Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Dr. Faisal Khan talks about how treatment of Asthma and COPD has evolved and new options to help patients with ongoing management of their condition.

Today we are joined by physical therapist Patrick Yoder with Franciscan Health. Patrick is here today to talk about the importance our hips have for our everyday life as well as options for treating hip pain, including physical therapy.

Dr. Mary Maish shares the signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer and the latest on surgery and treatment options available.

Dr. Mary Maish discusses how a spontaneous pneumothorax or collapsed lung occurs, as well as risk factors and the latest treatment options.

Today we are joined by general surgeon, Dr. Kirpal Singh with Franciscan Health. Dr. Singh gives us an overview of reflux and how it may present in adults. He further discusses treatment options, including how robotic surgery is used in the treatment of reflux.

Explore how your heart, metabolism, and lifestyle are deeply connected—and what you can do to take control of your health. From blood pressure and cholesterol to insulin resistance and weight management. Dr. Bashall and Dr. Lockard are passionate about the topic and provide a lively discussion on the issues.

Dr. Faisal Khan explains what screening is available for lung cancer, who qualifies for a screening, and how often lung screening appointments should be made.

Dr. Constanze Rayhrer, breast surgeon with Franciscan Health, discusses accessory breast tissue, how and why it affects some patients and not others.

Dr. Wanko discusses the differences between GLP-1 medications for weight loss and bariatric surgery. Including how they work together and why weight loss specialists may recommend one or both of these options.

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fabrowicz, will discuss the power of protein in our diets and the benefit for our overall health.

Megan Henderson, NP, with Franciscan Health, will explain how diabetes affects your blood pressure and kidneys. She will also share the early signs or symptoms that someone with diabetes might be experiencing kidney issues, even subtle ones.

Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mohammad Arfeen, will discuss Gastroparesis and the G-POEM treatment option. Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. The stomach's movement, called motility, slows or doesn't work at all, leading to poor emptying of the stomach and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and stomach pain.

Dr. Joshua Kays, is a board-certified surgeon with additional training in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He specializes in the surgical treatment of liver, pancreas and bile duct disease.

Dr. Derek Bast, is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for helping people who battle substance use disorders.

Dr. Mira Slizovsky will discuss the most common reasons parents consider giving supplements to their children and advice on when they might be needed.

Board-certified physician, Tapan Desai, will discuss health benefits of better sleep.

Fecal incontinence is more common than people realize, but patients are often embarrassed to discuss with their doctor. Dr. Reidy discusses causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

Dr. Shivani Parikshak, is a board-certified pediatrician and mother. She combines her medical training and practical experience to offer parents insights on preparing your children for the return to a school time schedule.

Today we are joined by sports medicine specialist, Dr. Blake Averill with Franciscan Health. Dr. Averill highlights the most common signs and symptoms of concussion, as well as a few surprising symptoms. He walks us through how a suspected concussion is evaluated and confirmed. Dr. Averill wraps up the episode by giving an overview of what concussion recovery may look like.

Board-certified in Family Medicine, Dr. James Carlson, will discuss details about the Ketogenic (Keto) Diet.