Physicianary

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses women’s reproductive rights in connection to the 2024 presidential election with guests Angela Chaudhari, MD, and Oren Jacobson. Content warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to reproductive rights. Intro 0:24 Angela Chaudhari, MD 1:03 Tell us about yourself and your work. 1:33 How do you feel about the Dobbs decision? What are the consequences? And how does ACOG feel about this decision? 2:21 As an OBGYN, do your colleagues

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses opioid awareness, the stigma surrounding the opioid crisis and the resources for intervention with David A. Fiellin, MD. Intro 0:23 David A. Fiellin 0:29 Tell us about yourself and your work with opioid awareness. 0:50 What are your insights on the deaths related to the opioid crisis? 2:07 Tell us about the inequities of the opioid crisis. 4:07 Do you feel educational campaigns have made an impact on opioid awareness? Where do we still have work

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses physician burnout, mindfulness and the effects of stress on heart health with Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC. Intro 0:23 In this episode 0:41 Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC 1:11 You’ve done so much work in burnout and compassion in the last few years. What lead you to become interested in this area? 1:56 How do you combat and overcome bullying and isolation? Is it all just kindness? How can our mindset make a difference mentally and in connection to our

On this special edition episode, Hansa Bhargava, MD, with Oncology Overdrive’s Shikha Jain, MD, and Mend the Gap’s Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss physician burnout and managing a good work-life balance with a panel of guests. Intro 0:35 Have you had an opportunity to sit back when you were burnout from advocating for others? 0:49 What have you done to take care of yourself? How to you reenergize yourself and maintain a good balance? 3:31 How have you navigated your priorities? Tell me about the systemic

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, talks with Julia Kerolus, MD, FACS, about the MedSpa industry, the dangers of social media and its effect on cosmetic procedures among young adults, skin care and more. Intro 0:25 In this episode 0:30 Julia Kerolus, MD, FACS 0:54 According to varying reports, the MedSpa industry is projected to make $16-17 billion dollars and predictions report this number tripling in the next five to ten years. With social media being a driver in this industry, what are

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses computer science and technology in medicine and the inequities and lack of preventive care in pediatrics with Sharief Taraman, MD. ·       Intro 0:01 ·       In this episode 0:12 ·       Sharief Taraman, MD 0:55 ·       Taraman discusses his career and how he got to where he is. 1:27 ·       At what point in your journey of practicing medicine did you decide to go back to your passion in computer science, and how did you make that change? 3:33

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, chats with Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD, about chronic disease, screenings and lifestyle and preventive medicine, as well as discussing physician wellness and burnout. ·       Intro 0:24 ·       In this episode 0:42 ·       Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD 1:03 ·       How do you create a good work-life balance? 1:38 ·       What started you on the path of lifestyle and preventive medicine? 2:18 ·       What were the significant challenges you faced when