40 episodes

The Dr. Dustin Podcast is medical podcast covering trending news and health topics with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela.

Dr. Portela is a practicing dermatologist in Boise, ID at Treasure Valley Dermatology. He has over 4 million followers across all social media platforms where he educates on a wide range of health topics.

The Dr. Dustin Podcast - Dr. Dustin Portela Dr. Dustin Portela

    • Health & Fitness

The Dr. Dustin Podcast is medical podcast covering trending news and health topics with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela.

Dr. Portela is a practicing dermatologist in Boise, ID at Treasure Valley Dermatology. He has over 4 million followers across all social media platforms where he educates on a wide range of health topics.

    Understand Your Health Insurance to Save Money

    Understand Your Health Insurance to Save Money

    Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist, breaks down the common terms you need to know about your medical health insurance, including deductible, copay, out of pocket max, and more. He also shares his insights on what it's like for doctors dealing with insurance companies from the other side.
    This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to be a smart healthcare consumer and save money on their medical bills. You'll learn:
    What your health insurance plan covers How to choose the right plan for your needs How to navigate the billing process How to advocate for yourself with insurance companies If you're looking for a comprehensive and informative guide to understanding your health insurance, listen to this episode today!

    • 25 min
    Jobs That Increase Your Risk of Skin Cancer

    Jobs That Increase Your Risk of Skin Cancer

    I was surprised to learn today a patient of mine didn't know their job as a pilot would increase their risk of skin cancer. Today I'm explaining why certain jobs will increase your risk of skin cancer. These include pilots, farmers, ranchers, lifeguards just to name a few. There may be some in this list that would surprise you however.
    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
    Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com
    🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com
    Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc
     

    • 5 min
    Why You Shouldn't Laser Moles Away

    Why You Shouldn't Laser Moles Away

    Many people seek cosmetic treatment for moles to be removed. In searching on social media it's easy to find examples of people who have their moles lasered off.
    Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist explains why this is a bad idea, and in some cases can even be life threatening.
    When it comes to safely treating and removing moles you should trust the expertise of a board certified dermatologist.
    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
    Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com
    🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com
    Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc

    • 4 min
    Alan Bauman - Hair Loss & Restoration Expert

    Alan Bauman - Hair Loss & Restoration Expert

    Dr. Alan Bauman is a world renowned expert in treating patients with all forms of hair loss.  His clinic in Boca Raton, FL has treated over 33,000 patients and he has performed over 12,000 hair transplants during his career. 
    We discuss his pathway into hair transplantation from his training in plastic surgery.  We discuss the most common types of hair loss including Covid hair loss.  We then discuss some of the oral and topical treatments available before spending some time on PRP treatment as well and conclude with the latest advances in hair transplantation. 
    Dr. Baumann offers Zoom consultations and at least 50% of his patients travel to see him.  To learn more about Bauman medical visit BaumanMedical.com
    If you are a provider who is intersted in learning how to improve your results with PRP you can visit the Bauman PRP Class Website
    You can find Dr. Bauman on Social Media at 
    YouTube
    Facebook
    Twitter
    To Connect with Dr. Dustin Portela visit
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    • 27 min
    Ron Robinson - The Chemist Behind Your Favorite Brands

    Ron Robinson - The Chemist Behind Your Favorite Brands

    After realizing medical school wasn't the career path for him Ron Robinson found himself working for Clinque as a cosmetic chemist. This fortuitous event sparked a prolific career that has led Ron to become perhaps the most well known cosmetic chemists in the skincare industry.
    He's gone on to found his own skincare company called Beauty Stat, most well known for their Vitamin C. He is also part of the team that formulated Rhode Skin with Hailey Bieber.
    Ron shares some great tips for consumers when it comes to finding the right skincare products for you including what to look for as you read the labels on skincare products.
    Try the BeautyStat Universal C Refiner https://go.shopmy.us/p-1713213
    You can follow Ron Robinson and his company Beauty Stat at the links below. www.instagram.com/cosmeticchemistronrobinson
    www.instagram.com/beautystat
     

    • 32 min
    Surviving Melanoma - Katie Battles Stage 4 Melanoma and Becomes an Advocate

    Surviving Melanoma - Katie Battles Stage 4 Melanoma and Becomes an Advocate

    Katie shares her remarkable story of fighting metastatic stage IV melanoma and discusses her path to becoming an advocate for those living with melanoma.
    Dr. Portela is a board certified dermatologist and expert in skin health including the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.
    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
    Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com
    🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com
    Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc
    🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://www.betweentwoderms.com/
    ---- ►Connect with Dustin Portela:
    Text Me Here: sms:+1 208-203-0767
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinportela
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdustinportela
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    https://www.youtube.com/@drdustinportela -- DISCLAIMER: This episode and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.

    • 47 min

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