On-Call with Dr. Jason Golbin

Dr. Nirvani Goolsarran is the Chief Quality Officer and Chair of Medicine at Mercy Hospital. She's also the Vice President of Capacity Management at Catholic Health. On this episode of "On-Call," she discusses her passion for quality and patient safety with Dr. Golbin.  

This month's guest on "On-Call with Dr. Jason Golbin" is an exceptional physician who is beloved by his patients - and one of the big reasons why Dr. Golbin passed his Neuro Critical Care Board Exams! Dr. Bruce Mayerson is the Co-Chair of neurosciences at Catholic Health and the chief of neurology at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. During the conversation, Dr. Mayerson shares new innovations such as how ear wax samples are used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Plus, he talks about his "Forrest Gump" moment when it comes to his passion for running. 

Managing a floor full of patients can be a challenge - and managing a hospital full of doctors isn't much easier. Today's guest has handled both worlds! Dr. Joshua Bozek is the Chief Medical Officer at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. A talented Emergency Medicine physician who transitioned to administration, it was actually a start in nursing that sparked his medical career. Plus, Dr. Golbin shares a story from when he watched a young Dr. Bozek run a flawless code as an Emergency Department intern. 

You’re listening to On-Call – a monthly podcast committed to sharing stories and advice from our hard-working and talented physicians on how they find fulfillment in work and life. Today we’re stepping out of the hospital and into the pool for a special episode. I had the honor and privilege to interview world champion and Olympic medal swimmer Katie Ledecky - our new Health & Wellness Ambassador at Catholic Health. As the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history – we discuss taking a proactive approach to living a health and wellness. She shares some of her training tips for success and talks about how she balances the demands of being a world-class athlete with living a happy and healthy lifestyle. She’s an unbelievable talented athlete – and even better person – I hope you enjoy my interview with Katie Ledecky – Health and Wellness Ambassador at Catholic Health.   

On today's show, Catholic Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jason Golbin, speaks with Dr. Pratibha Vemulapalli, Chair of Surgery at Good Samaritan University Hospital.  During their conversation, "Prat" shares her “moon landing moment” that got her interested in medicine, she discusses details of the brand new patient care pavilion at Good Samaritan and how it will benefit providers and patients. And finally – she reveals her green thumb and how she uses her surgical skills to resurrect dying tomato plants. Don't forget to subscribe to "On-Call" so you never miss an episode!

The Emergency Department at any hospital can be a challenging environment to work in. You need to be prepared to manage a variety of medical issues at a moment's notice, often simultaneously, but for some physicians, there is no place they'd rather be.  Dr. John Mathew is the Chairman of Emergency Medicine and Associate Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph Hospital. He discusses the differences between working at a large academic trauma center and a community hospital emergency department, as well as the number one question that he asks each of his potential residents. He also shares his perspective on ED-centered shows like "The Pitt" and what makes them so popular. 

On today's show, Catholic Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jason Golbin, speaks with Dr. Diana Garretto, Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Catholic Health. Dr. Garretto discusses her Long Island roots, the care model for pregnant patients at Catholic Health and why her dad made her run a mile every Saturday as a kid! Don't forget to subscribe to "On-Call" so you never miss an episode! 

On this episode of On-Call, Dr. Jason Golbin speaks with Dr. Richard Shlofmitz, Chairman of Cardiology at Catholic Health and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. They discuss how St. Francis has grown into a global leader in cardiovascular care, how his humble roots shaped his legendary work ethic, and why he gives his cell phone to every patient. 

On this episode of On-Call, Dr. Jason Golbin speaks with Dr. Gary Gecelter, Chairman of Surgery at Catholic Health and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. They discuss Dr. Gecelter's experiences as the son of a physician in South Africa and how it shaped his clinical approach, as well as his thoughts on robotic surgery and his love for vintage race cars. 

Dr. Sharad Chandrika is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology at Catholic health. Listen as she shares some incredible clinical advancements in the pulmonology world and also discusses the amazing story of how she and her physician husband crisscrossed the country with their two young children until they both ended up at the Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan University Hospital.  It's a great story and you won't want to miss it! 

Dr. Kimon Bekelis is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at Catholic Health, the Director of the Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island at Good Samaritan University Hospital, and as you'll find out on this episode of On-Call, someone who is equally particular and passionate about his BBQ and cooking technique! 

This is the promo for On-Call with Dr. Jason Golbin, a new series for providers that shares tips, tricks, and advice for balancing busy schedules with life outside of the hospital and office.