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Many thanks to Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, for joining me on Episode #166 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Gilbert is a movement disorders specialist at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and Chief Mission Officer of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. She trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Columbia University, where she studied under renowned movement disorders specialist Dr. Stanley Fahn.

During our 35-minute conversation, Dr. Gilbert described the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and emphasized the importance of dopaminergic medications and regular exercise to improve quality of life. We also explored the intriguing and still unexplained observation that music can enhance movement in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Gilbert highlighted the new American Parkinson’s Disease Association public service announcement launched for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, “Do What You Do.” This campaign showcases people with Parkinson’s who continue to pursue their passions despite the challenges of the disease.

Finally, Dr. Gilbert reviewed recent advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment, including adaptive deep brain stimulation and subcutaneous infusion pumps. She also discussed ongoing efforts to develop biomarkers that can diagnose the disease at an earlier stage.

For more information about Parkinson’s disease, please visit: www.support.apdaParkinson.org

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Many thanks to Dr. Bilal Ahmed for joining me on Episode #165 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Ahmed is a cardiologist and entrepreneur.

We began our 30-minute conversation discussing his day-to-day work as a interventional and structural cardiologist, which required five years of fellowship training after completing his internal medicine residency. He was recently recruited to develop the structural cardiology program in Columbus, Georgia. The cardiac procedures that Dr. Bilal has been trained to do can be life-saving!

In 2024, in his free time, Dr. Ahmed co-founded Lylah Health with his sister after recognizing a connection between cardiac health and the microbiome. He observed that a supplement containing prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics could lower LDL cholesterol by more than 20%—a result short of a high-intensity statin but comparable to some existing cholesterol-lowering medications. As a practicing cardiologist, he saw the potential health benefits for millions of people.

Dr. Ahmed is also writing a book about his journey in medicine, his multigenerational family history, and the life lessons he hopes to share with his young daughter. 

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#microbiome #hearthealth #cardiology #cardiologist @lylahhealth @bilalahmed

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May 24, 2026
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 Altered States Wellness with Kyle Struebing

Many thanks to Kyle Struebing for joining me today for the 164th episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kyle is a co-founder of Altered States Wellness along with Jo-Jo, his life partner. Altered States Wellness is a franchise focusing on wellness services, which include float therapy, cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy, and other alternative treatments.

Kyle shared his interest in wellness that sprouted from a self-care journey. His experience included years in the car business, followed by selling supplements, and finally moving into wellness. His current work in wellness has provided immense satisfaction in helping others and offers an attractive work–life balance.

Altered States Wellness has grown into a franchise, currently operating in five locations across Texas, with more under development. Kyle emphasized the importance of offering multiple treatment modalities rather than focusing solely on one treatment approach, as this allows for optimal solutions for each client’s needs. For individuals contemplating a franchise, Kyle emphasized the importance of having both business acumen and a personal belief in the health benefits of the wellness services.

To learn more, go to www.alteredstateswellness.com

For more on float therapy and Project Arcturus: https://www.clinicalfloat.org/arcturus

@alteredstateswellness @justinfeinstein @projectarcturus #floattherapy #redlighttherapy @BobbyDubois @drbobby

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Many thanks to Deven Greene, retired pathologist and author, for joining me on today’s episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Deven started writing while still working full-time, carving out time in the evenings, on weekends, and even during vacation.

Now retired from medical practice, Deven’s writing time is very structured. She writes 7 days a week, 1100 words a day. Her heroine for three of her books is a pediatrician. Those three books focused on autism, genetic engineering, and pharmaceuticals. Deven hopes that her readers not only enjoy her novels but also learn from them.

Today, she is going to tell us why she writes, how she writes, and why you might want to read one of her books! Deven has an MD and a PhD, and she takes great pains to make her fiction fact-based. During our 35-minute discussion, she explained why she chose the pen name, “Deven Greene.”

Please join us for this fascinating discussion! Learn the difference between a “plotter” and a “pantser.” Deven provides her take on self-publishing vs traditional publishing, as she’s done both. We also highlight the scourge of scammers that prey on vulnerable writers.

Deven is currently working on her 7th novel, “Rhino Wars,” an eco-thriller about rhino poaching. Soon to be available on Amazon!

For more info, go to DevenGreene.com.

#autism #fiction #fictionwriting @devengreene #eco-thriller

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Many thanks to Phillip Pearl, MD, for joining me on this episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Pearl is a pediatric neurologist and Director of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, in Boston, MA. He is also a serious musician and has performed in the Longwood Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Pearl is a member of the Music and Health Institute at the Berklee College of Music. Dr. Pearl’s love of music has even overflowed to his wife, who is now taking piano lessons!

Dr. Pearl’s new book, Music, Medicine, and the Neurobiology of Creativity, will be release in March 2026. Edited with classical pianist and neurology resident Saman Arfaie, this up-to-date compendium includes contributions from musicians, physicians, and psychologists.

During our 25-minute discussion, Dr. Pearl and I discussed how music affects the brain and the potential for music therapy in a variety of neurologic disorders. He shared research that the temporal lobe can grow after just 6 months of piano lessons in adults who had never played piano before! Clearly, music has a powerful effect on our brains!

To learn more, please join our program.

Dr. Pearl can be reached at his website:

http://www.childrenshospital.org/researchers/phillip-pearl

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Many thanks to Heather Gatcombe, MD, a physician and mother of a child affected by a rare mitochondrial disease. Her son experienced normal development until age eight, when he suffered a sudden stroke at school. After five years, he was diagnosed with a nuclear DNA mutation. Now 16, he has endured multiple strokes, hearing loss, and heart failure, but has successfully undergone a heart transplant and is currently preparing for college.

In addition to her clinical work, Heather serves on the Board of Trustees and the Scientific Medical Advisory Board Clinical Training and Education Committee of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF). The UMDF is dedicated to raising awareness of mitochondrial disease, which can present in both children and adults—the average age of diagnosis is 30.

During our interview, Dr. Gatcombe highlighted the challenges of obtaining an accurate diagnosis for mitochondrial disease, noting that precise identification is essential for effective treatment. The UMDF offers free genetic testing, and two FDA-approved medications are now available for patients.

For more information or to support the UMDF’s mission, visit https://umdf.org. Physicians interested in continuing medical education can learn more at https://umdf.org/mito-university.

#mitochondria #raredisease #DNA

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Many thanks to John DeDakis for joining me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” John is a former CNN Senior Copy Editor who now works as a manuscript editor and one-on-one writing coach. In between, he’s written six political thrillers.

John has had personal struggles with grief-his youngest son died of a heroin overdose, and he lost his sister to suicide. John has become something of an expert and inspiration for people living with grief.

During our 35-minute discussion, John shared his journey from journalism to fiction writing and his approach to incorporating the theme of grief in his novels. Listeners will gain insight into how personal adversity can fuel creative expression and resilience.

John’s books are available on Amazon and at his website: www.johndedakis.com, where you can also learn about his writing coaching services.

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How do we separate health hype from medical reality?

In episode #142 of The Art of Medicine, I spoke with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling about the history of "quack" medicine. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Bobby Dubois to discuss how we can protect ourselves from modern snake oil.

About Our Guest:

• Bobby Dubois, MD, PhD: Internal medicine physician and researcher with 180+ published papers.   
• Host: The Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby podcast.
• Athlete: An active Ironman Triathlete in his 60s.   

We live in an era where "miracle" cures are sold daily by celebrities and self-proclaimed experts. These treatments often prey on desperation and limited health literacy, resulting in physical harm and financial loss. Dr. Bobby shares his insights on how to identify what actually works in healthcare and how he maintains his own peak performance as a ranch owner and triathlete.   

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Many thanks to Matt Harmody, MD, for appearing as a guest on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Matt is a retired ER physician and a living kidney donor. At age 56, he donated a kidney to a perfect stranger.

Matt is also a mountaineer who joined a record-setting team to summit the highest peak in every US state, all to raise awareness for living kidney donation.

During this 50-minute discussion, Matt explains why he donated a kidney, the rigorous screening process for kidney donors, and why everyone should consider a live-saving kidney donation. A strong advocate for living kidney donation, Matt chairs the board of the National Kidney Donation Organization. 

Matt also gave us a taste of his new book, “Ascending America,” a true story of courage and achievement.

To contact Matt, go to:
www.mattharmodymd.com

If you need a kidney, or are considering a donation, find resources for donors, recipients, and family members at the National Kidney Donation Organization: Www.nkdo.org and at the National Kidney Registry: Www.kidneyregistry.org 

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Many thanks to Stanley Bronstein, CPA, attorney, author of the 7 “Ways of Excellence” books, and leader of the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge. One day, when Stanley was about to turn 50 years old, he realized that he was going to die, very soon, if he didn’t do something about the 350 pounds he was carrying around. He lost 100 pounds with Weight Watchers, but put most of it back on. Finally, he discovered a more permanent solution.

Today, Stanley is a trim 145, and he’s maintained that slender frame for more than 15 years. He makes sure his dogs have a healthy diet, too.

Stanley found the secret to weight loss, and he’s eager to share it.

To learn more, tune in to our 40-minute conversation here:

You can contact Stanley here: https://stanleybronstein.com

For more on healthy eating, check out Podcast #148 on October 12, 2025, with Courtney Cowie, LBT.

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