On-Call with Dr. Dave

Dr. Ryan is a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging and is on the cutting edge of technologies to diagnose breast cancer early and accurately. He gives a brief overview of what he does and then shares a couple heartbreaking stories of patients with rare and aggressive cancers. Ashley tells us why she got a chocolate chip when she had her recent mammogram. We debunk some common myths about breast cancer screenings and biopsies.

Dr. Chris is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor who is also a research scientist. He has created artificial limbs and adaptive devices to restore function and joy to life.  He is creating a better future for us all. “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”

Dr. Renée and Dr. Nii met while in medical school. Dr. Renée is an Ob-Gyn and Dr. Nii is a trauma surgeon. They are podcast hosts of Docs Outside the Box @docsoutsidetheboxpodcast which is a fusion of medicine, money, and pop culture.

Nurse Shayne has been a nurse in Alaska for over 2 decades. Moose Attacks, Bear Attacks, Gun Shots, etc. Nurse Shayne tells one story that would make a great country song if you're into that type of thing. 

Dr. Adam loves getting to know his patients. In this episode we start by reminiscing about residency and rotating in the prison. That experience taught him a lot and that he can handle anything. He shares a story of one of his favorite patients and her unfortunate experience with a BB Gun and how her life changed for the better at the races in Talladega. As teaser I will give you a visual: a pig in a blanket. Make sure you listen to find out what that means!

Dr. Marc is Dr. Dave’s mentor and he was literally on-call with Dr. Dave for 2 years. Dr. Marc has been training ophthalmology residents and Oculofacial plastic surgery fellows for 25 years.  Find out why he requires all of the applicants for the fellowship position to submit a music playlist, and why choosing a fellow feels like getting married after a single date.

In this episode, Nurse Aimee's incredible resilience and compassion are highlighted as she shares a personal story of taking a punch to the throat and still tending to the patient who hit her. Throughout the episode, Nurse Aimee emphasizes the importance of open communication between healthcare workers and patients for a positive healthcare experience. As a former CNA, she reflects on her experiences and shares some memorable moments from her first week as a nurse, including delivering a baby in a challenging situation. She then takes us to the Emergency Department which was not what she expected it would be. Nurses will be there for you in your toughest moments and will continue to care about you long after you leave.

Dr. Omar has dedicated himself to helping as many people as possible. He used to do four medical mission trips yearly. The pandemic tried to slow him down but he was able to use video chatting to still help people. Now he is back to being able to travel to help those in need. He recently took his talents to Syria to help those affected by the war and the recent earthquake. 

Dr. Omar shares some of the heart wrenching things he saw and went through in Syria. He grapples with how to handle such harsh conditions and misery in the world. He feels he is not built for such sorrow, but are any of us? Yet even with his tender heart he continues to strive for new ways to help. 

If you would like to help please consider donating to the organization that helped organize his latest trip. https://www.sams-usa.net/donate/

Rachel is a Doula and in this episode she takes you the most unexpected place she helped a mom deliver: the Firehouse! Rachel also shares the craziest story from her time as a medical assistant for an ENT doctor. It involves something that got stuck in someone’s throat after eating fish... It's not what you think! She finishes by sharing a personal story involving her son and exploding sports equipment.

Nurse Ruth has been a nurse for over 40 years. She takes you through how emotionally taxing being a nurse during the COVID pandemic was. She witnessed more deaths during the early pandemic than at any other time during her career. She shares some funny stories from being a nursing student and why she is not impressed by what you have under your hospital gown.