Arizona Physician Podcast

Yoshie Umemura, MD, talks about clinical trials for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Umemura is the Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology, the William R. and Joan R. Shapiro Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research, associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, and Chief Medical Officer at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as neuro-oncology by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. Dr. Umemura’s expertise rests on the axis of brain tumors and cancers of the central nervous system, as well as the neurological complications from cancer. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Primary CNS Lymphoma Collaborative Group, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Umemura earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. She completed her neurology residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire and her neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Shane Speirs, MD, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer of HealthyU Clinics, discusses how the practice leverages big data to improve patient care. Dr. Speirs is a physician with experience in healthcare leadership, healthcare data modeling, predictive analytics, geriatric care management. He completed his Family Medicine Training with Abrazo Health, and went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine through the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. During his training, he also obtained an Executive MBA at W.P. Carey School of Business in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Speirs is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has an active Arizona Medical License. He plays an active role in the Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Geriatrics Society, as well as numerous volunteer experiences as a physician. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Get involved with organized medicine.

Laurie B. Jones, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, FABM, Pediatrician at Agave Pediatrics, talks about the value of breast milk and challenges mothers overcome when breastfeeding their newborns. Dr. Jones is a speaker and educator for physicians and others in health care on the topics of nutrition, feeding, and breastfeeding medicine. She founded Dr. MILK, a physician mother breastfeeding support network. Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Get involved with organized medicine.

Ronald K. Jorgensen, MD, talks about Fall allergy season, why allergies have increased, and allergy testing and injections. Dr. Jorgensen is an owner-physician of the Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School, Dr. Jorgensen completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode was hosted and edited by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Care+Wear scrubs. Visit Care+Wear and use code "MCMS20" to save.

Ann Cheri Foxx, MD, D.ABA, shares her thoughts on what it takes to run a private medical practice. Dr. Foxx also talks about what skills or information would have been helpful at the start of her practice Nocio Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Foxx graduated from the South Carolina School of Medicine in Charleston, where she also completed an internship in general surgery before pursuing a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After years of practicing as an anesthesiologist in the peri-operative setting, she went on to complete a fellowship in interventional pain management with a strong concentration in multidisciplinary approaches at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode was hosted and edited by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Care+Wear scrubs. Visit Care+Wear and use code "MCMS20" to save.

Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN, and Greg Umphrey, MD, co-founders of non-profit ElevateMeD, talk about the cost of attending medical school, why greater racial and ethnic diversity of physicians matters to patient care, and what they're doing about it. ElevateMeD focuses on creating financial assistance for bright and talented medical students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. They want to attract students toward a career in medicine with the cost no longer being a detractor. ElevateMeD also connects scholars with mentors and organizations who share their mission and vision of diversity in medicine. Dr. Alyx Porter is a neurologist with a subspecialty certification in neuro-oncology. Dr. Greg Umphrey specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Connect with ElevateMeD online at https://www.elevatemed.org/. Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott.

Thanes Vanig, MD, AAHIVS, talks with us about advances in the prevention and treatment of HIV. Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Medical, Dr. Vanig opened his practice in 1998 after graduating Magna Cum Laude as a King’s Scholar from Mahidol University Medical School in Thailand, completing his Internal Medicine residency at Harvard Medical School, and receiving his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Stanford University Medical School. Internationally recognized in HIV Medicine, he speaks, publishes, and advises regularly. Dr. Vanig serves on the City of Phoenix Fast Track Cities Initiative and is a leader for the Maricopa START (State of Arizona Rapid Treatment) Program, immediately linking newly diagnosed HIV patients to care. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott.

Baharak Tabarsi, MD, talks about her journey as an immigrant from Iran and how that experience informs how she treats refugees, especially those from Afghanistan. Dr. Tabarsi received her medical degree from the Memorial University in Canada. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at McGill University with an additional year of training at the University of Vermont. She is Board-Certified in Family Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Tabarsi, a District Medical Group (DMG) physician, is available for consultations at Valleywise Health. Her clinical interests include academic medicine, social determinants of health and how they impact patient well-being, health care equity, and quality improvement in health care. She speaks English, Farsi, and Medical Spanish. Contact Dr. Tabarsi through Valleywise Health. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society. Join the growing network of physicians, residents, medical students, and organizations that want to improve healthcare in the valley.

Guy Reed, MD, MS, Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, talks about plans to expand the residency positions in their partnership with Banner Health. We discuss why more slots are needed and the value added to patient care and local economies. We also discuss which residency programs, if funding is approved by CMS, could be added to the valley. Dean Reed is an internationally recognized and renowned cardiologist, physician-scientist, educator and health administrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in English literature and pre-medical studies from Columbia University, and he earned a master’s degree in mathematical statistics, as well as a medical degree from Stanford University. He completed residency and chief residency in medicine at Yale University. He did clinical and research fellowships in cardiovascular disease at Massachusetts General Hospital and biochemistry and molecular biology at Harvard Medical School. His NIH-funded research discoveries led to the development of novel therapeutics. Dr. Reed was a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health. He also served as Lemuel Diggs professor and chair of Medicine at the University of Tennessee, as well as the interim executive vice president for Methodist LeBonheur HealthCare system. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Our guest Eric Kosel, DMD, speaks about dental insurance and medicine. Dr. Kosel is Director of the Comprehensive Care Unit and Assistant Professor of the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He attended Purdue University Calumet and majored in biology and electronics engineering, and he received a doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Host Atish Shah, DMD, MPH, MS, is from Chicago, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in economics and worked in corporate finance. He earned a Master’s in Science and then moved to Arizona to complete his DMD/MPH concurrently at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. That's when he became an intern for Maricopa County Medical Society and recorded this interview as a part of the internship. Arizona Physician Podcast is produced by the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Claudia Gaefke, MD, speaks about the body's response to allergens, food allergies and intolerance, and testing. She also covers allergies specific to Arizona and treatment options. Dr. Gaefke completed her B.S. degree with a major in Physiology and minor in Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She obtained her M.D. degree from The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Following her residency training, Dr. Gaefke completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of South Florida. She practices at the Allergy and Asthma Clinic. Hosted and edited by John McElligott. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of Maricopa County Medical Society.

Michael White, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Valleywise Health, discusses hospital management, what aspects of his role are the most difficult, and what motivates him. Dr. White works to advance the mission, vision and values of Valleywise Health to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and grow key programs. He also serves as a liaison with our partners at District Medical Group and the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. Prior to joining Valleywise, Dr. White served as Chief Academic Officer at CHI Health in Omaha. Dr. White continues to serve as the Associate Dean for Technology and Informatics at the Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. White is a practicing interventional cardiologist. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Creighton University. Dr. White received his medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. He completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Duke University. Dr. White earned his MBA degree from Creighton University. Hosted and edited by John McElligott. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Lori Kemper, DO, MS, FACOFP, Dean of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses graduate medical education. Dr. Kemper joined the faculty of Midwestern University after 25 years of practicing family medicine in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Kemper has served as Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2007. The Arizona Physician Podcast is published by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Drs. Jason and Sara Beste discuss global health. Jason talks about the Creighton University Arrupe Global Scholars Program. Sara talks about why global health and health equity matter. We also discuss what's happening here in Arizona that compares to what they have seen abroad. Jason Beste, MD, MPH is an infectious disease and public health specialist who was named the inaugural Executive Director of the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program at Creighton University. Sara Beste, MD, MPH, sees patients at St Joseph’s Medical Center, does bedside teaching with medical students at St Vincent DePaul clinic, and develops the curriculum for the Arrupe Global Scholars program. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Kory Castro, BC-HIS, discusses with Arizona Physician hearing loss and the importance of treating it early. Kory Castro, BC-HIS is a Hearing Aid Dispenser and practice owner with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently the co-owner and President of Beltone Arizona. He is board-certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a member of the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, the International Hearing Society and Hearing Healthcare Providers of Arizona. About the show: Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Priyanka Costa Hennis, MD, discusses her approach to coaching physicians and why it matters. Priyanka Hennis is a family physician and certified transformation coach on a mission to serve ambitious professionals who are looking to show up energized in all aspects of their lives. She helps men and women, master their boundaries, create more time, so that they can create the results they want in their lives and relationships. Dr. Hennis graduated from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in Sint Maarten and completed a Family Medicine residency from Southern Illinois University. Connect with Dr. Hennis on LinkedIn. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Adnan Saithna, MD, speaks about his training in the UK and Canada as an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has recently moved to Arizona and his clinical practice is based at AZBSC Orthopedics. Dr. Saithna has published over 200 research articles and received multiple awards for his work. Dr. Saithna is originally from the UK, where he undertook medical school and residency training. He completed two years of fellowship training at internationally recognized centers of excellence in sports medicine (Royal Orthopedic Hospital, UK and the Pan Am Clinic, Canada). He serves on numerous national and international committees and the editorial board of the Arthroscopy and OJSM journals. Outside of work, Dr. Saithna enjoys competitive cycling and spending time with his family. Connect with his practice. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Debora Fox-McClary, MD, speaks with us about serving in the US Navy. Dr. Fox-McClary grew up in western Washington state, serving in the US Navy out of high school as a hospital corpsman and later continuing service in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. She attended college in Ellensburg, WA, and medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. She completed residency training in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, then went on to complete subspecialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in Rochester, MN. Dr. Fox-McClary completed her MBA at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Fox-McClary maintains boarding in both specialties of General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery. She specializes in robotics, colostomy avoidance, and minimally invasive surgery. Connect with Dr. Fox-McClary through the Surgical Group of Arizona. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jan Basile, MD, talks about recent findings from his research on hypertension. Dr. Basile is professor of medicine in the Cardiology division at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was chief resident. Dr. Basile is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Heart Association. If you are interested in learning more from Dr. Basile about hypertension, then please contact him at basilejn@musc.edu or call 843-792-1952. About the show: Hosted Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Greg Aran, DO, hospitalist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, talks about starting his medical career in Arizona. He discusses the licensing and credentialing processes, what he's talking about with other young docs, and what he needs from the medical community. Dr. Aran earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.