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Transitional Care, Cardiology Services and Rehabilitation, and Hospital Medicine

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Dr. Wang of Salude, Dr. Kunjummen of Atlanta Heart Specialists, and Dr. Austin of Gwinnett Medcial Center Hospital Medicine

Dr. Alan Wang, Dr. Martin Austin, Dr. Binu Kunjummen

Dr. Alan Wang, Dr. Martin Austin, Dr. Binu Kunjummen

 

Transitional Care

This week we are highlighting several medical practices and services that the community could benefit from knowing about.  Salude is an upscale transitional care and rehabilitation facility focused on providing specialized short-term, in-patient rehabilitation care in a state-of-the-art environment. Atlanta Heart Specialists’ physicians deliver a full range of cardiology services, including state-of-the-art prevention, consultation, diagnostic and treatment, and rehabilitation care.  Gwinnett Medical Center’s Hospital Medicine program helps optimize the patient’s health outcomes by providing round-the-clock physician oversight of care for patients during their stay in the hospital.

Special Guests:

Dr. Alan Wang, MD, Medical Director of Salude twitter_logo_small  facebook_logo_small3  youtube logo

  • Doctorate in Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Played key role in starting hospital medicine programs in four Emory hospitals
  • Former CMO, Emory Johns Creek Hospital
  • Recipient of numerous awards including Outstanding Teacher, Emory Family Medicine Residency and Emory Hospital Medicine Mark V for Overall Excellence in Hospital Medicine

Dr. Binu Kunjummen, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Atlanta Heart Specialists    facebook_logo_small3  youtube logo

  • Doctorate of Medicine, Ross School of Medicine
  • Residency, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
  • Cardiology Fellowship, Tulane University
  • Pacemaker/Device Fellowship, Newark Beth Israel Hospital
  • Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Texas
  • Numerous studies on percutaneous coronary artery and renal artery interventions

Dr. Martin Austin, MD, Hospital Medicine, Gwinnett Medical Center              

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  • Doctorate of Medicine New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Bellevue Hospital
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Cancer Survivors Discuss Late Effects of Radiation

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Cancer Survivors

This week I am joined by two cancer survivors who successfully beat their cancers but ended up as part of the group of patients who have problems where they received radiation therapy, called “late effects of radiation”. For most patients who experience these issues the symptoms they experience get better with a few weeks of time and conservative measures. But for some, they persist and can have significant impact on quality of life.  The symptoms these patients experience depend upon where the radiation was administered on to the body.  They can include non-healing wounds on the gums, sometimes exposing the jaw bone (mandible), necrosis (cell death) of the jaw bone, breast pain, chronic diarrhea, bleeding with urination or bowel movements, bladder pain, painful bowel movements, and sensations of urinary and/or bowel frequency and urgency.  Hear how they were able to successfully treat their late effects of radiation with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

cancer survivors and late effects of radiation

Dick Cailouet and Dan Dodson, cancer survivors who are among the group who experienced late effects of radiation.

Special Guests

Dick Caillouet   facebook_logo_small3 twitter_logo_small Pinterest-logo google-plus-logo-red-265px

Dan Dodson  

  • 3 year survivor of tonsilar cancer  twitter_logo_small linkedin_small1 facebook_logo_small3 google-plus-logo-red-265px
  • CEO, Co-founder, Mastermind Marketing
  • Previously, CPA, HLB Gross Collins, PC
  • Expert in Involvement Marketing, having been published in numerous publications and speaking at trade shows on the subject.

Special Guest, Dr. Jocelyn Curry, Podiatry

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Special Guest Dr. Jocelyn Curry DPM

Special Guest Dr. Jocelyn Curry DPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talking Podiatry with Dr. Jocelyn Curry DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Jocelyn Curry talks about her expertise in foot/ankle care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Podiatrist Dr. Jocelyn Curry, DPM of Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia facebook_logo_small3  twitter_logo_small  linkedin_small1

This week I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Curry, DPM.  She is a podiatrist with Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia.  She’ll talk about the variety of foot & ankle surgical and medical management services she provides in her Lithonia and Midtown office locations, including:  Surgical correction of bunions and hammertoes, heel pain/ plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics, reconstructive foot surgery for deformity, sports injuries, and workers compensation foot & ankle care.  Dr. Curry’s professional special interests are in forefoot surgery, tendon injury repair and diabetic limb reconstruction.

  • Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University of Podiatric Medicine
  • Residency, Atlanta Department of Veterans Administration Medical Center
  • Member:  American Podiatric Medical Association, Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, American Diabetes Association

In her own words: Medicine has been her lifelong passion and she feels blessed when a patient puts their trust and health in her hands. Dr. Curry states “I treat every patient with the utmost respect and care, as if they were my own family member.  I enjoy meeting new patients daily and exploring the challenges of podiatric medicine.”

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Discussion

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Lower Extremity Amputation

Multi-Specialty Discussion On Prevention of Amputation

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention

In the US alone there are over 20,000 lower extremity amputations per month.  As many as 68% of them have not had a basic vascular study to determine if revascularization could help save the leg.  This week I’ll talk with Dr. Mohammad Sharif of Village Podiatry Centers, Dr. Doug Redd of Advanced Vascular Resources, and Dr. David Schwegman of Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.  They’ll be discussing the multi-specialty team approach that is necessary for the best outcomes in patients with limb-threatening wounds.  They will talk about important things patients need to know about.  This includes things such as how important it is to have a vascular study to see if peripheral vascular disease (PAD) is present.  It is important to know that simply checking pulses is not effective enough when lower extremity amputation is a potential outcome.  Patients with risk factors for lower extremity amputation need to be followed by a foot & ankle specialist such as a DPM for care along with a certified wound specialist (not just a doctor or nurse who does wound care).

Special Guests:

Dr. Mohammad Sharif, DPM of Village Podiatry Centers

  •  Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center
  • Surgical Residency, Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program
  • Board Certified in Foot & Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
  • Certified in Microvascular Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Doug Redd, MD of Advanced Vascular Resources of Atlanta

  •  Doctorate of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Internship, Emory University Hospital
  • Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Emory University Hospital
  • Fellowship, Angiography & Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. David Schwegman, MD of Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia

  •  Doctorate of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  • Residency, Emergency Medicine, Ohio State University
  • Board Certified, Emergency Medicine
  • Certified Wound Specialist
  • Former Assist. Professor, Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Uterine Fibroids Avoid Hysterectomy

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Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Dr. Lipman and Dr. Alarcon discuss treating Uterine Fibroids without surgery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uterine Fibroids

Special guests Dr. John Lipman of Atlanta Interventional Institute and Dr. Carlos Alarcon of Marietta OB-GYN are featured on this week’s program. They share information about amazing minimally-invasive procedures and the multi-specialty team approach they use to treat uterine fibroids.

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Treatment Options for Prostate 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:

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

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Dr. James Bennett talks prostate prevention, diagnosis, treatment.

This week, I was joined by two physicians who regularly work with men facing prosate cancer. Dr. Peter Rossi and Dr. James Bennett to discuss the variety of treatment options available for men dealing with this cancer that affects as many as one in six men.

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

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Peter Rossi, MD, Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital Radiation Oncology 

  • Doctorate of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Internship, Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • Residency, Wake Forest University Medical Center
  • Board Certified, Radiation Oncology
  • Fellowship in low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cance treatment
  • Contributor on many clinical trials studying treatment of prostate cancer

James Bennett, MD, Midtown Urology

  • Doctorate of Medicine, Duke University
  • Urology Residency, Emory University Medical Center
  • Board Certified in Urology
  • Fellow of American College of Surgery
  • Assistant Medical Director, Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • Recipient, Practitioner of the Year 1999, by National Medical Association
  • Author of over 40 scientific articles on urologic topics
Dr. James Bennett, Charles "CW" Hall, Dr. Peter Rossi

Dr. James Bennett, Charles “CW” Hall, Dr. Peter Rossi

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
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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
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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

Surviving 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

“You have cancer” is one of the most frightening statements a person can hear. This week we meet four ladies who have travelled the challenging journey of diagnosis, treatment and survival of breast cancer. They’re here to tell us about support resources available that you might not be aware of, that can help someone you know and love get assistance that can make their experience a little (or a lot) better. Make sure to share this show with folks you know. You just might make a difference in their situation.

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

GUESTS:

Janet Beebe

  • 31 year, 2 time breast cancer survivor, and 4 time cancer survivor
  • President, Founder and Director of The Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network
  • Recipient of multiple awards including, “Volunteer of the Year” from the American Cancer Society and United Way, and “Business Woman of the Year” by the National Association of Business Women
  • Frequently spotlighted by numerous publications and media outlets, including Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fayette Woman’s Magazine, and others

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

Lynn Wyatt

  • Survivor of metastatic breast cancer
  • Elected double mastectomy/TRAM reconstruction
  • Experienced subsequent cancer diagnosis/treatment of brain, liver, and spine requiring additional chemotherapy/radiation
  • Today, cancer free

Judy Koeppen

  • 10 year recipient of high-dose estrogen/progesterone therapy of menopause
  • Stage 0 breast cancer found on follow up exam, treated with lumpectomy and ongoing Tamoxifen
  • Subsequent abnormal uterine cell findings on exam leading her to elect for hysterectomy
  • Today, cancer free
Lynn Wyatt, Charles "CW" Hall, Janet Beebe, Cookie Aftergut, Judy Koeppen

Lynn Wyatt, Charles “CW” Hall, Janet Beebe, Cookie Aftergut, Judy Koeppen