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Month: May 2014

Spider Veins and Venous Insufficiency

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Spider Veins and Venous Insufficiency

On this week’s show, I’ll be talking spider veins and venous disease with Dr. Todd Greer, MD, Phlebologist, of Vein Clinics of America. He’ll tell us about the variety of services they provide from minimally-invasive treatment of varicose veins to helping patients who are experiencing problems related to more severe venous insufficiency, such as lymphedema and even lower extremity ulcers.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUEST: Todd Greer, MD, Vein Clinics of America

  • Doctorate of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Residency, Atlanta Medical Center
  • Residency, Vanderbilt Medical Center
  • Board Certified, Phlebolog
  • Fellow, American Society of Angiology
Charles "CW" Hall interviewing Dr. Todd Greer

Charles “CW” Hall interviewing Dr. Todd Greer

Chronic Sinusitis

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis, a problem affecting millions of Americans, is an irritation of the sinus/nasal passages that lasts at least 12 weeks or longer. We will discuss what causes this condition, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Andrew Pugliese, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat Institute

  • Doctorate in Medicine, St. George University School of Medicine
  • Fellowship, Infectious Disease, Winthrop University Hospital
  • Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
  • Pioneer in non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic sinusitis
  • President of Sinus Solutions

Courtney French, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat Institute 

  • Doctorate in Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Regular presenter of research material at numerous national/international ear, nose & throat conferences

Faria Khan, MD, Georgia’s Allergy & Asthma Insititute

  • Doctorate in Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham
  • Residency, Emory University Hospital
  • Fellowship, Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Special interests in allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, asthma, and allergic skin conditions
Top Docs Radio, May 15, 2014

Andrew Pugliese, Faria Khan, Courtney French, Charles “CW” Hall

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy

This week, we’re going to talk more about the experience of chemotherapy, memory issues that can arise during treatment – sometimes referred to as “chemo brain”, and learn all about Turning Point in Sandy Springs, a rehabilitation facility that focuses on the needs of patients who have had previous radiation therapy.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Cookie Aftergut

  • 12 year Stage II breast cancer survivor, treated with chemotherapy and radiation
  • Founder of ChemoChic and ChemoFlage
  • Recipient of “Yoplait Champion” award and recognized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and SELF Magazine for her community work

Karen Burpo

  • Community Outreach Coordinator for Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (and former patient)
  • Surviving cancer
  • Master Gardener
  • Supportive counselor and companion to friends going through diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
  • Active in church and neighborhood activities
Cookie Aftergut, Charles "CW" Hall, Karen Burpo

Cookie Aftergut, Charles “CW” Hall, Karen Burpo

The Multi-Speciality Approach to Treating Breast Cancer

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Breast Cancer

Continuing our focus on breast cancer, this week Charles “CW” Hall is joined by four of the physicians who make up part of the multi-specialty team a breast cancer patient will likely work with on their journey through their treatment. We’ll hear insight from a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, breast surgeon and plastic surgeon about the points/options they feel are important for a patient to be aware of while going through diagnosis and treatment.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

GUESTS: Nancy Wiggers, MD – Radiation Oncology, Northside Radiation Oncology Care Institute

  • MD, Medical College of Georgia
  • Residency, Medical College of Georgia
  • Board Certified, Radiation Oncology
  • Co-Author, “Portal Design in Radiation Therapy”

Jennifer Amerson, MD – Breast Surgery, Breast Care Specialists 

  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Woodruff Scholar
  • Residency, General Surgery, Emory University Hospital
  • Board Certified, American College of Surgeons

Kristina Bowen, MD – Georgia Cancer Specialists

  • MD, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Duke University Medical Center
  • Fellowship, Duke Univeristy Medical Center
  • Special Interests: Managing breast cancer and chemoprevention for high risk women

Jenny Chang, MD – Plastic Surgery, Artisan Plastic Surgery

  • MD, Universidad de Buenos Aires with Honors
  • Residency, General Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Center
  • Faculty, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Center|
  • Fellowship, Plastic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
  • Board Certified, Plastic Surgery and General Surgery
Dr. Jennifer Amerson, Dr. Nancy Wiggers, Charles "CW" Hall, Dr. Jenny Chang, Dr. Kristina Bowen

Dr. Jennifer Amerson, Dr. Nancy Wiggers, Charles “CW” Hall, Dr. Jenny Chang, Dr. Kristina Bowen