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Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Win for Doctors and Patients w/Dr. Jeffrey Hoadley

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Ambulatory surgery centers are exploding across the area, so this show dives into why this is good and features Dr. Jeffrey Hoadley of North Atlanta Surgical Associates … all brought to you by HealthGate.

Advances in both anesthesia and technology along with lower costs have fueled the explosion in the use of ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) across the nation. Medicare and other carriers have approved ASC for performing over 70 different types of procedures. Over $60 billion are spent each year in ASC surgical cases. Last year in Georgia, more than 18,000 procedures were performed in ASC’s with over 40% of these surgeries being related to the digestive system. Today we explore the ASC model, expectations, cost savings, indications, and why these facilities, in general, mean good news for both practitioners and patients.

 

Jeffrey Hoadley, M.D./North Atlanta Surgical Associates

In private general surgery practice at North Atlanta Surgical Associates, Dr. Jeffrey Hoadley is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Hoadley completed his residency at Emory University and fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic. He is an expert in hernia injury repairs, and conducts these for local Atlanta professional sports teams.

 

Dr. Jeffrey Hoadley

Dr. Jeffrey Hoadley discusses Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Tanya Mack and Dr. Jeffery Hoadley

Tanya Mack and Dr. Jeffery Hoadley

The In’s and Out’s of Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Titus Duncan

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With obesity affecting more and more people, this show looks to discuss the in’s and out’s of bariatric surgery and features Dr. Titus Duncan of Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics … all brought to you by HealthGate.  Guest host today is Deloris Hartley.

Morbid obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. For severely obese patients who have not had success with medically supervised weight loss plans, bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving and life changing treatment . Bariatric procedures have risen from about 16,000 in the 1990’s to now over 200,000 procedures being performed each year in the US. This segment will focus on the “internal changes and external” aspects of this type of surgical treatment.

 

Titus D. Duncan, M.D./Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics

A graduate of University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, Dr. Duncan completed his residency training at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Duncan has practiced general surgery since 1983 and is affiliated with Atlanta Medical Center, Emory Crawford Long Hospital. He is a board certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Duncan is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center and Morehouse School of Medicine. He has taught minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques to surgeons in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Duncan is the founder of Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics Associates, P.C. located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Duncan is the Health News Reporter for Fox 5’s Housecall segment on “Good Day Atlanta”.

A pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Duncan is one of the first surgeons in the United States to successfully perform an endoscopic transaxillary approach to remove the thyroid and parathyroid gland. He has made numerous national and international presentations and has published extensively on topics related to minimally invasive surgery.

 

Pediatric Injuries

Prevention and Management of Pediatric Injuries with Dr. Lee Resnick and Dr. Stephen Keith

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As every parent knows, kids get hurt. What can we do to prevent and manage these injuries? Dr. Lee Resnick and Dr. Stephen Keith, both from WellStreet Urgent Care, Dr. Grant Baldwin, CDC, and Megan Popielarczyk from Safe Kids Georgia discuss Prevention and Management of Pediatric Injuries… all brought to you by HealthGate.  Guest host today is Deloris Hartley.

Today’s show discusses the most common unintentional pediatric injuries related to sports, in-home , and automobile accidents. Specific injuries will include bone fractures and dislocations, burns, and concussions and other head trauma. Efforts to reduce the frequency and likelihood of injuries through prevention will be discussed, along with when to take an injured child to a pediatrician, urgent care center, or hospital emergency department.

 

Lee Resnick , M.D./WellStreet Urgent Care

As WellStreet’s Chief Medical and Operations Officer, Dr. Lee Resnick leads the national effort to bring academic rigor and clinical excellence to urgent care medicine. He is the founder and National Program Director for the only clinical fellowships in urgent care medicine and serves as Editor-In-Chief of The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine. He is the founder and President of the Institute of Urgent Care Medicine, specializing in the development of continuing education programs designed specifically for urgent care medicine. He was a founding board member and past president of the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA), where he was honored with an Outstanding Achievement Award. Dr. Resnick is a founding board member of both the Urgent Care College of Physicians (UCCOP) and the Urgent Care Foundation.

 

Stephen Keith, M.D./WellStreet Urgent Care

Currently serving since 2012 as Site Director for WellStreet Urgent Care in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Stephen Keith previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology from 2009 to 2012. From 2006 until 2009, Dr. Keith served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc., From 2003 until 2006, Dr. Keith was a Managing Director of Glocap Advisors, an investment bank based in New York, and a Senior Consultant with the Biologics Consulting Group. During 2002‐2003, Dr. Keith was a General Partner with Emerging Technology Partners, an early‐stage life sciences venture capital firm in Maryland. Just prior to joining Emerging Technology Partners, he held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Antex Biologics Inc. From 1995 to 2000, Dr. Keith served as Vice President, Marketing and Sales, at North American Vaccine, Inc. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Keith held various positions at Merck & Co., Inc., including Senior Director, Health Care Delivery Policy in Corporate Public Affairs, Senior Customer Manager in the U.S. Human Health Division, and Senior Director, Health Strategies, in the Merck‐Medco Managed Care Division.  Dr. Keith serves on the Board of Directors of Cytomedix, Inca life science company marketing wound care products. He also serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of The David Winston A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship, National Medical Fellowships, and Community Health Charities. Dr. Keith completed his undergraduate work at Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1973, and he received the M.D. degree from the University of Illinois in 1977. Dr. Keith completed a three‐year residency in Pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles, Center for the Health Sciences in 1980. From 1980 to 1982, he was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at UCLA, during which time he received a Masters in Science in Public Health from UCLA. From 1982 to 1987, Dr. Keith served on the faculty of the Charles Drew Medical School and the UCLA School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. From 1987 to 1990, Dr. Keith served as a Health Policy Advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources, under Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Dr. Keith is a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics.

 

Grant Baldwin, M.D./Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

After earning a PhD in Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2003, Dr. Baldwin joined the CDC Injury Center in November 2006 as acting Deputy Director. Since 2008, he serves as Director of the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Concurrently, Dr. Baldwin is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education for the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

 

Megan Popielarczyk, MPH, BSN, RN/Safe Kids Georgia

As a public health fellow with Safe Kids Georgia. Megan Popielarczyk works with Safe Kids network of 30 coalitions throughout the state of Georgia to prevent unintentional injuries to children. Safe Kids Georgia’s lead agency is Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Megan is a Registered Nurse and a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

 

Pediatric Injuries

Successful Management of Allergies with Dr. Alan Redding

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Two dreaded words: allergy season. Dr. Alan Redding from the Redding Allergy and Asthma Center discusses basic causes, symptoms, and treatment for the successful management of allergies… all brought to you by HealthGate.

Seasonal and environmental allergy season is upon us in Atlanta and we know what that means: that gritty, green pollen dust that leads to sneezing, coughing, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. These symptoms are more than just bothersome, some estimate that almost 10% of us suffer from some form or allergy: medication, environmental, food and flying insects. Take a moment to get informed before the peak of allergy season hits us in Atlanta!

Alan Redding, M.D./Redding Allergy and Asthma Center

A native Atlantan, Dr. Alan Redding has become board certified in both internal medicine and allergy/ immunology. Dr. Redding obtained his MD from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Medical University of South Carolina. At the University of Tennessee, he finished a two year allergy and immunology fellowship , focusing on adult and pediatric allergies. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Medical Association of Atlanta.

Allergies

Allergies

Allergies

The Future of Healthcare IT with Dr. Darvin Hege and BlueWave Computing

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During this informative session, Dr. Darvin Hege, Psychologist, with Sean Vojtask, Executive Vice President of Operations and Deborah Frazier, HealthCare Executive, both with BlueWave Computing, discuss the importance of Healthcare IT… all brought to you by HealthGate.

Each day amazing new technology tools are being released that can help practices increase revenue, improve proficiencies, reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. For this reason, the dependency on healthcare technology is rapidly changing. With this comes new software tools, mobile devices, telemedicine, connection into HIE’s, new HIPAA/HITECH/OMBNIBUS rules, and reformed payment models – each with a dependency on each other. The foundation to make all of this data secure, and provide reliable access, rests on the network infrastructure itself.

 

Darvin Hege, M.D., P.C./Psychologist

A trusted psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia, and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Darvin Hege is a Emory Hospital residency trained psychiatrist. Dr. Hege maintains over 90 hours of AMA certified education each year to stay informed of advances in psychiatry and addiction, to ensure that his patients receive the best possible care. During his career, he has worked with thousands of patients.

 

Sean Vojtask, Executive Vice President of Operations/BlueWave Computing

Bringing more than 25 years of Information Technology Experience to BlueWave Computing, Sean Vojtask is responsible for all Service Delivery Operations for one of the fastest growing Managed Service Providers in the country. Prior to joining BlueWave in 2011, Mr. Vojtasko held various senior executive positions with Siemens and was responsible for the Information Technology needs for several multinational companies.

 

Deborah Frazier, HealthCare Executive/BlueWave Computing

Serving as the healthcare expert on the leadership team of BlueWave Computing, Deborah Frazier is responsible for the strategic direction, marketing, and sales of the healthcare division. Ms. Frazier has provided thought leadership in working with department leaders to package new products and services specifically for the healthcare industry. Most notably she is responsible for the creation of the BlueWave HIPAA Risk Assessment program and the resulting establishment of HIPAA products and services. As the most seasoned sales veteran at BlueWave Computing, she has more than 11 years of experience in consulting healthcare practices on their IT needs.

 

Healthcare IT

Hot Topics in Women’s Health: Hormone Therapy, Urinary Incontinence and GYN Robotic Surgery

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Intriguing discussion of Hot Topics in Women’s Health, focusing on Hormone Therapy, Urinary Incontinence and GYN Robotic Surgery with Dr. Dori Kasparek of Complete Womens Healthcare … all brought to you by HealthGate.

Three timely topics in women’s healthcare: hormone therapy, urinary incontinence, and gynecologic robotic surgery- all affecting millions of women with menopausal symptoms, quality of life issues, and cutting edge technology in the operating room.

 

Dori Kasparek, M.D., FACOG, OBGYN/Complete Womens Healthcare

Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr, Kasparek is in private practice in Johns Creek, Georgia and delivers at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina and completed her residency at New Hanover Medical in North Carolina.

 

Hormone Therapy, Urinary Incontinence and GYN Robotic Surgery

Sports Injury Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Richard Dukes, Dr. Shaun Traub and Diane King

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Entering the spring season of sports, we delve into sports injury prevention and treatment with panelist Dr. Richard Dukes, Dr. Shaun Traub, and athlete trainer Diane King… all brought to you by HealthGate.

At all ages, we are encouraged to get exercise and sports participation is a fun way to accomplish this. However, almost 1million adult and 3.5 million sports injuries occur in the US annually. The prevalence is evident by watching TV or reading the sports pages of any local, regional, or national newspaper. In this edition of The Doctors Roundtable, panelists will discuss prevention of sports injuries. Dr. Dukes (Urgent Care Specialist) will discuss immediate treatment in case of a sports injury, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Traub will be discussing therapy and surgical implications should a more severe injury occur, and Diane King discusses training and conditioning to prevent injuries. From tennis elbow to ACL tears, this show will cover a lot!

 

Richard Dukes, M.D./Physician’s Express Care

Dr. Dukes is the owner/CEO of Physician’s Express Care and MedGlobal (a medical resource group) in Johns Creek. He currently serves as chairman at the Department of Medicine and Department of Emergency Medicine at Northside Hospital in Canton, GA. Dr. Dukes is residency trained and board certified by Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. He is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians, and serves as the medical director for the Clayton County Fire Department in Riverdale, GA.

 

Shaun L. Traub, M.D./Resurgens Orthopaedics

With board certification by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Traub earned his undergraduate degree from University of Georgia, medical degree from Medical College of Georgia, residency at Medical University of South Carolina, and a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery from the University of Colorado-Denver. He is affiliated at DeKalb Medical Center and Emory Eastside Hospital, and active with American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.

 

Diane King, MS, RD, CSSD, ATC

A National Athletic Trainers’ Association Certified Athletic Trainer, Ms. King is currently the President of the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, and holds a Specialist Certification in Sports Dietetics. She serves as an Athletic Trainer for South Forsyth High School through SportsCare Physical Therapy. She works with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Sports Medicine Program and consults in several facilities as a sports dietitian. Diane received a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Memphis State University and A Master’s degree from Louisiana State University in Human Nutrition and Exercise Physiology.

 

Sports Injury Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Richard Dukes, Dr. Shaun Traub and Diane King

Dr. Traub, Dr. Dukes, and Ms. King

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases featuring Dr. Marc Sonenshine

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Inflammatory bowel diseases are painful ailments, so we explore this topic with panelist Dr. Marc Sonenshine  of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, and brought to you by HealthGate.

It has been estimated that approximately 1.4 million Americans are affected by inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) , especially Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These are chronic diseases with no known cure that can be debilitating to live with and at times life threatening. North America is considered a high incidence area for IBD. In this show, Dr. Sonenshine will provide basic information on these diseases as well as provide information on symptoms, diagnosis, management, what’s new in treatments, and available support for these patients.

 

Marc B. Sonenshine, M.D./Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Dr. Sonenshine is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Americasn Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, and the American Medical Association. His special interests include inflammatory bowel disease, prevention of gastrointestinal malignancy through cost-effective screening, and management of chronic liver disease.

 

Inflammatory bowel diseases with Dr. Marc Sonenshine

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Breast Augmentation and Rejuvenation: Dispelling the Myths, with Dr. John Connors

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What a show today! The topic is “Breast Augmentation and Rejuvenation: Dispelling the Myths” featuring Dr. John Connors, special guest Ashley Smith,  and brought to you by HealthGate.

Breast augmentation is the most common and fastest growing plastic surgery performed in the United States. In 2012, approx. 307,000 women had this surgery and many women are pursuing this option as part of increasing their confidence.  In this segment, Dr. John Connors, a double board certified surgeon, explores all options and dispels some myths surrounding this procedure. He will also discuss  related imaging technologies , new alternatives, and aftercare.

 

John P. Connors III,  M.D.

Being double board certified in Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Connors obtained his MD from Georgetown Medical School, conducted his Residency in General Surgery at Dartmouth and received a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School.  He is the only surgeon in Georgia to offer Precision Vision 4D Patient Imaging, thereby revolutionizing consultations.  Having been featured on CBS, 11 Alive, and Fox News, Dr. Connors is a regular lecturer at surgical society meetings across the US. He is Founder of Emergence Surgical Gifts, Inc, a non-profit offering free reconstructive surgery to children.

 

Dr. John Connors

Dr. John Connors with The Doctors Roundtable

Ashley Smith/Mentor Worldwide, LLC
Representing the voice of the industry, Ashley Smith works extensively in the plastic surgery industry with Mentor Worldwide.

What is Interventional Radiology? Featuring Dr. Sepehr Panah

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A fascinating insight into interventional radiology is the topic of this show.  Dr. Sepehr Panah from Quantum Radiology provides us with a greater understanding of how this specialty can improve our health.  All brought to you by HealthGate.

Interventional radiology (abbreviated IR or VIR for Vascular and Interventional Radiology, also referred to as Surgical Radiology) is a medical sub-specialty of radiology which utilizes minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. The concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose and treat patients using the least invasive techniques currently available in order to minimize risk to the patient and improve health outcomes.

 

Sepehr Panah M.D./Quantum Radiology

Recruited from Emory University, Dr. Panah was an Assistant Professor of Radiology for six years. During his time at Emory, he was the Chief of Interventional Radiology at Grady Memorial Hospital and helped rebuild the program from the ground up. During his time at Grady Hospital, he increased the volume three-fold and was instrumental in the acquisition of state of the art equipment and modernization of the IR suites. He introduced and/or revised service lines including Endovascular stent grafts, Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Cancer Therapy. His expertise in trauma has proved valuable for Quantum Radiology as the WellStar Health System has transitioned to a trauma center. He represents Quantum Radiology as a representative on the trauma committee. He is proficient in all aspects of IR, with special interest in Vertebral Augmentation, Trauma, Cancer Therapy including Chemoembolization and Ablation, AV Malformation treatment and Uterine Fibroid Embolization.

 

Dr Panah and Quantum Radiology

Dr Panah and Quantum Radiology