MedStar Health DocTalk

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.

MedStar Health Doc Talk… real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

Prevention is the best medicine, but the key to effectively treating any cancer is diagnosing it as early as possible. And there are critically important reasons that for some, getting that diagnosis has a higher probability than for others.  Today, we’re talking with medical oncologist Dr. Shweta Kurian, about the high-risk cancer clinic at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.

MedStar Health Doc Talk… real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

Thanks to advances in cancer treatment, more and more former cancer patients are now cancer survivors. While these life-saving treatments have improved long-term outcomes for many patients, some can cause heart and vascular problems. 

The cardio-oncology program at MedStar Health focuses on preventing, minimizing, and treating these conditions for patients with cancer during treatment and in survivorship. We talk with the Director of the MedStar Health Cardio-oncology program in Baltimore, advanced heart failure cardiologist Dr. Tolu Agunbiade, about which treatments are more likely to cause cardiotoxicity, what symptoms to look for, and when you may want to see a cardiologist. 

Over the next half hour, Mike and Dr. Agunbiade will cover what you need to know about cardio-oncology. Dr. Agunbiade sees patients at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. 

 For interviews with Dr. Agunbiade, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.

MedStar Health Doc Talk… real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

Is your neck or back pain caused by your vertebrae, or your nerves? If you are considering spine surgery, what type of specialist should you see? In this episode of DocTalk, we talk with neurosurgeon Dr. Victor Du and orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Bradley Moatz about the neurosurgical and orthopaedic perspectives on spine surgery.

Understand the history behind two different specialties treating the same condition, the modern-day overlap between them, and MedStar Health’s team approach.

For interviews with Drs. Du or Moatz, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].

 Learn more about Dr. Du here: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctor/dr-victor-xiaocong-du-md/

Learn more about Dr. Moatz here: https://www.medstarortho.org/doctor-profile/1700049103/#q=

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health DocTalk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

A new surgical tower opened at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland... culminating a ten-year growth at a 50-year old community hospital. For patients, the future of surgery means so much more than updating the space. Today, we talk with Regional Chief of Surgery for MedStar Health, Dr. David Stein about the bigger picture of updating OR technology and what it means for patients.

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health DocTalk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

A twisted knee, swelling, and the telltale “pop.” Is it an ACL tear?  Sports medicine orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Cohen from MedStar Orthopaedic Institute talks with us about the anterior cruciate ligament, how it’s arthroscopically repaired, and what can be expected during recovery. If you’re an athlete who frequently pivots, cuts, twists, or stops suddenly, learn more about the resulting strain on your ligaments and how ACL tears can be prevented, and complexity of ACL surgery and its success rates. Dr. Cohen sees patients in Bel Air, Timonium, and at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. For interviews with Dr. Cohen, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].

Learn more about Dr. Cohen here: https://www.medstarortho.org/doctor-profile/1245251685/

Learn more about MedStar Sports Medicine: https://www.medstarsportsmedicine.org/

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health DocTalk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

There are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today—a number expected by the American Cancer Society to grow, in part, because of improvements in cancer screenings. But research has shown an 86 to 94 percent drop in preventive cancer screenings nationwide, just two months into the pandemic. Doc Talk host Mike Schuh talks with Dr. Albert Aboulafia, medical director of the MedStar Health Cancer Network in Baltimore, about the importance of scheduling essential cancer screenings like colonoscopies, mammograms, and lung CT scans. Early detection saves lives. Screening tests can find cancer before it spreads, and when it’s easier to treat.

Dr. Aboulafia is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the clinical and research aspects of cancer care. He is based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. For interviews with Dr. Aboulafia, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Director of Media & Public Relations, [email protected]. Learn more about cancer screenings here.

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health DocTalk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

Varicose and spider veins are very common--in fact more than half of the population has them. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. While varicose and spider veins are primarily a cosmetic issue, they may be an indication of a more serious vascular issue. In this episode of Doc Talk, Director of the MedStar Health Vein Centers in Baltimore, vascular surgeon Dr. Maggie Arnold, talks about the difference between varicose and spider veins, their signs and symptoms and what happens during an evaluation. Learn about the various treatment options available and the importance of seeing a board-certified vascular surgeon for vein treatment. Over the next half hour, Dr. Arnold will cover everything you need to know about varicose and spider veins. Dr. Arnold sees patients at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus. For interviews with Dr. Arnold, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health DocTalk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

Strokes happen in an instant, and are the 5th leading cause of death. What’s your risk? Baltimore director of MedStar Health’s stroke program, neurologist Dr. Elliot Dawson, tells us about brain attacks, thunderclap headaches, innovative treatments, and the benefits of comprehensive stroke centers. Learn the signs of stroke using “BEFAST,” how long you have to respond, and even the relationship between stroke and Covid.

Dr. Dawson is based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and also has clinical interests in vascular neurology and neurocritical care. For interviews with Dr. Dawson, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].

 Learn more about Dr. Dawson here: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctor/dr-elliot-t-dawson-md/

Learn more about the Stroke Program: https://www.medstarfranklinsquare.org/our-services/neurology/stroke/?_ga=2.160287614.270062974.1624045027-747066315.1602086744#q={}