Dear Listeners,

Dr. Kevin Mailo is an emergency physician based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He is the founder of Physician Empowerment, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice management, wellness, and leadership.

During the podcast, we have a chance to talk about his vision about the long-term wellness of the medical profession and his desire to see physicians and their families succeed personally and financially.

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

In this episode we are talking with Dr. Megha Poddar about evidence based approach in treatment of Obesity. Dr. is an Endocrinologist and Obesity medicine specialist in Toronto, Ontario. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University.

Dr. Poddar serves as the Medical Director of the Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada (MWMCC) and the Clinical Director of the LMC Weight Management Program. As a lead author and co-author, she has contributed to various resources on obesity education, including the McMaster textbook of internal medicine and the 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines. She is dedicated to mentoring healthcare providers in obesity management and clinical development, both nationally and globally, and is a passionate advocate for patients living with obesity.

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

In this episode we are talking to Dr. Puneet Seth about his predictions about advancements on AI in primary care in 2024. These advancements will impact administrative staff, patients, clinicians, medical students and the entire novel medical ecosystem.

Dr. Seth is a medical doctor and technologist, recognized for pioneering digital health tools and advancing AI in healthcare. He led InputHealth as President and CMO, developing the Collaborative Health Record, and later contributed to AI integration at TELUS Health. Currently, he advises health AI startups, engages in teaching, conducts clinical research and writes about the intersection of AI and medicine.

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

On today’s podcast we talk to Marc-David Munk, a Canadian/American emergency physician and healthcare executive.

Over the past decade, he has held leadership roles at various nontraditional healthcare delivery organizations in the US and abroad. He began his career as a professor of emergency medicine and as the medical director for the Qatari national ambulance service.

He later became a senior executive at high-performing physician groups in the US and abroad. He is also the author the the upcoming book Urgent Calls From Distant Places about his experience as an air ambulance physician with the Flying Doctors.

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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On today’s podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Stephen Sharpe, a fellow family physician and the Medical Director of Aroga Health, one of the fastest growing Lifestyle Medicine Clinics in Canada.

There is no longer any serious doubt that daily habits and actions profoundly affect health and quality of life. This concept is supported by literally thousands of research articles and incorporated in multiple evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and/or treatment of chronic metabolic diseases. The study of how habits and actions affect both prevention and treatment of diseases has coalesced around the concept of “lifestyle medicine.” Lifestyle medicine interventions include nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, social support, and smoking cessation.

Given the current climate around health care, this outcome-driven approach is vital for the future of both patients and health caregivers.

Enjoy!

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

On today’s podcast we talk to Dr. Luke Napier, the founder of Virtual Hallway.

Virtual Hallway (virtualhallway.ca) is a platform that bridges the gap between primary care providers and specialists, making peer-to-peer phone call consultations swift and efficient via their innovative platform modelled after the traditional “hallway consult”.

This digital solution saves time for both physicians and patients while enhancing healthcare outcomes. 

It is being used robustly in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island health authorities and is now available in Ontario.

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

In this episode of the primary medicine podcast, we will talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting and the alternative fasting mimicking diet with the CEO of L-Nutra, Dr. Joseph Antoun. Fasting is a popular dietary strategy that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting. It has been shown to have various positive effects on the body, such as improving blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, enhancing brain function, and promoting weight loss. We will discuss how it works, what are the different types of fasting protocols, and how to implement them safely and effectively including using a fasting mimicking strategy. Stay tuned for an informative and engaging conversation with Dr. Antoun, a leading authority on dietary and metabolic health.

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

Please join us for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it’s like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with critical decisions on a daily basis.  Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. He’s also the author of a gripping memoir entitled, “Exhale: Hope, Healing and A Life in Transplant”.  His website is https://davidweillmd.com/about/.

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

In today’s bonus episode we talk to Michael Dutra, the CEO of Michael Dutra Estate Planning and Insurance, about Disability Insurance. This is perhaps the most important insurance policy for professionals during their working careers.

During our discussion, we will go over the basics and we will cover the policy itself as well as key riders.

If you are interested in a more in depth follow up on the topic feel free to contact Michael at https://michaeldutra.ca/. Also make sure to listen to the recent beyond MD podcast on the topic.

Cheers,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

On today’s podcast, we will explore the latest developments and applications of generative artificial intelligence in the field of medicine. In this episode, we will talk to the Chief Medical Director of Innovation at TELUS Health, Dr. Puneet Seth.

Dr Seth is a leader and a practitioner of generative AI in improving healthcare for both patients and healthcare practitioners. We will discuss what generative is AI, what its currently capable of, and how it can be used practically used by doctors to enhance their practice, their mental health, and their patients experience.  We will also address some of the ethical and social implications of using generative AI in medicine, and how to ensure its safety and reliability.

Stay tuned for this fascinating conversation with Dr. Seth.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dimitre

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Dear Listeners,

Welcome back to the Primary Medicine Podcast. In this episode, we will talk about sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. SLIT is a form of allergy treatment that involves placing allergen extracts under the tongue to gradually desensitize the immune system.

We will discuss how SLIT works, what are its benefits and risks, and who can benefit from it. Stay tuned for an informative and engaging conversation with our guest expert, Dr. Mannan Shah, a board-certified allergist and immunologist and also co-creator on Wyndyl, an innovative company that offers personalized SLIT delivered directly to patients.

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Dr. Dimitre

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