AHN Med Talks

Allegheny Health Network

Welcome to AHN Med Talks by Allegheny Health Network, a podcast with specialized physician-to-physician content featuring insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses of medical topics that matter most. Listen and learn as we work to advance the quality of our medical care for Western Pennsylvania. Available on all major streaming services for free.

  1. 1일 전

    How AHN’s Cath Lab Uses Technology to Avoid Open Heart Surgery

    Learn how modern cath lab techniques and device therapies reduce the need for open surgery and speed recovery for high-risk patients. Dr. Ashish Dua, Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Forbes Hospital, describes TAVR, mitral clips, drug-coated balloon angioplasty, carotid stenting, and next-generation device therapies. The discussion covers peripheral interventions, pulmonary embolism treatment, circulatory support including ECMO and percutaneous ventricular assist devices, and how these technologies fit into regional care. Hear how advanced imaging, AI-driven decision support, and coordinated care improve outcomes and access. To refer a patient, call 844-MD-REFER or visit findcare.ahn.org.  Learn more about Aashish Dua, MD

  2. 6월 24일

    From Referral to Recovery: Precision Spine Care at AHN

    This episode explains how Allegheny Health Network delivers individualized spine care—from conservative management to advanced surgery—and why matching the right treatment to the right patient improves recovery and long-term outcomes. Guest Dr. Kyle Holmberg, orthopedic spine surgeon at Allegheny Health Network, discusses shared decision-making and multidisciplinary pathways that support patient-centered outcomes. Listen for practical guidance on referral triggers, how physical therapy and injections fit into care plans, and the role of minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery in shortening recovery. Keywords: spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, referral triggers, physical therapy. To refer a patient or learn more, call 844-MD-REFER or visit findcare.ahn.org.  Learn more about Kyle J. Holmberg, DO

  3. 6월 15일

    When Should I Refer a Patient for Skull Base Evaluation?

    A concise guide for referring clinicians on red flags—unexplained cranial neuropathies, clear nasal drainage suggesting CSF leak, or suspicious imaging—and how AHN’s skull base team evaluates these cases promptly and collaboratively.  Learn more about Jason Crossley, MD

  4. 5월 22일

    New Frontiers in Hand Surgery: WALANT, Nerve Transfers, and Thumb Replacement

    This episode explores modern advances in hand surgery — from WALANT (wide awake local anesthesia, no tourniquet) to nerve transfers and emerging thumb replacement options — and why early referral matters for better outcomes. Guest Dr. Peter Tang, MD, Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine, Chief of the Hand Division and Program Director of Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at AHN, shares practical guidance for referring physicians. Learn about WALANT, nerve repair timing, thumb CMC arthritis management, and when to consider referral for complex hand trauma. To refer a patient call 844 MD REFER or visit findcare.ahn.org.

  5. 5월 21일

    From Referral to Resection: A Thoracic Surgery Roadmap

    This episode breaks down the entire care pathway from an abnormal CT or screening-detected nodule through staging and resection, highlighting minimally invasive techniques and the role of nurse navigators. Guest Mathew Van Deusen, MD explains step-by-step nodule evaluation, staging strategies, and treatment decision-making to help referring clinicians optimize patient flow and outcomes. Keywords: lung cancer screening, thoracic surgery referral, nodule evaluation, staging and resection, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, multidisciplinary lung cancer care. To refer a patient or learn more, call 844-MD-REFER or visit findcare.ahn.org.  Learn more about Mathew Van Deusen, MD

  6. 5월 20일

    When to Suspect MS — A Practical Referral Guide for Clinicians

    This episode walks referring clinicians through early signs of multiple sclerosis, why timely referral matters, and practical steps for evaluation and collaboration. Featuring Troy Desai, MD, co‑director of the Allegheny Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center, the discussion covers MS diagnosis, when to order imaging, and considerations for disease‑modifying therapy and vaccination. Keywords: multiple sclerosis, MS diagnosis, referring clinicians, disease‑modifying therapy, primary care, MS referral. Call to action: To refer a patient or learn more, call 844‑MD‑REFERRER or visit findcare.ahn.org  Learn more about Troy Desai, MD

  7. 5월 14일

    Bringing CAR T and Bispecifics Closer to Home

    How AHN moved advanced therapies out of the city and into community infusion sites — increasing access to CAR T, bispecific antibodies, and clinical trials for patients who can’t travel.  Learn more about Prerna Mewawalla, MD

  8. 5월 12일

    Are Standard Risk Scores Missing South Asian Patients?

    Anita Radhakrishnan, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist with AHN Cardiovascular Institute, specializing in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. She is skilled at detecting, monitoring, and treating cardiovascular disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias through advanced noninvasive cardiovascular imaging including echocardiography, CT, MR, and CAD. She has a special interest in cardio-oncology and women’s heart health.  Learn more about Dr. Anita Radhakrishnan

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Welcome to AHN Med Talks by Allegheny Health Network, a podcast with specialized physician-to-physician content featuring insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses of medical topics that matter most. Listen and learn as we work to advance the quality of our medical care for Western Pennsylvania. Available on all major streaming services for free.

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    Allegheny Health Network
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    66
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    © Allegheny Health Network
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