Gastro Broadcast

Gastro Broadcast


Latest Episodes

Episode #18: How the Hunt for Red October Inspired Better IBD Monitoring (and helped torpedo the total cost of care)
April 13, 2021

This is one of those episodes you've been waiting for. Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Larry Kosinski of SonarMD about his path in gastroenterology, and what sparked his interest in becoming an entrepreneur.

Episode #17: Remembering the Dark Days of March and April (telehealth was a lifesaver in 2020 and remains a useful tool)
April 06, 2021

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix, Ariz. has experienced several surges in cases, becoming a hot spot for COVID-19 more than once. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Paul Berggreen of Arizona Digestive Health about how his p...

Episode #16: At Its Core, Gastrologix is a Collaborative (and the only GI-Specific group purchasing organization in the U.S.)
March 30, 2021

Kevin Harlen sits down for a conversation with Chris Metz and Steve Somers of Gastrologix, the presenting sponsors of Gastro Broadcast. Gastrologix was created to help independent GI practices to lower costs,

Episode #15: Colonoscopy Preparation Doesn’t Need to be Difficult (a discussion of innovation in bowel cleansing)
March 23, 2021

During Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in March, were hosting a series of conversations with physicians about the importance of being screened. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with

Episode #14: We Bank Online, yet There are Still so Many Forms at a Doctor’s Visit (how Direct Access removes barriers to screening)
March 16, 2021

For Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in March, we're hosting a series of conversations with physicians about the importance of being screened. Our guest this week is Dr. Marc Sonenshine of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates,

Episode #13: The Most Important Part of Teaching is Listening (and it’s the best path to successful community engagement)
March 09, 2021

Throughout March, Gastro Broadcast is featuring a series of conversations to promote Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month. This week, Kevin Harlen talks with Dr. Linda Rae Murray of the University of Illinois Chicago about community outreach and way...

Episode #12: The Best Interventions Target the Specific Areas Where Patients Have Needs (March is #CRCAwarenessMonth)
March 02, 2021

In March, Gastro Broadcast will feature a series of conversations for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month. Our first guest in the series is Dr. Rachel Issaka of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr.

Episode #11: You Might Find the Cheapest Medication Works the Best (and why diversity in research is important)
February 23, 2021

Like our host Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam, Dr. John Carethers from the University of Michigan knew he wanted to be a physician from a young age. But Dr. Carethers journey took him into a career in academia,

Episode #10: Increasing Diversity Requires Starting Before Med School (it will take some time but the benefit will be worth it)
February 16, 2021

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Bishr Omary about his path to becoming a gastroenterologist and some of the initiatives he's been working on as the president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

Episode #09: Encourage Young People With a Bright Spark in Their Eye and Some Talent (diversity in medicine benefits everyone)
February 09, 2021

Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association (APHA) about how his experience in emergency medicine shaped his advocacy for public health. Dr.