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The Preventive Medicine Podcast

Ragav Sharma, DO, CSCS

Addressing America’s healthcare crisis through the lens of prevention.

health & fitness medicine

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Episode 79 – Healthcare Reform, Prevention &...

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2026/03/30

Darren McAuley, DOWhat happens when a physician with 24 years of military service, experience deploying to Baghdad, and a front-row seat to America’s most devastating hurricanes decides the exam room isn’t enough — and runs for Congress? In this episode of The Preventive Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Darren, founding chair of the Department of Osteopathic Medicine at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida’s State Air Surgeon, and Democratic

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26:52

Episode 78 – The Business of Getting People Better:...

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2026/03/23

Brad Sorosky, MDWhat does it actually take to build a private practice from scratch — and keep it alive? In this episode, Dr. Sharma sits down with a physician who has done exactly that. A Northwestern-trained physiatrist and fellowship-trained spine and sports medicine specialist, today’s guest founded Desert Spine and Sports Physicians and has led it as CEO since its inception — earning Top Doc recognition in Phoenix every year since 2009. The conversation goes deep on the

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48:50

Episode 77 - Spinal Cord Injury and Healthcare...

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2026/03/11

Chris White, MD In this episode, we sit down with a leading expert in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) who brings a rare combination of clinical depth and academic leadership. With training from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, a PM&R residency and SCI Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and experience as both a former SCI Fellowship Program Director and current Program Chair of PM&R at MCW, our guest offers a masterclass in spinal

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Episode 76 | A System Made of Accidents: The Hidden...

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2025/11/26

Ragav Sharma, DO In this episode, we break down the surprising and often overlooked history of how the U.S. healthcare system came to be—not through strategy or design, but through a series of accidents, policy compromises, and economic incentives that spiraled into today’s crisis. We explore the roots of employer-based insurance, the rise of fee-for-service reimbursement, the unintended consequences of Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and how hospitals, insurers, and physicians

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53:13

Episode 76 | A System Made of Accidents: The Hidden...

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2025/11/26

Ragav Sharma, DO In this episode, we break down the surprising and often overlooked history of how the U.S. healthcare system came to be—not through strategy or design, but through a series of accidents, policy compromises, and economic incentives that spiraled into today’s crisis.We explore the roots of employer-based insurance, the rise of fee-for-service reimbursement, the unintended consequences of Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and how hospitals, insurers, and physicians evolved

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40:58

Episode 75 | The Deep Dive on Resistance Training;...

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2025/11/19

Ragav Sharma, DO Ragav Sharma, DO is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with training in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. He formerly set powerlifting records and has also completed several races including ultramarathons. He is an avid proponent of resistance training and has coached others, obtaining a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, for both general health and powerlifting goals. In this episode, Dr

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Episode 75 | The Deep Dive on Resistance Training;...

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2025/11/19

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Episode 74 | Regenerative Medicine & Preventive...

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2025/11/12

Shounuck Patel, DO Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Shounuck Patel, a leader at the forefront of interventional orthobiologics and musculoskeletal ultrasound. A proud alumnus of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Dr. Patel completed his residency at the prestigious Kessler Institute, followed by world-renowned fellowship training at the Orthopedic and Spine Specialists (OSS).Dr. Patel is a master instructor for the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation, where

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Episode 74 | Regenerative Medicine & Preventive...

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2025/11/12

Shounuck Patel, DO Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Shounuck Patel, a leader at the forefront of interventional orthobiologics and musculoskeletal ultrasound. A proud alumnus of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Dr. Patel completed his residency at the prestigious Kessler Institute, followed by world-renowned fellowship training at the Orthopedic and Spine Specialists (OSS). Dr. Patel is a master instructor for the Interventional Orthobiologics

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28:25

Episode 73 | Fixing American Healthcare: AMA CEO on...

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2025/11/05

John Whyte, MD Dr. John Whyte is a nationally recognized physician leader, public health communicator, and healthcare innovator. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association (AMA), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance the art and science of medicine and improve the health of the nation.A board-certified internist, Dr. Whyte earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Public Health

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Episode 73 | Fixing American Healthcare: AMA CEO on...

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2025/11/05

John Whyte, MD Dr. John Whyte is a nationally recognized physician leader, public health communicator, and healthcare innovator. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association (AMA), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance the art and science of medicine and improve the health of the nation. A board-certified internist, Dr. Whyte earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Public

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Episode 72 | From the ER to the Dean’s Office:...

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2025/10/29

Boyd Burns, MD Dr. Boyd Burns is a distinguished leader in academic medicine and healthcare administration, currently serving as the Interim Dean of the Oklahoma University School of Medicine. He also holds dual leadership roles as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Staff at Hillcrest Healthcare System, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and medical education across the region. A former residency program director, Dr. Burns has trained and

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Episode 72 | From the ER to the Dean’s Office:...

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2025/10/29

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Episode #71 - The Podcast Returns | Ragav Sharma, DO...

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2025/10/22

Ragav Sharma, DO The podcast is back! I took time off of the podcast during residency to focus on really mastering my craft, and now that I am a fellow physician, feel it is the right time to start bringing back the message of prevention! In this episode, I go over the history of the show, re-introduce myself, talk about current big topics in preventive medicine, things I find interesting in the world of preventive medicine right now, and talk about what to look forward to. Ragav's

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Episode #71 - The Podcast Returns | Ragav Sharma, DO...

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2025/10/22

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Episode 70 | Pediatric Sports Medicine – Dr. Kevin...

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2025/06/16

Kevin Walter, MD is a board certified pediatric sports medicine physician that specializes in helping children with various sports and musculoskeletal related problems. He is the medical director of pediatric and adolescent sports medicine at Children's Hospital Wisconsin, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, has published several papers on concussions in children, and is avidly active in advocacy for safety in youth sports. Show Notes What does preventive medicine mean to

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Episode 70 | Pediatric Sports Medicine – Dr. Kevin...

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2025/06/16

Kevin Walter, MD is a board certified pediatric sports medicine physician that specializes in helping children with various sports and musculoskeletal related problems. He is the medical director of pediatric and adolescent sports medicine at Children’s Hospital Wisconsin, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, has published several papers on concussions in children, and is avidly active in advocacy for safety in youth sports. Show Notes What does

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[ReCast] Preventive Medicine: Fact vs. Fiction –...

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2023/01/25

This is a re-cast of an episode originally aired in June of 2020. This was an incredible episode that deserves to be heard by all new listeners! In this episode we discuss the role of resistance training for both patients and as a prescription by providers, the evidence behind various practices in prevention, the harms of over-screening, and much more!. Whether in the hospital inpatient floors or his clients in the gym, Dr. Baraki brings evidence-based information and suggestions to help those he

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1:14:06

[ReCast] Preventive Medicine: Fact vs. Fiction –...

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2023/01/25

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Let’s Separate Weight and Health in 2023 – Ragav...

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2023/01/09

It's 2023. It's time we separate our weight from our health. Everywhere we look, health and weight has been synonymous leading to body dysmorphia, poor relationships with food, and many other issues. Well, there's many more benefits to eating well and physical activity!In this podcast, I go over some of the highlights from the podcast for the last year, some of my life events from 2022, podcast goals for this year, and then dive into dividing out health from fitness and nutrition. Ragav's Social

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