The Podcast by KevinMD

Solving health care's staffing crisis

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Patrick Dotts, a health care executive. We'll delve into the pressing challenges faced by the health care workforce, including high turnover rate...

Navigating the art of delivering life-altering medical news

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Emily Schehlein, a glaucoma and cataract surgeon. In this episode, we delve into the emotional and ethical complexities of delivering life-alteri...

Create a new, empowering identity for yourself

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Parastoo Jangouk, a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician. We dive into the challenges faced by business owners and health care prof...

A doctor's tale of dismissiveness and patient harm

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, who shares his insights and real-life experiences, shedding light on the issues surrounding p...

Travel's hidden health risks

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. We delve into the world of travel, uncover...

From surgery to AI

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon. We'll dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its remarkable applications a...

Unveiling the power of healing: a journey through stories

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dustin Grinnell, the author of The Healing Book. Dustin takes us on a journey through this thought-provoking collection of short stories, where c...

Holistic success and happiness in medicine

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ketan Kulkarni, a physician entrepreneur. We'll delve into the pressing issues of burnout and discontent among health care professionals, particu...

A physician's journey in Cuba reveals surprising faith and resilience

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join William Lynes, a urologist, as he shares his remarkable journey of a recent missionary trip to Cuba. Discover the challenges and triumphs faced b...

Health care's hidden struggles: a paradigm shift

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Vickie Leff, a palliative social worker. We'll dive into a thought-provoking conversation about shifting the health care paradigm, where we explo...

How one family's hero ended a pandemic

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Shan Liu, an emergency physician and co-author of Masked Hero: How Wu-Lien Teh Invented the Mask and Ended an Epidemic. Discover the journey of W...

Resilience beyond self-care

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Beth Boynton, a nurse consultant, as we delve into the pressing issue of health care worker resilience. Discover the importance of empowering hea...

Just culture and medical errors

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Scott Ellner, a general surgeon. We delve into a compelling story from a decade ago, where a medical error had profound consequences for both a p...

Unlocking better care: the power of caring for your doctor

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dawn Sears, a gastroenterologist, and Kim Downey, a physical therapist. We delve into the insights that reveal how taking care of your doctor can...

Breaking the silence: medical gaslighting exposed

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Tracey O'Connell, a radiologist and physician coach, to explore the pervasive issue of medical gaslighting within the health care ind...

Navigating controversy: dialectics in conflict resolution

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Jill Wener, an internal medicine physician, as we delve into the transformative concept of dialectics. Join us for an exploration of h...

Domestic violence awareness in medicine

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join medical student Leana Pande. We'll explore the vital role health care practitioners play in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). Discover ...

AI's role in health care law enforcement

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, sheds light on how AI has been employed to target physicians and reshape the landscape of health care, especia...

Data tokenization in health care

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Adam Mariano, a health care executive. We'll delve into the world of Big Data and tokenization in health care, exploring how these technologies a...

Meditation: a prescription for physician well-being

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, retired cardiologist Sarah Samaan delves into the world of meditation. We discuss the perception of meditation in health care, its be...

Why physicians should care about the False Claims Act

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Scott Ellner, a general surgeon, shares insights and real-life stories that shed light on the challenges health care providers face when fi...

Redefining "defensive" in health care

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Maryna Mammoliti, a psychiatrist, as we explore the complex concept of "defensiveness" in the medical field and beyond. We'll discuss why labelin...

How psychological depth shapes paranormal fiction

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniela Valenti, a psychiatrist, as she brings a unique perspective to her writing, weaving psychological depth into her characters. Today, she d...

Medication-assisted therapy and opioid use disorder

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join physician Jill Becker as we delve into the world of medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid use disorder. Discover why MAT is crucial, the c...

From denial to redemption: a physician's Medicare battle

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Catherine L. Chen, an anesthesiologist and health services researcher. Join us as she shares her personal story of facing a Medicare ...

Breaking the silence on caregiver stress

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join R. Lynn Barnett, a patient advocate. We'll explore the world of caregiving, its challenges, and the profound impact it has on individuals and fam...

Physician burnout: the hidden quality metric

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Trina E. Dorrah, an internal medicine physician. We explore the concept of integrating physician burnout as a quality metric in health care. Disc...

Navigating medical uncertainty: a patient's perspective

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ana María Caballero, a poet, artist, and author. Ana María delves into her book, A Petit Mal, and we delve into an unexpected encounter in the ...

Addressing physician burnout differently

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a conversation with Claudia Finkelstein, an internal medicine physician, as she reimagines the concept of physician burnout. Join us as Claudi...

Beyond the headlines: the truth about weight loss drugs

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with David Ahn, an endocrinologist. Join us as we delve into the impact of weight-loss drugs, the role of incretin medications, and their ...

Reverse leadership to self-leadership

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Parastoo Jangouk, a dual board-certified expert in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Discover her remarkable journey from growing up in an ...

Transforming hospital operations: impacts on clinicians

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this sponsored episode, we talk to BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr, and Angel J. Mena, chief medical officer of symplr Clinical Communications, about...

Healing through books: bibliotherapy's impact

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Andrea Sonnenberg joins us to delve into the transformative power of bibliotherapy. Join us as we explore how literature can be a potent tool...

CMV: the silent epidemic expectant mothers need to know about

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Megan Nix, a writer and author of Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the T...

Unlocking the hidden potential of trauma

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Edith Shiro, a clinical psychologist, as she takes us on a journey through her book, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma. Prepare to gain a...

Traditional Chinese medicine's holistic approach

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we delve into the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Jinguan Yang, a psychiatrist, will help us explore how TCM views the skin, m...

How one doctor's stories transform lives

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Laya Jalilian-Khave, a physician and post-doctoral fellow in psychiatry. Laya shares her profound journey from medical school in Tehran to practi...

Clinical work to new horizons

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, David Fessell, a radiologist, and Todd R. Otten, a family physician, as they share their journeys and expertise...

A patient advocate's battle scars in health care

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dinaaz Lentin, a patient advocate. In this discussion, Dinaaz shares her powerful book, BATTLE SCARS: A courageous memoir of one person's life ex...

Hidden truths and medical intrigue

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jennifer Lycette, a novelist and rural hematology-oncology physician. We discuss Jennifer's latest work, The Committee Will Kill You Now, a novel...

From fear to empowerment: Beating breast lump anxiety

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. Tami shares her personal journey with gran...

How medical-grade AI is changing the game

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tim O'Connell, a physician executive. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of medical-grade AI and its transformative impact on heal...

Why patients ghost their therapists

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Holly MacKenna, an integrative psychiatrist, as we explore the challenges and nuances of acknowledging goodbyes in the world of mental health tre...

Thriving under pressure: How medical residents can excel with distress tolerance

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Frances Mei Hardin, an otolaryngologist, as we delve into the world of distress tolerance in medical residency training. Discover practical techn...

Breaking down weight management: insights from a bariatric expert

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon. In this episode, we'll explore essential topics in weight management and bariatric surgery. Disc...

From 8-hour to 12-hour shifts: Exploring health care's changing landscape

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bruce L. Davidson, a pulmonary and critical care physician. We delve into the transformation of health care work conditions, from 8-hour shifts t...

Scrubbing in and stepping up: the baseball-medicine connection

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Stephen J. Foley, a medical student, as we dive into the intriguing parallels between the world of baseball and the field of medicine. Discover h...

Private practice: key insights before doctors sign on

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join attorney Dennis Hursh, who brings over 40 years of experience in representing physicians. In this discussion, Dennis delves into the multifaceted...

How today's physicians juggle legal threats and patient care

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We delve into the intricate and challenging world of medical decision-making with L. Joseph Parker, a research physician. Join us as we explore the de...

How AI is redefining clinical documentation

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Matthew Allen, a medical student, as we delve into the significant findings of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25×5 Ta...

Inside Appalachia's health crisis

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, to delve into the multifaceted challenges of providing primary care in Appalachia. Ryan shar...

Physician burnout's little voice

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, as he brings his rich experience and deep understanding of the medical profession to discuss a critic...

A pediatrician's quest for self-discovery

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Sogol Pahlavan, a pediatrician, and hear her powerful story of personal transformation. Join us as she shares her journey from achiev...

A cardiologist's COVID-19 frontline journey

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Marissa Lombardo, a cardiologist, to delve into her deeply moving experiences on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York ...

A neurosurgeon's quest to solve medication nonadherence

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join neurosurgeon Katrina Firlik as she delves into the world of health care data and the importance of citing sources. Explore her journey from treat...

Why insurance prefers opioids over non-pharma options

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine. We'll delve into the opioid crisis, the misconceptions surrounding pain managem...

Unraveling the mysteries of mast cell disorders

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on as we delve into the world of mast cell disorders, including the lesser-understood mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Our guest, Kara Wa...

Tips for success as a plastic surgeon

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mossi Salibian, a plastic surgeon, as he shares his journey from a background in biochemistry to becoming a successful practitioner in the field....

Navigating life's crossroads: Change, accept, or leave

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Deepti Gandhi, a family physician. We delve into the powerful mantra of "change, accept, or leave" and explore real-life scenarios where individu...

Breaking free from metric shaming

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Archana Reddy Shrestha, an emergency physician. In this episode, we explore her personal journey through the highs and lows of her medical career...

AI's role in streamlining colorectal cancer screening

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Shrujal Baxi, an oncologist passionate about AI, as we delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing colorectal cancer detection whil...

Depression treatment with ketamine and SSRIs

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we explore the intricacies of depression treatment. We'll delve into the prevailing theories about ser...

Coping with grief in health care

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Natalya Beneschott, a pediatric infectious disease fellow, as she shares her personal experience and insights on coping with the lasting impact o...

AI and the patient-physician relationship

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with guest Andrew Wilner, a neurologist, to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on medicine. Join us as we discus...

Intensive caring in palliative care

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join guest Harvey Max Chochinov, a psychiatrist, as he delves into the profound concept of "intensive caring" in palliative care. Inspired by Dame Cic...

Navigating challenges in modern medicine through storytelling

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Arthur Lazarus, an adjunct professor of psychiatry and the author of Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice Through Narrative Medici...

Ketamine myths and facts: What PCPs need to know

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Carlene MacMillan, chief medical officer at Osmind, to explore the evolving role of primary care physicians in addressing mental health challenge...

Protecting your health from environmental threats

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. Discover the overlooked factors that can c...

Navigating COVID: Why it still matters

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special sponsored episode from Gilead, I'm joined by Anu Osinusi, an infectious disease physician and Vice President of Clinical Research for ...

Cannabis compounds and fracture healing

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we explore a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Discover how two comp...

Clinicians' transformative health care paths

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to conversations that uncover the unique perspectives of health care professionals and the transformative power of their work. Tamara Beckford,...

Value-based care: a prescription for physician well-being

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Ben Kornitzer, a physician executive, to delve into the pressing issue of physician burnout in health care. Discover how burnout impa...

Mastering the art of physician work-life balance

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sarah Samaan, a retired cardiologist and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach. We'll delve into the complex world of work-life balance ...

Emotional freedom and resilience: a family physician's inspiring journey

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dhruva Gulur, a family physician, to explore his journey from burnout, addiction, and self-hatred to emotional freedom and personal growth. Disco...

Doctors and disabled patients

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Heather Finlay-Morreale, a pediatrician. We'll delve into the uncomfortable reality of doctors' attitudes towards disabled patients, drawing from...

Understanding the lives of women in medicine

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela Walker and Sylvia Morris, co-authors of the book, The Game Plan: A Woman's Guide to Becoming a Doctor and Living a Life in Medicine. We de...

Prayer in the COVID ICU

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Robert Raschke, a critical care physician and the author of One Hundred Prayers: God's Answer to Prayer in a COVID ICU. We explore th...

Genetics, opioids, and addiction

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and CEO of Pain Care Labs, to unravel the complexities of this critical topic. W...

Digital innovation in oncology

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Andrew Norden, a physician executive, to dive into the world of digital transformation in oncology. We explore why oncology has been s...

A doctor's perspective on blood cancer

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special sponsored episode from Loxo@Lilly, I'm joined by Dr. John Pagel, senior vice president of clinical development and global head of hema...

Bridging law and medicine

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Armin Feldman, a medical consultant to attorneys. Join us as Armin shares his valuable insights into the world of medical/legal consu...

Understanding the psychological impact of chest numbness after mastectomy

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kristen Casey, a clinical psychologist, as we delve into the emotional and psychological impact of chest numbness following mastectomy. Discover ...

Medical and legal aspects of codeine cough syrup

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful podcast discussion with L. Joseph Parker, a research physician. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of prom...

Why maternal mortality is on the rise

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician and the author of Pregnancy Your Way: Choose a Safe and Happy Birth. We'll delve into the crit...

A path to safer health care

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Barbara L. Olson, a nurse and the chief clinical officer at The Just Culture Company. We dive into the recent report by the President'...

Life and death in the trauma unit

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Stephen Cohn, a trauma surgeon, and the author of All Bleeding Stops: Life and Death in the Trauma Unit. In this conversation, Stephen shares his...

Innovative approaches to mental health with a cognitive neuroscientist

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience with our guest, Moshe Bar. Discover how simple word associati...

Prioritizing physician wellness and industry change

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, burnout survivor, and executive coach. In this episode, we'll delve into the future of health care in...

Social media's impact on mental health

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore the profound impact of social media on mental health, particularly among young people, with our guest, Mohammed Umer Waris. As a...

Empowering health care professionals through mindfulness

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We delve into the critical issue of physician burnout and the transformative power of mindfulness in health care. Our guest, Seema Desai, a dentist an...

Exploring psychedelic therapies

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Thaís Salles Araujo, an internal medicine resident. Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and the need for greater awareness and educatio...

Exploring changing definitions of addiction

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we delve into the evolving definitions of addiction, particularly in the context of chronic pain manag...

Communication in health care: lessons from a standardized patient

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Esther Covington, a professional standardized patient. Esther shares her firsthand experiences, shedding light on the critical role communication...

Maternal mortality disparities

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family physician, as we delve into the alarming maternal mortality crisis among Black women in the U.S. Join u...

Menopause and chronic disease

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Susan J. Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician. In this conversation, we dive into her book, The Menopause Menu, as Susan sheds light on na...

An emergency physician's insights on health partnerships

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Drew Remignanti, an emergency physician, as he delves into the fascinating world of medicine and discusses his book, The Healing Connection: A Pa...

Exploring promising breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ken Blaker, a health care and technology consultant, and Cuong Do, a health care executive, as they shed light on the latest developments in comb...

Balancing life and medicine

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging podcast conversation with Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Stephen Lewellis, a dermatologist. They share their unique pro...

Empathy meets efficiency: a health care transformation

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Matthew Troup, a physician assistant and health care executive, as we explore the critical issue of balancing empathy and efficiency in modern me...

Revolutionizing health care ops: data connectivity and AI insights

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join nurse executives Linda Knodel and Karlene Kerfoot as they share their 45 years of experience in health care administration. In this insightful po...