Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Are You At Risk? Cleveland Clinic Tool Predicts Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist, Carole Macaron, MD, discusses a new tool designed to calculate the risk of e...

Incidental Adrenal Nodules

16 Dec 2025

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Dr. Matthew Peebles, a general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, discusses incidental adrenal nodules (usually discover...

Understanding the Gut-Endometriosis Connection

02 Dec 2025

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Dr. Cara King, section head of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Medical Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Gu...

Understanding Barrett's Esophagus

18 Nov 2025

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Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist, Dr. Roberto Gonzalez, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to explore Barrett's Esophagus, a condition...

Healthy Eating for the Holidays

04 Nov 2025

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Cleveland Clinic dietitian, Julia Zumpano, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to share expert tips on eating healthy for the holidays without sacrific...

Pancreatic Cysts

21 Oct 2025

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Dr. Tilak Shah is an interventional endoscopist and medical director of the Pancreas Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He joins this episode of Butt...

How Pregnancy Affects Digestive Health

07 Oct 2025

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Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, including your digestive health. Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn, Dr. Erica Newlin, joins this episode of the Butt...

Managing Chronic Acid Reflux (or GERD)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is chronic acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and what causes it? Join Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist Jeffrey S...

Exploring Food Fear in IBD Patients

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Food Fear in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can lead to poor nutrition, restrictive eating, worsened gut health, stress and anxiety. M...

Psychological Impacts of Digestive Diseases on Women

09 Sep 2025

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Daphne Spyropoulos, PhD, a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic, joi...

Immunotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

26 Aug 2025

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Dr. Ajaratu (AJ) Keshinro, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share updates in immunotherapy as a treat...

Understanding Hemorrhoids

12 Aug 2025

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Dr. Shreya Gupta, a colorectal surgeon for Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss hemorrhoids. ...

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

29 Jul 2025

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On this episode of Butts & Guts, Mayank Roy, gastrointestinal surgeon, surgical director of the Pancreas Center, and program director of Education...

Advanced Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

15 Jul 2025

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Dr. Benjamin Cohen is the co-section head and clinical director for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and N...

Current Treatment Options for Recurrent Colorectal Cancer

01 Jul 2025

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On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon, Haniee Chung, MD, discusses current treatment options for recurrent colorect...

Optimal Nutrition for Gut Health

17 Jun 2025

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On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Steele sits down with Kendra Weekley, RD, registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the latest resea...

Psychological Impacts of Having a Stoma

03 Jun 2025

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Jessica Woodford, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and...

Fatty Liver Disease

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, about 30% of the population now has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, now known as MASLD (Metabolic D...

Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome

06 May 2025

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Dr. Jacob Kurowski, a pediatric gastroenterologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss juvenile polyposis...

Top Bariatric Surgery Questions

22 Apr 2025

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Is metabolic and bariatric surgery right for you? On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic general surgeon, Dr. Rickesha Wilson, discusse...

J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch Surgery

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Olga Lavryk, MD, as she discusses J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery. This reconstructive procedure allows ...

Preparing for a Colonoscopy

18 Mar 2025

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On this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Lee breaks down everything you need to know about preparing for a...

Pediatric Hepatoblastoma

11 Mar 2025

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Dr. Gloria Gonzalez, a renowned pediatric general surgeon and leader of the surgical oncology practice at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins Butt...

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a comprehensive approach to addressing issues related to the pelvic floor, including incontinence, sexual dysfunction...

Understanding Celiac Disease

11 Feb 2025

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Should everyone live a gluten-free lifestyle?  Tune in to this episode of Butts & Guts as Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Claire Jansson-...

Hernias & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Cleveland Clinic Florida general surgeon Dr. Eric Owings, MD, as he discusses hernia symptoms, severity, and diagnosis. Plus, learn about larger ...

Pediatric Nutrition: Key Insights for Parents from a Pediatric Gastroenterologist

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Senthilkumar Sankararaman, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and Co-Director of Intestin...

Cleveland Clinic Diet App

31 Dec 2024

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In this episode of Butts & Guts, dietitian Julia Zumpano introduces the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, a groundbreaking mobile application designed to...

Obstructive Defecation Syndrome

17 Dec 2024

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On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Dr. Emanuela Alvarenga, a colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida Tradition Hospital...

Patient Perspectives: Young Father Overcomes Colorectal Cancer

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At age 35, John Johnson believed he was in peak physical condition. As a runner, he trained diligently for the 2023 Cleveland Marathon. However, just ...

Exploring Effective Weight Loss Methods

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do if diet and exercise are not enough to lose weight? Should you jump straight to bariatric surgery or try a GLP-1 medication first? ...

Understanding Neuro-GI and Motility Disorders

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Lembo, MD, a gastroenterologist and Director of Research for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to hi...

The Low Histamine Diet

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the low histamine diet right for everyone? Amanda Igel MS, RD, LD, a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic, joins Dr. Steele on Butts & Guts...

Exploring the Impact of Sleep on Digestive Health

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele sits down with Dr. Brian Chen from the Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorder Center to explore the in...

Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring the Vital Link with Dr. Jessica Caldwell

24 Sep 2024

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On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Dr. Jessica Caldwell, Director of the Women’s Alzheimer's Movement Prevention and ...

Managing the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment with Palliative Medicine

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are only a few of the side effects patients undergoing cancer treatment may experience. D...

Fecal Transplants

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bret Lashner, MD, a gastroenterologist in the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts this week to discuss f...

Acute Liver Failure Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric Patients

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Butts & Guts, we welcome back Dr. Mike Leonis of Cleveland Clinic Children's to discuss the latest updates in the diagnosis and ...

Histotripsy

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Choon H David Kwon, Director of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss histotripsy, a...

Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Surgery Comprehensive Care Center

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lynn Woo, Center Director for Pediatric Urology, and pediatric surgeon Dr. Anthony DeRoss, join Butts & Guts this week to discuss the new Pedi...

Geriatric Surgery

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Administration for Community Living, the population of Americans aged 85 and older is projected to more than double from 6.6 million ...

Psychological Effects of GI Disorders

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Madison Simons, PsyD, is a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic. Sh...

Goldilocks Mastectomy Surgery

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Lauren Kopicky, a breast surgeon at Cleveland Clinic shares more about the goldilocks mastectomy surgery, an ...

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patients who undergo surgery for rectal cancer are often faced with a "new normal." Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Marylise Boutros of Cleveland Cli...

Multicompartment Pelvic Organ Prolapse

07 May 2024

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On this episode of Butts & Guts, Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Anna Spivak and Urogynecologist Dr. Shannon Wallace discuss the complexities of multicompa...

Weight Loss Medications

23 Apr 2024

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The use of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro has become a hot topic. Dr. W. Scott Butsch, Director of Obesity Medicine in the Bariatri...

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

09 Apr 2024

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On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Dr. Amit Bhatt, a gastroenterologist and Co-Director of the Endoluminal Surgery Center at Cleveland C...

Advancements in Screening, Biopsies, and Treatment for Prostate Cancer

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ryan Berglund, a Urologist and member of the Urologic Oncology team at the Cleveland Clinic joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss advancem...

Updates in Colorectal Cancer Screening Methods

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic and Section Head of the Sanford...

Pediatric Center for Airway, Voice and Swallowing Disorders

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Anne Banas, MSN, SPRN-CNP, Diane Cowles, RN, and Christine Arnica, MSSA, LISW join Dr. Steele to high...

Short Bowel Syndrome

13 Feb 2024

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Dr. Shirley Paski joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss short bowel syndrome. Listen to learn more about this condition and how best...

Snacking

30 Jan 2024

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Dietician Julia Zumpano joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss snacking. Listen to learn more about what foods the reason...

Small Bowel Enteroscopy/Therapeutics in Pediatric Endoscopy

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jessica Barry joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss small bowel enteroscopy/therapeutics in pediatric endoscopy at Cleveland Cli...

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

26 Dec 2023

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Dr. Kristen Ban joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss everything you need to know about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). List...

Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Petar Bajic joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss low-intensity shockwave therapy treatment for erectile dysfunction (...

Mental Health of Pediatric Diabetic Patients

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Stephens, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic Children's. She joins this ep...

Saturated Fats

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss saturated fats. Listen to learn more about what foods high i...

Beyond Diagnosis: Mental Health and Breast Cancer

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kathleen Ashton is a board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist in the Breast Center of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She...

Disparities in Breast Cancer

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anna Chichura is a breast surgeon oncologist and benign gynecologist in the Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this epis...

Hereditary Colon Cancer

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Liska is a leading colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic. He is the Section Head of Colorectal Cancer Oncology and the Director of the Sanf...

Common Pediatric Nutrition Issues

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Schnee is a registered dietician in the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Department at Cleveland Clinic Children's. Sh...

Celiac Disease in Pediatric Patients

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Deborah Goldman joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss celiac disease in pediatric patients. Listen to learn more about...

Food Allergies and the Digestive System

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sandra Hong is the Chair of the Allergy and Immunology Department at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to dis...

Improving Organ Availability for Transplantation

29 Aug 2023

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Dr. Charles Miller is a liver surgeon and the Enterprise Director of Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts ...

Low Testosterone (Low T)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Scott Lundy is a Staff Urologist and a Surgical Scientist in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts...

Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tracy Hull is the Section Chief of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hull also holds the...

Pelvic Pain

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ly Hoang Roberts is an Associate Staff in the Department of Urology at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to d...

Hypertension: How Low Should You Go?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. George Thomas is a staff nephrologist and Director of the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders in the Department of Kidney Medicine at Cleveland Cl...

Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Core Health

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast, Michael Rosen, MD, shares everything you need to know about hernia surgeries, along with the basics of ...

Be Well Kids Clinic

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Be Well Kids Clinic brings together a comprehensive team of physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals at Cleveland Clinic Children’s ...

A Low Purine Diet Can Help Those with Gout or Kidney Stones

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss a low-purine diet. Listen to learn more about how this diet ...

Managing Pouch Inflammation

27 Jun 2023

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Dr. Taha Qazi is a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss how to manage pouch inflamma...

Understanding Sarcomas of the Digestive System

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Daniel Joyce joins the podcast to discuss gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and other sarcomas of the dig...

IBD in Children

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sandra Kim, the new Chair of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins this episode of the Butts and ...

Buyer Beware: Quick Fixes/Clinics for Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Petar Bajic, the new Director of the Center for Men’s Health at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to di...

Neuroendocrine Tumors

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle Kim is Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She joins this episode of Butts & Gut...

Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

09 May 2023

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Dr. Shreya Sengupta joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss alcohol-associated hepatitis. Listen to learn more about this disease ...

Robotic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic London

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prof Prasanna (PS) Sooriakumaran is the Lead for Urology at Cleveland Clinic London and becomes the first guest to join the Butts and Guts podcast fro...

Patient Perspectives: Sleeve Gastrectomy for a Heart Transplant

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Patient Perspectives series returns to Butts and Guts, this time highlighting gastric sleeve surgery. Paul, a Cleveland Clinic patient, joins this...

Using SBRT to Treat Colon Cancer

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ehsan Balagamwala joins this episode of Butts and Guts during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to discuss everything you need to know ab...

What to Know About Colorectal Cancer Surgery

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arielle Kanters joins the Butts and Guts podcast during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to discuss everything you need to know about co...

Duodenal Switch Surgery

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Duodenal switch surgery is a weight-loss procedure that is regarded as the most effective type of bariatric surgery. Dr. Jesse Gutnick joins the Butts...

New Guidelines in Bariatric Surgery

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ali Aminian is the Director of the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discu...

Everything You Need to Know About a Vasectomy

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that more than 500,000 men elect to have a vasectomy each year in the US? Dr. Sarah Vij joins the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss every...

Updates in Pelvic Surgery

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic floor disorders are more common than you might think. Dr. Anna Spivak joins the Butts and Guts podcast to share updates in pelvic surgery that ...

Constipation and Other Common GI Problems in Children

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Freiberg joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss constipation and other common GI problems in children. Listen to le...

Eating Healthy in the New Year

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to eat healthier in the new year? Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to share tips for staying on ...

Acute Liver Failure Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric Patients

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Acute liver failure (ALF), though rare in both kids and adults, is when your liver suddenly begins to not function properly. Dr. Mike Leonis of Clevel...

All About Liver Cancer

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laparoscopic liver cancer surgeon, Dr. David Kwon, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss everything you need to know about liver cancer. Listen ...

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss staying healthy during the holiday season. She shares bene...

Recurrent Breast Cancer

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chirag Shah is the Director of Clinical Research and Breast Radiation Oncology in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. He...

All About Transnasal Endoscopy

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sophia Patel is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Children's. She joins the Butts & Guts podcast for the first time to d...

United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Butts & Guts, two guests join the podcast to talk about ostomies and an organization that supports ostomy patients: the United ...

Genetic Testing & Kidney Disease Management

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Butts & Guts features Dr. Xiangling Wang, a Staff Physician in Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute in the Departmen...

Stress Incontinence and Overactive Bladder

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress incontinence and overactive bladder are at the center of this Butts & Guts episode. Dr. Howard Goldman, a urologist in Cleveland Clinic&apo...

All About Hereditary Pancreatitis

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Deborah Goldman is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Children's and joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss everyt...

A Safer, More Precise Way to Diagnose Prostate Cancer with Transperineal Biopsy

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zeyad Schwen joins the Butts & Guts podcast and shares key information about a procedure known as transperineal biopsy. Learn about this safe,...

Cleveland Clinic's Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two special guests from the Cleveland Clinic are featured on this episode of Butts & Guts: Dr. Jacob Kurowski and Dr. Jessica Philpott. Dr. Kurows...

Measuring the Performance of Your Child's Digestive Muscles

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Children can face certain struggles as their digestive muscles develop, such as difficulty swallowing or constipation. Dr. Ben Freiberg joins this epi...

What to Know About Fecal Incontinence

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fecal (Bowl) Incontinence is more common than people might think. Rebecca Gunter, MD, joins this episode of Butts & Guts and shares insight into t...