self-talk 22:49 ·       Self-talk 23:18 ·       Say what needs to be said: body language and being bold 25:26 ·       Improv theatre game: “Yes and” 28:25 ·       Command the stage 29:45 ·       Thank you 34:11 We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Susan MacDonald, MD, is president of Eye Corps and associate clinical professor at Tufts School of Medicine. Cathleen McCabe, MD, is chief medical officer of Eye Health America and medical director of The Eye Associates in Sarasota, FL. Laura M. Periman, MD, is founder and director of DryEye Services and Clinical Research at Periman Eye Institute in Seattle, WA. She can be reached @Dryeyemaster on Twitter. Dagny Zhu, MD, is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon and medical director and partner at NVISION Eye Centers in Rowland Heights, CA. She can be reached on twitter @DZEyeMD. Disclosures: MacDonald, McCabe, Periman and Zhu report no relevant financial disclosures.

In this episode, Rayner's Vice President of Marketing, Chris Willis, is joined by Marketing Director for the Americas, Sam van Roon, and Sr. Director and OMIDRIA Brand Lead, Nicolee Schulze to discuss what listeners can expect from Rayner at ASCRS this year, including the US launch of HASA OPTIX and RayPRO+, and new outcome data on Rayner products that will be presented on the podium. This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters' views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illness or disease, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nothing presented in this podcast is intended to give instruction or guidance on the use of any Rayner products; it is not designed to replace a surgeon's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Rayner does not endorse off-label use. Users must refer to the product labelling and instructions for use for Rayner products in all cases. Not all Rayner products are available in all countries. © 2023 Rayner Group, all rights reserved. Rayner, RayOne, RayPRO and OMIDRIA are proprietary marks of Rayner. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rayner, 10 Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AQ. Registered in England: 615539

From "watch and wait" to resection, determining the best approach for high stakes recurrent rectal cancer cases is no easy task. Join Avery, Biddy, Jon, and Sam as they share their personal stories, perspectives and approaches to recurrent rectal cancer.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Do you wonder what it's really like for your patients to live long term with a stoma? Join Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Jon as they meet long term ostomy patient Vanessa DiMaio to hear about her difficult yet inspiring journey and discuss what it's really like to live with a stoma.    SPECIAL GUEST Vanessa DiMaio Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.

From choosing the right practice to referral strategies and liability insurance, Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, and Sam share all the things they wish they had known their first year out of training.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Feeling burnt out? You're not alone. Take a break and join Alex, Avery, Biddy, and Jon as they share their own stories of burnout as well as proven tips, strategies, and plenty of fresh perspective to help you regain control of your day, your career, and your life outside the operating room.  OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.

What's the best way to treat hemorrhoid cases? Alex, Biddy, and Sam weigh in with their own stories, successes, and failures.  CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.    

Welcome to Gut Check, the ASCRS Podcast. In this episode you'll meet and learn more about Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jonathan, and Sam... your Gut Check Co-Hosts!   OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Join Shreya Gupta, MD and Jonathan Abelson, MD as they discuss highlights from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  Dr. Sharon Stein and Dr. Erin King-Mullins are the guest speakers. They are discussing female leadership, diversity and inclusion topics, and much more! This is episode 2 of 2. Please visit behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  

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In this episode, hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest news in eyecare, then speak with Eric Rosenberg, DO, about the current state and future of digital ophthalmology. Intro :10 Brief recap of episode 2 with Nicole Fram :55 News and Notes 1:31 Generic of Allergan's Restasis by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and discussion of generics in the ophthalmic space 2:05 Aramis Biosciences in phase 2 neuromodulator dry eye program and discussion of dry eye 5:12 Jim discusses Aetna's prior authorization for cataract surgery 6:54 Bilateral same day cataract surgery discussion 8:48 Eric Rosenberg, DO, introduction 10:48 What is digital? What is the meaning of digital? 11:38 Goals of the Digital Ophthalmic Society 17:33 Barriers to adoption of digital 22:34 What will DOS be discussing at Eyecelerator@ASCRS? 23:56 What Rosenberg hopes the DOS will achieve in the future 27:38 Thank you, Eric 29:42 Roger Ohanesian to receive Chang/Crandall Humanitarian Award at ASCRS 30:01 Sneak peek at the next episode 32:18 For more information: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, is a faculty member at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California. Jim Mazzo sits on numerous ophthalmic industry corporate boards and committees after serving in executive roles with Allergan, Avellino Labs, Carl Zeiss and AMO. Eric Rosenberg, DO, is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at SightMD. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to eyeluminaries@healio.com. Follow John Hovanesian on Twitter @DrHovanesian. You can reach Dr. Rosenberg via email at ericr29@gmail.com. To learn more about the DOS, visit: https://www.digitalophthalmicsociety.com/. Disclosures: Hovanesian consults widely in the ophthalmic field and specifically with Alcon, Ivantis and Sight Sciences. Mazzo reports being an adviser for Anivive Lifesciences, Avellino Labs, Bain Capital, CVC Capital and Zeiss; executive chairman of Neurotech, Preceyes BV and TearLab; and sits on the board of Centricity Vision, Crystilex, IanTech, Lensgen and Visus. Healio could not confirm relevant financial disclosures for Rosenberg at the time of publication.

Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and his co-host, Neda Nikpoor, MD, welcome Guy Kezirian, MD, MBA, FACS, to the podcast for an open look at the evolution of modern refractive surgery. The trio discuss the factors that led to the globalization and modernization of refractive surgery, the roles of organizations like ASCRS in this evolution, and much more.

Welcome back to another episode of Open Globe Talk. In this episode we are traveling to Haiti with Dr. William Myers who is an incredible global ophthalmologist as we will come to hear of his exemplary service work. He obtained his MD from Dartmouth Medical School and did his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University where he is also faculty. He then did an orbit and oculoplastics fellowship at Medical College Wisconsin and since then he has performed over 30,000 cataract surgeries. Among his many contributions to the field of ophthalmology which include co-developing dropless cataract surgery in 2006, he is the co- instructor of the annual ASCRS and AAO courses on intracameral (inside the eye) agents for anterior segment surgery, featuring leading international ophthalmic researchers from 4 continents.

Dr. John C Alverdy (https://twitter.com/JCAlverdy?s=20) is a minimally invasive surgeon at the University of Chicago. He is an iconoclastic scientist whose research focuses on gut microbiome and its impact on surgical site infections. His lab is continuously NIH funded, with publications in Nature and many other high impact journals. More importantly, however, Dr. Alverdy is willing to challenge commonly accepted ideas, like the very basic tenet that we really know why anastomoses leak. He gave a fantastic talk this year at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and we'd highly encourage you all to listen to that well. Links: 1. ASCRS distinguished lectureships. https://fascrs.org/my-ascrs/meetings-events/2021-annual-scientific-meeting/distinguished-lectureships 2. The gut microbiota and gastrointestinal surgery. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27729657/ 3. Re-examining causes of surgical site infections following elective surgery in the era of asepsis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32006469/ 4. Serial Endoscopic Surveillance & Direct Topical Antibiotics to Define the Role of Microbes in Anastomotic Healing (SES-DTA). https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02682485 5. Alverdy lab website: https://wiki.uchicago.edu/display/surgery/Alverdy+Lab+Wiki Bio (from University of Chicago surgery website): John C. Alverdy, MD, performs a wide variety of complex minimally invasive and open gastrointestinal surgical procedures with decades of experience in the field. Dr. Alverdy is nationally recognized for introducing several new operations into the field, including minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgery for disorders of the foregut including the esophagus and stomach. Dr. Alverdy has also run a continuously funded NIH-funded laboratory that studies the molecular interactions of bacteria and the intestinal mucosa in order to understand how life-threatening infections arise after trauma and major surgery and during critical illness. He has developed several anti-infective polymer-based compounds that can attenuate the virulence of several multi-drug resistant pathogens that cause life threatening infections in surgical patients and works with the IME to synthesize, refine, and scale the compounds for pre-clinical testing.

In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Rosa Braga-Mele, a Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Braga- Mele graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Ottawa Medical School. She then completed her residency at the University of Toronto. She went on to complete her Masters Degree in Higher Education. Dr. Braga-Mele is a cataract specialist and educator who speaks frequently at both the national and international level on advanced surgical techniques and innovations in the area of phacoemulsification surgery and complicated cataract cases and IOL development. She has over 150 published abstracts and papers. Dr. Braga-Mele served as the Chair of the Education Clinical Committee (2015-2018) and Chair of Cataract Clinical Committee (2010-2015) for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and was a member of the Governing Board for ASCRS. She is Cataract Section Editor for EyeWorld (an ASCRS publication) and is on the editorial board of other ophthalmic publications. She was the inaugural Research Director at the Kensington Eye Institute in Toronto from 2007-2012. She was appointed Cataract Director at the KEI in May 2013-Dec 2019. She has won multiple teaching awards both at the undergraduate and resident levels at the University of Toronto, for her teaching and mentorship abilities including the Silver Needle award in 2003, 2007, 2012, 2016 and 2017 for best resident surgical teacher, and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Community-Based Teaching Award in 2016. She was given the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Senior Achievement Award in 2013 for distinguished volunteer service and the AAO Secretariat Award in 2012 for special contributions to the Academy and ophthalmology out of proportion to others and making a difference in her efforts. She was recently awarded University of Ottawa Alumni Association 2019 Meritas Tabaret Award given to those that have distinguished themselves through excellence and achievement in their professional field throughout their career; have demonstrated leadership in their profession; have made a positive contribution to the prestige, influence and reputation of the University of Ottawa; and have exercised and continue to exercise a strong positive influence in the community. In this episode, we discuss: - What drew Dr. Braga-Mele to the field of ophthalmology. - How Dr. Braga-Mele maintains her work-life balance. - The challenges and opportunities that come with being a woman in medicine / surgery. - What makes a great learner. Check out our website: www.eyecurriculum.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/EyeCurriculum Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EyeCurriculum

SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society presented the webinar titled "Improving the Care of Gastric Cancer Patients: Status and Strategies for Today and Tomorrow" on May 26, 2021 as part of the Patient-Centric Surgery in the 21st Century: Improving Cancer Care Delivered Through Minimally Invasive Surgery Webinar Series. The aim of this series, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with GI and endocrine cancers. Topics covered will include prevention and detection, the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, the status and optimal performance of cancer surgery as well as future directions in the care of cancer patients with advanced technologies. Patient quality of life and the benefits, impediments, and options for minimally invasive oncologic surgery will be highlighted.

The aim of this webinar, held during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and cosponsored by SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with colon and rectal cancer. Topics covered will range from the prevention and detection of colorectal cancer and the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, to the status and optimal performance of colon and rectal cancer surgery, to future directions in the care of colon and rectal cancer patients with advanced technologies. The focus on patient quality of life and the benefits, impediments and options for minimally invasive oncologic colorectal surgery will be highlighted. To watch the webinar recording go to: https://youtu.be/JNltSMVliAU

If you have anything to do with cataract surgery, you will know of Professor Doug Koch from Houston, Texas. Doug has had an influence on so many aspects of cataract surgery, from rediscovering the posterior cornea, IOL calculation tools on the ASCRS website and he is even responsible for a popular phaco chopper you may be using. Doug is an amazing teacher and surgeon with a deep understanding of optics and a passion for improving ophthalmology. Don't let his soothing accent relax you too much or you'll miss out on a second look at one of the most interesting and influential people in the eye world and an idol of mine.