In this episode of Health Frontiers with Dr. Bob Lahita, Dr. Bob welcomes Matthew Ostroff, an award-winning nurse practitioner and founder of the Vascular Access Program at St. Joseph’s Health. Matt has pioneered innovative approaches to intravenous access, central lines, dialysis catheters, and ultrasound-guided procedures that improve patient safety, comfort, and outcomes.

Together, they discuss the evolution of IV access, why vein preservation is critical for chronically ill and dialysis patients, and how new technologies—from bedside catheter tunneling to near-infrared vein visualization—are changing care. Matt also shares patient stories, including newborns needing lifesaving blood draws, dementia patients who repeatedly pull out lines, and his breakthrough work tunneling catheters to alternative sites.

Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of why IV access matters to every patient, how innovations are reducing pain and risk, and the importance of equity in care—especially for patients with darker skin tones and complex medical needs.

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