5 episodes
Following Your Gut Dr. Mahoro & Dr. Wynter
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- Health & Fitness
Join Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter, both gastroenterologists in training as they discuss disorders of the gut and when you need to see a gastroenterologist. We will talk about health disparities in the black community such as colon cancer, explain what really happens during a colonoscopy and address other disorders of the gut that people tend to ignore like chronic constipation , diarrhea etc. We are a community resource for all your gut concerns. Come hangout with us and get comfortable as we discuss issues that most people find uncomfortable.Email: followingyourgutpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @followingyourgutpodcast
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Episode 5: Endoscopic and medical options for weight loss with Dr. Austin Chiang
We are so thrilled to have Dr. Austin Chiang with us for this episode as he explains the various weight loss options available using endoscopy as alternatives to gastric bypass surgery.Dr. Austin Chiang is the Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Program, and Chief Social Media Officer at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.Following your gut podcast is a community resource for all your gut concerns, hosted by Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter.Dr. Giselle Mahoro is a gastroenterology fellow in Philadel...
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Episode 4: Finding your path; a career in Gastroenterology
In this episode, we discuss how we explored various subspecialties in medicine and how we ended up in GI, things you can do as an intern/resident to increase your chances of matching into this competitive subspecialty, and words of advice we would give to our younger selves.Following your gut podcast is a community resource for all your gut concerns, hosted by Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter.Dr. Giselle Mahoro is a gastroenterology fellow in Philadelphia. Dr. Javelle Wynter is an interventional end...
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Episode 3: Everything you need to know about colon cancer screening
The most requested episode is finally here. Just this year alone, we have lost so many people to colon cancer, including Chadwick Boseman and Natalie Desselle Reid to name a few. In this episode, we discuss the different ways you can get screened for colon cancer, when to get screened and what to expect for each screening modality. Following your gut podcast is a community resource for all your gut concerns, hosted by Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter.Dr. Giselle Mahoro is a gastroenterology fel...
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Episode 2: What you need to know before you see a Gastroenterologist
In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for your first appointment with a Gastroenterologist (aka GI doctor) and what questions to expect during your initial visit.Following your gut podcast is a community resource for all your gut concerns, hosted by Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter.Dr. Giselle Mahoro is a gastroenterology fellow in Philadelphia. Dr. Javelle Wynter is an interventional endoscopy fellow in NYC.Questions??Email us: followingyourgutpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @followingyourgutpodcast
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Episode 1: Intros and why you need to see a gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologists (aka GI doctors) do so much more than colonoscopies. How do you know when it's time to see a gastroenterologist?In this introductory episode, we talk about our backgrounds and why we started this podcast. We also discuss reasons why you might need to see a GI doctor.Following your gut podcast is a community resource for all your gut concerns, hosted by Dr. Mahoro and Dr. Wynter.Dr. Giselle Mahoro is a gastroenterology fellow in Philadelphia. Dr. Javelle W...