Lessons My Patients Taught Me

Dr. Isaac Kirstein is Dean of the Cleveland campus of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He discusses his journey from Internal Medicine practice to Chief Medical Officer to Dean and key lessons he has gleaned along the way.

Dr. Bina Mehta, Physiatrist and Pain Management Specialist, discusses all the tools in her tool box including a wide range of medical treatments, physical approaches and how to involve the patient in their own recovery.

In a wide ranging conversation, Dr. Tim Stover shares his unique and eclectic experience as an OB-GYN for 30 years followed by serving in all levels of Hospital Management including CEO and President of Akron General Health System.

Dr. Rick Kodish, pediatric hematology and oncology specialist and ethicist explains how to build trust through authenticity in the toughest situations, with children with cancer and their families. He also shares how he improved the care of these patients through research, humility and generosity.

Dr. Joe Lahorra, Chief of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General shares his insights, experiences, and lessons from years on the front lines of this life saving field.

Family Doctor, Program Director, leader of the Transformative Care Continuum, Sandy Snyder, DO, shares her common sense and dedication to doctoring and education.

Preventive Cardiologist, Lipidologist, and weight loss expert David J. Davidson, MD shares his cutting edge approach to heart disease prevention and living life to the fullest.

This patient taught me some very valuable lessons. How important is age in deciding if surgery is the right option? How can we face the ultimate challenges in life with courage and grace?

Dr. Ronnie Fass is a world expert on esophageal disorders and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He explains his groundbreaking research and how to manage this very common condition.

When should your primary care provider send you to a specialist? And when they do, how does one pick the right specialist for you. In this podcast, I share what factors I use to improve patient satisfaction in this often scary experience.