In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Z, a spine surgery fellow and neurosurgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. Z discusses his journey through neurosurgery, including the grueling demands of residency, the mental and physical resilience required, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He shares the pivotal moment that inspired him to pursue neurosurgery, his experiences delivering life-changing (and sometimes heartbreaking) news to patients and families, and the evolving role of AI, augmented reality, and robotics in neurosurgery.

Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Dr. Z also reflect on the challenges and rewards of being a neurosurgeon, the importance of sharing medical knowledge on social media, and how technology is revolutionizing patient care. Plus, Dr. Z gives us a glimpse into his passions outside of medicine, including his love for fine dining and the parallels between high-level surgery and Michelin-starred kitchens.

Tune in for an insightful and candid conversation about medicine, perseverance, and the future of neurosurgery. Follow Dr. Z on TikTok and Instagram (@dr.zneurosurgery) to keep up with his educational content!

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger sit down with Bo and Ford Holland, the father-son duo behind Health Bank One. They discuss the critical issue of medical data accessibility and how their personal journey, Ford’s battle with a rare brain tumor, led them to create a digital banking system for health records.

Bo, a seasoned software entrepreneur, and Ford, a data scientist, share how Health Bank One empowers patients by giving them control over their medical records, streamlining information sharing between doctors, and integrating AI to enhance patient care. They also dive into the impact of the Cures Act, the challenges of modern healthcare data systems, and their mission to revolutionize medical recordkeeping. 

This conversation will change the way you view medical records, patient care, and the future of healthcare.

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger talk with three neurosurgery residents (Drs. Catherine Jay, Racquel Whyte, and Karolina Pellot) and one attending neurosurgeon (Dr. Melissa LoPresti) from the University of Rochester to discuss the challenges, rewards, and realities of neurosurgical training. They share firsthand experiences, from their first brain surgeries to the intense pressure of making critical decisions. The conversation highlights the role of mentorship, the steep learning curve, and the emotional weight of working with patients and their families.

The guests also discuss the evolving field of neurosurgery, including advancements in epilepsy surgery, brain implants, and the future of neuromodulation. They open up about handling burnout, maintaining passion despite long hours, and what drives them to pursue one of the most demanding specialties in medicine. Whether you're an aspiring neurosurgeon or just curious about life inside the operating room, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of a brain surgeon.

Dr. Melissa LoPresti is a full-time practicing pediatric neurosurgeon.
Dr. Catherine Jay is a 4th year neurosurgery resident.
Dr. Racquel Whyte is a 3rd year neurosurgery resident.
Dr. Karolina Pellot is a 1st year neurosurgery resident.

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In this episode, Dr. Hoeflinger and Kevin discuss the history of brain surgery from 7,000 BCE to present day and what the future of surgery and medicine may bring.

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In this video, I share my journey of becoming a neurosurgeon - detailing how you become a neurosurgeon, how long it takes, and why I did it.

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Have you ever experienced an episode of neck pain that is associated with pain radiating into your arm? If so, you may have been experiencing discomfort from a pinched nerve in your neck. The official term for pain radiating into your arm from a pinched nerve in your neck in called “radiculopathy”.

In this episode, the Dr. Hoeflinger and Kevin discusses the symptoms, diagnoses, and potential treatments for a pinched nerve in your neck.

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In this episode, we spoke with Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, a company empowering people with data-rich preventative healthcare that starts at the genetic level.

When Kian was just six years old, his 16-year-old cousin died in her sleep of a rare — yet treatable — genetic disease. 15 years later, he set out to build a product that could have saved her life –– and can prevent the millions of deaths caused by genetic diseases each year.

Kian believes we live in an era where medicine is becoming medicine data science. Opening access to more health data for more people gives each of us the power to safeguard our well-being, heal chronic diseases, and participate in our own healthcare.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, the Hoeflingers discuss their week, eating healthy, and 80/20 rule.

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Dr. Antonio Webb is a board certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon located in San Antonia, TX.

In today's episode, we discussed the difference between Orthopedic spine surgeons and Neurosurgeons, advancements in surgery, Dr. Webb's journey to becoming a surgeon, Dr. Webb's charitable foundation, social media in medicine, and much more!

Make sure to check out everything we discussed with Dr. Webb, linked below!

Dr. Webb's website: http://www.antoniowebbmd.com/

Dr. Webb's new podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/webbmdpodcast/

Dr. Webb's charity: Webb Family Foundation: https://thewebbfamilyfoundation.org/

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Dr Webb's course for doctors: http://www.socialmediafordoctors.com/

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Bob is the President of the Toledo Market for Bon Secours Mercy Health, the largest health system in Ohio.  As a leader in the Toledo, Baxter oversees strategy and operations for eight hospitals -- eight hospitals, including a children’s hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center – one college, Life Flight critical care network and more than 100 sites of care across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. 

In his free time, Bob lovest to run and has completed over 25 marathons. He also completed the 2023 Sylvania Olympic triathlon with Brian and Kevin.

In this episode, we discussed Bob's career path into healthcare administration and eventually his current role, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, the struggles of Covid-19 and lessons learned, Bob's running goals, and more. 

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