George Willis
Emergency physician and educator with an academic focus on endocrine emergencies; practices at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and is known for teaching practical management of thyroid crises.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ep 210 Decompensated Hypothyroidism Recognition and Management
In this insightful discussion, Dr. George Willis, an expert in endocrine emergencies from the University of Texas, and Dr. Alyssa Lewis, a critical care specialist from Toronto, dive into the intricacies of decompensated hypothyroidism. They clarify why 'myxedema coma' is a misleading term and discuss crucial ways to differentiate it from sepsis and overdose. Topics include the importance of cortisol testing, risks associated with intubation, and strategies for effective management, emphasizing the critical need for early diagnosis and proper treatment in these complex cases.
Oct 23, 2025 • 18min
REBEL CAST – IncrEMentuM26 Speaker Spotlight : George Willis and Mark Ramzy
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Ramzy interviews Dr. George Willis, an accomplished emergency medicine educator who has spoken globally about complex medical issues. They discuss the importance of the Incrementum conference in fostering international collaboration in emergency medicine. George highlights selective sodium bicarbonate use, preferred interventions for diabetic ketoacidosis, and innovative responses to aortic dissection. He also mentions considerations for hyperkalemia management and gives teasers on diagnosing thyroid storms and treating hypoglycemia.
