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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Ep. 445 Inside the IR Suite: A clinician's own battle with Portal Vein Thrombosis with Dr. Jason Hoffmann

May 14, 2024
Dr. Jason Hoffmann, an interventional radiologist at NYU Langone Health, shares his personal battle with portal vein thrombosis while on-call at his hospital. He discusses the impact on his medical practice, emphasizing empathy, patient education, and trust. The podcast highlights his new perspective on patient care and reflects on his family's medical history influencing his approach.
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  • Dr. Hoffmann emphasizes the importance of empathy and patient education for improved patient care.
  • Personal medical experiences have shaped Dr. Hoffmann's approach, highlighting the significance of understanding patient vulnerabilities.

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Dr. Jason Hoffman's Medical Journey and Patient Experience

Dr. Jason Hoffman shares his medical journey as an interventional radiologist and educator at the NYU Langone Hospital System. He discusses his passion for patient relationships, emphasizing the importance of trust and rapport in healthcare. Dr. Hoffman recounts his personal experience as a patient, facing a critical case of portal vein thrombosis, leading to reflections on being a human caring for human beings and the lessons learned from his ordeal.

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