

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Hospital Medicine.
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Episodes
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Mar 5, 2022 • 2min
NephMadness 2022 Pod Crawl is coming!
Resuscitate your inner nephrology nerd with a bolus of kidney themed podcast episodes in the first annual NephMadness Pod Crawl featuring topics like cardiorenal syndrome, hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), neonatal AKI, and inequalities in nephrology! The pod crawl starts Monday March 14, 2022 with The Curbsiders Cardiorenal episode and continues all week! See the schedule below, check out the other podcasts in the pod crawl, and fill out your brackets for NephMadness 2022 #nephmadness #NephPodCrawl
Pod Crawl Release schedule:
Mon 3/14: The Curbsiders - Cardiorenal Syndrome. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://thecurbsiders.com
Tues 3/15: The Drs. Washington - Inequities in Nephrology. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://www.drlatonyawashington.com/drswashingtonpodcast
Wed 3/16: The Cribsiders - Neonatal AKI. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: http://thecurbsiders.com/thecribsiders
Thurs 3/17: Up My Nursing Game - Hemodialysis. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: www.upmynursinggame.com
Fri 3/18: BS Medicine - #505: Albuminuria, basketball and the Great White North. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://therapeuticseducation.org/
Sat 3/19: Freely Filtered - Animal House Region. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: http://www.nephjc.com/freelyfiltered

Feb 28, 2022 • 55min
#324 Obesity Medicine FAQ
Learn how to prescribe affordable, effective medications for obesity medicine! We discuss metformin, naltrexone, bupropion, phentermine, topiramate, GLP1 agonists, and how to counsel patients about the available weight loss modalities. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (@AskDrFatima) of Massachusetts General Hospital helps reframe our approach as she walks through these Obesity Medicine FAQs. Obesity treatment has been around since the 1950s but we’ve been underutilizing it for far too long!
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Credits
Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Show Notes, Infographics: Maddison McLellan
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Monee Amin, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Fatima Cody Stanford, MD
Sponsor: ACP
Join us in Chicago for internal medicine’s premier educational meeting April 28-30, 2022! We’ll be there in person. For the Early Bird discount: use code IM22CURB. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org to learn more.
Sponsor: Grammarly
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Sponsor: MedMastery
Listers are eligible for a lifetime 15% off discount on subscription if you go to https://www.medmastery.com/curbsiders!
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Case from Kashlak
Guidelines for treatment
Getting the history and discussing weight goals
The Care Team: Dietician, Behavioral Specialist, Provider
Medications: Phentermine, Topiramate, Bupropion, Naltrexone
Obesity treatment in pregnancy
Referring to bariatric surgery
Take home points
Outro

Feb 23, 2022 • 39min
#323 Pelvic Pain, Constipation, Long COVID (TFTC)
We recap the top pearls on pelvic pain, constipation, and Long COVID. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning.
Note: There is no CME for this mini-episode, but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for shows #311, #314, and #315 at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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Credits
Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Beth Garbitelli, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Cover Art: Edison Jyang
Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Sponsor: Birch
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Sponsor: Blueland
Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/CURB
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Pelvic Pain
Constipation
Long COVID
Outro

Feb 21, 2022 • 58min
#322 H. Pylori Infection
Say hi and bye to H. pylori infections! We review the basics of H. pylori screening, refresh your memory on testing basics, discuss treatment strategies, and talk through eradication testing with gastroenterologist Dr. George Saffouri (@gbsaff).
A special thanks to our listener Ana Maria Keilhauer Varona (@KeilhauerMa) of @UFMedu who pitched this episode. Her hard work formed the basis for our script!
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Credits
Pitch Writer and Initial Script: Ana Maria Keilhauer Varona
Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli
Script Co-Writer: Elena Gibson, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: George Saffouri, MD
Sponsor: Panacea Financial
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Sponsor: BetterHelp
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Sponsor: SquareSpace
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Sponsor: Indeed
Go to Indeed.com/INTERNALMEDICINE to claim your $75 CREDIT before March 31st.
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, pitch contest winner, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; Conceptualizing gastritis vs. dyspepsia
When to screen for h.pylori
Gastric cancer and h.pylori infection
Cultural competency in screening
Other indications for h.pylori testing, ITP and h.pylori
How to test
Treatment modalities
Eradication testing, persistent infection

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Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 23min
#321 Hypertension FAQ: Common Outpatient Cases with Dr. Jordy Cohen
Master common hypertension scenarios in the clinic! Our guest Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordy_bc) will lead us through the FAQs of outpatient hypertension management, including making a diagnosis of hypertension, managing blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease, working up refractory hypertension, and more.
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Credits
Writer: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Producers: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP and Malini Gandhi
Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Jordy Cohen MD
Sponsor: Provider Solutions & Development
Start the conversation or reach out to one of their career navigators today at info.PSDConnect.org /curbsiders
Sponsor: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Learn more or apply at scpmgphysiciancareers.com or call (866) 449-1684.
Sponsor: Stamps.com
Sign up with promo code CURB for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code CURB.
Sponsor: SquareSpace
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Sponsor: Green Chef
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CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak: New diagnosis of hypertension
How to make a diagnosis of hypertension
When to start anti-hypertensive medication
Initial blood pressure regimen
Case from Kashlak: White coat hypertension
Case from Kashlak: Hypertension in chronic kidney disease
ACEis and ARBs in chronic kidney disease
Diuretics in chronic kidney disease
Case from Kashlak: Refractory hypertension
History and initial workup for refractory hypertension
Treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism
Outro

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 36min
#320 Palpitations with Dr. Joshua Cooper
Dr. Joshua Cooper, director of cardiac electrophysiology at Temple University Hospital, talks about palpitations, emphasizing the importance of properly characterizing them and recognizing red flag symptoms. They discuss the diagnosis of palpitations in young patients, the danger of prematurely diagnosing anxiety, and the importance of recognizing abnormal P-waves. They also touch on the workup for tachycardia and the need to validate patients' symptoms and refer to specialists.

Jan 31, 2022 • 45min
#319 Hotcakes: Afib, Chlorthalidone in CKD, Outpatient COVID Treatment Update
Fill up your plate with a fresh stack of 2022 hotcakes! Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Nora Taranto (@NoraTaranto), and Matt Watto help catch us up recent practice-changing articles and guidelines including patient-directed interventions in atrial fibrillation, the utilization of chlorthalidone in advanced CKD, and updates on outpatient COVID treatment.
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Credits
Hosted and Written by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH, Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Sponsor: Grammarly
Our listeners can get 20% off Grammarly Premium at grammarly.com/CURB
Sponsor: Green Chef
Go to GreenChef.com/curb130 and use code curb130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!
Sponsor: Blueland
Right now, you can get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/CURB
Sponsor: Provider Solutions & Development
Start the conversation or reach out to one of their career navigators today at info.PSDConnect.org /curbsiders
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer
Picks of the week, Listener Email
I-STOP Afib
Chlorthalidone in CKD
Outpatient COVID Treatment Update
Outro

Jan 26, 2022 • 46min
#318 LUTS, BPH, and Urinary Incontinence Triple Distilled
Master urinary tract symptoms! Paul and Matt recap, review, and update past episodes on BPH and urinary incontinence so you’ll be able to confidently manage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in primary care. Topics: categorizing urinary incontinence, lifestyle modifications for LUTS, nonpharmacologic & pharmacologic therapies for urinary incontinence and BPH, plus when to refer to surgery.
Note: There is no CME for this mini-episode, but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for most Curbsiders shows!
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME!
Credits
Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Infographic by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Sponsor: M3 Global Research
To join M3 Global Research’s panel, go to M3research.info/curbsiders! Complete registration before Feb 28, 2022 for a $10 welcome bonus!
Sponsor: Indeed
Go to Indeed.com/INTERNALMEDICINE to claim your $75 CREDIT before March 31st.
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. There is no CME for this mini-episode, but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for most Curbsiders shows!
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Urinary incontinence diagnosis, management
BPH diagnosis, management
Outro

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Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 14min
#317 Erectile Dysfunction for Primary Care
Listen as our expert guest Dr. Ashley Winter @AshleyGWinter (Northwest Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR) helps us explore the spectrum of erectile dysfunction management for the internist and primary care clinician. This episode will empower you to provide evidence based, patient-centered care to erectile dysfunction while maintaining an astute and holistic diagnostic approach. We also explore treatment and patient counseling techniques.
Claim Free CE credit for this episode through VCU Health CE at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/
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Credits
Written and Produced by: Hannah R. Abrams, MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Kate Grant, MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
Show Notes: Hannah R. Abrams, MD; Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, SFHM
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Hannah R. Abrams, MD
Reviewer: Molly Heublein, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Ashley Winter, MD
Sponsor: Masterworks
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Sponsor: ACP
For the Early Bird discount, register before January 31. Use code IM22CURB. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org to learn more. Register today to get the best pricing and bonus content.
Sponsor: SquareSpace
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a website or domain!
Sponsor: BetterHelp
Special offer for The Curbsiders listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Curb
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. See info sheet for further directions. Note: A free VCU Health CloudCME account is required in order to seek credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Defining ED
Additional history, exam, and labs
How to talk about ED
Addressing ED for transgender and nonbinary patients
Treatment of ED
Advanced therapies and referral
Take Home Points; Outro; Bonus clip

5 snips
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 7min
#316 Lower Extremity Edema with The Curbsiders
We have seen our esteemed guests, and they are us! Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz) leads the discussion with Matt Watto (@DoctorWatto) and Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli (@bethgarbitelli) on the evaluation and management of common causes of edema.
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Credits
Written and produced by: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Infographic and Cover Art: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Beth Garbitelli
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Sponsor: Stamps.com
Sign up with promo code CURB for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts.
Sponsor: BetterHelp
Special offer for The Curbsiders listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Curb
Sponsor: Imperfect Foods
Right now, Imperfect Foods is offering our listeners 20% off your first 4 orders when you go to https://www.imperfectfoods.com and use promo code CURB.
Sponsor: ACP
Join us in Chicago for internal medicine’s premier educational meeting April 28-30, 2022! We’ll be there in person. For the Early Bird discount, register before January 31. Use code IM22CURB. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org to learn more.
CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. See info sheet for further directions. Note: A free VCU Health CloudCME account is required in order to seek credit.
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer
Picks of the Week*
The case of Lynn Fedema
Pathophysiology of edema
Differential diagnosis of chronic edema
Chronic edema work-up
Management of chronic edema
Calvin Fedema and acute edema
Evaluation of acute edema
Outro


