Better Man Clinics Podcast

In today's episode, we discuss BPH or Benign Prostatic Hypertophy, a problem affecting over 40 million men in the US alone. About 40% of men suffer from BPH by age 50 and that number goes up to 70% as men reach the age of 80. Joining us today to help us better understand BPH is Dr Matthew Bui.  Dr Bui is a board certified and licensed Urologist. Dr Bui graduated from Franklin and Marshall College.  He then attended the Yale School of Medicine in the Medical Scientists Training Program where he earned both the M.D. and PhD. degrees.  Subsequently, Dr. Bui completed both his urology residency and a fellowship in laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive urology at UCLA.  After his training, Dr Bui joined the faculty at the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale in 2005 as an assistant professor of urology.  He subsequently returned to Los Angeles where he has been in private practice.

In today's episode, we discuss heartburn, a problem affecting over 60 million Americans. Who better to help us better understand this issue than Dr Rima Shaposhnikov.  Dr Shaposhnikov is a board certified and licensed Gastroenterologist.  She graduated from Yale University and then completed Medical School at the State University of New York in Buffalo.  She then completed her residency training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at USC. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

In today's episode, we discuss infertility, a problem affecting one in 7 couples trying to conceive. Dealing with infertility can be very stressful and confusing. Who better to help us better understand this issue than Dr Scott Zeitlin.  We will discuss ways for men to maximize their fertility, how to recognize infertility, what diagnostic tests are needed to determine the causes of infertility, and the treatment options that are available for men with infertility.  Dr Zeitlin is a board certified and licensed Urologist specializing in the treatment of infertility.  Dr. Zeitlin graduated from Brooklyn College and then completed Medical School and his Urology training at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn.  He then completed a clinical fellowship at UCLA.  He is now a clinical professor of Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. 

In this episode, we discuss a topic that concerns men of all ages- hair loss and baldness.  Hair loss in men is extremely common, affecting approximately 50% of men in their lifetimes.  While most men are concerned about baldness, many don’t realize that hair loss is not a foregone conclusion – they don’t know the ways to potentially prevent and treat the condition. 

In order to tackle this very important subject, we are happy to welcome a true expert – Dr Elena Kandel is a licensed and board certified Dermatologist who commonly treats men for hair loss.  After studying Biology at UCLA she went on to graduate from medical school at UC Irvine and completed her Dermatology training at USC.  She has since been practicing Dermatology in Los Angeles for the last 17 years. 

The conversations on this podcast are for informational purposes only – they do not represent a medical consultation nor do they present medical advice to individuals.  Rather, we hope that the podcast empowers men with the knowledge and confidence to address these issues with their health care provider.  As with any medical or wellness issue, you should always consult with your health care provider before beginning any type of treatment or preventative intervention