Beyond the Rounds

In this episode of Making the Rounds, we discuss complex joint replacement surgeries. You'll hear from renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kirk Kindsfater. With more than 29 years of experience and 33,000+ successful joint replacements under his belt, Dr. Kindsfater and his dedicated team bring world-class expertise in hip and knee replacement to our community at The Joint Replacement Center of Northern Colorado at Banner Health. This innovative center combines the latest in surgical technology with personalized patient care to help people regain mobility and live pain-free.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll be discussing diagnostic advancements for prostate cancer, medical treatment options, surgical interventions and prevention strategies. You'll hear from Dr. Alex Bowman, a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the co-director of the genitourinary cancer program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In this episode of Making the Rounds, we discuss a topic that's crucial for both health care providers and patients: breast cancer. We talk through innovative treatments, updated screening guidelines, how to identify high-risk patients, and provide a deeper understanding of inflammatory breast cancer and how it's diagnosed.

You'll hear from Dr. Hung Khong, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, section chief of medical oncology and co-director of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

To learn more about this topic or other oncology related services provided at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, please visit bannerhealth.com/cancer.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll discuss normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), how it's diagnosed as well as challenges with the diagnostic process, non-surgical treatment options and surgical interventions. We'll also share information about the new Center for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus at Banner Health in Phoenix.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll discuss a topic crucial for both primary care physicians and pulmonologists - the management of lung nodules, encompassing their diagnosis, treatment and overall care.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll discuss micro-invasive surgery, minimally invasive techniques and the latest advancements in spine surgery treatments. You'll hear from Dr. Andrew Chung, a spine surgeon specializing in micro-invasive spine surgery at Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona.

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You'll hear from a panel of experts specializing in the treatment of patients in the field of obesity medicine and bariatric surgery, including Dr. Farah Husain, bariatric surgeon at Banner - University Medical Center - Phoenix and division chief of bariatric surgery at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Dr. David Podkameni, bariatric surgeon at the Banner Bariatric Clinic at Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center, and Dr. Joyce Lee-Iannotti, a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine and stroke at Banner - University Medical Center - Phoenix and Banner Desert Medical Center.

For more information on this topic or other services related to bariatric and weight loss surgical services provided by Banner Health, please visit bannerhealth.com.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll discuss neurodegenerative disorders, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and the neurological treatment options that are on the horizon.

You'll hear from Dr. Julie Pilitsis, a neurosurgeon specializing in neurodegenerative diseases at Banner - University Medicine Tucson. She is also the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and physician executive for Functional Neurosurgery for the Banner Neurosciences Service Line.

To learn more about this topic or other neurosurgery related services provided at Banner Health, please visit bannerhealth.com/brainandspine.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll be discussing the intricacies of care for cleft palates and cleft lips in the pediatric population. We'll look at challenges, innovations, and collaborative efforts that are defining the landscape of care for these patients.

You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Skirko, a pediatric otolaryngologist and craniofacial plastic surgeon at Diamond Children’s Banner Children’s in Tucson. Dr. Skirko is also the Director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Banner – University Medicine Tucson.

To learn more about this topic and other pediatric offerings available at Banner Health, please visit bannerhealth.com/pediatrics.

During this episode of Making the Rounds, we’ll discuss complex shoulder surgeries. Whether it's a torn rotator cuff, degenerative arthritis or a complex instability issue, finding the right treatment path is crucial for patients.

Join us as we talk with Dr. Anup Shah, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee arthroscopy and shoulder surgery at Banner - University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

To learn more about this topic or other orthopedic related services provided at the Banner Health, please visit bannerhealth.com/orthopedics.