General Medicine and Primary Care

Host: John Russell, MD

Guest: Adam Hill, MD

Dr. John Russell is joined by pediatric oncologist Dr. Adam Hill, author of “Long Walk Out of the Woods,” to discuss depression among healthcare professionals and address trauma faced in the medical field.

Host: John Russell, MD

Guest: Rose George

Dr. John Russell is joined by Rose George, the author of the book “Nine Pints," to take an in-depth look into everything we know about blood.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Joseph C. Anderson, MD

Colon cancer rates for patients younger than 50 have increased at an alarming rate. How can we help screen our younger individuals for colon cancer? Tune in to hear Dr. Peter Buch speak with Dr. Joseph Anderson, Associate Professor of Medicine at Dartmouth, to discuss the transitions occurring in colon cancer screening.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Myron Brand, MD

While many know that COVID-19 can affect the respiratory system, but how can this disease also influence the gastrointestinal tract? Tune in to hear Dr. Peter Buch discuss with Dr. Myron Brand, a Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, the impact of COVID-19 on the GI system and GI disorders.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD

Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd

A strong doctor-physician partnership is a critical component of patient care. Here today is Dr. Peter Buch who will be joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to discuss how to build this foundation and maintain the relationship.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

While diverticulitis is a common disease, what can be done to help better understand this infection? Here today is our GI Insights host, Dr. Peter Buch, to discuss complications and approaches to managing and treating diverticulitis.

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG

Guest: Robert Owens Carpenter, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Burnout is a common response to work overload in the field of medicine. What can we do to best avoid this? Dr. Hector Chapa joins Dr. Robert Owens Carpenter, the Texas A&M University College of Medicine’s Director of Wellness, to discuss the importance of managing mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only for patients but healthcare professionals as well.

Host: John E. Anderson, MD

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD

Host: Carol Wysham

The guidelines for healthy eating encourage a balance of many things, but doesn’t address the specific amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. And with so many fad diets circulating, how do we develop informed dietary recommendations for our patients with type 2 diabetes? Dr. Kathleen Stanley, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with the Baptist Health Center discusses factors to take into consideration when making these decisions.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Devika Umashanker, MD

Obesity is a worldwide phenomenon and linked to morbidity and mortality. How can we help our obese patients along their weight loss journey to ensure long-term success? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Devika Umashanker, Obesity Medicine Director of the Department of Bariatric Surgery at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, to assess strategies for helping your patients see positive long-term weight loss outcomes.

Guest: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH

Healthcare professionals have found that zip code is a better indicator of health for many patients rather than cholesterol or genetics, highlighting a significant disparity in the field of medicine. What can we do to overcome this obstacle? Dr. Christopher Lathan, Associate Medical Director of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Network, explains how we can better connect with our patients to improve their care.