Penn Primary Care Podcast

The Penn Primary Care Podcast is created for providers, by providers. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in clinical care with Kendal Williams, MD, MPH, and Penn Medicine primary care and specialist peers as they discuss topical issues that will help you in your practice. Listen below or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cardiac Imaging and Stress Testing

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with cardiac imaging expert Dr Mahesh Vidula about modern stress testing and cardiac assessment using the advanced imaging that is now available. They review the best modalities of stress testing for specific situations, and when to use cardiac MRI and CT.

12-02
51:41

Update on the Management of DVT, PE, Chronic venous stasis, and Venous Varicosities

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with interventional vasular cardiologist Dr Rob Fenning about the advances in the procedural and non procedural management of DVT, PE, chronic venous stasis, and venous varicosities. Dr Fenning covers many pearls in the management of these conditions, common in primary care and other fields.

11-10
51:22

An Update in Substance Use Treatment pt. 2

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with noted Penn addiction experts in part 2 of the discussion on substance use disorders, this time focusing on Fentanyl use and related substances.

10-15
52:25

Shoulder Pain and Shoulder Surgery

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Andrew Kuntz, Orthopedic shoulder expert at Penn, about common shoulder conditions on how to manage them.

07-22
59:11

Update in Knee and Hip Replacement

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with orthopedist Dr Craig Israelite and fellow internist Dr Laura Kosseim about the medical and surgical aspects of modern knee and hip replacement surgery.

07-01
52:58

Update on Substance Use Disorders

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with three Penn experts on the most effective smoking cessation and alcohol reduction strategies. Dr Rachael Truchil, Dr Maggie Lowenstein, and Dr Ashish Thakrar join the program for a very practical and informative discussion. 

06-06
49:13

Update in Headache and Migraine Management

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Seniha Ozudogru and Dr Eric Kaiser of the Division of Headache and Facial Pain about the modern management of migraine and other headaches.

04-14
53:48

Hernia Diagnosis and Management

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Leslie Okorji, Surgeon at Penn, about the diagnosis and management of inguinal and abdominal hernias.

03-20
42:02

Update on Head and Neck Cancer

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with ENT surgeon Dr Robert Brody about the changing epidemiology and management of head and neck cancer and how it impacts the primary care provider.

02-25
44:55

Update in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease Part 2

In part 2, Dr Williams continues the discussion of the management of coronary artery disease with Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien, focusing on the treatment of patients with known CAD.

02-10
45:59

Update in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease Part 1

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with senior cardiologist at Penn Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien about the contemporary management of patients with established coronary artery disease. We go over the most updated management strategies and even take a peek into the cath lab to discuss what goes on behind the curtain, and the tools we have to get a vessel open.

01-10
48:22

Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer

In this podcast, Dr Wiliams speak with thyroid expert Dr Kristen Kobaly about the workup of thyroid nodules and the initial diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.

12-13
48:36

Update in Cancer Therapy Part 2

In this podcast, Dr WIlliams is joined by oncologists Dr Lynn Schucter and Dr David Porter to discuss the significant changes that have occurred in cancer therapy over the last 20 years. They highlight the new therapies that have dramatically approved the outlook for patients with various cancers and established the foundation for future advances.

11-12
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Update in Cancer Therapy Part 1

In this podcast, Dr WIlliams is joined by oncologists Dr Lynn Schucter and Dr David Porter to discuss the significant changes that have occurred in cancer therapy over the last 20 years. They highlight the new therapies that have dramatically approved the outlook for patients with various cancers and established the foundation for future advances.

11-12
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What Should We Eat

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with nutrition expert Dr Amy Von Sydow Green in a wide ranging discussion that sorts through all the noise about food to get at what the clinical studies have shown to be the healthiest diet patterns for humans to eat.

10-24
48:35

Summer Fever, Tick-Borne Illness

In this podcast, Dr Williams discusses Lyme disease and other related illness with Penn Infectious Disease physicians Dr Anne Norris and Dr Kathleen Degnan. They highlight various strategies in the diagnosis and management of tick borne illness.

08-07
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Exercise and Cardiovascular Health.

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with cardiologist and exercise expert Dr Neel Chokshi and clinical lipidologist Dr Dan Soffer about the role of exercise in health. They discuss the benefits of exercise, how much exercise is appropriate, and deconstruct the current "lingo" used in the fitness media and how that relates to an exercise prescription for patients. 

07-08
00:43

Update on Common Issues with the Nose, Sinuses, and Larynx

In this podcast, Dr. Williams speaks with Dr. Kevin Leahy and Dr. Jennifer Douglas, both ENT physicians, on the  common concerns involving the nasopharynx and laryngeal systems, including acute and chronic sinusitis, post nasal drip, and disorders of the voice

06-13
55:00

What it's Like to Work as a PCP for Penn Medicine

In this podcast, we detour away from purely clinical discussion to recruit a bit! We highlight what it's like to work as a primary care physician at Penn Medicine. Dr Williams speaks with Dr Joseph Teel and Dr Ada Emuwa about the dynamics of working in primary care for Penn Medicine. We highlight the common concerns physicians have about the field of primary care and how Penn is addressing those in a flexible work environment.

05-29
43:29

Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Common Ear Concerns

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with ENT physician Dr Tifffany Hwa of the Penn Adult Hearing Loss center about hearing loss, tinnitus, and other common ear issues.

05-14
54:36

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