The Breakdown with Rothman Orthopaedics
Episodes
A Conversation on Call Centers
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 of The Breakdown is here!Host Lauren is kicking off with a spotlight on the unseen heroes of healthcare — our call center team at Rothman...
The Breakdown - Season 3 Finale
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 comes full circle on The Breakdown.In this finale episode, we revisit the standout moments that defined the season—from expert insights to...
AI: Ortho's New Wingman
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI has officially scrubbed in — and it’s already working behind the scenes in medicine in ways most of us don’t even realize. In this episode o...
Stuck in the System: Managing the Prior Authorization Process
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still waiting for that MRI test to get approved? Physicians are just as frustrated as patients with the prior authorization process, and too often, th...
Schedules, Surgery, and Sippy Cups: The Balancing Act of Female Physicians
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this episode of The Breakdown, where Lauren is joined by Dr. Danielle Ponzio (Hip and Knee Surgeon) and Dr. Meghan Bishop (Sports Medicine S...
S3; E4: The Breakdown - Opioids, Reform, and Responsibility
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join this episode of The Breakdown podcast for an eye-opening conversation on opioid reform with Dr. Asif M. Ilyas, Hand & Wrist surgeon at Rothma...
S3; E3: The Breakdown - Ozempic, Is it Helping or Hurting Orthopedics?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Breakdown, Lauren is joined by David N. Kugelman, MD, Joint Replacement Surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics, as they discuss the im...
S3; E2: The Breakdown - Telemedicine Unveiled: Should You Take the Leap?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lauren as she dives into Telemedicine Unveiled: Should You Take the Leap? Lauren sits down with Dr. Alex Vaccaro to get the 411 on how h...
S3; E1: The Breakdown - Insurance 101: Decoding Coverage, Copays and Out-of-Pocket Costs with Kelli Huber
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance is something we all wish we understood better, especially at the start of the year. In this episode we talk with Kelli Huber, Rothman’s in...
S2; E9: The Breakdown - Attached at the Hip (Dr. Alex Vaccaro & Lauren DeRitis)
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Third time’s the charm as we celebrate our 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Show on another episode of “The Breakdown” podcast. This episode feature...
S2; E8: The Breakdown - Looking Back and Looking Forward with Drs. Vaccaro and Ciccotti
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The Breakdown” takes a walk down memory lane with a couple of Rothman Orthopaedics physicians who have been here since the beginning and very muc...
S2; E7: The Breakdown - Let’s Talk About Medical Cannabis & Back Pain
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In March at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Asif Ilyas, director of the Rothman Opioid Foundation and Dr. Ari Greis, director o...
S2; E6: The Breakdown - Executive Women and Juggling it All
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
March is Women’s History Month, and “The Breakdown” is lucky enough to celebrate it with an episode surrounding the subject. This episode ...
S2; E5: The Breakdown - It’s Always Valentine’s Day at Rothman Orthopaedics
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A belated—but FUN—Valentine’s Day episode for “The Breakdown” featuring another one of Rothman’s married physician couples, Dr. Shailen Wo...
S2; E4: The Breakdown - All About Weekend Warriors featuring Marc Farzetta of “The Farzy Show”
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a weekend warrior or know somebody who is? If so, then you don’t want to miss this! This episode features guest co-host, Marc Farzetta of “...
S2; E3: The Breakdown - Myths and Legends in Orthopaedics
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the field of orthopaedics, we know there are some common myths that have stood the test of time. To help debunk some of those questionable myths an...
S2; E2: The Breakdown - Non-Operative Conversations
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest concerns we hear from patients is that orthopaedic specialists will resort to surgical options first and foremost to treat issues a...
S2; E1: The Breakdown - Musicians and Physicians
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no surprise that Rothman Orthopaedics has some of the best physicians in the world at what they do but what you’ll find surprising is a few o...
S1; E7: The Breakdown - Red, White and Baseball
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daryl Osbahr, Managing Director and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery of Rothman – Florida as well as Co-Chief Medical Officer of USA Baseball, is ge...
S1; E6: The Breakdown - Life in the OR
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a surgeon in the operating room or how they prepare for a long day of cases? Then this is the episode for you! Epis...
S1; E5: The Breakdown - So You Want to Be A Phillies’ Team Physician
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Play ball! Rothman Orthopaedics is the official orthopaedic partner and the team physicians for the Philadelphia Phillies, so episode five features co...
S1; E4: The Breakdown - National Athletic Training Month
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
March is National Athletic Training Month and to celebrate, The Breakdown features two of Rothman’s own certified athletic trainers, Kathy Moran and...
S1; E3: The Breakdown - Celebrating Women in Orthopaedics
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
March is Women’s History Month and in celebration, “The Breakdown” features four of Rothman’s own female physicians—in two separate conversa...
S1; E2: The Breakdown - Happy Valentine's Day
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a Valentine’s Day themed episode, Dr. Madi Dholakia and Dr. Anupam Sinha (1:30), physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians, discuss what’...
S1; E1: The Breakdown - Year in Review
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of “The Breakdown,” (1:30) Dr. Alex Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, gives a year in review and how he’s approac...