MD Roundtable

The Doctor from Milwaukee that volunteered in Gaza (Dr. Aziz Rahman)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1944164/open_sms] Join me on this heart warming podcast as I feature Dr. Aziz Rahman, a board-certified Interventional Radiologist who worked in Nasser Hospital in Gaza.  Dr. Rahman who visited Gaza twice in 2025, shares stories of his medical mission and urges people to continue speaking about the situation, emphasizing the message from residents,  "don't stop talking about us." He discusses the day-to-day, harrowing conditions within the hospital, the overwhelming scale of suffering and the feeling among Gazans that the world is not listening. He also talks about the overwhelming kindness, resilience and hospitality the he received from the Gazan residents.  Dr. Rahman was also a guest on the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast in August of this year.  If you would like to donate to Heroic Hearts or The Palestine Children's Relief Fund here are their website links: https://hchearts.org/ https://www.pcrf.net/ If you would like to check out Dr. Rahman's Instagram page, please see his handle below: @irdrrahman Dr. Rahman's email address is:  Rahmansa7@gmail.com Please contact me at: drtedthachenkary@gmail.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support]

Pediatric Emergency Physician to Medical Advisor for the HBO Max series "The Pitt"

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1944164/open_sms] This episode features Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, who is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  She discusses her journey of growing up in Namibia to ending up at the Johns Hopkins Medical center for her fellowship training.  She also discusses how she received the role to be the EMS Medical Director and Medical Advisor for the hit Emmy winning series called “The Pitt” on HBO Max starring Noah Wyle.  She also discusses the history of how Emergency Medical Services first started in Pittsburg, PA by the The Freedom House Ambulance Service [https://www.google.com/search?q=Freedom+House+Ambulance+Service&sca_esv=65d22011d5166a01&rlz=1C1AJZK_enUS825US825&sxsrf=AE3TifO6QjEl31O8f-pZ1r3_IEpjvT9iMg%3A1764687556117&ei=xP4uac72BoT_ptQP86WaUA&ved=2ahUKEwiuq4LzlZ-RAxUIjokEHVDuGEsQgK4QegQIARAE&uact=5&oq=african+american+group+that+started+EMS+in+pittsburgh&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAaAhgCIjVhZnJpY2FuIGFtZXJpY2FuIGdyb3VwIHRoYXQgc3RhcnRlZCBFTVMgaW4gcGl0dHNidXJnaDIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi3ggFQ2QVYsHxwAngBkAEEmAGyAqABhEOqAQgxLjU3LjEuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCN6AC6kGoAg_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-AUYqAMYiwPCAgsQABiABBj4BRiLA8ICCRAAGBYYiwMYHsICBhAAGBYYHsICBRAAGO8FwgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIFECEYqwLCAgUQIRifBZgDDPEFB4jIZ922EVOIBgGQBg-6BgYIARABGAmSBwgyLjUwLjIuMaAH4d8FsgcIMC41MC4yLjG4B81BwgcLMC4zLjE5LjI5LjTIB98E&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfDaBxWCCyG60Bu7BNJS94BTS7xv719EUegw3CB_6lBRcG8TeE8oLsRvTCPB6uXnAc3eJmPkaALdC1E156ZLONdeTpBTtIDWzavbk0COsAUQo4NQBU0bWkWFn6d1p_T4BfpDnIVtmzja7ffBOr57GkWCUJQOcKM_WOu4kcF8KQ6BHTFmPaj5eUScmMk22R5YX7C5QH5vQwJtwyPy-mHpylo-28TYSpj09X2NOc9JrqWIDXTFP6TfIjDDUCnx_ZCYDqPBm045VjxUL2hd0AGGgAiI53nCWEBrFqI8JGpxWJ-O36870zhyG0YRW-3spWyOQ9Mnzw3fSfJjslFrK0MWBrsIuj9tJEmuroo2ey7fkP8_JFMZwKoq-GvdHK2SakxYBd6j-8JZxTEUghtYWN4gmqIw9jy6nieqrKZn3su1z33nxZxm7ogFxZw03qGjHhSxhs7aS3aFzPVkFtc5hDjgHFGMYySSbb73xai6teQb-fxBcX_gYP6sB_7B-d8qo3hV7vnMHVD5tvXm8U8o2sDy&csui=3].  This was a predominantly Black group founded by the civil rights organization Freedom House Enterprises.  If you would like to contact Dr. Owusu-Ansah see below: Email: owusumd7@gmail.com [owusumd7@gmail.com] LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/sylvia-owusu-ansah-md-mph-faap-996b441a3 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-owusu-ansah-md-mph-faap-996b441a3/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bqo2lJMRlQmaf3Hil8TKXsQ%3D%3D] Please contac Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support]

Making the move to the Med Tech industry from clinical medicine with Dr. Jacob Abraham

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1944164/open_sms] Join me on this podcast episode as I feature Dr. Jacob Abraham, a Heart Failure/ Structural Cardiologist who practiced clinical medicine for 16 years.  He decided to take the leap from clinical medicine to the Implantable Heart Failure Management industry with a  focus on developing technology for patients with heart failure. He is currently the Senior VP with Edwards Life Sciences IHFM division.  He shares his journey from growing up in a small town in the Ozarks to training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, practicing as a heart failure specialist and then finally making his transition to industry. It's a fascinating story and interview! What is IHFM: About the Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) division with Edwards Life Sciences. Edwards Lifesciences IHFM focuses on developing innovative solutions, such as the Cordella™ Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor and Heart Failure (HF) System, which enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention and remote patient monitoring for individuals with late-stage cardiovascular disease. The goal of this division's work is to improve the quality of life for patients and potentially reduce hospital admissions. To contact Dr. Abraham, please see his email and LinkedIn below: jacob_abraham@ [jacob.abraham@providence.org]edwards.com linkedin.com/in/jacob-abraham-md [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-abraham-md?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKZYGCoxmRpaufk6P5MeKbg%3D%3D] If you would like to contact me with any comments or questions, please email me directly at:   drtedthachenkary@gmail.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support]

Being a Neurosurgeon in Ghana, West Africa with Dr. Teddy Totimeh

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1944164/open_sms] Join on me this new episode as I feature Dr. Teddy Totimeh who is a consultant Neurosurgeon at the Accra Medical center in Ghana, West Africa.  He is passionate about neuro-endoscopy and its growing role in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery patients.  He is active in neurosurgery advocacy and leadership across the continent and holds executive committee membership of (International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, the Society for Neuro-Oncology Sub-Saharan Africa, Africa Partners Medical, the Science History Institute and Ghana Spina Bifida Foundation. He discusses his journey on his path to being one of the few board certified Neurosurgeons in the entire country of Ghana. He also discusses the challenges of practicing in the Sub-Saharan region and discusses how things are slowly changing for the better in the region!   Teddy is passionate about the plight of children with brain tumors in Ghana and this influenced his decision to join the board of the foundation. He loves music, swimming and scrabble and is a struggling student golfer. He is Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships Ghana Chapter. What is Neuro-endoscopy: Neuro-endoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to diagnose and treat conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. By inserting the endoscope through small incisions or natural openings, surgeons can access hard-to-reach areas with a camera and specialized instruments, allowing for precise procedures like tumor removal, tissue sampling, and relieving pressure from conditions like hydrocephalus. This technique offers benefits such as shorter recovery times and less trauma compared to traditional open surgery.   Links: Here is a link to Dr. Totimeh's music on iTunes.  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teddy-totimeh/1605609021 To contact Dr. Totimeh, please see his email and LinkedIn below: teddytotimeh@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/teddy-totimeh-61133514 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-totimeh-61133514?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B6YWNJE%2FiS5ySlxyDBwWqTA%3D%3D] If you would like to contact me with any comments or questions, please email me directly at:   drtedthachenkary@gmail.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support]

Standardized Education for Ventilatory Assistance (SEVA) at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevilia

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1944164/open_sms] Join me on this podcast as I feature Dr. Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevilia who is Medical Director of the ICU at the Cleveland Clinic and Director of Simulation and Advanced Skills Center.  He also serves as associate Professor of Medicine and is Vice Chair in the division of Critical Care medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.  He discusses the value of SEVA (Standardized Education for Ventilatory Assistance).   The SEVA program is a multi-level educational initiative that equips healthcare professionals with essential skills to manage mechanical ventilation effectively. Through evidence-based practices, standardized methodologies, and a structured learning pathway, SEVA caters to learners at various levels, from students to critical care physicians. Combining online modules, hands-on training, and simulations, the program builds core competencies in ventilator management, troubleshooting, and goal-directed strategies to improve patient outcomes and care quality in critical care settings.  For more information see link below: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/respiratory/medical-professionals/seva Links: 1. SEVA website SEVA program [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/respiratory/medical-professionals/seva]  2. Registration site, which includes the exhibitor options SEVA registration [https://clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/seva/] 3. Collection of videos: SEVA VentRounds [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMG0zKOgNqNmKmHhChztqkGRdCUdzEFEH] To contact Dr. Mireles-Cabodevilia, please see his email below: MIRELEE@ccf.org or  SEVA@ccf.org [SEVA@ccf.org] If you would like to contact me with any comments or questions, please email me directly at:   drtedthachenkary@gmail.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1944164/support]