
MedStar Health DocTalk
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.
Episodes
80 episodes
Scoliosis with Dr. Zan Naseer
In the latest episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, orthopedic surgeon Zan Nasser, MD, who specializes in spine surgery, discusses the facts and fiction of scoliosis. From understanding the basics of curvature of the spine, to treatment options, p...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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36:57

Pulsed Field Ablation for Treating AFib
A groundbreaking innovation is making waves for the approximate six million Americans who suffer with atrial fibrillation (AFib). It’s called pulsed field ablation. In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with Dr. Sunjeet Sidh...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:14

Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Immunology
The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Program is the only adult, FACT-accredited progr...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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18:37

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) with Dr Maen Farha
In our latest episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, Debra Schindler talks with MedStar Health breast surgeon, Maen Farha, MD, medical director of the Breast Center at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, about the most common breast cance...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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31:37

Stomach Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Pathways
Stomach cancer, often referred to as gastric cancer, is a sneaky cancer. Its symptoms can be easily mistaken for more benign conditions like indigestion or acid reflux, making early detection a challenge. In our latest podcast episode, we...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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48:22

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, resulting in more cancer deaths than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. It can take years to develop and is difficult to detect in early stages when there ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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24:11

Finding Breast Cancer with Dr. Michelle Townsend Day
In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, we explore the critical aspects of breast cancer detection and the intricacies of mammography with Dr. Michelle Townsend Day, Chair of the Department of Radiology and Section Chief of Breast Imagin...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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33:05

Plantar Fibromatosis with Dr. Paul Carroll
Foot pain is a common issue that many of us face at some point in our lives. While plantar fasciitis is often the culprit, there's another- probably under-reported condition that deserves attention: plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhos...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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24:11

EEGs and the brain: insights from Syed Shabbir, MD
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of brain waves and neurological diagnostics with Dr. Syed Shabbir, Director of Epilepsy and Medical Director of the EEG Lab at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center. Hosted by ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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43:25

Blood Cancers with Dr. Kieron Dunleavy
| Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Kieran Dunleavy, an internationally recognized expert in lymphoma and blood cancers. Learn about the innovative treatments and clinical trials happening at Medstar Georgetown University Hospita...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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31:35

All things thyroid; a discussion on thyroid heath with Dr. Paul Sack
Unlock the mysteries of thyroid health with our special guest, Dr. Paul Sack from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Ever wondered how a tiny gland in your neck can orchestrate the harmony of your body's systems? Dr. Sack reveals the...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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51:16

The Silent Threat of Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine from the largest healthcare system in the Maryland D.C. region: this is MedStar Health DocTalk.In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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34:04

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
Did you know that Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in men and women combined? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:30

Breaking down barriers: A candid discussion on colorectal cancer screening with Dr. Dana Sloane
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:08

Young people and heart health featuring Miss D.C. 2023
In this heart-stirring episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, we delve into the alarming trend of heart attack fatalities among the young. With heart disease steadfastly holding its ground as the leading cause of death in the U.S., our host Debra S...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:12

Let's talk AFib, or atrial fibrillation
Electrophysiologist Dr. Richard Jones, of the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, talks about symptoms and treatment for the full spectrum of the most common form of cardiac arrythmia: atrial fibrillation. Are you fe...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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47:59

Bone health and fracture prevention program
Hand surgeon, Dr. Avi Giladi and endocrinologist Dr. Malik Cheikh discuss why their specialties lend to a fracture prevention program; why bone fractures are risky, particularly for seniors, as well as treatment and prevention tips.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:47

The athlete's heart: A deep dive into sports cardiology with Dr. Aubrey Grant
In our latest podcast episode, Debra sits down with Dr. Aubrey Grant, a sports and performance cardiologist at Medstar Health, who offers a deep dive into sports cardiology, the athlete's heart, and its capacity to remodel itself. Dr. G...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:00

Multiple sclerosis 101
Board certified neurologist Dr. Tamar Harel discusses the complex autoimmune disorder, multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is triggered by the immune system attacking the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers, known as myelin, as ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:10

Cervical cancer: prevention, diagnosing and treatment
Dr. Irinia Tunnage of MedStar Health, talks with host Debra Schindler about the signs, symptoms, screening and treatment of cervical cancer.
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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26:12

Endometrial cancer is uterine cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 66,000 new cases of uterine cancer are currently diagnosed each year. Unlike most cancers in the Unites States, endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, has been increas...
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Season 3
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33:32

Lung cancer: what is it, where is it, and how do we treat it?
Medical oncologist Dr. Joshua Reuss, an expert in lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymoma, and pulmonologist Dr. Rebecca Krochmal, an expert in benign and malignant airway and pleural disease, both with MedStar Georgetown University Hospita...
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Season 3
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33:06

Transradial approach to uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
There’s a game changer in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Women whose lives are compromised by pain, long periods, severe bleeding, anemia and other symptoms of the muscular tumors, can opt for an embolization through the wrist. Known as tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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52:14
