Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Paul Shin, MD Our guest, Dr. Paul Shin prefers to use the in-line vasectomy method on his patients. What is different about this technique and why is it better for the patients? Join host, Dr. Larry Kaskel to learn about in-line vasectomy and also about vasectomy reversal.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Paul Shin, MD Does daily dosing provide patients with ED a better option? Join host Dr. Larry Kaskel speaking with urologist Dr. Paul Shin about the various ED medications on the market and the differences between them.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Hafiz Rehman, MD "Faith makes you a better doctor." Dr. Hafizur Rehman, a pediatric attending physician at Good Samaritan Hospital, and active leader in the Muslim community, discusses the aspects in which he and his patients have benefited from the relationship his faith has had in his practice, including specific illustration of the Koran and its precise relation to embryology.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Peter Greenberg What secrets can one of the world’s experts on travel teach us? How do you negotiate medical volunteer travel? The Travel Editor for NBC’s Today show, CNBC and MSNBC, Peter Greenberg explores travel with a medical perspective with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Peter Greenberg Peter Greenberg’s latest book has been described as the “PDR” for travelers. Even if you are a seasoned traveler you may learn a thing or two. The Travel Editor for NBC’s Today show tells host Dr. Leslie Lundt how to have a better travel experience.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Michael Gordon, MD Until recently, many patients undergoing cataract surgery have subsequently needed bifocals or reading glasses to address hyperopia. The latest advances are changing patients’ post-operative outlook. Dr. Michael Gordon, founder of the Gordon Binder Vision Institute in San Diego, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss developments in this common area of concern in ophthalmology.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Michael Gordon, MD For many of us, one of the first signs of aging is presbyopia. In fact, the word comes from the Greek presbys which means old person. Other than growing longer arms or keeping a pair of reading glasses in every room, are there other treatments available? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes refractive surgeon Dr. Michael Gordon to discuss conductive keratoplasty (CK).

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Michael Gordon, MD Myopia, or near-sightedness, affects approximately 25% of Americans between the ages of 12 and 54. Though glasses are the common quick fix to myopia, laser eye surgery has become more commonly used to correct vision problems since being introduced in the early 1990's. Though over 18 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide, some controversy still remains regarding the maximum possible correction and efficacy using this technique. What does the one of the country’s top refractive surgeons have to say? Listen as host Dr. Leslie Lundt interviews one of the most respected eye surgeons in the country, Dr. Michael Gordon.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Jayne Ness, MD, PhD Dr. Jayne Ness speaks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the many symptoms of demylinating disorders, exploring the different diseases causing these symptoms. Join us for this informative discussion.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Jayne Ness, MD, PhD What are the signs and symptoms that differentiate Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) from Multiple Sclerosis in children? Our guest, Dr. Jayne Ness, talks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the advantages of differentiating these diseases early so that treatment can begin. She also discusses the benefits of early treatment for children with MS.