Can patient care be improved by including nutritional counselling? Dr. Mina Fahmy is an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Washington State, and his dual background in medical nutrition and surgery informs his approach to patient care. During this episode, he shares how this combination of expertise shapes his pre-op consultations, and optimizes both clinical outcomes and patient well-being. We talk about protein, hydration and other key diet factors that support the body’s healing. We also discuss where Dr. Fahmy sees nutrition fitting into patient care in the future and touch on the social media channel he is building to educate and empower patients and surgeons. You’ll also hear one power tip from a recent inspiring book that Dr. Fahmy read, learn what motivates him outside the workplace, and more. Thanks for listening! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Dr. Fahmy’s background in medical nutrition as well as surgery shaped his approach to patient care.
• Pre-op nutrition and health markers that Dr. Fahmy prioritizes. 
• Understanding the holistic nature of nutrition. 
• Supporting elderly patients with bone and immune issues.
• Supplements for immune and inflammation support.
• Post-op recommendations for different categories of patients. 
• The key role of hydration in healing.
• Incorporating nutrition counselling into consultation.
• Starting small and being consistent in order to create a lasting impact. 
• Where Dr. Fahmy sees nutrition fitting into patient care in the future. 
• A power tip that he lives by. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Mina Fahmy — https://advanceddios.com/about/meet-mina-fahmy/
Dr. Mina Fahmy Email — [email protected]
Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599/ref=sr_1_1 

Save That Face on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/savethatface/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059