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Finding Fulfillment in a Career in Oncology - Dr. Bartosz Chmielowski

Join me in a personal conversation with my close colleague and fellow ocular melanoma expert, Bartosz Chmielowski, MD [https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/bartosz-chmielowski]. Dr. Chmielowski is a Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With a passion for immunology and research, he joined the Division of Hematology-Oncology alongside world-renowned melanoma experts, such as Antoni Ribas, MD. While the field of cutaneous melanoma has made leaps and bounds, Dr. Chmielowski demands that the field of uveal melanoma make similar progress. He shares how he achieves a balance with his work life, and how he reflects upon the acts of service that he has the priviledge to extend to others in his role as a clinical oncologist. Enjoy this episode! The content shared on the Mind Body MD podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness [https://seyhart.com/]. Join me on Mind Body MD [https://mindbodymdpodcast.com] as I share with you what you need to know about holistic health and wellness. I hope you will learn, get inspired, and be motivated to empower your healing, and to live your best life.

Aligning Your Head With Your Heart - Dr. Brandon Lujan Discusses Being True to Yourself

Have you ever been faced with the thought that you may not be doing the things that are the most important to you?  International retinal imaging expert Brandon Lujan, MD [https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/brandon-j-lujan-md#profile-section__about-me], Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health Sciences University Casey Eye Institute shares his story. A couple of years ago, Dr. Lujan took a sabbatical year and traveled the United States and the world, letting go of all the things we believe we must do to be good practicing physicians. He shares how fear may be a limiting belief of ours, and how the Serenity Prayer continues to be an anchor in his life today.  "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."  Serenity Prayer Enjoy this episode! The content shared on the Mind Body MD podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness [https://seyhart.com/]. Join me on Mind Body MD [https://mindbodymdpodcast.com] as I share with you what you need to know about holistic health and wellness. I hope you will learn, get inspired, and be motivated to empower your healing, and to live your best life.

Ketamine & Psychedelics in a Holistic Approach to Medical Care - Dr. Jordanna Quinn

What do you do when most of our health problems come from our mindset? The only way to truly help people heal themselves is to incorporate a holistic approach to the practice of medicine. Meet Dr. Jordanna Quinn, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist, and owner of KORE Regenerative Medicine in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Quinn shares the story of how she came to her holistic practice today, she chats about DO training, and she discusses how psychedelic therapy can help people see the things in their minds that are holding them back from living their best life. Enjoy this episode! https://koremedicine.com [https://koremedicine.com] The content shared on the Mind Body MD podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness [https://seyhart.com/]. Join me on Mind Body MD [https://mindbodymdpodcast.com] as I share with you what you need to know about holistic health and wellness. I hope you will learn, get inspired, and be motivated to empower your healing, and to live your best life.

Taking a Holistic Approach to Health Data - Medical Oncologist Dr. Rebecca Miksad Shares Her Expertise in Health Tech

Ever felt that randomized multi-centered placebo-controlled prospective clinical trials just don't help your average patient? It's because they actually may not. How can we access real-world patient data to offer the best care and treatments? Rebecca Miksad, MD, MPH is the Founder and CEO of Miksad Consulting, LLC in the health tech space and Professor of Medicine in Oncology at Boston University School of Medicine. She has been a Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Head of Strategic Affairs at Flatiron Health. Dr. Miksad obtained a bachelors, a Masters of Pulbic Health and a Masters of Science degrees at Harvard University. She completed her medical degree at Cornell University.  The US Food and Drug Administration Dual Mandate for Rapid Drug Review and Equity, [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818125] Rebecca A. Miksad, MD MPH and Cleo A. Ryals, PhD, JAMA Network, May 1, 2024 The content shared on the Mind Body MD podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness [https://seyhart.com/]. Join me on Mind Body MD [https://mindbodymdpodcast.com] as I share with you what you need to know about holistic health and wellness. I hope you will learn, get inspired, and be motivated to empower your healing, and to live your best life.

Living With Gratitude - Inspiring Reflections by Dr. Suber Huang

How can we make the most of every opportunity around us? Join me with vitreoretinal surgeon Suber Huang, MD, MBA, founder of the Retina Center of Ohio. Among his accomplishments are founding the Retina Image Bank, the largest open-access collection of retinal images for all people to explore and learn more about eye disease. He has been an academic professor of ophthalmology for many years, and has led the largest society of retinal specialists, the American Society of Retina Specialists throughout his career. Be inspired by his stories, his life and how gratitude continues to play a central role as he continues to expolore the human connection in all possibilities in life.  The content shared on the Mind Body MD podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness [https://seyhart.com/]. Join me on Mind Body MD [https://mindbodymdpodcast.com] as I share with you what you need to know about holistic health and wellness. I hope you will learn, get inspired, and be motivated to empower your healing, and to live your best life.