Medicine Redefined

Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene with the mission to extend the healthy human life span by a decade within a decade. Together with Quantgene’s team of scientists and engineers, he is dedicated to introducing cloud, AI, and precision diagnostics into the standard of care to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for everyone and protect human life. Born to scientist parents, Jo grew up with a backdrop of medical research before earning a Master’s in Economics from Tubingen University, one of Germany’s leading academic institutions. Prior to Quantgene, Jo held executive positions at BDDO and Omnicom with a focus on business model innovation and technology, then founded i2X, an investment platform that provides quantitative analytics for biotechnology and technology portfolios. Jo Bhakdi

In this episode, Altamash is interviewed by Darsh, sharing his trials and tribulations as being a sports medicine attending for the last year. In this episode we discuss: - Altamash's roles and responsibilities - Light at the end of the tunnel - Hardships of being an attending - The art of medicine - Started a lifestyle medicine interest group

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics returns to the show to discuss the ins and outs of physician contracts.  In this episode, we talk about understanding noncompetes, obtaining malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and how to "negotiate" with employers. Episode 81 with Jon Appino on Medicine Redefined Contract Diagnostics Website Contract Diagnostics Contract Diagnostics - LinkedIn Never Split the Difference - Book

Jess Daigle, MD, is a a pediatrician who specializes in newborn concierge medicine, placing emphasis on individualized attention, comprehensive support, and nurturing the overall well-being of both the newborn and their family. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State and completed her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. Having witnessed the transformative power of a tailored approach to healthcare, Dr. Daigle made a conscious decision to depart from traditional medical practices and delve into the world of concierge medicine. Through her work, she aims to redefine the newborn experience, particularly during the critical 4th trimester, and challenge the existing healthcare norms by offering an alternative, empowering path for parents. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of topics, including newborn care, postpartum support, breastfeeding, sleep training, and early childhood development. Jess Daigle Linktree Mom & Me MD

Catherine Staffieri, RDN, is the Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense. She has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. She holds a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University and completed her undergrad work at the University of Pennsylvania.  Nutrisense Nutrisense Instagram

Dr. Amy West is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physiatrist at the Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute. Dr. West received her MD and Master of Education degrees from Harvard University. She then went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Harvard-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Maine Medical Center. Dr. West is an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University and serves at a Team Physician for Hofstra University. Her clinical focus includes non-operative sports medicine as well as work with special populations including the female athlete, adaptive athletes, and transgender musculoskeletal care. She is a former collegiate athlete, currently plays on multiple sports teams and is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer. Instagram Twitter Docs In The Box Podcast

Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a double-board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and leading expert on skin health and skincare. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University where she graduated at the top of her class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. She trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for her internship followed by dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School where she was selected as Chief Resident in her final year. She then received sub-speciality training in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology at Emory University. She is co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia where she treats patients with skin cancers and manages the procedural needs of her patient's skincare. With over a decade of clinical experience, she is nationally recognized for her work in treating skin cancers and helping people maintain their skin health, while boosting their self-confidence. She is an invited speaker on podcasts and at national meetings. She is also the host of THE SKIN REAL, a podcast for people looking for real skin care guidance, by true skin experts. Instagram www.atlantadermsurgery.com

Dr. Peter Valenzuela joins the show to discuss the current state of our healthcare system in the US. Peter is a Family Physician who has worked in multiple healthcare settings over the past few decades. He's well known for his comics doc-related, which in his words were “inspired by experiences both as a physician and now as an executive who continues to practice medicine on a part-time basis.”  He is routinely invited for national and international presentations on topics related to provider well-being and engagement, clinical leadership development, practice management, and medical innovation. Over his career, he’s been recognized twice by the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Medical Practice Executives (MGMA-ACMPE) with the Harwick Innovation Award for meeting the challenges of the new healthcare system head-on and developing innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and Physician Executive of the Year for exhibiting leadership deemed outstanding to achieve exceptional medical group performance in the delivery of healthcare.  In this episode we discuss:  - Peter's background and his journey to writing an awesome book  - Passion for comedy and using it as a medium for discussion of real issues   - Differences between patient experience and patient satisfaction   - A brief overview of the US insurance model and contrasting with other countries  - Billing, coding, reimbursements, and electronic medical records  - A path forward to better healthcare delivery Instagram: @doc_related Website: https://www.doc-related.com/ Doc-Related - A Physician's Guide to Fixing Our Ailing Health Care System Woo Girl! Rose 

In this progress note, Altamash and Darsh update you on: Brain-Machine Interfaces and integration into medicine AI-powered physician bots Anti-aging Social connection And more! Notable Mentions in the Show: Neuralink Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) Erika Taught Me with Bryan Johnson Sahil Bloom with Chris Hutchins Sarah Pospos on Medicine Redefined Peter Valenzuela on Medicine Redefined

Rishane Oak is a fitness influencer, amassing nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and 290,000 on TikTok. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a BS in Sound and Electrical Engineering. He now has fully transitioned over to the fitness world, obtaining his ACE-CPT and PN1 certifications. Rishane is focused on bringing bite-sized and entertaining informational fitness videos to the masses, teaching his audience about proper form, the science behind different fitness topics, longevity, and much more. He can be found @rishfits on all socials. Notable mentions in the episode: Eric Cressey Dan Pope David Otey Jeff Cavaliere Joe Bennett Bret Contreras