Episode 358: #83-3 Upper Extremity Spasticity: Measuring Success & Looking to the Future
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our upper extremity spasticity series, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Shawn ...
Episode 357: #83-2 Upper Extremity Spasticity: Individualized Surgical Planning
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Shawn Mendenhall, MD continue our discussion on uppe...
Episode 356: #83-1 Upper Extremity Spasticity
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Shawn Mendenhall, MD focuses on recognizin...
Episode 355: #82-4 Foster Care: Foster Youth Experiences
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Arianna Nunez and Faith Smart. In...
Episode 354: #82-3 Foster Care: Optimizing Care
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Kristine Fortin, MD. They will fo...
Episode 353: #82-2 Foster Care: Recommended Visits for Children in Foster Care
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Kristine Fortin, M...
Episode 352: #82-1 Foster Care: DCFS
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Kyla Clark, Streng...
Episode 351: #81 Angelo's Book Club
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode: Book Club with Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP In months with fiv...
Episode 350: #81-4 Neurodevelopment & CHD: Q & A
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our congenital heart disease and neurodevelopment series, host Paul Wirkus...
Episode 349: #81-3 Neurodevelopment & CHD: Role of PCP in Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Care
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by experts Sarah Wint...
Episode 348: #81-2 Neurodevelopment & CHD: Understanding Common Developmental Challenges
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by experts Sarah Winter, MD...
Episode 347: #81-1: Neurodevelopment & CHD: Risk Stratification and Challenges
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and guests Kristi Glotzbach, MD, and Laura Wood,...
Episode 346: #80-4 Pediatric Hearing Health: Q & A
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP is joined by Albert Park, MD, and Adrienne Johnson, AuD, to an...
Episode 345: #80-3 Pediatric Hearing Health: Implants
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP is joined by Albert Park, MD, and Adrienne Johnson, AuD,...
Episode 344: #80-2 Pediatric Hearing Health: Importance of Failed Newborn Screens
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP is joined by Albert Park, MD, and Adrienne Johnson, AuD,...
Episode 343: #80-1 Pediatric Hearing Health: What PCPs Need to Know
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Albert Park, MD, and Adrienne Johnson, AuD...
Episode 342: #79-4 Nutrition: Q&A
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re answering your questions about eating disorders in adolescents. From recognizing ...
Episode 341: #79-3 Nutrition: Talking with Kids and Families about Resources
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Megan Jensen, CEDS, MPH,...
Episode 340: #79-2 Nutrition: Healthy Eating Patterns
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, sits down with experts Megan Jensen, CEDS, MPH, RDN, CD and N...
Episode 339: #79-1 Nutrition: Recognize Eating Disorders in Adolescents
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Dr. Paul Wirkus is joined by experts Megan Jensen, CEDS, MPH, RDN, CD and Nicole Ho...
Episode 337: #78 Angelo's Book Club
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode: Book Club with Dr. Paul Wirkus and Dr. Angelo Giardino In months with five weeks, The...
Episode 338: #78-4 Measles: Q&A
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Week on The Virtual Curbside: Measles Q&A In this final episode of the measles series, ho...
Episode 336: #78-3 Measles: Controlling the Spread
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Week on The Virtual Curbside: Containing Measles – What Works and What Doesn’t In this epis...
Episode 335: #78-2 Measles: Management
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go beyond the clinical basics to explore the history of measles, common complica...
Episode 334: #78-1 Measles
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Measles was once considered nearly eliminated in North America - but in recent years, cases have ree...
Episode 333: #77-4 Office Emergencies: Q & A
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week wraps up our Office Emergencies series on The Virtual Curbside! Tune in as host Paul Wirku...
Episode 332: #77-3 Office Emergencies: Planning
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Virtual Curbside, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, is joined by Stephanie Spanos, MD, to...
Episode 331: #77-2 Office Emergencies: The Power of Simulations
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Virtual Curbside, we’re talking about one of the most practical tools in pediatri...
Episode 330: #77-1 Office Emergencies: Preparation
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on The Virtual Curbside, we’re diving into a topic every pediatric office needs but hop...
Episode 329: #76-4 Neonatology: Q & A
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the final episode of our Neonatology series on The Virtual Curbside! Don’t miss th...
Episode 328: #76-3 Neonatology: Adjusting Age for Milestones
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, adjusting age for milestones for NICU graduates will be discussed with host Paul Wirkus, ...
Episode 327: #76-2 Neonatology: Growth Monitoring in NICU Graduates
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week for the conversation about monitoring growth with NICU graduates with host Paul Wi...
Episode 326: #76-1 Neonatology: Provider Communication
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Tara DuPont, MD, and host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, will discuss neonatology. In week one, ...
Episode 325: #75 Angelo's Book Club
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 324: #75-4 OCD in Pediatric Patients: Q & A
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the week when your questions are answered about OCD in the pediatric population. Listen into...
Episode 323: #75-3 OCD in Pediatric Patients: 2nd Line Treatment & Resources
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In week three, you'll hear the discussion about second-line treatments and other resources for child...
Episode 322: #75-2 OCD in Pediatric Patients: Treatment Options
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kristi Kleinschmit, MD, talks to host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, about Obsessive-compulsive d...
Episode 321: #75-1 OCD in Pediatric Patients: Diagnosis
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Kristi Kleinschmit, MD, is back to talk to host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, about Obsessive-c...
Episode 320: #74-4 Celiac Disease: Q & A
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last week discussing celiac disease. In this episode, listener questions will be answere...
Episode 319: #74-3 Celiac Disease: Treatment
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, pediatric celiac disease treatment options will be discussed. Listen in to host Paul Wirk...
Episode 318: #74-2 Celiac Disease: Testing Options for Pediatric Patients
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In week two of our discussion on Celiac Disease, testing options for pediatric patients will be cove...
Episode 317: #74-1 Celiac Disease: Screening Pediatric Patients
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month the topic is Celiac Disease. In week one, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Anna Ermarth, M...
Episode 316: #73-4 Autism: Q & A
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, listener questions about autistic children will be discussed. Join in the engaging conver...
Episode 315: #73-3 Autism: General Topics
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last week to hear a general conversation about common issues for autistic people. Listen...
Episode 314: #73-2 Autism: School Aged Children
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Lisa Palmieri, MD, will discuss autism diagnosis. In wee...
Episode 313: #73-1 Autism: Age Groups
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Lisa Palmieri, MD, will discuss autism diagnosis. In the...
Episode 310: #72-3 Pediatric Hand Injuries: Congenital Anomalies
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dr. Shaun Mendenhall, a pediatric hand specialist, will d...
Episode 312: #72 Angelo's Book Club
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 311: #72-4 Pediatric Hand Injuries: Q & A
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last week with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dr. Shaun Mendenhall, a pediatric hand sp...
Episode 309: #72-2 Pediatric Hand Injuries: Fractures, Amputations and Burns
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dr. Shaun Mendenhall, a pediatric hand speci...
Episode 308: #72-1 Pediatric Hand Injuries: Fingers
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shaun Mendenhall, a pediatric hand specialist, joins host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, this month. The...
Episode 307: #71-4 Mood Disorders 201: Q & A
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last week with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Jeremy Hendrick, MD. This week they will ...
Episode 306: #71-3 Mood Disorders 201: Severely Effected Patients
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Jeremy Hendrick, MD, will discuss severely effected p...
Episode 305: #71-2 Mood Disorders 201: Comorbid Issues
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week two, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Jeremy Hendrick, MD, will discuss how comorbid issues i...
Episode 304: #71-1 Mood Disorders 201: Treatment Options
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Jeremy Hendrick, MD will take a deeper dive into mood di...
Episode 303: #70-4 Urology Issues: Q & A
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month has been interesting talking about pediatric urology issues. Listen in as host Paul Wirku...
Episode 302: #70-3 Urology Issues: Neurogenic Bladder
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Glen Lau, MD, will be discussing neurogenic blad...
Episode 301: #70-2 Urology Issues: Voiding Dysfunction
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second week talking about common pediatric urology issues. Week two will center around v...
Episode 300: #70-1 Urology Issues: Nocturnal Enuresis
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, common pediatric urology issues will be discussed. Week one will center around nocturnal...
Episode 299: #69 Angelo's Book Club
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 298: #69-4 Tethered Cord: Q & A
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last week discussing tethered spine with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Rajiv Iyer.Have...
Episode 297: #69-3 Tethered Cord and Scoliosis
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, listen in to the conversation between host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Rajiv Iyer about th...
Episode 296: #69-2 Tethered Cord
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the discussion will be centered around tethered spinal cord. Each week, listen to the di...
Episode 295: #69-1 Tethered cord: Spina bifida
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the discussion will be centered around tethered spinal cord. Each week, listen to the di...
Episode 294: #68-4 Pain Management: Q & A
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dedee Caplin, PhD, discussed pain management in kids. ...
Episode 293: #68-3 Pain Management: Working with Patients and Families
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dedee Caplin, PhD, will discuss pain management in kids....
Episode 292: #68-2 Pain Management: Patient Experience with Pain
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dedee Caplin, PhD, will discuss pain management in kids....
Episode 291: #68-1 Pain Management in Kids
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP, and Dedee Caplin, PhD, will discuss pain management in kids....
Episode 290: #67 Angelo's Book Club
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 289: #67-4 Pediatric Urology: Q & A
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Patrick Cartwright, MD answer listener questions. Join the ...
Episode 288: #67-3 Pediatric Urology: Uncircumised Penis
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Patrick Cartwright, MD will be talking about th...
Episode 287: #67-2 Pediatric Urology: Hydronephrosis Care
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Patrick Cartwright, MD will be talking about pediatric ur...
Episode 286: #67-1 Pediatric Urology: UDT
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Patrick Cartwright, MD will be talking about pediatric ur...
Episode 285: #66-4 Newborn Topics: Q & A
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last week of newborn topics, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Pete Lindgren, MD will answer lis...
Episode 284: #66-3 Newborn Topics: Interventions and Consequences
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Pete Lindgren, MD will talk about understanding the impact...
Episode 283: #66-2 Newborn Topics: Vitamin K
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Pete Lindgren, MD will discuss vitamin K. Join in to hear ...
Episode 282: #66-1 Newborn Topics
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Pete Lindgren, MD will discuss various newborn topics suc...
Episode 281: #65-4 Rheumatology: Q & A
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last week of rheumatology, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Karen James, MD will answer listene...
Episode 280: #65-3 Rheumatology Labs
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Karen James, MD will talk about what labs are best for...
Episode 279: #65-2 Recognizing Henoch Schonlein Purpura
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week two, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Karen James, MD will discuss Henoch Schonlein Purpura (H...
Episode 278: #65-1 Kawasaki Disease
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Karen James, MD will discuss Kawasaki Disease. In week on...
Episode 277: #64 Angelo's Book Club
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 264: #61 Angelo's Book Club
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In months with five weeks, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP hold a boo...
Episode 276: #64-4 Ortho Legs & Feet: Q & A
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last week of pediatric orthopedics, legs and feet, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Marcella Wo...
Episode 275: #64-3 Ortho: Common Pediatric Conditions
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Marcella Woiczik, MD will discuss common orthopedic co...
Episode 274: #64-2 Ortho Legs & Feet: What's normal
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week two, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Marcella Woiczik, MD will discuss what is normal and wha...
Episode 273: #64-1 Orthopedic Legs & Feet
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Marcella Woiczik, MD will discuss pediatric orthopedics wi...
Episode 272: #63-4 Pediatric Spine Q & A
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your pediatric spine questions are answered this week. Join the conversation with host Paul Wirkus, ...
Episode 271: #63-3 Chronic Back Pain in Pediatric Patients
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and John Heflin, MD will discuss chronic back pain and how ...
Episode 270: #63-2 Managing Back Pain
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week two host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and John Heflin, MD will be talking about acute causes of bac...
Episode 269: #63-1 Pediatric Spine
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month John Heflin, MD will be discussing spines with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In week one th...
Episode 268: #62-4 Neonatal Infectious Disease: Q & A
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week four, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP presents listener questions to Dr. Lawrence. For more infor...
Episode 267: #62-3 Neonatal Infectious Disease: Manifestations & Treatments
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week three, Shelley Lawrence, MD and host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP discuss the manifestation and tre...
Episode 266: #62-2 Neonatal Infectious Disease: Treatment of Congenital Syphilis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Shelley Lawrence, MD and host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP discuss neonatal infectious disease. ...
Episode 265: #62-1 Neonatal Infectious Disease: Congenital Syphilis
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Shelley Lawrence, MD and host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP discuss neonatal infectious disease. ...
Episode 239: #55 Angelo's Book Club
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP discuss Atlas of the Hea...
Episode 263: #61-4 Ophthalmology Q & A
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week listener questions are answered. Join the conversation between host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP ...
Episode 262: #61-3 Ophthalmology: Grab Bag
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and pediatric ophthalmologist Griffin Jardine, MD discuss a gr...
Episode 261: #61-2 Ophthalmology: Vision Development
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In week two, host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and pediatric ophthalmologist Griffin Jardine, MD discuss vi...
Episode 260: #61-1 Ophthalmology
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP will be having a discussion with pediatric ophthalmologist Gri...