Guests: Jim Dornhoffer, M.D. & Matthew Carlson, M.D., M.B.A.  Hearing loss can affect individuals of all ages and significantly impair their quality of life. This can result in difficulties with communication, social isolation and possibly even cognitive decline. Unfortunately, many patients with hearing loss are undiagnosed and therefore untreated. There have been numerous advances in…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Samar Ibrahim, M.B.Ch.B.  Primary care clinicians may never encounter a child needing a liver transplant, however when it happens, they play a vital role in the journey for the child, including early recognition of the signs of hepatic failure, timely referral to a hepatologist and co-managing these children with…

Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Victoria Clemens, P.A.-C.; Casey Fazer-Posorske, PA-C; Emily Olson, C.N.P., D.N.P.; Alec Williams, C.N.P., D.N.P. As healthcare becomes increasingly specialized and complex, organizations face growing demands for patient access, workforce sustainability, and high-quality care. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants play a critical role in meeting these needs, and postgraduate fellowship programs…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Erick Bothun, M.D.  Normally, our eyes work together, providing us with one single image and providing accurate depth perception. However, when there’s misalignment of the eyes and they don’t point in the same direction, that’s known as strabismus. It’s much more than a cosmetic issue; a variety of complications…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guests: Erin O’Brien, M.D. & Rohit Divekar, M.B.B.S  Patients frequently come to primary care with symptoms of nasal congestion, facial pressure, post-nasal drainage and recurrent sinus infections and they often believe their symptoms should be treated with an antibiotic. Determining the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms, deciding who will…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Cheryl L. Khanna, M.D.  Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and is characterized by progressive optic nerve damage often but not always associated with elevated intraocular pressure. When vision loss occurs, it begins insidiously and progresses silently. Many patients are unaware of any eye problems until they become advanced. Although ophthalmologists diagnose and manage those with…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Joshua M. Romero, M.D.  Tendon disorders can be difficult to manage, and patients often suffer with chronic symptoms. Traditional treatments such as physical therapy, braces, and steroid injections have shown to be of limited benefit. There’s another treatment option for chronic tendon disorders; focused shockwave therapy. It’s non-invasive and uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in injured musculoskeletal tissue….

Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Jennifer Bold, D.N.P., APRN, C.N.P.; Michelle Booth-Kowalczyk, APRN, C.N.P.; John Weimer, PA-C; Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.; As healthcare grows increasingly complex, the success of newly hired nurse practitioners and physician assistants depends not only on their preparation, but also on the systems that support their integration, development, and long-term…

Host: Darryl S. Chukta, M.D.  Guest: Robert D. McBane, M.D.  At times, pulmonary embolism can be very challenging to diagnose. While some patients have a very dramatic presentation, others may have very subtle, non-specific symptoms. Establishing a diagnosis quickly is important as a delayed or missed diagnosis can lead to excessive morbidity and mortality. What clues might a patient have that should…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Ruti Sella Svetlit, M.D. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, especially among older adults. While cataract surgery has been available for many decades, it has evolved significantly over the last several years. Patients now have multiple lens options which can give them a variety of…