Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Managing stress is more than about being emotionally balanced. Stress, our reaction to that “fight or flight” instinct, can also affect our physical health. Meera Moran from Franciscan Health will talk to us today how she and other health experts understand how unmanaged stress in our lives can impact our heart health. Meera has a doctor of nursing practice degree and specializes in cardiac care.

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.

Syncope (SINK-a-pee) is a clinical word for fainting or passing out. Many people may faint or feel faint once or twice in their lives, and there are several minor triggers for it. But in some cases, it’s a sign of a heart issue, such as an abnormal heart rhythm or heart valve issue.

Electrophysiologist Dr. Manoj Duggal (MAHN-oage DOO-gle) will discuss what happens when a person experiences syncope, what may be causing it, and why it’s important to identify the cause.

We are joined by Annare Loubser, physical therapist with Franciscan Health. She’s here to discuss surprising reasons for low back pain and when it would be appropriate and beneficial to seek out therapy.

Dr. Constanze Rayhrer, breast surgeon with Franciscan Health, discusses breast cancer surgery options such as lumpectomy and mastectomy, and explains why a patient might consider each.

Dr. Shivani Parikshak, is a board-certified pediatrician and mother of a young child. She combines her medical training and practical experience to offer parents insights on using cough medications with their kids.

Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine at Franciscan Health will discuss what a rotator cuff injury entails and how patients can recover from this painful setback.

Board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, nurse practitioner, Arshia Mohiuddin will discuss how health screenings can help keep children and adults stay healthy during their lifetime.

Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine at Franciscan Health will discuss what a rotator cuff injury entails and how patients can recover from this painful setback.

Board-certified as a Physician Assistant, Carlyn Stone will discuss thyroid disease and disorders.