Doc Talk

This episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk with Elise Denneny, MD explores the subject of Bariatric Surgery. Our special guest is Knoxville Academy of Medicine Past President, Matthew Mancini, MD with University Surgeons Associates, a practice at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. For more information on Bariatric Surgery, visit University Surgeons Associates at https://www.utsurgery.com/

Each year, more and more people are diagnosed with Diabetes. This episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk will explore the symptoms associated with diabetes and the treatment options to manage or even eliminate diabetes. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk host, Elise Denneny, MD and special guest physician, William Burkhart, MD will discuss this important subject matter and how to lower your chances of developing this disease. Dr. Burkhart is a Family Physician with Summit Medical Group. For more information on Dr. Burkhart’s practice or Summit Medical Group, visit their website at http://www.summitmedical.com/.

Do you have questions about Prostate Cancer but are afraid to ask? This episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk will explore possible symptoms that can be associated with prostate cancer. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk Host, Elise Denneny, MD and special guest physician, Bedford Waters, MD will discuss why routine screenings are necessary and how early detection is an important part of improving outcomes if you do have prostate cancer. Dr. Waters is a board certified Urologist with University Urology. For more information about University Urology, visit their website at https://urologypc.net/.

It’s cold and flu season and chances are someone in your family will come down with the common cold before winter’s end. While everyone has their own home remedy, many people will expect their doctor to prescribe an antibiotic. Our wellness Wednesday topic this week talks about why an antibiotic may not be the best way to treat your cold. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk Host, Elise Denneny, MD and special guest Eric Penniman, DO, discuss the proper use of antibiotics and why it’s important not to overuse these powerful drugs. Eric Penniman, DO is the Executive Medical Director of the Summit Medical Group with 60 different practice locations in East Tennessee. To find a Summit practice near you, visit their website at summitmedical.com.

Do you suffer from asthma?  In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, we talk  asthma and learning the “triggers” that make living with asthma sometimes difficult.  Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk Host, Elise Denneny, MD and special guest physician, Marty Prince, MD talk about the symptoms associated with asthma and also give helpful tips on managing asthma.  Dr. Marty Prince is a board-certified pulmonologist with StatCare Pulmonology.  For more information on StatCare, visit their website at http://statcaremed.net/.