Episode 059 | In this Special Edition of Stand Up (for) Doctors! with Kim Downey , we're celebrating the launch of White Coats, Courageous Hearts with four of the physician-authors who are reclaiming their voices and humanity in a system that too often silences them and one very special advocate -- the extraordinary Kim Downey, PT -- who is leading the way in advocating for physicians from the other side of the stethoscope. Tune in to this heartwarming and jovial conversation amongst friends as ...
Aug 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 59
*** For 20% off your Solstice order, use code ABOVEANDBEYOND*** **A note from Dr. Lewellis: We encountered a number of recording difficulties during this episode, which resulted in a mild echo and some transitions that can be hard to follow. My wonderful editing team did an excellent job cleaning and patching things up, but I do want my audience to be aware of it. I apologize in advance, and thanks as always for listening!** Episode 058 | Brett Ozanich, DO, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologis...
Aug 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 58
Episode 057 | Dermatologists like me — rightfully so — spend a lot of time talking about the short and long-term harmful effects of UV light from the sun . Those are plentiful and very real. However, most of us don't spend enough time talking about the benefits of controlled, moderate doses of UV light and the things we can do to Sun Responsibly beyond just sunscreen, clothing, and avoidance . That's why I get so much inspiration and knowledge from Dr. Katie Varman . Dr. Varman is a board-certif...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 57
Please note that this episode was recorded on February 5th, 2025. Episode 056 | Dr. Sarah Sung, MD has long been one of Seattle's most sought-after board-certified dermatologists . She's now taking a bold new step to become more accessible to her beloved patients through her new independent , direct care private practice, The Perq , at 5101 25th Ave NE in Seattle, WA! To give you an idea of what's going on at The Perq , here's a lovely bit from their website that I know will resonate with many o...
Jul 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 56
Episode 055 | Today I'm bringing you a cross-post of a bucket list interview appearance I recently made on Episode 214 of Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar . I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Big thanks to Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar, and the whole team at LearnSkin for this opportunity. I hope to see some of you at LearnSkin's 2025 Integrative Dermatology Symposium in Tucson, AZ, where you'll also be able to meet, Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar and so many other amazing folks who are part of the vibrant,...
Jul 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 55
Episode 054 | Today's episode is all about helping you empower your patients who want to be proactive about scar refinement and optimization. Most dermatologists perform procedures multiple times a day that will undoubtedly result in a scar. While we routinely inform our patients about this as part of the informed consent process, there tends to be far less routine discussion about how patients can optimize the appearance of those inevitable scars. We can and should do better. My guest is Lisa M...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
Episode 053 | Dr. Marthe Dika, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and proud owner of M. Dika Dermatology , with practices located in Burlington and Glendale, Wisconsin . At her clinics, she welcomes patients of all ages and skin types, offering comprehensive care for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Dika is particularly experienced in and passionate about managing hair loss and has helped many people who struggle with this often devastating problem. In addition to her clinical...
Jun 12, 2025•55 min•Ep. 53
Episode 052 | Dr. Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist in San Francisco, CA who specializes in treating acne, hair loss, and pigmentation concerns especially in patients with skin of color. She also focuses on advanced techniques in cosmetic dermatology, using lasers and devices to treat nearly any medical or cosmetic skin concern, in all skin types. Dr. Karhade believes in keeping skin youthful and clear using minimal interventions. She aims to dispel misinformation throu...
May 29, 2025•57 min•Ep. 52
Episode 051 | Greg Maguire, PhD is the Co-Founder of the SRM Living Foundry at UCSD in San Diego and the Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of NeoGenesis , a wonderful company I talk with my patients about all the time. If you haven't yet listed to episode 047 featuring Christine Preston , that one pairs delightfully with my conversation with Dr. Maguire. Awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health , Dr. Maguire managed his NIH funded laborato...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
Episode 050 | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP is a board-certified dermatologist currently practicing in Northern Virginia. If you didn't catch him on episode 028 published on August 1st, 2024 , check that out first to learn more of his story and then join us as we explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and the business of dermatology in light of his recent cover story in The Dermatologist . Dr. Hussain is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer and educator on health policy, medical education...
May 02, 2025•58 min•Ep. 50
(Editor's note: Apologies for the mild echo!) TL;DR: The application deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) is April 21st, 2025! As a proud and transformed IDCP alumnus, I know how this program helps dermatologists expand their approach to patient care and reignite their passion for dermatology . From evidence-informed functional medicine to new treatment strategies , IDCP provides practical tools to enhance how we support our patients...
Apr 15, 2025•56 min•Ep. 49
Episode 048 | Kathy Harmon Luber is a certified Sound Therapy, Sound Healing practitioner, Reiki Master, and wellness guide whose passion is helping people navigate the challenging terrain of the healing journey—and thrive. As you'll soon learn, Kathy and I have a lot in common when it comes to how we think about about integrative health and how little things can accumulate to make remarkable differences. Her best-selling book, “Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Jou...
Apr 03, 2025•53 min•Ep. 48
Episode 047 | Christine Preston is a compromised Skin Therapist (certificate in Skin Therapy from George Brown College) who has been certified since 2016. Since then, she's been helping women across North America achieve calm, clear skin by helping them identify their triggers and creating skin care routines that work. She opened the Skin Discovery Spa in 2021 where she helps her clients clear acne, calm rosacea and relieve eczema-prone skin . (Did someone say road trip?! 🇨🇦🏒) Christine is tr...
Mar 20, 2025•50 min•Ep. 47
Episode 046 | Dr. DeJarra "DJ" Sims is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California and was a former Adjunct Professor at SCNM in Arizona. Dr. DJ established Superhero Skin+Care to remind women of their...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
Episode 045 | The Dermy Doc is in the house! Big shout out to friend of the pod Dr. Adam Swigost (episodes 004 and 041) for introducing me to the incomparable Dr. Fatima Fahs. Dr. Fahs is a board-certified dermatologist and diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. She has been quoted and featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Forbes, Self, Time, Today, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and many more. She's also the founder of the award winning skincare subscription box,...
Feb 27, 2025•44 min•Ep. 45
Episode 044 | The Queen of Joy, Dr. Meena Julapalli, is BACK! If you're new around here or missed it for any other reason, I recommend that you first enJOY episode 022 and follow it with this one. Dr. Julapalli is a triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. After 7 years in academics as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Texas - Austin and the University of Colorado, she opened her own direct care pediatric dermatology pr...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
Episode 043 | Today's episode is all about helping people, particularly in the geriatric population, who suffer from itchy skin. Tune in to learn about a secret OTC weapon you may not be aware of yet that Dr. Butler and I often recommend to our patients. There's no better time to discuss this than in the dead of winter in central Wisconsin where the dreaded winter itch is currently raging. My guest -- who is staying warm and hopefully not very itchy in Arizona -- is the delightful Dr. Daniel C. ...
Jan 30, 2025•48 min•Ep. 43
Episode 042 | Lashelle Ullie is a Beverly Hills esthetician and men's skin health expert who advocates for an integrated care approach to holistic wellness that combines conventional and complementary treatment strategies for optimal health. He's also the host of Conversations with Lashelle on Youtube. Specializing in men's skin health and assisting individuals living with cancer , Lashelle connects clients with complementary health and wellness practices that go beyond skin treatment and addres...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 42
Episode 041 | ***Please note that this episode was recorded in October 2024 and is being published on January 16, 2025. Dr. Swigost's tale has evolved in some big ways since that time, including the announcement of the imminent closure of Dapper Dermatology in Austin, TX on 2/28/2025. Adam shared with me that he has no regrets about this experience, and I believe it. He's undoubtedly more prepared now than ever to serve his patients in the way that suits him best. (Suits! Dapper! The PUNisher, D...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 41
Episode 040 | Dr. Angel Sanfilippo Casey is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic dermatologic surgeon with a focus on skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology. She's a partner in a suburban private practice, Center for Surgical Dermatology , in Columbus, Ohio and serves as assistant program director and the head of Dermatologic Surgery for the OhioHealth Dermatology residency program. On top of all of that, Dr. Casey is also the founder of Bright Girl youth skincare , a colle...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 40
Episode 039 | Dr. Manju Dawkins is a board-certified dermatologist and creator/co-founder of Thimble , the first easy, safe, and comprehensive solution for alleviating needle pain and stress. Needle aversion stops millions from participating in other forms of essential care, including early disease detection, blood donation and life-saving treatments. Thimble is a holistic platform of pain and stress reducing products for common needle procedures. Thimble is changing the way healthcare feels. Dr...
Dec 19, 2024•38 min•Ep. 39
Episode 038 | Saul Marquez is the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket , a global digital marketing agency exclusively serving clients in the healthcare industry. With over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing within the healthcare sector, Saul’s journey began in sales and leadership roles at major players like Stryker , NuVasive , and Medtronic . Recognizing significant gaps that companies were faced with in strategy, digital marketing, and commercialization, Saul founded Outcomes Ro...
Dec 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 38
For all who celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I'm grateful to all of you who have listened to the show so far. Instead of selling you something on Black Friday, I want to give you something. What you're about to hear is an unfinished draft of an e-book I started many months ago. While I never ended up finishing it, it contains a lot of valuable information, much of which I frequently discuss during consultations with my patients. In the spirit of not le...
Nov 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 37
Episode 036 | David Lipman, DC , a seasoned chiropractic physician and owner of Physical Evidence Chiropractic in Boca Raton, FL, has successfully treated thousands of patients. With a deep personal commitment to bio-optimization, Dr. Lipman has achieved extraordinary levels of strength, endurance, and overall health well into his 60s. His mission is to share the knowledge and processes that have profoundly benefited his life, helping others achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Lipman provid...
Nov 21, 2024•50 min•Ep. 36
Episode 035 | Joshua Weitz, MD is the CEO and Clinical Director at Dermatology Associates of Rochester. Dr. Weitz specializes in immunology and is passionate about nonsurgical procedures such as CoolSculpting® and miraDry® that use the body’s natural immune response to produce results that benefit the patient. He’s triple board-certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Born and raised in northern Michigan, Dr. Weitz graduated with Latin honors ...
Nov 07, 2024•46 min•Ep. 35
Episode 034 | I had the good fortune of meeting and befriending the delightful and remarkable Niroj Bhandari, MBBS when he was a Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences medical student doing his clinical training at Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Jai Nepal!🇳🇵 That was back in 2018 while I was a dermatology resident at Stanford, but I caught up with him shortly after he received the prestigious Sommer Scholars Program award for his outstanding contributions in public health lea...
Oct 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 34
Episode 033 | Larry Keller, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RHU®, LUTCF (oh my!) of Physician Financial Services is a great person to know if you're in the market for disability insurance. If you're a physician and have never even thought about or heard of disability insurance, he's an even better person to know. There is no shortage of insurance agents and/or financial advisors who work with or want to work with physicians. However, the one thing that cannot be replicated is experience. Working with an Insu...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Episode 032 | Tofunmi Omiye, MD, MS is an incoming dermatology resident (class of 2028) at Stanford and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University where he works in the Daneshjou (shout out Roxana!) and Zaba (shout out Lisa!) Labs that are part of the departments of Dermatology and Biomedical Data Science. Dr. Omiye works at the nexus of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and policy . His research covers computer vision, foundation models, and AI bias. His projects have been pu...
Sep 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 32
Episode 031 | Michael Hersh, MD is a practicing gastroenterologist, coach, and founder of Better Physician Life . When he became an attending in 2009, he hit the ground running. Like many of us, he was excited to build his practice and engage with patients. He joined a small multispecialty group and took on as many leadership opportunities as he could find. If there was a committee that needed a young, eager physician, he was the guy. His position in the group blossomed, and he became a well-res...
Sep 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 31
Episode 030 | Diana Londoño, MD is 1 of the only 0.5% (1 in 200!) of urologists in the U.S that are both women and Latin. She's also a life coach, writer, speaker, Reiki Master and founder of Physician Coach Support . She's my friend, and she is most definitely #NotAProvider. Dr. Londoño' treats a wide array of urological conditions but doesn't stop there. Her mission is to provide you with compassionate care that you can understand. She enjoys providing care using simple language without fancy ...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 30
