INTERVIEWS

Guest: Dr. David Goldrath
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Goldrath attended the University of Michigan Medical School, the University of Wisconsin for residency and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business for his Business of Medicine Physician MBA. He is the President of Comprehensive Urologic Care S.C. He is in full time practice specializing in Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. David Goldrath discusses his experience in the IU Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program.

Guest: Dr. Kevin Ryan

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Kevin P. Ryan, MD FACP COL USAF (ret) graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Georgetown University, summa cum laude, AOA from Georgetown Medical School and was heavily decorated during his career in the USAF medical corps retiring as a full Colonel . He is a clinical full Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine and has authored numerous research and clinical papers, book chapters, and abstracts in Hematology/Oncology.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Kevin Ryan, author of “When Tumor is The Rumor and Cancer is the Answer: A comprehensive text for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families” discusses how fear of cancer can paralyze patients and even lead to a bad outcome. He also touches on medical ethics and advice to family members on talking with their loved ones about their cancer.

Guest: Professor Linda Kenedy

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Linda Kenedy is a professor of Practice at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. At Creighton, Kenedy teaches graduate classes in the Health & Wellness Coaching program and undergraduate classes to students in the Creighton University Healthy Lifestyle Management program. Kenedy has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a master’s degree in Health Education. In addition to teaching at Creighton, Linda is a wellness coordinator for the Nebraska Educators Health Alliance and a RYT-200 yoga teacher.

Segment overview: Creighton University Professor of Practice Linda Kenedy discusses the credibility of the phrase “sitting is the new smoking”, and the current research regarding the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

Guest: Thomas Torre

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Thomas Torre joined Copatient as chief executive officer in September 2015 with over three decades of leadership experience in the healthcare and financial management industries. Before joining Copatient, Tom served as CEO, board member and co-founder of Alegeus Technologies, a leading provider of payment and healthcare information technology solutions.

Segment overview: In this Health Supplier Segment, Thomas Torre, CEO of Copatient discusses how he and his team help individuals and businesses navigate healthcare finance management.

Guest: Gerald Quigley

Presenter: Patrick Reyes

Guest Bio: Gerald Quigley is a Community Pharmacist and Medical Herbalist with skills in the integration of complementary medicines with prescribed medicines. Gerald’s joint qualifications give him a unique overview of health from a holistic perspective. This means that Gerald not only looks at the symptomatic treatment which leaves a gap in the recovery phase. He is a regular columnist in Retail Pharmacy magazine, and contributor to a wide variety of health and pharmacy publications.

Segment overview: In this segment we welcome Gerald Quigley to discuss how we can maintaining our cholesterol levels within normal range. For more information about cholesterol management please visit www.raydel.com.au

Guest: Dr. Li Yan
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dr. LI Yan, PhD from Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore currently works as a scientist in Research & Development for Digestive Wellness at Procter and Gamble, in Singapore. There are many facets to Li Yan’s work in the gastrointestinal health arena. She spends a lot of time talking with patients so that she can ensure their needs are fully understood – for example, what gastrointestinal issues and challenges they face in daily life. Additionally, she also liaises with gastroenterologists and doctors to understand the latest treatments available, and to discuss their patients’ responses.

Segment overview: In today’s segment, Dr. Li Yan discusses the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and explains why this condition often goes undiagnosed. The symptoms vary from person to person and these include abdominal pain and discomfort, stomach bloating, as well as chronic diarrhoea and constipation. Dr Li Yan, Research & Development Scientist from P&G, also talks about a once-a-day probiotic supplement in capsule form called Meta Align®. This has been clinically tested to provide relief from symptoms of medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome to help restore the natural balance of the digestive system

Guest: Dr Frank Howes
Presenter: Patrick Reyes
Guest Bio: Dr Frank Howes is an ophthalmologist who specialises in laser vision correction, and the treatment of keratoconus and glaucoma. Dr Howes has performed many laser eye surgery procedures including LASIK and ASLA (PRK). He also specialises in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (sometimes known as clear lens exchange or lensectomy) as well as refractive procedures.

Segment overview: Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease and a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. In Australia, glaucoma patients are now benefitting from a device called iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypassone, one of the world’s smallest FDA-approved medical devices known to be implanted in the human body measuring 1.0 mm long and 0.33 mm wide. It is an entirely new treatment option for glaucoma patients, wherein the device is implanted into the eye’s drainage canal during cataract surgery to restore the natural pathway for fluid outflow and reduce pressure in the eye. Dr Frank Howes, an ophthalmologist who specialises in laser vision correction, talks about glaucoma and how iStent can help patients in their treatment process.

Guest: Jerald D. Wishner, MD, FACS

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Jerald Wishner is the Co-Director for The Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Medical Director for the Colorectal Surgery Program at Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Wishner is Fellowship trained in both colorectal and minimally invasive surgery, has received advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery, and has been designated as a trainer for robotic general and colorectal surgery by Intuitive Surgical.

Segment overview: March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Jerald Wishner discusses a new report from the American Cancer Society that suggests colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among younger people (both millennials and Gen X).