MedStar Health DocTalk
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Due, in large part, to advances in treatment, more men are surviving prostate cancer than ever before. Through the use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as CyberKnife, which makes it possible to deliver targeted radiation directly to the tumor—painlessly and without an incision—many patients are experiencing better outcomes with fewer side effects than other treatment options. Dr. David J. Perry, MD, chief of Radiation Oncology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and medical director of the hospital's CyberKnife program shares information about this advancement in the treatment of prostate cancer.
For interviews with Dr. Perry, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Learn more about Dr. Perry here.
Deciding to pursue a surgical solution for weight loss is not a decision you make lightly.
Weight loss surgery can change your life. It's not just about losing weight. It's about regaining your health. It's a chance to say goodbye to high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint problems, so you can have a better quality of life in the future. Dr. Christopher You talks about the team approach that MedStar Health takes with Bariatric surgery and some of the valuable education and resources available about weight loss and healthy living that can benefit your entire family.
For interviews with Dr. You, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Learn more about Dr. You here.For interviews with Dr. Stein, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Learn more about Dr. Stein here.
For interviews with Dr. Aboulafia, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Learn more about Dr. Aboulafia here.
Learn more about MedStar Health Cancer Network here.
Prevention is the best medicine, but the key to effectively treating any cancer is diagnosing it as early as possible. And there are critically important reasons that for some, getting that diagnosis has a higher probability than for others. Today, we’re talking with medical oncologist Dr. Shweta Kurian, about the high-risk cancer clinic at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
For interviews with Dr. Kurian, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Tolu Agunbiade, MD
For interviews with Dr. Agunbiade, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Learn more about the Cardio-oncology program at MedStar Health here.
Is your neck or back pain caused by your vertebrae, or your nerves? If you are considering spine surgery, what type of specialist should you see? Doc Talk host Mike Schuh talks with neurosurgeon Dr. Victor Du and orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Bradley Moatz about the neurosurgical and orthopaedic perspectives on spine surgery. Understand the history behind two different specialties treating the same condition, the modern-day overlap between them, and MedStar Health’s team approach. Dr. Du sees patients in Bel Air, Dundalk, and at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, and Dr. Moatz sees patients in Ellicott City, Hunt Valley, Westminster, and at MedStar Harbor and MedStar Union Memorial Hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland.
For interviews with Drs. Du or Moatz, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
David Stein, MD
Thanks to advances in technology, today’s healthcare industry looks much different than it did 20 years ago. And the field of surgery, in particular, has been a hotbed of innovation. These innovations have vastly improved the care patients receive as well as the entire patient experience. Doc Talk host Mike Schuh talks with Dr. David Stein, Chief of Surgery for the Baltimore Region of MedStar Health, about how advances in technology have revolutionized surgical care at the new 82,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. Equipped with 14 spacious surgical suites and the latest imaging, surgical, and communication technologies, the new facility was designed to promote collaboration among providers to optimize patient care. During the next 20 minutes, Mike and Dr. Stein will discuss the many ways these advances benefit patients and their families. For interviews with Dr. Stein, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
Albert Aboulafia, MD
There are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today—a number expected by the American Cancer Society to grow, in part, because of improvements in cancer screenings. But research has shown an 86 to 94 percent drop in preventive cancer screenings nationwide, just two months into the pandemic. Doc Talk host Mike Schuh talks with Dr. Albert Aboulafia, medical director of the MedStar Health Cancer Network in Baltimore, about the importance of scheduling essential cancer screenings like colonoscopies, mammograms, and lung CT scans. Early detection saves lives. Screening tests can find cancer before it spreads, and when it’s easier to treat.
Dr. Aboulafia is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the clinical and research aspects of cancer care. He is based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. For interviews with Dr. Aboulafia, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, debra.schindler@medstar.net.
David Cohen, MD
Elliot Dawson, MD
