Interested in setting up an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) or Outpatient Based Lab (OBL)? Special guest Kristen Richards sits down with host Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss the importance of establishing and tracking safety and quality metrics in the outpatient space to achieve success. Kristen is Vice President of Ambulatory Care at Cardiovascular Logistics in Chicago, IL. --- This podcast is supported by: Philips Image Guided Therapy Solutions https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/imag...
Nov 19, 2024•36 min
Is your microwave ablation technique up to date? Dr. Ed Kim sits down with guest-host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to explore cutting-edge techniques in tumor ablation, with a focus on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment with microwave. Dr. Ed Kim is the Director of Interventional Oncology and Professor of Radiology and Surgery in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Varian, a Siemens Heal...
Nov 12, 2024•59 min
How do interventional oncologists fit into the bigger picture of multidisciplinary cancer care? Today we hear the patient’s perspective from Lynn Lazzaro, a liver cancer survivor who underwent multiple interventional oncology procedures prior to liver resection and eventual transplant. Lynn sits down with host Dr. Eric Keller to discuss her journey from initial diagnosis to present day. --- This podcast was developed in collaboration with: Interventional Initiative https://theii.org/ --- SYNPOSI...
Nov 08, 2024•31 min
How can interventional radiologists help patients with long COVID? Today we hear directly from Jillian Angeline, a long COVID survivor that benefited tremendously from minimally invasive interventional care. Jillian sits down with host Dr. Eric Keller, and shares how interventional radiologist Dr. Brooke Spencer helped get her life back by turning the tide against her long-haul COVID symptoms which had been ongoing for multiple years. --- This podcast was developed in collaboration with: Interve...
Nov 01, 2024•38 min
Looking to enhance your interventional oncology practice with renal tumor ablation? In this episode, host Dr. Don Garbett is joined by Dr. AJ Gunn to discuss the current landscape of renal tumor ablation and Dr. Gunn’s procedural tips for successful outcomes. Dr. Gunn is an interventional radiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with extensive experience in building service lines, including renal tumor management. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection http...
Oct 29, 2024•53 min
As providers, we know firsthand how impactful interventional radiology procedures can be. Today, we hear the perspective of Suzanne Martin, a patient who underwent life-saving radioembolization for stage 4 colorectal cancer. Suzanne shares her story with host Dr. Eric Keller, including how things took a positive turn when she was introduced to interventional radiologist Dr. Charles Nutting after initially undergoing ineffective chemotherapy treatment. --- This podcast was developed in collaborat...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min
Get a second opinion on your uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) technique. Dr. Gary Siskin joins host Dr. Chris Beck for an in-depth discussion on his approach to uterine fibroid embolization, detailing techniques, tools, and embolic agents. Dr. Siskin is an experienced UFE practitioner, professor, and Chair of the Department of Radiology and Chief of the Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Albany Med Health System in New York. --- This podcast is supported by: Merit Embolothe...
Oct 22, 2024•57 min
Historically, public recognition and understanding of IR has been limited, with a significant portion of patients unaware of interventional procedures and the field as a whole. How can we improve awareness of IR and minimally invasive treatment options? Dr. Mina Makary discusses this and his recent study on public perceptions of IR, with host Dr. Michael Barraza. Dr. Makary is a vascular and interventional radiologist and an Associate Professor of Radiology at The Ohio State University. --- This...
Oct 18, 2024•29 min
Acetabular lesions present unique challenges for interventionalists due to their location within the pelvis. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Jason Levy, an experienced practitioner in musculoskeletal interventional oncology based in Atlanta, Georgia, about techniques for ablating acetabular lesions. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors discuss the unique considerations involved in treating t...
Oct 15, 2024•44 min
Tumor embolization is a versatile procedure that can provide symptomatic and long-term benefits for patients. In this episode of BackTable MSK, host Dr. Michael Barraza discusses musculoskeletal tumor embolizations with Dr. Gina Landinez from the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, where she is helping to grow the MSK interventions program. --- This podcast is supported by: Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Landinez explains that the m...
Oct 11, 2024•36 min
Is your practice profitable? The success of a private medical practice often hinges on effective revenue cycle management (RCM). In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, private practice consultant Teri Yates and host Dr. Ally Baheti share best practices in revenue cycle management for physicians. Teri Yates is the CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors and President of DocCentric. --- This podcast is supported by:S Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ Refl...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Are you up-to-date on microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment? Dr. Zachary Berman and host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss this treatment modality. They cover the spectrum of pre-procedure imaging and planning, procedure steps, and tips for navigating difficult cases. Dr. Berman is a hepatobiliary interventional oncologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Varian, a Siem...
Oct 04, 2024•39 min
Is your critical limb ischemia (CLI) toolbox up to date? Dr. Kevin Herman and host Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss treating CLI in the outpatient based lab (OBL) and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings. Dr. Herman is an interventional radiologist at American Endovascular and Holy Name Hospital in New Jersey. --- This podcast is supported by: Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Herman discusses the evolution of vascular interventions over the past 15 years, the role of ad...
Oct 01, 2024•42 min
Surgical arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation has been a mainstay of dialysis care for multiple decades. What does it take to break into such an established space with a new endovascular medical device? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Hull discusses the challenging journey of developing the Ellipsys system for endovascular AVF creation. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic ClosureFast https://www.medtronic.com/closurefast6f --- SYNPOSIS We trace Dr. Hull’s path from the devi...
Sep 27, 2024•59 min
Get caught up on prostate artery embolization (PAE) best practices and learn the ins-and-outs of building a PAE program in 2024. Dr. Jason Hoffmann covers this and more, with host Dr. Michael Barraza. Dr. Hoffmann is an interventional radiologist and educator at NYU Langone Health. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Merit Embolotherapy https://www.merit.com/solutions/embolotherapy/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into strategies for developing expertise within a practice, coordinating with urologists, and...
Sep 24, 2024•50 min
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is quickly emerging as a treatment option for knee osteoarthritis when other therapies have failed. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses the origins of GAE and how he employs it in his practice. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Guerbet. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Ahmed, an interventional radiologist at the University of Chicago, shares details about the procedure, his journey in adopting it, and his thoughts on th...
Sep 20, 2024•38 min
Get caught up on the current best practices and guidelines in venous interventions. Dr. Adam Raskin covers this and more, with host Dr. Sabeen Dhand in this discussion of DVT and PE treatments. Dr. Raskin is an interventional cardiologist, medical director of Cardiac ICU, and Co-Director of the PERT program at Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Imperative Care https://imperativecare.com/vascular/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Raskin shares his comprehensive approach for treating pati...
Sep 17, 2024•46 min
In a society where discussions about medical malpractice are often concealed from the public eye, this episode of BackTable shines a spotlight on the powerful documentary ‘A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone,’ produced by Viknesh Kasthuri, a fourth-year medical student at Brown University. Released earlier this year, the film explores how the American medical malpractice system harms and disconnects patients and providers through three compelling case studies. --- CHECK OUT O...
Sep 13, 2024•37 min
Are you interested in starting an ASC or converting your OBL into an ASC, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive overview. Attorney Jason Greis joins guest host and ASC founder Dr. Krishna Mannava to explore the operational, financial, and legal intricacies of starting an ASC. Jason is a Partner of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, outside co-counsel to the Renal Physicians Association and OEIS Society, and recognized faculty member of SIR Bus...
Sep 10, 2024•46 min
What’s needed to build a successful lymphangiography practice? Dr. Bill Majdalany joins host Dr. Chris Beck to answer this question and to discuss advancements in lymphangiography over the past decade. Dr. Majdalany is the Chief and Vice Chair of Research of Interventional Radiology at University of Vermont. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Guerbet --- SYNPOSIS The doctors provide insights on various lymphatic procedures such as thoracic duct embolization, stenting, and recanalization. They also discus...
Sep 03, 2024•54 min
What is the final frontier of interventional radiology? Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon believe it could be space. Dominic is a 3rd year medical student at Duke University interested in interventional radiology (IR) and space medicine, and Dr. Moon is a Professor at Duke University and an expert in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic DCB https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/drug-coated-balloons.html --- SYNPOSIS...
Aug 27, 2024•37 min
While GLP-1 agonists continue to gain popularity in the medical management of diabetes and obesity, Dr. Cliff Weiss is exploring bariatric arterial embolization (BAE) as an adjunctive therapy to help patients sustain weight loss. Dr. Weiss, the Director of IR Research at Johns Hopkins, joins the show to discuss the techniques and impacts of BAE for obesity treatment. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Weiss outlines his initial research inter...
Aug 20, 2024•46 min
How can physicians and industry partners collaborate effectively to enhance patient care? Dr. Adam Tanious, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to explore strategies for navigating physician-industry relationships. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors share their experiences in partnering with the medical device industry. The conversation covers the benefits of industry partnerships, the challenges of avoiding conflicts of interest...
Aug 16, 2024•56 min
The management of portal hypertension has drastically evolved over the years. What are the current best practices? And what’s coming next? Dr. Tom Leventhal and Dr. Siobahn Flanagan from University of Minnesota Medical School join us for an interdisciplinary discussion. Dr. Leventhal is an Associate Professor of Transplant Hepatology and Dr. Siobhan is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Cook Medical Embolization https://www.cookmedical.com/interventiona...
Aug 13, 2024•58 min
We are back with Part 2 of All Things Enteral Access with Dr. Peter Bream! We discuss various aspects of enteric access and management of complications with G and GJ-tubes. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Bream provides detailed advice on troubleshooting common issues such as leaking tubes, infections, and clogs. He emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing special populations, such as patients with ALS and head and neck cancer, and offers guidance for safe and effective procedures....
Aug 09, 2024•38 min
Do you have questions about enteral access? Dr. Peter Bream’s got you covered! In this episode Dr. Bream, former Professor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and current private practice interventional radiologist, shares his extensive knowledge on enteral access. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic Concerto https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/peripheral-embolization/concerto.html --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers various insertion techniques, the...
Aug 08, 2024•59 min
The use of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral arterial disease has been controversial in the past. However, new data and updated FDA guidance have helped these devices regain popularity. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ally Baheti hosts a discussion with Dr. Sahil Parikh, an interventional cardiologist in New York City, and Dr. John Park, a vascular surgeon in Omaha. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR BD Lutonix https://www.bd.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/products/product-famili...
Aug 06, 2024•47 min
Creating an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with transparent, affordable pricing is possible and can go a long way in protecting our patients’ health, pockets, and futures. Dr. Keith Smith, founder of Oklahoma Surgery Center and the Free Market Medical Association, joins us to explain how to do it. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Smith shares his journey of creating transparent and affordable healthcare pricing, the challenges faced due to...
Aug 02, 2024•39 min
How has Laser Atherectomy advanced over the years to treat patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease? Dr. On Topaz, renowned specialist in laser atherectomy, answers exactly that and much more in this week’s episode the BackTable Podcast. Dr. Topaz is an interventional cardiologist and a professor of medicine at Duke University. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR AngioDynamics Auryon System https://www.auryon-system.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors begin their discussion by comparing traditional ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Bringing more interventional radiology to rural America would benefit many patients who currently do not have access to minimally invasive, image guided medicine. In today's episode, Dr. Frederick Johnson, an interventional radiologist practicing in Thomasville, Georgia joins us to discuss the unique dynamics and challenges of setting up and maintaining a successful rural IR practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic ClosureFast https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/c/cardiovascular/closurefast-rfa...
Jul 26, 2024•49 min
