Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare professionals and innovators converge to explore groundbreaking insights in patient care, wellness, and medical advancements. In this episode, the host welcomes Desmond Ebanks, an experienced internal medicine physician from Connecticut, to discuss the transformative field of longevity medicine and its potential to revolutionize patient health. In this episode, Dr. Ebanks and the host dive into: The Essence of Longevity Medicine: Discover...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare leaders and innovators explore the future of patient care and medical technology. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Matthew Peterson, a Utah-based anesthesiologist and Chief Medical Officer at Elite Anesthesia, to discuss the evolving landscape of anesthesia services, the promise of artificial intelligence, and the benefits of in-office procedures for patients and providers. In this episode, Dr. Peterson and Katharina...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare professionals and thought leaders share groundbreaking insights on patient care, healthcare technology, and holistic approaches to wellness. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger is joined by Dr. Neal Shah, a Baltimore-based nephrologist and founder of The Healing Microbiome. Dr. Shah discusses his inspiring journey into microbiome research, the innovative discoveries he’s made in nephrology, and actionable insights into microbiome...

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. Stephanie Lafreniere, a psychiatrist and owner of an integrative psychiatry clinic in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Lafreniere shares her journey in integrative mental health, an approach that treats the patient as a whole, addressing the root causes of mental health issues...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, a platform for pioneering healthcare leaders to share their stories of innovation and dedication to enhancing patient care. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger speaks with Dr. Jack Forbush, a trailblazer in Direct Primary Care (DPC) and a founding member of the Direct Primary Care Alliance. Dr. Forbush, who practices in rural Maine, dives into how DPC has evolved as a model focused on delivering accessible, personalized care free from insurance...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare professionals and innovators come together to discuss transformative approaches in patient care, technology, and health system challenges. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Robert Domondon, a seasoned physician with over 17 years of experience and 22 years in critical nursing at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Together, they dive deep into the ongoing nursing shortage in the U.S. and explore how...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore how healthcare professionals are transforming patient care through innovation and technology. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger interviews Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz, MD, MBA, an emergency physician and Medical Director of Emergency Telehealth at Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. Dr. Berkowitz shares the groundbreaking ways Northwell Health is using telehealth to improve emergency care access and redefine patient...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore stories that bridge the gaps in healthcare through insights, innovation, and compassion. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Tanner Moore, MD, a North Carolina-based family medicine physician and former U.S. Army brigade surgeon. Dr. Moore opens up about his journey from military medicine to founding a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, providing a model that emphasizes personalized, accessible healthcare without the...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore the future of medicine with experts at the forefront of health innovation. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Ashley Maltz, an Austin-based integrative medicine physician, to discuss the significant growth of holistic health practices and how they’re reshaping the medical landscape. Dr. Maltz shares her journey into integrative medicine, revealing how a personal experience with the mind-body connection sparked her...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we connect you to the groundbreaking minds reimagining healthcare delivery. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Paul Thomas, a pioneer in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement, as they discuss his journey from traditional healthcare to building a practice model focused on direct care, independence, and patient-centered service. Dr. Thomas, author of Startup DPC, shares insights from his book that have guided countless...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we bring you closer to the people and perspectives shaping modern healthcare. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger speaks with Dr. Eugene C Santillano, a family physician with over two decades of experience and a dedicated specialist in addiction medicine. Dr. Santiago dives into the critical, often under-addressed challenges faced by Medicaid patients, shedding light on how physicians can better support these vulnerable communities. Dr. Santiago's...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we delve into the evolving landscape of healthcare, technology, and innovation. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger is joined by Dr. Adama Diarra, a seasoned internal medicine physician who transitioned from traditional practice to concierge medicine after over a decade in hospitals and private practices. Dr. Diarra shares the story behind his leap into concierge medicine, a model that is rapidly growing across the U.S., with over 20,000 primary...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, the podcast that explores the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and leadership. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Victoria Menold, a seasoned family physician from Florida, to share her experiences dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as her exciting transition into concierge medicine. Dr. Menold, who spent over 17 years serving at a VA clinic, opens up about the challenges Floridians face during...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, technology, and leadership. In this episode, host Katharina Jünger interviews Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke, a former U.S. Army Physician of the Year and current healthcare innovator. Dr. Hoedebecke brings a wealth of experience from his 17 years in the military, where he served as the medical director for U.S. Army clinics in Korea, to his leadership roles at Oscar Health and his venture capital firm,...

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore the intersection of medicine, technology, and leadership. In this episode, host Katharina Jünger is joined by Mark Shen, a distinguished healthcare leader with an impressive resume, including his roles as former president of both Walmart and Babylon Health, former hospital CEO, and associate professor at the University of Texas. In this insightful conversation, Mark shares his journey from being a practicing physician to becoming a...