The Medical Brief

Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Jeremy Heffner & Vahid Sadrzadeh
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Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders.Join Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Jeremy Heffner & Host Vahid Sadrzadeh for The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. 

Episodes

  1. 05/23/2025

    The Future of Anesthesiology: Sit-Down with ASA President Dr. Don Arnold

    On this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Don Arnold, M.D., FACHE. Dr. Don Arnold, ASA President, shares his journey and outlines his vision for advancing anesthesiologist-led care while navigating healthcare's complex challenges. He also unveils the ASA's strategic plan in 2025. Dr. Don Arnold https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/10/asa-names-donald-arnold-new-president About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  2. 05/23/2025

    Leading Through Crisis: From COVID to GLP-1s

    On this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Ron Harder. Dr. Harder, the outgoing president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), shares his journey through leadership and discusses critical challenges facing the specialty today. Dr. Ron Harder https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/ronald-harter-md-3384 About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  3. 05/23/2025

    Beyond Clinical Care: Why Zip Codes Matter

    On this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, the team is joined by Randy Oostra, DM, FACHE Ostra spent four decades transforming healthcare from the inside out. What sets his leadership apart? The revolutionary insight that your zip code could very well determine your health outcome. Randy Oostra, DM, FACHE https://www.tedxtraversecity.com/randy-oostra About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  4. 05/23/2025

    The Road Back: Healing & Hope with AMA President-Elect Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala

    On this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, the crew is re-joined by American Medical Association (AMA) President-Elect Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala.  A lot has happened since our last conversation with Dr. Mukkamala back in November of 2024. He takes us through his personal cancer journey, the inspiring road back and what he's learned that he can put into action as he steps into the role in June. More about S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, FACS: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/board-trustees/bobby-mukkamala-md About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  5. 05/23/2025

    The Medicine of Tomorrow: Conversations with Dr. Austin Chiang

    In this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, physicians Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh sit down for an exclusive conversation with the Chief Medical Officer of Medtronic Endoscopy, Dr. Austin Chiang, MPH. Dr. Chiang talks about his role with Medtronic, how AI is shaping the medical device industry, and why social media is changing the game with medicine. Follow Dr. Chiang: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/?hl=en About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  6. 03/28/2025

    Sit Down with Former U.S. Surgeon General (Part 2)

    In this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, physicians Dr. Jeremy Heffner, Dr. Ankit Patel, and Dr. Brian Schmutzler sit down for an exclusive conversation with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. In Part 2, Dr. Adams, who served under President Donald Trump from 2017-2021, recounts the most trying times of his term amid the most the COVID-19 pandemic: a once-in-a-lifetime epidemic.  About Dr. Jerome Adams: https://www.purdue.edu/provost/health/adams.html About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  7. 03/14/2025

    American Medical Association President Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala

    On this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, the crew is joined by American Medical Association (AMA) President Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala.  To understand where the AMA is headed in 2025, we must understand not only the past but also what the AMA is currently focusing on and the tools they're using to accomplish those tasks.  More about S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, FACS: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/board-trustees/bobby-mukkamala-md About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  8. 02/28/2025

    Sit Down with Former U.S. Surgeon General (Part 1)

    In this episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, physicians Dr. Jeremy Heffner, Dr. Ankit Patel, and Dr. Brian Schmutzler sit down for an exclusive conversation with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. In Part 1, Dr. Adams, who served under President Donald Trump from 2017-2021, recounts his journey to the White House and Washington D.C., the challenges he's faced. About Dr. Jerome Adams: https://www.purdue.edu/provost/health/adams.html About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

  9. 02/14/2025

    The Medical Brief: An Introduction

    On the first episode of The Medical Brief Podcast, physicians Dr. Jeremy Heffner, Dr. Ankit Patel, and Dr. Brian Schmutzler join Vahid Sadrzadeh.  The team answers a few pressing questions: What is The Medical Brief Podcast? Who are some top leaders in the medical field and why is it important to talk to them now? About The Medical Brief: The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders. www.themedicalbrief.com About SurgeOn: www.surgeonapp.com

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Conversations with today's most powerful medical industry professionals and leaders.Join Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Jeremy Heffner & Host Vahid Sadrzadeh for The Medical Brief Podcast powered by SurgeOn. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Jeremy Heffner & Vahid Sadrzadeh
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
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