In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Ziad Gellad, chief of gastroenterology at the Durham VA Health System and co-founder of Hicks Basin Health. Dr. Dillard shares how artificial intelligence is transforming gastroenterology, from streamlining clinical workflows to enhancing colonoscopy procedures.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Gellad explore:

✅How AI-driven dictation and ambient documentation reduce administrative burdens for physicians.

✅AI-Powered Colonoscopy: The role of AI in detecting polyps in real-time and its potential for computer-aided diagnosis.

✅The Future of Cancer Screening: Comparing AI-assisted detection, stool-based tests, and emerging blood-based screenings.

✅Autonomous Endoscopy: How AI-driven scopes could reshape procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.

✅Hospital vs. Ambulatory Settings: Financial and policy-driven factors influencing where gastroenterology procedures are performed.

✅AI in Patient Navigation: The rise of AI-powered digital assistants improving post-procedure patient engagement.

✅The Business of Medical AI: Challenges in AI adoption, accuracy concerns, and ensuring responsible healthcare innovation.

• Ziad Gellad, MD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziad-gellad-md/

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Keith Helton, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician turned healthcare entrepreneur. As the founder and chairman of 1 to 1 Health, Dr. Helton has pioneered innovative care models that prioritize accessibility, cost control, and patient-centered healthcare.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Helton explore:

✅ From Rooftops to Healthcare: Dr. Helton’s journey from a family of roofers in Chattanooga to becoming a physician and entrepreneur.

✅Revolutionizing Primary Care: How his “zero-barrier” approach to patient access shaped his career and led to new healthcare models.

✅Building 1 to 1 Health: The founding story of his company and its expansion to 35 clinics nationwide.

✅Virtual Care & Tech Innovation: How 1 to 1 Health leverages AI and text-first communication to enhance patient engagement.

✅The Role of Nurse Practitioners: Addressing the physician shortage and balancing NP autonomy with physician collaboration.

✅The Future of Healthcare Costs: Strategies to make quality primary care more affordable for employers and employees.

✅AI’s Impact on Healthcare: How automation is reducing administrative burdens and improving physician job satisfaction.

✅What’s Next for 1 to 1 Health: Scaling impact, overcoming employer skepticism, and expanding high-quality care.

• Keith Helton, MD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-helton-md-37804111/

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Kristopher Kitz, CEO of three private practices in Arizona, to discuss his extensive experience in healthcare leadership, talent acquisition, and how technology is shaping the future of private practice. Christopher shares insights from his journey—from Alpine ski racer to healthcare executive—revealing how discipline, mentorship, and strategic hiring contribute to building high-performing healthcare teams.

In this episode, Young and Christopher explore:

• Leading in a Complex Healthcare Landscape: How Christopher’s leadership experience in major health systems and private practices informs his approach to managing teams and driving operational success.
• The Challenge of Healthcare Recruitment: Why hiring for executive roles in mid-sized metro areas is difficult and how networking and search firms help secure top talent.
• Building Strong Teams & Culture: The importance of hiring the right people, creating a workplace where employees feel valued, and fostering continuous professional development.
• Mentorship & Growth Strategies: How annual development plans and quarterly check-ins help employees align their professional and personal goals.
• Technology & Private Practice: The role of AI, automation, and virtual care in improving efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and optimizing workflows.
• The Agility of Private Practices: Why smaller healthcare organizations can adapt more quickly than large health systems and how this impacts patient care.
• Financial Sustainability in Healthcare: Navigating rising labor costs and declining reimbursement rates while leveraging technology to maintain operational efficiency.
• The Future of Healthcare Leadership: Christopher’s perspective on balancing innovation, financial challenges, and patient-centered care to ensure long-term success.

Tune in to hear how Christopher Kitts is shaping the future of private practice through strategic leadership, team development, and technology integration.

• Kristopher Kitz MD on LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes LUKASZ KOWALCZYK MD, a licensed gastroenterologist, healthcare strategist, and executive advisor for 100 MS, an AI-powered voice agent for healthcare. Together, they explore the evolving role of AI in medicine, how it can enhance physician empathy, and its impact on operational efficiency in healthcare.

In this episode, Catarina and Dr. Kowalczyk discuss:

• Can AI Make Physicians More Compassionate? – How AI-generated responses model empathy and help doctors improve patient interactions.
• AI’s Contextual Awareness in Healthcare – The power of AI to remember patient history and personalize care recommendations.
• Reducing Physician Burnout with AI – How AI-driven documentation tools free doctors from excessive paperwork and improve efficiency.
• The Risks of AI in Predictive Medicine – Why not all AI-generated predictions are clinically useful and the ethical concerns of predictive diagnoses.
• Bridging Healthcare Operations and Decision-Making – The importance of integrating AI into scheduling, communication, and workflow management.
• The Future of AI in Healthcare – How AI can enhance patient care while ensuring ethical and practical implementation.

Dr. Kowalczyk also shares his journey from scaling a gastroenterology practice to pioneering a software platform—emphasizing collaboration, technology, and knowledge-sharing in healthcare innovation.

Tune in to learn how AI is shaping the future of medicine, balancing technology with human expertise, and redefining the way physicians connect with patients 

• LUKASZ KOWALCZYK MD on LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Marc Serota, CEO of M.D. Integrations, to explore the evolving landscape of telemedicine and its impact on modern healthcare. A medical school graduate at 23, Dr. Serota is board-certified in Dermatology, Pediatrics, Immunology, and Obesity Medicine. With licenses in 45 states and extensive experience in telemedicine, he shares how M.D. Integrations is streamlining virtual care for both physicians and patients.

In this episode, Catarina and Dr. Serota discuss:

•  The Evolution of Telemedicine: How virtual care has changed since Dr. Serota first started in 2014 and why user experience is key to making it successful.
•  Optimizing the Physician Workflow: Why telemedicine requires a different approach from in-person visits and how intake forms and patient-submitted images improve efficiency.
• The Role of Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine: How brands leverage an e-commerce-style approach to streamline patient interactions and enhance care delivery.
• Telemedicine as a Revenue Stream: Two ways physicians can integrate telemedicine—either as an extension of their practice or as a full-time, multi-state opportunity.
• The Cash-Pay Model vs. Insurance: Why M.D. Integrations eliminates insurance complexities and how a direct-pay system benefits both patients and providers.
•  Leveraging AI in Telemedicine: How AI enhances efficiency by pre-populating chart notes and flagging abnormal responses while keeping physicians at the center of care.
• The Future of Telemedicine & Obesity Medicine: Why GLP-1 medications are the leading use case in virtual care and how weight management is shaping the next decade of healthcare.

Dr. Serota’s insights offer a compelling look at how telemedicine is transforming the industry, making healthcare more efficient, accessible, and patient-centered.

• Dr. Marc Serota on LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, a leading oncologist and co-founder of Massive Bio, to discuss how AI and precision medicine are transforming cancer treatment. Dr. Bonilla shares insights into how Massive Bio is bridging the gap between cancer patients and clinical trials, tackling the inefficiencies in enrollment, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to advance care.

In this episode, Catarina and Dr. Bonilla explore:

• The Mission of Massive Bio: How AI-driven platforms are improving cancer patient access to clinical trials.
• Bridging the Clinical Trial Gap: Addressing the barriers that prevent millions of patients from participating in potentially life-saving trials.
• AI & Precision Medicine: How biomarker-driven treatments and next-generation sequencing are revolutionizing cancer care.
• The Evolution of Cancer Therapies: From chemotherapy to targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and gene editing breakthroughs like CRISPR.
• The Shift to Individualized Treatment: How some cancers can now be treated with immunotherapy alone, bypassing traditional methods.
• The Future of Cancer Vaccines: Exploring mRNA-based cancer vaccines inspired by COVID-19 technology.
• Early Detection & Prevention: The role of liquid biopsies and advanced imaging techniques in detecting cancer at its earliest stages.
• The Business of Cancer Diagnostics: How genomic profiling and AI-driven analytics are shaping the future of oncology data.
• The Role of the Microbiome in Cancer Treatment: How gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy and cancer screening.

Join us for a forward-thinking conversation on how technology, AI, and data-driven solutions are shaping the future of oncology and bringing us closer to making cancer a manageable—or even curable—disease.

• Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla on LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Somi Javaid, founder and CEO of HerMD, to explore how her company is transforming women’s healthcare by integrating virtual and in-person care, pioneering innovative treatments, and using technology to enhance outcomes. From addressing the gaps in gynecologic and menopause care to discussing how technology like AI is improving healthcare delivery, this episode dives into how HerMD is building a more sustainable and patient-centric model of care.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Mehta explore:

• The Challenge of Insurance-Based Healthcare: How traditional reimbursement models create financial stress and why integrating cash-based services can ensure clinic sustainability and better patient care.
• The Myth of a Saturated Market: Despite a growing number of women’s health startups, a major gap remains in accessible, high-quality care, especially for menopause and gynecologic services in underserved areas.
• Why Telehealth Alone Isn’t Enough: The necessity of blending virtual and in-person care to comprehensively address women’s health needs, from hormone therapy to biopsies and advanced procedures.
• The Role of AI in Medicine: How AI-powered tools streamline documentation, reduce physician burnout, optimize billing, and improve both patient and provider experiences.
• Innovating in Women's Health: Cutting-edge treatments like incisionless fibroid removal, real-time biopsy visualization, and digital education platforms that empower patients and providers.
• The Future of HerMD: Plans to expand to 50 locations and scale virtual care nationwide while partnering with institutions and employers to broaden access to comprehensive care.
• Bridging the Physician Shortage Crisis: Understanding how decreasing reimbursements and rising costs are driving providers out of the field and identifying what must change to avoid a healthcare access crisis.
• Licensing Education for Broader Impact: HerMD’s plan to scale its provider training platform to institutions nationwide, equipping more clinicians to deliver expert menopause and midlife care.
• The Power of Patient Education & Transparency: HerMD’s focus on educating patients and allowing them to be active participants in their care through visualized exams and innovative diagnostic tools.

• Sunbal (Somi) Javaid on LinkedIn

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Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we delve into innovative approaches to healthcare, emphasizing wellness, prevention, and patient empowerment. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger chats with Dr. Aly Cohen, a rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health advocate. Dr. Cohen is the author of Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them and is passionate about helping people live healthier, toxin-free lives.

In this episode, Dr. Cohen and Katrina discuss:

• Understanding Environmental Toxins: Dr. Cohen sheds light on the hidden dangers of everyday toxins found in our homes, food, and personal care products and how these chemicals impact our health over time.
• Practical Steps for a Safer Home: Learn actionable tips for reducing toxins in your environment, including safe alternatives for household cleaning products, cookware, and cosmetics.
• Improving Water Quality: Dr. Cohen discusses the importance of water filtration and how investing in the right system can drastically reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals.
• The Role of Nutrition in Detoxification: Discover how organic foods, balanced diets, and avoiding processed options can support your body’s ability to manage and eliminate toxins.
• Mindfulness Meets Medicine: Dr. Cohen explains how mindfulness and lifestyle changes are critical in addressing autoimmune diseases and improving overall health.
• Navigating Environmental Crises: For those in regions affected by wildfires or other disasters, Dr. Cohen provides strategies to protect your health and mitigate exposure to environmental pollutants.
• Advancing Healthcare with Technology: Hear Dr. Cohen’s thoughts on how AI and other innovations could revolutionize preventive care and improve access to critical health resources.
• A Personal Journey to Advocacy: Dr. Cohen shares the story of how the loss of her beloved dog led her to explore environmental health and become an advocate for toxin awareness and prevention.

• Dr. Aly Cohen on LinkedIn

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Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore groundbreaking approaches in healthcare, focusing on innovation, technology, and holistic patient care. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Majors, a vascular surgeon and CEO of Vascular Excellence in Austin, Texas. From her days as a professional soccer player to her rise as a leader in vascular medicine, Dr. Majors shares how her unique background fuels her mission to revolutionize patient care.In this episode, Dr. Majors and Katrina discuss:

• The Intersection of Sports and Surgery: Dr. Majors reflects on her journey from elite athlete to vascular surgeon, exploring how the discipline, teamwork, and focus honed on the soccer field shaped her career in medicine.
• Reimagining Vascular Care: Discover how Vascular Excellence redefines patient experiences by blending cutting-edge technology, personalized treatments, and a boutique practice model that puts patient outcomes first.
• AI in Medicine: Learn how Dr. Majors incorporates artificial intelligence tools, like custom GPT advisors, to streamline operations, enhance communication, and bridge Western and Eastern medicine for holistic care.
• Beyond the Hospital Walls: Dr. Majors explains why she chose to move away from the traditional hospital setting, building a state-of-the-art vascular center designed to offer patients the highest level of care in a welcoming environment.
• Innovating for Better Outcomes: From advanced diagnostics to minimally invasive procedures, hear how Vascular Excellence stays on the cutting edge of vascular health innovation to deliver life-changing results.
• Lessons in Leadership and Resilience: Dr. Majors shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, vision, and staying connected to one’s purpose in healthcare.

• Jacqueline Majors on LinkedIn

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Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare leaders and innovators share their expertise to enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. In today’s episode, host Katharina Juenger is joined by Dr. Vishisht Mehta, a leading expert in interventional pulmonology, lung cancer detection, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare. Dr. Mehta serves as the Director of Interventional Pulmonology at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Nevada and the Chair of the Pulmonology Department at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Mehta explore:

• The Role of Technology in Medicine: Dr. Mehta discusses how integrating AI and other technologies can help overworked physicians, from reducing administrative tasks to improving patient care. He emphasizes that while AI adoption isn’t necessary for every doctor, openness to it can lead to better efficiency and outcomes.
• AI in Healthcare: Discover how AI is transforming pulmonology, from identifying lung nodules and tracking blood clots to automating insurance claims and improving screening rates for lung cancer. Dr. Mehta explains how AI can seamlessly integrate into a physician's practice to enhance patient care.
• Addressing Technology Overload: Dr. Mehta acknowledges the challenges physicians face with technology, particularly with EMR systems. He shares strategies for mastering new tools to reduce frustration and improve workflow.
• Optimizing AI in Practice: Learn how to evaluate AI solutions that align with specific needs within a medical practice, from lung cancer screenings to tracking incidental findings in scans.
• The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening: Dr. Mehta highlights the significance of early detection of lung cancer and how AI can help increase screening rates among high-risk patients, improving survival outcomes.
• Robotics and Autonomous Agents in Pulmonology: Dr. Mehta discusses the potential of robotics in medical procedures, such as robotic bronchoscopy, and the exciting possibility of autonomous agents in healthcare.
• The Future of Medicine: Reflecting on the future, Dr. Mehta shares his thoughts on the role of doctors in an evolving healthcare landscape, stressing the importance of passion and mastery in whatever path his children may choose.

• Vishisht Mehta on LinkedIn
• Pulmonary.ai

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