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Doctors Making A Difference

Peter M. Crane, MD

Not every doctor dreams of climbing the traditional ladder. Some dream of building their own. Doctors Making a Difference, hosted by Dr. Peter Crane, tells the stories we rarely hear, of physicians who dared to ask, “Is this all there is?” and then changed their lives to answer it. These are the moments after burnout, after bureaucracy, after sacrifice. When purpose called louder than protocol. Each week, listeners meet doctors who stepped off the expected path—into roles as entrepreneurs,

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00:36:30

LMC #46 | Bridging Science and Survival with Dr....

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/08/28

Heather Hayenga never set out to study cancer. Her career began in cardiovascular research, fueled by the sudden loss of her father to a heart attack at just 52. But in 2013, everything changed when Heather herself was diagnosed with solitary fibrous tumor, a rare and aggressive cancer.In this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about:How personal tragedy inspired her early work in cardiovascular modelingThe pivot from heart disease to oncology after her own diagnosisDeveloping CRISPR-based,

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00:40:23

LMC #45 | Finding Humanity In Oncology with Dr....

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/08/21

Dr. Christina “Christy” Gomez has built a career defined not only by expertise in gastrointestinal cancers but also by her unique approach to narrative medicine. Raised in Miami by Cuban immigrant parents, she knew from childhood that medicine was her calling, even when her father reminded her of the sacrifices it would demand.In this intimate conversation with Dr. Peter Crane, Christy shares:Her early conviction to pursue medicine despite being the first in her family to do soThe lessons her

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00:38:12

Living with Metastatic Solitary Fibrous Tumor

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2025/08/14

Steve McBee was on top of the world—literally—logging hundred-mile ultramarathons, running a successful marketing firm, and living life at full tilt. Then, a chance MRI after a minor accident revealed a tumor deep in his left temporal lobe.What followed was a series of surgeries, proton beam radiation, and 15 years of clean scans. Until, in 2021—just two days after standing on the podium at a three-day ultra—Steve learned his rare cancer had returned and spread to his pancreas, thigh, and liver.In

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00:41:28

Dr. Jordan Grumet on Reinventing a Life That Lights...

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2025/08/07

What happens when the dream you’ve chased since childhood stops feeling like your dream?For Dr. Jordan Grumet, medicine started as a mission—a way to honor his father, who died suddenly when Jordan was just seven years old. Becoming a doctor was supposed to fix everything. But instead, years of stress, endless charts, and emotional exhaustion left him wondering if this was all there was.On this episode of Doctors Making a Difference, Dr. Peter Crane sits down with Dr. Grumet to talk about:Burnout

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00:35:18

Answering the Call: How Dr. TJ Trad Is Saving...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/07/31

This episode begins 30,000 feet in the air.A man clutches his chest mid-flight. The crew calls for a doctor. And luckily, one’s onboard—with an AED, a portable ultrasound, and the exact meds needed to save a life.That doctor? Dr. TJ Trad.But the story doesn’t end there.As Dr. Trad tells it, this wasn’t luck. It was a ripple effect—set in motion by a childhood memory: a 9-year-old boy walking miles through the Lebanese countryside to a United Nations clinic for a tooth infection, where a gentle, kind

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00:43:47

What Matters Most: THE One Word That Helped Dr. Scott...

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2025/07/24

How does a physician stay engaged after four decades in the exam room? According to Dr. Scott Abramson, the secret lies in one small word: the. Or more precisely, in removing it.Instead of asking “what’s the matter?”, what if we simply asked: what matters?In today’s episode, Dr. Peter Crane interviews Dr. Abramson, a retired neurologist who spent over 40 years at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. But it’s not just his longevity that’s remarkable—it’s the evolution of his purpose. In the

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00:50:48

Interviewing From the Shores of Lake Victoria:...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/07/17

Today’s episode is a field recording from Uganda - complete with birdsong, village sounds, and the unmistakable energy of meaningful work. At the start of June 2025, Dr. Peter Crane joined a medical service team partnering with Child2Youth Foundation, a grassroots Ugandan organization that’s been transforming lives through education, clean water, and healthcare for two decades.Recorded on location, this episode features raw and inspiring conversations with Ronnie Kyambadde, a social worker and

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00:44:17

Stroke at 42: How Dr. Shaiba Ansari-Ali Returned to...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/07/10

Dr. Shaiba Ansari-Ali had it all dialed in—her dream job in rheumatology, a clinic she loved, and a life she had carefully crafted to balance medicine and motherhood. Then, at just 42 years old, a basilar artery stroke stopped everything.In this gripping and inspiring episode, Dr. Ansari-Ali walks us through the moment her world turned upside down—while wide awake and fully aware. She takes us behind the curtain of her own rehab, recovery, and return to clinical life. Along the way, she shares how

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00:51:40

The $5 Billion Problem in Healthcare—and How Doctors...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/07/03

This episode features Dr. Bart Rademaker, a world-renowned plastic surgeon whose passion for healing spans both borders and disciplines. From his practice in the U.S. to his selfless humanitarian work throughout Central America, Dr. Rademaker is living proof that medicine can be a tool for both transformation and global impact.A former Nobel Peace Prize nominee for his international efforts, Dr. Rademaker shares the harsh financial realities facing today’s physicians—especially procedural

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01:02:53

Confidently Autistic: Dr. Mary Doherty on...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/06/26

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dr. Mary Doherty—an anesthesiologist from Ireland who brings both professional expertise and lived experience as an autistic and ADHD-diagnosed individual. A powerful advocate for neurodiversity, Dr. Doherty challenges the disease-based model of autism and instead embraces a strengths-based, identity-affirming approach.She shares her mission to normalize autism within healthcare and society, highlighting the often-overlooked presence and contributions of

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01:00:38

The Setbacks That Shape Us: Dr. Hardeep Phull on...

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2025/06/19

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hardeep Phull, a dedicated oncologist whose journey to medicine was anything but traditional. Through academic setbacks, unexpected detours, and powerful mentorships, Dr. Phull carved out a path that led not only to a career in oncology—but to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a healer.He shares how failure shaped his approach to life and medicine, why cancer is a marathon rather than a sprint, and why the future of cancer care may lie not in curing

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00:53:11

Create a Life You Love Without Guilt: How a Family...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/06/13

In this empowering episode, Dr. Laura Suttin, a family physician, author, physician coach, and speaker, shares her transformative journey from burnout to creating a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.Starting her medical career at a small independent practice, Dr. Suttin later navigated the complexities of a large health system after the practice was acquired. She took on leadership roles but eventually faced a personal crisis that led her to experience burnout. Realizing she needed to heal

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00:55:22

A Physician’s Grief, Grace & Grit: Finding Purpose...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/06/05

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Dr. John Winkler, an emergency physician who experienced unimaginable loss when his wife passed away from a severe infection just 10 weeks after giving birth. At the time, he had just begun his medical residency—a chapter that was supposed to be the start of his career and family life.What followed was a journey of deep grief, healing, and rediscovering purpose. Supported by his residency program, his family, and his church community, Dr

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00:51:32

From ER to Everywhere: How a Pediatric Emergency...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/05/29

Check out Telemedicine Talks at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/telemedicinetalksThe Doctors Making a Difference Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult appropriate experts regarding your unique circumstances.

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00:56:44

Delivering Hope: A Rural OBGYN’s Mission to Improve...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/05/23

In this compelling episode, I was privileged to sit down with Dr. Megan Missanelli, a dedicated OBGYN who brings a multigenerational passion for women’s health to underserved communities. As a mother, a public health advocate, and the daughter of an OBGYN, she’s on a mission to transform maternal and fetal outcomes, especially in rural and underserved settings. Discover how her deep roots in medicine and motherhood inspired her to stay and serve where care is most needed—and how she’s helping bridge

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00:58:47

Emergency Physician Turned Autism Advocate &...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/05/15

Dr. Bryan Jepson—ER physician, autism advocate, and certified financial planner—shares a powerful message of hope, purpose, and financial empowerment. Across a 30 year career in emergency medicine and raising autistic children of his own, Dr. Jepson has became a leader in autism advocacy, founding autism clinics across multiple states. Now, he brings his unique perspective as both a physician and a parent to help other doctors and professionals navigate the complex intersections of healthcare,

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00:53:56

From Surgeon to Survivor: An ENT Doctor's Journey...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/05/08

Dr. Brett Cordes was a successful ENT surgeon with a thriving medical practice, a loving family, and a dark secret—he was addicted to opioids. What started as a way to cope turned into a daily dependence that ultimately destroyed his career and nearly his life. In this powerful and eye-opening interview, Dr. Cordes shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, the devastating consequences, and how he ultimately found hope, healing, and purpose in recovery. Today, Brett is not only sober but

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00:52:27

Capital Gains to Compassion: The Path from Bond...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/05/01

Dr. Eric Arzubi’s journey is one of transformation, purpose, and impact. Once a successful bond trader and writer for Bloomberg, Eric’s career was on a fast track to financial success. But as he achieved more in the world of high finance, something profound shifted within him. He realized that true fulfillment wasn’t in the numbers, but in making a real difference in people’s lives. In a bold move, at an age when most people are finishing their medical education, Eric enrolled in medical

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00:40:53

Neurodiversity, Luxury Cruising, and Pediatrics

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/04/24

Krystal Sodaitis, MD is fascinating doctor! She is an academic pediatrician who has transitioned to health insurance plan manager. She maintains a keen interest in helping highly intelligent neurodiverse people, and has a coaching service specifically for physicians with neurodiversity (https://neurodiversedocs.com). Krystal also loves luxury cruising and has a podcast all about luxury cruises @luxurycruising .This episode is sponsored by: Set For Life InsuranceSet For Life Insurance helps doctors

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01:04:14

"God Sent Me To this Earth To Take Care Of His...

Doctors Making A Difference ·

2025/04/17

Dr. Robert Ross is a dedicated private practice physician with over 40 years of experience caring for patients in underserved areas in San Antonio, Texas. He shares his experience of discovering his own personal mission to serve others who needed him. Find the little moments you can control and regain agency by controlling those moments. Find your purpose and let your schedule and priorities serve that purpose. Be intentional in how you spend your time and resources. The things of greatest

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