• Healthcare Nation Podcast discusses healthcare innovation and technology with guest Dr. Michael Ivan, a renowned neurosurgeon.
• Dr. Ivan specializes in complex brain tumor and skull-based surgery and is an associate professor at the University of Miami.
• His research focuses on minimally invasive brain tumor management using endoscopic approaches and robotic keyhole surgery.
• The podcast covers new Alzheimer's drugs and the use of technology such as artificial intelligence in healthcare.
• Dr. Ivan's work at the University of Miami Brain Tumor Initiative has been a source of hope for many patients.
• In his practice, Dr. Ivan aims to integrate various data points across a patient's treatment to improve patient outcomes.
• He is developing an augmented reality and artificial intelligence system to better estimate tumor locations and update algorithms during surgery.
• The goal is to use this detailed information to create more precise, personalized treatment plans for patients, such as targeted radiation therapy.

You can reach out to him through the University of Miami's website and also on social media @michaelivanmd