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Home Health Care with BrightStar Care of W. Central Las Vegas – IM #050 {audio}
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Becky Sennes Torrez (Owner, BrightStar Care of W. Central Las Vegas) outlines the variety of home health care services her organization’s nurses, therapists, CNAs, and caregivers deliver to the Las Vegas community.By admin
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How Can a Mortgage Banker Help Retain Great Employees? – IM #049 {audio}
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Doug and Las Vegas HEALS board member Derek Parent (Vice President of Lending, The Parent Team) examine the relationship between home ownership and employee retention. Las Vegas HEALS recently rolled out the “Affinity Lending Benefit Program” to help members finance new or existing homes.By Nick Nichols
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Everything You Ought to Know About Easterseals Nevada – IM #048 {audio}
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Christine Zack (President & CEO, Easterseals Nevada) joins Doug to discuss her organization’s place in the medical community and the unique needs they serve in Southern Nevada.By admin
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Nevada Donor Network and Clark County Medical Society – IM #047 {audio}
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Doug’s first guest, Joe Ferreira (President, Nevada Donor Network) talks about the journey the organization has taken to become the world-wide leader in organ donations. In the second segment, Dr. Daniel Burkhead (President, Clark County Medical Society) explains the advocacy the society does for physicians, residents and students in Clark County.…
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Taking Medical Education and Healthcare to the Next Level in Nevada – IM #046 {audio}
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Doug is joined by Paul Umbach (Founder and President, Tripp Umbach) and Mark A. Penn MD, MBA (Founding Dean, College of Medicine, Roseman University), for a deep dive into the direction of medical education and healthcare in Southern Nevada.By Nick Nichols
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Healthy Nevada Project’s Genetic Testing Now Available in Southern Nevada – IM #045 {audio}
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Michele Frankovich (Director of Office of Research, Renown Health) talks about the Healthy Nevada Project, a free clinical study offering Nevadan’s the opportunity to learn about their genetic origins and predisposition towards a number of important health areas. At the end of the show, Doug takes the first step in getting his own results by submit…
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PharmaScript, Nevada’s First Ambulatory Infusion Center – IM #044 {audio}
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Mike Green (Director of Pharmacy Operations, PharmaScript) and Nayla Garcia (Intake/Insurance Verification Coordinator, PharmaScript) join Doug to announce the opening of thier new facility in Henderson. PharmaScript is a specialty pharmacy committed to supporting the medication needs of infusion patients. In addition to the pharmacy, they have an …
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SilverSummit Healthplan Innovations for Nevada Medicaid – IM #043 {audio}
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Doug is joined by SilverSummit Healthplan Interim Plan President Jeff Grahling to discuss organization’s close working relationship with their providers and partners. SilverSummit Healthplan is a managed care organization that provides healthcare services to Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up members in Clark and Washoe counties.…
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Southwest Medical on Clinical Education in Las Vegas – IM #042 {audio}
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Inspired by the challenges his sister faced growing up in South Africa, Nilesh “Neil” Gokal MD (Medical Director of Clinical Education, Southwest Medical) has made it his purpose to help mentor new physicians in all facets of their career. This fits very well with Southwest Medicals goal of keeping local, newly graduated physicians, in the Las Vega…
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A Look Into the Clark County Medical Society – IM #041 {audio}
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Clark County Medical Society’s Alexandra P. Sliver (Executive Director) discusses challenges facing the Clark County medical profession along with CCMS’s upcoming Winged Hearts Awards. The awards annually recognize the important contributions that medical professionals make to keep their community healthy. Established in 2013 by former CCMS Preside…
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A Conversation with Roseman University’s Mark A. Penn MD – IM #040 {audio}
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Doug and Mark A. Penn MD (Founding Dean, College of Medicine, Roseman University) discuss Roseman University’s unique approach towards student education, their value proposition, and efforts towards community outreach & care.By admin
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DRIVEN with Sam Schmidt – IM #039 {audio}
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With the same intensity that fueled him on the track, Sam Schmidt founded DRIVEN, a multidisciplinary accessible fitness center where individuals with disabilities can improve their physical, mental and emotional health, increase independence, and enhance their overall quality of life using a holistic approach to wellness.…
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A Look Back at the Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala – IM #038 {audio}
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Doug reviews the sold-out 7th Annual Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala held at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on October 25, 2018. The event honored six individuals who have had a significant impact on the Southern Nevada medical community.By admin
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40 Years of Caring with Nathan Adelson Hospice – IM #037 {audio}
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Diane Fearon, VP Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, discusses Nathan Adelson’s four decades of privileged service in the community. In 1978, Nathan Adelson Hospice became Southern Nevada’s first home care hospice. Nathan Adelson Hospice is the only non-profit hospice in Southern Nevada, and provides hospice and palliative care to more than 35…
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Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus – IM #036 {audio}
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CJ Bawden, Manager of Sales & Marketing for Hometown Health, discusses their easy-to-use Senior Care Plus Medicare plans. Senior Care Plus is an HMO/PPO Medicare Advantage Plan with a Medicare contract operated by Hometown Health. It is available to residents of Clark and Nye counties.By admin
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Today’s Urology Ecosystem with United Medical Providers – IM #035 {audio}
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United Medical Providers’ Kristi Petro, Care Coordination Manager, and Krystal Hall, Las Vegas Patient Care Coordinator, explain their patient-centered care practices and charitable work. UMP has been serving the medical supply and equipment needs for thousands of clients in the United States since 1996.…
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Improvements in Pharmaceutical Practices with Partell Pharmacy – IM #034 {audio}
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Robert Seik, owner, Partell Pharmacy and John Listello, managing partner, LifeSci Therapeutics talk with Doug about reducing the incident of non-approved drugs being prescribed and improving the process of prior authorization for the provider.By admin
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Affordable Medical Imaging with SimonMed Imaging – IM #033 {audio}
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Maurice Maharaj, Nevada Sales Director and Dr. Travis Snyder, Neuro Radiologist join Doug on set to discuss how SimonMed Imaging specializes in using the newest diagnostic imaging technologies and bringing them to the community in an affordable and accessible way. SimonMed Imaging is one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers and large…
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Advancements in Radiology with Dr. David Steinberg – IM #032 {audio}
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Dr. David Steinberg, Managing Partner of Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging, talks with Doug about how empathy, sensitivity and caring are at the core of SDMI’s approach to patient care. SDMI’s standards of excellence have brought national and international recognition from the medical imaging and health care communities. With more than 25 years …
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Touro University Community Involvement with Shelley Berkley – IM #031 {audio}
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Doug is joined on this episode of Inside Medicine by the always-engaging CEO & Provost of Touro University Shelley Berkley. Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada.By admin
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Recognizing Villains in Leadership with Andy Janning – TSH #046 {audio}
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The hero’s journey is often highlighted in literature and film. Harry Potter. Luke Skywalker. Pip in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. But how about the hero in your leadership journey? Dr. Brandi and guest, Andy Janning, author of Heroes, Villains and Drunk Old Men discuss how to create your own hero’s journey in leadership and how to recognize…
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Behavioral Health Services of Montevista Hospital – IM #030 {audio}
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Montevista Hospital is an acute behavioral health hospital serving children, adolescents, adults and seniors located in Las Vegas, NV. Joining Doug is Montevista Hospital CEO Charlene Arnett and Medical Director Faisal Suba, MD.By admin
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Hiring Our Heroes with Colonel (Ret.) Charles Hodges – IM #029 {audio}
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On today’s episode of Inside Medicine, Doug is joined by Colonel (Ret.) Charles Hodges of Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. The Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program provides transitioning service members with management training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce.…
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Integrating Hospitality Within the UNLV School of Medicine – IM #028 {audio}
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On today’s episode of Inside Medicine, Doug is joined by Stowe Shoemaker PhD (Dean) and Priyanka Joshi PhD (Research Assistant Professor) of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. The school’s perspective of integrating hospitality within UNLV’s School of Medicine is unique among their peers.…
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Ty Windfeldt and Simone Cook of Hometown Health – IM #027 {audio}
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Ty Windfeldt, CEO and Simone Cook, VP of Network Systems for Hometown Health join host Doug Geinzer to discuss their organizations entrance into the Southern Nevada healthcare market. Established in 1988, Hometown Health is the insurance division of Renown Health and is northern Nevada’s largest and only locally-owned, not-for-profit insurance comp…
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Russell Gollard, MD of Nevada Cancer Specialists – IM #026 {audio}
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On this episode of Inside Medicine, Doug talks with Nevada Cancer Specialists’ Medical Director Russell Gollard, MD. NCS has a dedicated team of trained doctors, nurses and staff that collectively have over 75 years’ experience helping patients fight cancer.By admin
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Garrett Leaf, President & CEO of SilverSummit Healthplan – IM #025 {audio}
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Launched in July 2017, SilverSummit Healthplan offers quality healthcare for Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up members throughout the entire state. President & CEO Garrett Leaf takes us through their approach towards providing best-of-class care for their members and quality support to their providers.…
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Doctors Tanita & Hsiung of Complete Care OBGYN – IM #024 {audio}
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With the recent opening of Complete Care OBGYN, Doctors Douglas Tanita and Kevin Hsiung join host Doug Geinzer to introduce their new practice and speak about their approach toward patient care.By admin
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Dr. John Rhodes, Senior Medical Director, Southwest Medical Associates – IM #023 {audio}
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Dr. John Rhodes, Senior Medical Director, Southwest Medical Associates joins host Brendan Bussmann to discuss the new innovations in patient care. Southwest Medical Associates telemedicine, “Medicine on the Move” mobile exam units and phone apps for customer services are raising the bar in patient care.…
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Dr. Daniel Batlan of Specialized Pain Management – IM #022 {audio}
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Specialized Pain Management is an advanced medical practice that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Special guest host Brendan Bussmann is joined by Specialized Pain Management’s medical director Dr. Daniel Batlan, who was trained at Johns Hopkins (Anesthesia Residency) and the Cleveland Clinic (Pain Management Fellowship).…
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Managed Care Organization SilverSummit Healthplan and its Nevada Launch – IM #021 {audio}
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SilverSummit Healthplan is a managed care organization in Nevada that exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Joining Doug to talk about SilverSummit Healthplan’s launch in Nevada is VP of Operations Tina Alicea-Drago.By admin
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Advances in Hospice Care with Nathan Adelson Hospice – IM #020 {audio}
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The topic of passing away is difficult. To ease the discussion, as well as the transition for all involved from life to death, Doug is joined by Karen Rubel (COO) and Dr. Ferozan Malal (Medical Director) of Nathan Adelson Hospice.By admin
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The Importance of Reputation Marketing for a Medical Practice – IM #019 {audio}
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How does a medical practice’s reputation impact their ability to attract new patients? Doug is joined by Brian Williams (Five Star Economy) to help answer that question and better understand how to manage the marketing potential your reputation delivers.By admin
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Vegas PBS: AHEC & Camp Med – IM #018 {audio}
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In a prefect example on how Las Vegas is reaching out to locals to introduce them to the career possibilities in health care, Vegas PBS Workforce Training & Economic Development Debra Solt (Director) and Cary Huddleston (Coordinator) talk with Doug about their Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Club Med programs.…
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Could Your Medical Practice Be At Risk? – IM #017 {audio}
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Other than medical malpractice, what is the single largest legal challenge facing doctors today? Glenn Truitt and David Housey of Ideal Business Partners uncovers this new risk.By admin
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Grand Opening – Bonati Spine Institute in Las Vegas – IM #016 {audio}
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Doug is joined for the second time by Dr. Alfred Bonati to announce the grand opening of the Bonati Spine Institute in Las Vegas. We also learn how not all “minimally invasive” surgeries are the same.By admin
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Las Vegas HEALS Medical Malpractice Savings Program – IM #015 {audio}
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For our first Inside Medicine of 2017, host Doug Geinzer is joined in the studio today by Mike Ludt, Executive Vice President of Pinnacle Brokers, and Las Vegas HEALS’ partner on the new Medical Malpractice Discount Program.By admin
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A Guide to Medical Meetings in Las Vegas – IM #014 {audio}
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Doug and Cheryl Smith, Special Markets Manager of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority, discuss Las Vegas as a premiere destination for Medical Meetings. Highlights include: a preview of upcoming medical conferences- CardioMetabolic Risk Summit, Painweek and A4M, – and a brief look at culinary medicine and health and wellness trends withi…
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A Look at the 2016 Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards – IM #013 {audio}
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For a look at Las Vegas HEALS’ upcoming 2016 Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards, which will be held on October 27th, 2016, Doug is joined by Brendan Bussmann (Dinner Gala Chairman).By admin
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Health & Wellness Travel in Las Vegas – IM #012 {audio}
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Joining Doug to review the two-year accomplishments report of the “Las Vegas Regional Strategic Plan for Health & Wellness Travel” is Dr. Stowe Shoemaker (Dean, UNLV College of Hotel Administration) and Cheryl Smith (Specialty Markets Manager, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority).By admin
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Nevada Legislative Matters Related to Healthcare – IM #011 {audio}
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We’re changing things up a bit for this episode of Inside Medicine. We are joined by Charles Perry and George Ross, co-chairs of the Legislative Council for Las Vegas HEALS. Together, we learn about the Nevada legislative process, legislative matters related to healthcare and what may be in store for the 2017 legislative session.…
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Dr. Carolyn Yucha, Dean of the UNLV School of Nursing – IM #010 {audio}
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To learn more about the UNLV School of Nursing, which is ranked among the best nursing schools in the county, Doug is joined by the dean of the school, Dr. Carolyn Yucha.By admin
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MedLion CEO & MedWand Inventor Dr. Samir Qamar – IM #009 {audio}
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Dr. Samir Qamar (CEO of MedLion, a direct primary care provider, and inventor of MedWand, a patent-pending telemedicine device) joins Doug to talk about the outlook of healthcare and the steps he’s taken to bring about significant improvement.By admin
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A Look at Spanish Hills Wellness Center – IM #008 {audio}
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With a focus on creating a resort-like environment, combined with outstanding health and wellness services, Spanish Hills Wellness Suites’ BJ Wright (Director of Hospitality) and Tim Martin (Orthopedic Program Director) talk about the company’s unique offerings available to Las Vegas locals and medical tourists.…
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Understanding Nevada’s Commitment to Increase the Number of Physicians in the State – IM #007 {audio}
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To learn more about Nevada’s commitment to increase the number of physicians practicing in our state, Doug is joined by Vance Farrow (Healthcare Industry Specialist, Governors Office of Economic Development). For a doctor’s perspective on recently moving his family and practice to Nevada, John Grossmith, MD (Neorosurgeon, Bonati Spine Institute), j…
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Dr. John Dougherty: Dean, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine – IM #006 {audio}
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Wrapping up our one-on-one conversations with the deans of the three medical schools in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by Dr. John Dougherty, dean of Touro University Nevada – College of Osteopathic Medicine.By admin
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House Calls for Las Vegas Resorts with RESORTCONCIERGE MD – IM #005 {audio}
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Imagine being on vacation in Las Vegas, getting sick, and not knowing where to turn for help. RESORTCONCIERGE MD’s Tyra Bell-Holland and Dr. Constantine George walk us through their answer to this problem by being able to deliver a Board Certified, Licensed Physician to any hotel room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.…
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Dr. Mathew Schwartz of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada – IM #004 {audio}
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Dr. Mathew Schwartz of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada joins Doug to talk about their approach to treating those fighting cancer. Dr. Schwartz also provides a guided tour of their recently-expanded Siena campus.By admin
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Renowned Spine Surgeon Alfred O. Bonati, MD – IM #003 {audio}
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Doug is joined by spine surgeon Alfred O. Bonati, MD. The first surgeon to gain FDA approval to use a laser in spine surgery, Dr. Bonati will open a new ambulatory spine surgery center in southwest Las Vegas by summer 2016.By admin
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Dr. Mark Penn, Founding Dean, College of Medicine at Roseman University – IM #002 [audio]
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Continuing with our one-on-one conversations with the deans of the three medical schools in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by Dr. Mark Penn, the founding dean of the College of Medicine at Roseman University.By admin
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