The Get Healthy 360 Podcast

In this episode Dr. Kris Ferguson and Dr. Kathy Travnicek interview ultramarathoner Devon Yanko.  Devon overcame a troubled childhood to become a world class distance runner, having won numerous events including three ultra distance road national championships and competed on six Team USA ultra teams including the 2009 Gold Medal winning team in Belgium for the 100k.  Devon has ran forty sub 3-hour marathons.  

An engaging and free flowing conversation that touches on childhood, the way in which abuse manifests itself, the strength one can find in sports, living with Lupus, the importance of family, and many others. 

Devon believes that the best route for an athlete is the one that balances their goals with their life and their personality. Devon is USATF Level 1 certified and received her Masters in Coaching and Exercise Science in 2020.  Devon may be reached through https://www.chaski.run/team-collection/devon-yanko

Dr. Travnicek MD is triple board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and brain injury medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialities (ABMS). She specializes in treating spine, brain, nerve and musculoskeletal disorders.  Dr. Travnicek practices medicine at the Pain Institute of Nevada in Las Vegas.  For more information, please visit https://paininstitute.com/

Deep Brain Stimulation, also knows as Neuromodulation, is a revolutionary treatment method for Parkinson's.  Neurosurgeon Dr. Ahmed Raslan explains how neuromodulation works, and how it has impacted the lives of those suffering from Parkinson's.  Parkinson's is a degenerative disease that affects over ten million people worldwide, including well known celebrities such as Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox.  

Dr. Raslan is an associate professor of neurological surgery.  He manages patients with a spectrum of neurosurgical disorders, his focused practice is epilepsy surgery, brain mapping for tumors and epilepsy which often involves awake craniotomy, surgery for chronic and cancer pain (Trigeminal neuralgia, spinal pain and many other chronic pain syndromes), and movement disorders.

For more info visit: https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/ahmed-m-raslan-md-faans

Kris Ferguson MD welcomes Hemant Kalia MD to the Get Healthy Podcast.  Dr. Kalia specializes in interventional spine and cancer pain management with special expertise in advanced neuromodulation procedures.  Listen in as two pain specialists discuss cancer treatment and where pain specialists fit into a comprehensive cancer treatment plan.  What is the difference between physical medicine rehab doctors and pain management doctors?  What is pre-habilitation?  How can traditional and alternative approaches to medicine be combined in cancer treatment?  And why are controlled studies in pain management difficult and ethically challenging?

Dr. Kalia earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore; India and Master’s degree in Public Health from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY. His first residency was in Preventive Medicine & Public Health followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Rochester. He subsequently completed an ACGME approved Pain Medicine fellowship at University of Rochester and additional FIPP (Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice) certification from World Institute of Pain.

Dr. Kalia is a member of numerous national/international professional societies and sits on various sub-committees. He is part of the Board of Directors at ASPN (American Society of Pain & Neuroscience) and Monroe County Medical Society.

He is the Fellowship director of Interventional Spine & Pain fellowship program at Rochester Regional Health and is involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows from other programs. He also is part of the faculty at national and international hands on cadaveric workshops for interventional spine and pain procedures. Dr. Kalia has presented his work on cancer pain and advanced neuromodulation at multiple national and international conferences including publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of Pain Medicine. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Clinical Medical Research & Health Care Delivery open access Journal.

Renowned expert Dr. Al joins the Get Healthy 360 Podcast to discuss the latest treatments related to sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and associated discomfort such as lower back pain.  Dr. Al discusses the treatment plans and treatment options, ranging from physical therapy to injections and bone grafts.  

Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed joined the faculty of the Anesthesiology Department at the University of Wisconsin in 2014 to provide Chronic Pain Medicine Services as part of the Interventional Pain Program. He received his medical training at Assiut University Medical School in Egypt, completed a master’s degree in Public Health, research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, and residency in anesthesiology and pain management fellowship at University of Cincinnati. As part of the Interventional Pain Program, Dr. Abd-Elsayed evaluates patients at the Pain Clinic, and when an interventional pain treatment is appropriate, performs procedures at the Madison Surgery Center.

In addition to his work as a pain specialist, Dr. Abd-Elsayed is an active clinical investigator. Current studies include the use of opioids, genetic variations leading to different individual response to opioids, and the use of neuromodulation and peripheral nerve stimulators for the management of neuropathic pain. He also has research interests in fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and headaches, and is leading a study called "CREATE" to help CRPS patients. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous research grants, published more than 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and authored several editorials and book chapters. He has presented at more than 60 international and national conferences and has earned more than 15 awards at the state and national levels. In addition, he has served as a reviewer for more than 20 journals and as an editor to several journals.

"Dr. Al," as he likes to be called, is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA). He was named among the Leading Physicians of the World and America's Best Physicians in 2016.

How do doctors build muscle when they hit the gym?  Listen in as neurosurgeon Steven Falowski, MD, shares his bodybuilding secrets.  He works full time, is a busy family man, yet he is able to find time to hit the gym five times a week.  Dr. Falowski explains his diet, his exercise regimen, and shares the workout secrets he has gathered over the years.  If you are serious about building muscle, you HAVE to listen to this episode.

Dr. Falowski is a returning guest to the Get Healthy 360 Podcast.  He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and practices at the Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster, located at 160 N Pointe Blvd Suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17601

Website: https://www.argiresmarotti.com/physicians-and-staff
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArgiresMarotti/

Thank you for listening!

Two pain specialists discuss the latest research in spinal cord stimulation, and how it can be used to treat chronic pain.  Kris Ferguson, MD welcomes Dr. Warren M. Grill, professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke.  Some patient testimonials from spinal cord stimulator implants are nothing short of miraculous.  For those suffering from chronic pain, listening to this episode is a must!  What exactly is neuromodulation?  And do you ever wonder why rubbing a painful area makes it feel better?   

Warren M. Grill is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke, where he studies electrical stimulation of the nervous system to restore function to individuals with neurological impairment or injury.  Having won numerous awards and accolades, he is the 2018 winner of the Capers & Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research, and in 2014 he won the Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award. 

Dr. Grill's Current projects include:
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders,
• developing novel approaches to peripheral nerve electrical stimulation for restoration of bladder function, 
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain,
• understanding and controlling the cellular effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation, and
• design of novel electrodes and waveforms for selective stimulation of the nervous system.

Sudhir Aggarwal shares the lessons he has learned from his long career in finance and management.  Through being a CEO at various companies, Sudhir has developed key insights into management, partnerships, investing, and helping struggling companies turn around. 

Sudhir is an accomplished CEO, financier, and private investor.  He has served as CEO of a number of middle market companies, including Cruiser Customizing, an ecommerce business; Ancora, a mailing services company, and National Pen Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of promotional products. During his tenure as Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal, a national-wide consulting and turnaround management firm, Sudhir serviced a broad range of clients.  Prior to Alvarez & Marsal, Sudhir was SVP and Manager of the Restructuring Finance Group at Bank of America and a banker at JP Morgan.

Sudhir has invested in numerous private companies, taken board roles, and overseen and guided management teams through periods of growth and transition, including Exed LLC, Long Agribusiness, Zuca Inc, Earth Mama Angel Baby, and Skyline Construction.  Most recently, he has been advising CEO’s of growing middle market companies in the Western United States.

His education includes an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth and a MBA from Stanford.

Returning guest, Dustin Schuett, DO, explains the ins and outs of hip replacement surgery.  Did you know that hip replacements are more successful than knee replacements?  Many patients are able to take a short walk just a few hours after surgery.  But is hip replacement right for you?  How do you know? How does your doctor know?  Dr. Schuett has performed over a thousand hip replacement surgeries in his career, and answers all your hip replacement questions.  Don't miss this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast!

Dr. Schuett is currently an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Schuett’s Profile:

Education:

Bachelor of the Arts in Science in Biology at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN
Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) at Des Moines University
Orthopaedic Residency training at Naval Medical Center San Diego
Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA

Current position:
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon Adult Reconstruction Division Naval Medical Center San Diego

National Organizational Activity:
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Chair American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Social Media Ambassador Program
Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Digital Health and Social Media Committee

Dr. Schuett can be reached via Twitter at @djschuett

How does one become a mayor of a town?  What does a mayor do?  And is there such a thing as Mayor school?  Listen to this interview with Katie Rosenberg, mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin, as she talks about her job, the town, and what motivates her.  The big political topics of the day are also discussed, such as BLM, Police Funding, budgets, and many more!

Haleigh Prather is currently studying to become a doctor, but her future didn't always seem so bright. Estranged from her father, Haleigh was raised by a single mother under modest circumstances. Haleigh expounds on her experiences, insights, and life choices that allowed her to chase the American dream.

Haleigh Prather is a second-year medical student at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Her motivation for pursuing medicine stems from an interest in studying (and a history of living through) the social determinants of health as well as a curiosity in exploring medicine's relationship with family dynamics. She hopes to go into primary care with a current interest in pediatrics or OBGYN.

Haleigh grew up just outside Los Angeles, California, and then moved to Poughkeepsie, New York where she graduated with her degree in Biochemistry from Vassar College in 2017. She then earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2019.

Haleigh is a passionate advocate for equity and social justice, with an emphasis on having a more heterogeneous population of students admitted to medical schools. In addition to her studies, Haleigh is a part of her medical school's student council, she is a senior leader with the Women's Leadership Development Program (WLDP), and she is a student tutor for the current first year class.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, watching cartoons, and is currently trying to learn how to roller skate.

Follow Haleigh on Twitter at: @hxleigh__

Breast cancer specialist, V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD explains the latest treatment options for breast cancer. Which treatments work best? What should one do if given a positive diagnosis?  And much more. What are the risk factors for breast cancer? Are MRI's effective? How can a breast cancer patient improve their quality of sleep? Tune in to find out!

Vijayakrishna (V.K.) Gadi, MD, PhD is the appointed director of Medical Oncology, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.   Dr. Gadi has 30 years of laboratory experience in cancer research, as well as expertise in clinical care, clinical oncology, and translational breast cancer research. Over nearly two decades, he has amassed more than $10 million in research funding from government, philanthropic, and commercial organizations. Prior to joining UIC, Dr. Gadi was an associate professor at the University of Washington, Division of Oncology. Dr. Gadi is a board certified medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer. Dr. Gadi completed his MD and PhD degrees at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, and oncology fellowship at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.

A true rags to riches story, Tahani Aburaneh talks about growing up in a refugee camp, being forced into an arranged marriage at fifteen, and moving to a new country. Many years later, as a single mother with two young children, she was nearly broke when her hard work and perseverance started to pay off.  When not brokering multi-million dollar real estate deals, Tahani is working to encourage, teach, and empower women to succeed in the world of real estate.

Tahani, is one of Canada’s top real estate investing experts, an Amazon bestselling author, wealth coach, but above all, a proud single mother of 2 grown children. She has spoken to thousands of people as a keynote speaker on stages across North America and is a featured guest on numerous podcasts, TV shows and 2 international documentaries. Most recently, Tahani founded the Females In Real Estate movement which inspires and empowers women from all walks of life to create financial freedom through real estate investing.

Tahani may be reached at: www.tahani.ca
Instagram - www.instagram.com/tahaniinternational
Facebook - www.facebook.com/tahaniinternational.ca/
Twitter - twitter.com/TahaniAburaneh
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tahani

Immigration lawyer John T. Medeiros discusses immigration topics, some of the laws and misunderstandings surrounding immigration, and the current immigration climate. What drives immigration policy? Why is immigration inevitably political? Is there actually a labor shortage in America? Tune in to this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast.

John Medeiros currently serves as Vice Chair of the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is a member of the International Medical Graduate Task Force, a group of legal professionals dedicated to improving the path that international medical graduates who have completed their training in the United States must follow in becoming legally authorized to provide health care services in the United States.

John practices law at the firm Nilan Johnson Lewis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor Alec Baulding speaks with Dr. Kris Ferguson about why he chose Jiu Jitsu, how the sport has changed his life, and why he enjoys teaching BJJ.  Alec talks about his adventures, accomplishments, his mindset, and his life.  Don't miss this episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast!

Alec Baulding is a 2019 ADCC Qualifier and Trials Champion, Purple Belt Adult World Champion, Adult Silver Medalists At Europeans, and Alliance Black Belt.

Find Alec here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlecBaulding
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecbaulding/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alecbaulding/
Website: https://alecbaulding.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alecbaulding
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/alecjbaulding
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alecbaulding 

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD talks about how she discovered running, how running has changed her life, and what it took to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Twice. Dr. Gutierrez gives advice on training, diet, and how to talk to your physician about becoming an avid runner. "Every mile you run, adds a day to your life!"

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez is an accomplished academic Physiatrist and Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. She previously was the Medical Director of the Brain Injury and Stroke Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, a top four US News and World Report Best Hospital for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Gutierrez grew up in South Texas, then moved to Houston where she earned her undergraduate degree at Rice University, her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, and completed her PM&R residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine-UT Houston Rehabilitation Alliance. She excitedly moved to San Antonio to lead the distinguished Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in 2020. Her area of clinical expertise is the care of patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, and interventional spasticity management.

Dr. Gutierrez is a passionate advocate for Physiatry and for underrepresented groups in medicine via social media channels. She is the Social Media Editor of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Inspired by her upbringing in the Rio Grande Valley, she is dedicated to giving back to her community by mentoring students, trainees and young faculty from diverse backgrounds, and providing top level clinical care for the underserved.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also finds time for travel, bargain shopping, and competitive racing ranging from being an All-American in Masters Track to a two-time finisher of the Boston Marathon.

Joshua Mugele, MD sits down with Kris Ferguson, MD, to speak about ER Medicine, Running an ER Residency program, the impact of Covid on life in the ER, and how America's current discussion on race fits into medicine. Dr. Mugele trained in Disaster Medicine and spent some time in Liberia during the Ebola outbreak there, which helps guide him on his response to Covid. Dr. Mugele volunteered his services to help New York hospitals manage the large spike in Covid patients.

Dr. Josh Mugele trained at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by Indiana University for ER residency and a disaster medicine fellowship. He currently works at Indiana University as the assistant residency program director. This is his second career after working in Silicon Valley software startups for a decade.

David Williams, MD served as a Green Beret for 10 years and is now an ER physician. Dr. Williams discusses his experiences as a Green Beret, as an ER physician, and as a parent. How does one become a Green Beret? What life lessons did the Special Forces impart on Dr. Williams? What are his guiding principles? As an ER physician, Dr. Williams is now on the front lines of the Covid Epidemic and offers his opinions on how best to fight the disease.

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Dustin Schuett talks about knee surgery, knee replacement, and common ailments of knees and other joints.  Why are knee replacements more successful in older patients? Can you ride your bike with an artificial knee? What treatment options exist for ligament damage? Why is it important that a surgeon performs at least 50 knee replacements a year? Who are prime candidates for knee replacement? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating episode of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast.

Dr. Schuett is currently an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Schuett's Profile:

Education:

Bachelor of the Arts in Science in Biology at St. John's University in Collegeville, MN
Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) at Des Moines University
Orthopaedic Residency training at Naval Medical Center San Diego
Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA

Current position:
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon Adult Reconstruction Division Naval Medical Center San Diego

National Organizational Activity:
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Chair American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Social Media Ambassador Program
Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Digital Health and Social Media Committee

Dr. Schuett can be reached via Twitter at @djschuett