Talk To A Doc

Welcome back, dear listeners, to TalkToADoc. On this episode we are not talking to a Doc, but instead are hearing the incredible story of Abril Chatlak. She is a Medical Assistant with Banner Health and we felt like we all have a lot to learn from her. What does it mean to be resilient, courageous, and strong? On this episode you will find out. 

Welcome back to Talk To A Doc! We are little hindered by this week by some technical problems, but while the audio might sound different, the content remains awesome. We are talking with Dr. Shannon Sovndal, who is an ER doctor and the Medical Director of the new Banner Air flight medicine program. He is also, a paramedic, pilot, jiu-jitsu black belt, author, Tour de France team doctor and much more. We talk about his life in emergency medicine, treating the sickest of patients up in the air, and where passion and peace in medicine can come from. After listening to this episode, you will want more Dr. Sovndal so check out his podcast, Match on Fire, and his book, Fragile.  https://drsovndal.com/fragile/ 

Settle in for another great episode of Talk To A Doc! 

On today's episode of TalkToADoc, we are excited to shine a light on an aspect of medicine that is a little misunderstood, often complained about, and incredibly important to the future of medicine. We are talking with Dr. Vikeen Patel, an Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Clinical Informatics fellow. What is informatics? Why is it important? Dr. Patel is here to explain all of that and more. We cover electronic medical records, the future of access to records, how to build a computer yourself, how to do plumbing repairs, and basically fix everything! Join us as we meet a true renaissance man! 

We’re back! After an eternity away from your ears, Talk To A Doc returns in a big way. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the face and voice of the biggest health care system in Arizona, that is at the heart of a once in a generation devastating pandemic, all while practicing your fastball for the first pitch of a major league baseball game? Well do we have a guest for you! Dr. Marjorie (aka Marjie) Bessel joins us on this episode to talk about that, finding happiness in medicine, saying yes, rescuing dogs, and so much more! Also listen for a HUGE announcement from one of your beloved hosts. Just say yes to listening right now!

On this episode of Talk To A Doc we are being admitted to one of the scariest parts of the hospital, the Burn Ward. It can also be an inspirational and loving place. To find out more we are joined by Dr. Lyndsay Deeter, a Burn Surgeon working in Northern Colorado. What is a burn surgeon you ask? Don’t worry we have all the answers. We cover everything from types of burns, how they are treated, the most interesting stories, and what the heck is wet lightning! Also, one of your beloved hosts has personal experience with severe burns. Which one? What happened? Tune in and find out!

On this episode of Talk To A Doc we’re sitting down with one of our favorite Docs to talk about life as a hospitalist and a teacher. Dr. Ruth Franks Snedecor is an academic hospitalist in Phoenix and takes us to school on what the life of a hospitalist is like, how we teach new doctors, the scourge of face blindness, why are there so many Game of Thrones characters, end of life care, and so much more! This is a longer episode, but we literally and/or figuratively couldn’t cut anything out and you’ll be glad we didn’t! Check your cognitive bias at the door and enjoy!

On this episode of TalkToADoc, we are going inside one of the busiest hospitals in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Eric Katz. Dr. Katz is the Chief Medical Officer of Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. We talk about what was happening inside the hospital, how they are making it through, and what we would like to see stay around post-Covid. We also talk about being a residency director, lack of sleep, resident romance, Halloween candy, “old” movies, and so much more. Join us dear listener in a feast for your ears! 

Dr. Katz also published an article for Stat News titled How humility can help save us from Covid-19. Check out the great read linked below! 

How humility can help save us from Covid-19 - STAT (statnews.com)

On this doctor's day special feature episode of TalkToADoc, we are sharing back to back personal stories from our very own Banner physicians! We couldn't think of a better way to honor our incredible docs than by sharing their most memorable stories from their careers. You don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to tune in and take a moment today to appreciate the doctors in your life... Especially our favorite host, Dr. Horton! 

On this episode of TalkToADoc, it’s time to get real with ourselves! Are we living in the present? Are we experiencing time scarcity or symptoms of burnout? Dr. Mohammad Islam, a Gynecologic Surgeon in Phoenix, is joining us to talk about just that. He shares his own struggles with losing track of himself and how he found peace. Also, your beloved hosts finally get around to introducing themselves properly! Join us as we learn more and discover where trouble comes from and how healing begins. Physician heal thyself!

On this episode of TalkToADoc, we enter the high stakes world of calf birthing and have a great conversation with Family Practice doctors and BFFs, Rachel and Erin. What is it like practicing cowboy medicine in a small town community, providing much needed women's health services, practicing medicine internationally, and having your best friend on call at all hours of the night? Hop aboard the TalkToADoc friend ship!