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Allison Groff, MD, MPH, FACOG,DABOM
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This podcast is for you, to learn about your body. It will cover accurate and research based health information about wellness, pregnancy, sexual health, and weight management. I am a board certified obgyn and obesity medicine specialist. My goal is to share evidence based medical information. Most important- I will answer your questions! Cover work by https://urbanabygroff.com

  1. Menopause care in the context of modern primary care

    APR 14

    Menopause care in the context of modern primary care

    This conversation features a discussion with Dr. Nadia Sirdar, who speaks about the importance of specialized care for women in midlife, as well as modern primary care. We review: Direct Primary Care (DPC): Dr. Sirdar explains her practice's membership-based model, which bypasses traditional insurance for primary care to offer direct physician access and longer, more personalized visits.Menopause and Perimenopause Care: We review that menopause care should be a standard part of primary care rather than a niche, as it affects the entire body, including bone, brain, and sexual health.Integrated Medicine: The discussion highlights the importance of looking at the "whole picture," ensuring that symptoms attributed to menopause are also screened for other medical issues like diabetes or high blood pressure. Dr. Nadia Sirdar is an internal medicine-trained physician and the founder of Bethesda Modern Primary Care. Before opening her private practice in January 2026, she served as a hospitalist for 10 years. Her practice is geared toward healthy aging, also with a special focus on women in midlife and beyond. She is an advocate for educating both patients and fellow physicians on the standard of care for menopause and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Practice website: https://bethesdadoctor.com/

    42 min

  2. MAR 8

    When trust is challenged in the doctor patient relationship: A case of vanishing twin syndrome

    In this episode, health researcher, Dr. Nichole Cubbage and I speak about her research on vanishing twin syndrome, as well as her volunteer work in the field. Our conversation got very deep, and we delved into what can happen when complications or rare diseases can stress the doctor/patient relationship. We also spoke about the challenges faced by modern medicine. This episode was recorded last summer, and is a delayed release. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholecubbage

    1h 1m
  3. Making a behavioral change!

    FEB 19

    Making a behavioral change!

    Welcome back! In this episode, I share the components of making a behavioral change. This is grounded in behavioral science theory plus my own personal experience.

    25 min
  4. Life after bariatric surgery with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, creator of BariBoot Camp

    03/15/2025

    Life after bariatric surgery with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, creator of BariBoot Camp

    Join my conversation with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, founder of Bari Boot Camp. She is a nurse practitioner who also has a doctorate with a focus on life after bariatric surgery. Her work at Bari Boot Camp deals with supporting those in their journey after bariatric surgery. In this episode, she talks about her work and shares her own journey. https://www.baribootcamp.com/ https://www.syracusewomanmag.com/2023/01/16/inspire-cathy-huss-johnson-losing-the-weight-gaining-a-new-life/

    33 min
  5. Current events from the perspective of a obstetrician and gynecologist

    02/20/2025

    Current events from the perspective of a obstetrician and gynecologist

    Hi listeners - In this issue, I talk about the concerns that are undeniable and that I can't ignore as an ObGyn. Just my 2 cents - those of us who can, need to look out for people who are vulnerable. Some references from the episode: https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/hcp/contraceptive-guidance/index.html https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159901 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/foreign-service-worker-sues-trump-pregnant-wife-faces-life-threatening-rcna192599 https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/02/19/texas-measles-outbreak-cases-symptoms/79198911007/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157998171-supercommunicators https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53288445-women-in-white-coats?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6qrvpHl4Rd&rank=1

    37 min
  6. Surgical options for weight management with bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon Dr. Natalia Kubicki

    01/19/2025

    Surgical options for weight management with bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon Dr. Natalia Kubicki

    It is my pleasure to share this insightful conversation that I had with Dr. Kubicki. She is an amazing surgeon and an amazing clinician, and she shares insights on surgical options for weight loss, including who would be a candidate for surgery, what the surgical options are like, and how the process generally goes. https://www.frederickhealth.org/find-a-provider/provider/1578829636 Resource recommendation: https://asmbs.org/for-patients/

    1h 1m
  7. It's January, let's talk about weight

    01/08/2025

    It's January, let's talk about weight

    This week, I talk about how we classify healthy weight in medicine - because in January, the diet industry puts on a lot of pressure. I talk about what it means for an intervention to be evidence based: 1) to be safe and 2) to be effective. In upcoming episodes, I'll talk about dietary options, exercise, medications, and surgery. My goal is to help listeners find ways to be healthy, while being body positive, and avoiding companies and individuals who seek to take advantage of them.

    31 min
  8. The Holidays: working through grief from pregnancy, infant loss, and infertility

    12/10/2024

    The Holidays: working through grief from pregnancy, infant loss, and infertility

    Bernice Quesenberry, Founder of Chasing the Rainbows (https://chasingtherainbows.org/) joined me to discuss her personal journey, give advice about approaching the holidays, and share resources.

    42 min
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This podcast is for you, to learn about your body. It will cover accurate and research based health information about wellness, pregnancy, sexual health, and weight management. I am a board certified obgyn and obesity medicine specialist. My goal is to share evidence based medical information. Most important- I will answer your questions! Cover work by https://urbanabygroff.com

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  • Creator
    Allison Groff, MD, MPH, FACOG,DABOM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Allison Groff, MD, MPH, FACOG,DABOM
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