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Latest Episodes

Episode 12 - Abril Chatlak's Story
July 13, 2022

Welcome back, dear listeners, to TalkToADoc. On this episode we are not talking to a Doc, but instead are hearing the incredible story of Abril Chatlak. She is a Medical Assistant with Banner Health and we felt like we all have a lot to learn from her. Wh

Episode 11 - Dr. Shannon Sovndal Medical Director of Banner Air
October 13, 2021

Welcome back to Talk To A Doc! We are little hindered by this week by some technical problems, but while the audio might sound different, the content remains awesome. We are talking with Dr. Shannon Sovndal, who is an ER doctor and the Medical Director of

Episode 10 - Dr. Vikeen Patel Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Clinical Informatics Fellow
August 31, 2021

On today's episode of TalkToADoc, we are excited to shine a light on an aspect of medicine that is a little misunderstood, often complained about, and incredibly important to the future of medicine. We are talking with Dr. Vikeen Patel, an Internal Medici

Episodes 9 - Dr. Marjorie Bessel Chief Clinical Officer
June 17, 2021

We’re back! After an eternity away from your ears, Talk To A Doc returns in a big way. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the face and voice of the biggest health care system in Arizona, that is at the heart of a once in a generation devas

Episode 8 - Dr. Lyndsay Deeter Burn Surgeon
May 06, 2021

On this episode of Talk To A Doc we are being admitted to one of the scariest parts of the hospital, the Burn Ward. It can also be an inspirational and loving place. To find out more we are joined by Dr. Lyndsay Deeter, a Burn Surgeon working in Northern

Episode 7 - Dr. Ruth Franks Snedecor Academic Hospitalist
April 26, 2021

On this episode of Talk To A Doc we’re sitting down with one of our favorite Docs to talk about life as a hospitalist and a teacher. Dr. Ruth Franks Snedecor is an academic hospitalist in Phoenix and takes us to school on what the life of a hospitalist is

Episode 6 - Dr. Eric Katz Chief Medical Officer
April 09, 2021

On this episode of TalkToADoc, we are going inside one of the busiest hospitals in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Eric Katz. Dr. Katz is the Chief Medical Officer of Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. We talk about what was happenin

Episode 5 - Doctor's Day Special Feature
March 29, 2021

On this doctor's day special feature episode of TalkToADoc, we are sharing back to back personal stories from our very own Banner physicians! We couldn't think of a better way to honor our incredible docs than by sharing their most memorable stories from

Episode 4 - Dr. Mohammad Islam Gynecologic Surgeon
March 25, 2021

On this episode of TalkToADoc, it’s time to get real with ourselves! Are we living in the present? Are we experiencing time scarcity or symptoms of burnout? Dr. Mohammad Islam, a Gynecologic Surgeon in Phoenix, is joining us to talk about just that. He sh

Episode 3 - Dr. Rachel Griffith and Dr. Erin Hoffman Family Practice Physicians
March 11, 2021

On this episode of TalkToADoc, we enter the high stakes world of calf birthing and have a great conversation with Family Practice doctors and BFFs, Rachel and Erin. What is it like practicing cowboy medicine in a small town community, providing much neede