Today’s featured guest is board certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. John Martin. Dr. Martin served in the United States Air Force before attending medical school and now serves as the Chief Medical Officer of The Butterfly Network, holds several patents, and Founder and President of The Heart Health Foundation and the award winning Dare to Care program. Dr. Martin also shares about ultrasound you can carry in your pocket that is changing patient care across the globe. Tune in to hear how he put himself out there to connect with legendary mentors, what the process was like giving his TEDMED talk, and what a busy surgeon like himself does for fun when he’s not in the operating room or running international companies as CMO.

02:00 Meet Dr. John Martin

03:20 Who inspired you in the early years to become a surgeon?

06:30 Exposure to giants in the world of surgery in medical school at UT Southwestern Parkland.

09:00 Being called back into military service, this time as a Surgeon.

10:15 Following through with the idea to interview legends in surgery like Dr. Michael DeBakey.

12:00 Asking Dr. Tom Fogarty to be a mentor, and advice for the next generation.

15:00 The origin of Dare to Care.

17:40 If I’m an interested surgeon, how can I get involved and bring Dare to Care to my area?

19:30 What did the process look like speaking at TedMed?

24:00 The future of ultrasound.

26:50 Seeing the IQ+ ultrasound in practice all over the world.

29:00 Is this device something we can own and use at home?

33:15 How are you training users to be able to use the IQ+ ultrasound?

37:00 What book are you currently reading?

38:40 What do you do for fun?

Connect with Dr. Martin on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-martin-md-mba-28629b38/ 

Learn more about Butterfly Network and Dare to Care:

https://www.butterflynetwork.com/

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We’re joined by board certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Karthikeshwar Kasirajan. Dr. Kasi is a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Stanford School of Medicine and has conducted research into advances in minimally invasive procedures for stroke prevention and aneurysm management. Dr. Kasi has been the investigator in over 40 multicenter studies involving new stent grafts, thrombectomy catheters, and other advances in endovascular technology. In this part two episode with Dr. Kasi we hear him address issues with lack of pharmacogenomics testing, and the specific drug that causes the most frequent ER visits due to drug complications which can be avoided with proper testing! Listen in as we wrap up this part 2 conversation with Dr. Kasi about thrombectomy devices, techniques, and business advice for the next generation of Vascular Surgeons. 

01:30 Mentors at the Cleveland Clinic.

03:00 Learning it wasn’t the norm to do pharmacogenomics testing.

05:50 How Medicare will not reimburse testing.

07:00 What is the number 1 cause for ER visits due to drug complications?

11:40 The need for genetic testing.

14:15 What has your experience been like leading the industry from the stage, to journals and the Operating Room?

19:00 Evolution of thrombectomy devices, including some that never hit the market.

20:20 Venous vs arterial.

23:40 What do you see for the future of vascular surgery?

26:30 What business advice do you have for the next generation of Vascular Surgeons?

31:15 What do you like to do for fun?

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Let’s talk about hearts! From a medical perspective, and from a deep heart-centered dedication for your craft. This episode’s featured guest is structural interventional cardiologist, Dr. Neil Gheewala. With his experience at Harvard, Brown, and Henry Ford Hospital Dr. Gheewala currently practices in Tucson, Arizona where he placed the second LAmbre LAAO closure system in the United States. Along with hearing his experiences pushing the boundaries and improving his field, we also get a look into what has inspired Dr. Gheewala along the way, what we can expect from the upcoming Cardiovascular Symposium, and what he likes to do for fun when he’s not in the OR!

03:00 What inspired you to become a cardiologist?

05:50 How did interning with a member of congress impact your journey?

10:00 Reaffirming that healthcare what the right profession.

13:40 Who are some mentors that helped shaped the person you are today?

17:30 What was it like working with Dr. Bill O’Neill and the team at Henry Ford?

20:15 The impact on imagine in decision making and setting expectations with patients before their procedures.

22:30 What brought you to join a practice in Arizona?

29:00 Leaders in the US for placing Watchman devices.

36:40 What can we expect at this year’s upcoming Cardiovascular Symposium.

43:00 What gaps and needs do you see in your industry?

45:20 Advice for fellows that are at the end of their training.

50:15 What is the best (non-medical) book you’ve read recently?

55:00 Failure can be one of the best teachers?

56:00 What do you like to do for fun outside of the OR?

Connect with Dr. Neil Gheewala on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-gheewala-md-mph-facc-236626122/. 

Register for the Upcoming Cardiovascular Symposium

https://www.tmcaz.com/for-providers/continuing-medical-education-opportunities/about-cme-events/tmc-cardiovascular-symposium/.

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There are so many decisions to be made when it comes to patenting your idea. Where do you start? How do you know if your idea is worth going through the process of filing for a patent in the first place? To dive into all things patents, we’re talking with Dr. Patrick Kelly! Dr. Kelly is a practicing Vascular Surgeon at Sanford Health and an active inventor of medical devices with over 215 issued or pending patents. He has pioneered several surgeries including the first complete endovascular aortic arch aneurism repair in the world. From making an initial search of existing patents to the first agreement you need in place to protect your idea, this episode is full of expert advice to help you start the process of patenting your big ideas!

03:40 The history of patents in Venice, Italy.

05:30 Ok, you have an idea, how do you know if it should be patented?

08:50 Examples of patents Dr. Kelly has seen accepted and some that have not been patentable.

11:30 Three different parts of a patent.

14:00 Keeping your patent open.

16:40 Are there situations where it’s not the right choice to patent your idea?

17:15 Different avenues and costs of filing a patent.

20:00 The three “D’s” to help you decide if your idea is worth patenting.

21:40 Making the decision of where to file for your patent.

26:50 Can you patent a technique?

29:30 Do I need an attorney to search if a patent for my idea has already been awarded?

32:00 What is the first agreement I need in place for my idea?

35:30 What if my idea is initially rejected?

39:00 What countries do you file in?

42:30 You have a patent, now how do you commercialize it?

47:00 What timeline can I expect from idea to when you’ll potentially make money from it?

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We’re joined by yet another legend in Vascular Surgery, Dr. Ken Ouriel! With over 3 decades of experience in clinical and academic research, Dr. Ouriel changed the world of Vascular Surgery as we knew it. At just 16 years old, Dr. Ouriel entered the University of Rochester to study biology and psychology and later graduated with honors from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. After completing his residency and fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, he practiced until 1998 innovating along the way. Dr. Oriel also served as Chief of International Operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after which he started Syntactx. In this Part 1 episode of our conversation with Dr. Ouriel, we discuss early influences and mentors along his journey to becoming a surgeon. 

03:40 What influenced you in your early years to become a surgeon?

06:00 What was it like working with legends in Vascular Surgery as you were getting your start?

08:00 Learning the valuable lesson of who NOT to operate on.

13:40 Sitting down with Roy Greenburg visualizing how to design devices that would change the future of vascular surgery.

16:30 The advantages surgeons have of performing open surgery and having real understanding of anatomy to advance technology.

19:15 Transitioning to the Cleveland Clinic.

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Per usual we have an incredible leader trailblazer in Vascular Surgery, Dr. David Deaton. Dr. Deaton has 20 + years of experience in medical device development, including the innovation and development of endovascular aortic therapy since its inception. He was a leading investigator in the first US EVAR, and provided the primary FDA panel testimony for the first approved EVAR device in the United States in 1999. In addition to consulting startups and established medical device companies, Dr. Deaton has served as Chief Medical Officer for Endologix and Chief Medical Officer for Syntactx. In this Part 1 episode with Dr. Deaton, we learn more about his early influences to become a surgeon, history on early training in surgery long before Vascular Surgery was a specialty, and how we can continue to push past barriers to improve patient outcomes.

01:40 Meet Dr. Deaton!

04:30 The first commercial aortic endograft in 1993!

07:40 Pushing past barriers to progress and create better outcomes.

10:00 How innovation and change within surgery have historically been met with resistance.

12:00 Delivering the first endograft without a wire.

13:50 What influenced you to become a Vascular Surgeon? 

16:00 How surgical training was different in the 1920’s.

17:50 The development of Vascular Surgery as a specialty, and early years of using cadavers for anatomy training.

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Dr. Deaton’s research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=david+deaton
Dr. Deaton’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-h-deaton-md-facs-b188806/ 

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In this Part One episode with Dr. Rod White, our host Tim gets to pick his brain about everything from college football to experiences with early devices that paved the way for technological advances in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Rod shares about his upbringing and the early mentor that ignited the spark to become a Vascular Surgeon. Tune in as Dr. White also shares his knowledge and experience with upgrading equipment in the OR to create even better patient outcomes! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the continuation of this episode!

01:30 Meet Dr. Rod White!

04:20 Playing football at the University of Syracuse. 

06:50 Where did you grow up?

09:15 Why did you choose to be a Vascular Surgeon?

13:20 Experiences with devices that paved the way.

20:00 Having written the first IDE for aortic endografts for abdominal aortic aneurysms, what are some key pitfalls to avoid throughout that process?

22:00 Best practices to approach your hospital to request equipment added to your OR to best treat your patients.

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Dr. White’s research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rodney%20white&filter=years.1991-2003
Dr. White’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-white-1524b634/

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In this episode, we begin a 3 part series with internationally renowned interventional cardiologist, Dr. John Laird. With his experience in clinical trials, and having performed over 5,000 endovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, we are honored to dive into learning more about his experiences. Including addressing the FDA’s safety and efficacy concerns about Paclitaxel. This is just the beginning of our conversation with Dr. Laird and we can’t wait to hear more!

01:30 Welcome Dr. John Laird.

05:30 What has shifted in the past few years with technology, and what do you see changing in the future?

09:15 Have you ever had patients address concerns after reading about FDA’s safety concerns with paclitaxel?

11:40 With your clinical trial experience, what are some new carotid stenting techniques?

16:00 The history of flow reversal.

18:15 Dr. Laird's early mentors in life growing up in New York, and going into the military.

20:20 Where Dr. Laird did cardiology and interventional cardiology training.

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Dr. Laird’s research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=john+laird
Dr. Laird’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-laird-15743934/

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We’re joined by board certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Karthikeshwar Kasirajan. Dr. Kasi is a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Stanford School of Medicine and has conducted research into advances in minimally invasive procedures for stroke prevention and aneurysm management. Dr. Kasi has been the investigator in over 40 multicenter studies involving new stent grafts, thrombectomy catheters, and other advances in endovascular technology. In this part one episode with Dr. Kasi we get an inside look at influences that have led to his career in Vascular Surgery, growing up in India, coming to the US and his experiences at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Kasi also shares how he case plans, and what he sees for the future of technology development for vascular surgery.

03:00 Meet Dr. Karthikeshwar Kasirajan , MD, FACS (Aka Dr. Kasi)

05:15 Patient outcomes during medical school in the 1980’s.

08:00 The case that changed his mind about thoracoabdominal aneurysms.

10:50 Making the choice to come to the US rather than staying in India or going to the UK.

13:00 Growing up in India with the influence of world renowned doctors in the family.

17:15 How do you case plan? What do you use?

19:00 How do you address branch vessels?

20:00 Do you have concerns about acute dissections?

21:30 Do you use spinal protection?

23:15 What oversizing methods do you use?

25:00 What do you see for the future of graft development?

26:40 Do you prefer music or silence in the OR?

29:15 Experience at the Cleveland Clinic.

32:40 Decision making between open and EVAR.

38:30 How did you come up with your techniques for thoracoabdominal aneurysms?

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Dr. Kasi’s research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Karthikeshwar+Kasirajan
Dr. Kasi’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthik-kasirajan-80748082/

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If you’ve listened to Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Ben Starnes, you know you’re not going to want to miss this! From his early experiences in the military, and aiding in rescue efforts at the Pentagon on 9/11, Dr. Starnes goes on to share how he has made an impact as an innovator in Vascular Surgery education and technology. In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the beginnings of Aortica and Pacifica Northwest Endovascular Conference (PNEC) and how Dr. Starnes put the right people in place to create success with each of them. Tune in for more of Dr. Starnes's incredible journey, and his advice for growing your own practice.

01:20 What was the transition like going from the military to the University of Washington?

04:00 Learning from John Anderson and doing his first physician modified fenestrated endograft.

09:00 What was the game changer when working to get the IDE approved?

11:20 From 9 endovascular aneurysm repairs to over 300 aortic procedures per year.

16:00 What do you offer to your incoming fellows?

19:40 The genesis of Aortica.

26:30 Growing Aortica to become acquired by Terumo.

33:40 What was it like starting the Pacific Northwest Endovascular Conference (PNEC)?

37:15 For single-day events, what makes them successful?

39:50 How would you better educate referring physicians to grow your practice?

42:00 What gaps do you see in vascular surgery today? What’s to come?

45:00 What is it like being a professional spider killer?

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