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  • Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
    Dr. Michael G. Stewart discusses what patients should know about Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. He goes over the common symptoms and complications often associated with shingles. He highlights how the rare condition is diagnosed by clinicians and the care treatments available to patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.

    To schedule with Dr. Michael G. Stewart
    14 min
  • Treatment Decisions for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    Dr. Ulrike W. Kaunzner discusses what people should know when making treatment decisions for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She highlights the recent research and care available to MS patients, including new medication options. She reviews the shared decision making that can happen with patients and their doctors as they determine the appropriate treatment plans. She also reviews the multidisciplinary approach that the Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Center at Weill Cornell Medicine uses to address the other symptoms and comorbidities associated with MS.

    To schedule with Dr. Ulrike Kaunzner
    19 min
  • Multidisciplinary Care for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about multidisciplinary care for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She gives an overview of what MS is and how the condition is diagnosed and treated. She highlights the comprehensive and collaborative care available for people living with MS at the Weill Cornell Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center.

    To schedule with Dr. Jai S. Perumal
    20 min
  • Preeclampsia
    Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses what patients should know about preeclampsia. He shares the risk factors that contributes to the complication of pregnancy and birthing adults should be aware of. He also highlights the ways to prevent the condition and how to catch the symptoms early on.

    To schedule with Georges Sylvestre, M.D
    13 min
  • Myasthenia Gravis
    Mary Vo, M.D. discusses what patients should know about myasthenia gravis. She reviews the rare chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease and how it manifests in adults at different life stages. She highlights the symptoms of the condition and how neurological providers diagnose it in patients. Finally, she shares the available treatments for patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.

    To schedule with Mary Vo, M.D.
    15 min
  • LGBTQ Family Planning
    Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses considerations for LGBTQ parenting and family building. He highlights the current landscape for the LGBTQ community in this country and options available for those considering parenthood. He also discusses his own journey with surrogacy and starting a family here in New York. Finally he reviews the compassionate care options available to LGBTQ patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.

    To schedule with Georges Sylvestre, M.D
    14 min
  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
    Larissa Rodriguez, M.D. discusses what patients should know about female pelvic medicine & options for reconstructive surgery. She also highlights the newly established Center for Female Pelvic Health at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Under her direction, the Center is quickly becoming home to the most advanced clinical care and research in the field of Female Urology and Urogynecology. 

    To schedule with Dr. Larissa Rodriguez, please visit: https://weillcornell.org/larissa-rodriguez-md
    17 min
  • Arthritis Awareness

    Tiffany Lin M.D. and Philip Petrou, M.D. highlight what patients should know about arthritis. They highlight the different types of joints impacted, including the diagnosis and examination of the inflammatory condition. The providers focus on available interventional treatments, such as intra-articular steroid injection, viscosupplementation, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation, etc.

    To schedule with Tiffany Lin, M.D

    To schedule with Philip Petrou, M.D

    25 min
  • Hepatitis Awareness
    Robert Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D. and Ype P. de Jong M.D., Ph.D discuss what patients should know about viral hepatitis. They raise awareness around the infection by challenging the social stigma against it, as well encouraging testing in the community. The panelists help improve our understanding of transmission, by highlighting the risk factors, vaccinations, and treatments now available.

    To schedule with Robert Schwartz, M.D 

    To schedule with Ype P. de Jong M.D
    19 min
  • Patient-Centered Care for Parkinson's Disease (PD)
    Matthew E. Fink, M.D. speaks with his patient Lawrence Sterne about Parkinson's Disease (PD). They also discuss with Lawrence's spouse & caretaker, Susan Sterne, about the care he received at Weill Cornell Medicine, since being diagnosed with PD. The panel also highlights what other patients should know about the treatments available for the neurodegenerative disorder.

    To schedule with Matthew E. Fink, M.D.
    19 min

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