Advancing Health

Doctors affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City talk about the key health issues of the day.  Hear them with Edd Hendee Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 8:45.  Only on AM 700 KSEV.

Memorial Hermann Memorial City is more than a hospital.  It’s a true medical center featuring the Heart & Vascular Institute, a comprehensive Cancer Center, Women’s Memorial Hermann and Children’s Memorial Hermann.  And, now a brand new Digestive Health Center!   Memorial Hermann is focused on providing health solutions and keeping people well with a core belief in exceptional quality and patient safety.  You’ll hear the latest in medical advances and how to stay healthy from top quality physicians.  Advancing Health, brought to you by Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN,  on safer pregnancies.

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Dr. Neil Badlani, Orthopedic Surgeon, talks about successful spine surgery. 

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Fred Warner, Public Policy and Government Relations, on health care reform.

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Dr. Jachi G. Sun, Gastroenterologist, on successes in pancreatic cancer surgery

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Ramona Jones, OB Hospitalist, on the role of the hospitalist

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Dr. Ira Flax, Gastroenterologist, on colon cancer screening

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Dr. G. S. Ramesh, Gastroenterologist, on irritable bowel syndrome

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on holiday pregnancies.

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Dr. Bhuvana Sagar, Medical Oncologist, on lung cancer.

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Dr. Gloria Hui, Cardiologist, on managing arrhythmia.

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Merilyn Oliveros, Oncology Community Outreach, on the dangers of smoking.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on various birth control strategies.

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Renee Barron, Dietician, on the effects of too much sugar.

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Dr. David Blumfield, Podiatrist, on arterial diseases.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on the Superheros at Memorial Hermann.

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Dr. Ricardo Bonner, General Surgeon, on the latest in robotic surgery.

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Denise Cortes, Physical Therapy Manager, on recovering from injuries.

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Dr. Jaime Terry, Breast Surgeon, on surgical treatments for breast cancer.

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Dr. Minh Nguyen, General Surgeon, on treatments for appendicitis.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on advances in robotic surgery.

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Dr. Rafi Bidros, Certified Plastic Surgeon, on reconstruction after breast cancer treatments.

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Dr. Ramesh Krishnan,  Urologist, on erectile dysfunction.

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Karen Davin, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, on breast cancer.

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Dr. Alan Rubin, Neurologist, on strokes and stroke symptoms.

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Dr. Dice, Orthopedic Surgeon, on Carpal Tunnel and other hand problems.

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Dr. Freedhand, Joint Replacement Surgeon, on anterior hip proceedures.

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Dr. Agrawal, Primary Care Physician, on flu shots and flu prevention

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on staying healthy during pregnancy.

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Dr. Alfred Mansour, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, on childhood injuries.

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Dr. Sun, Gastroenterologist, on endoscopic ultrasound.

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Dr. Maeso, Ear-Nose-Throat, on fall allergies and sinuses.

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Dr. Dwayne Jenkins, Gynecological Oncologist, on female cancers from the waist down.

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Dr. Allaire, Primary Care Physician, on overcoming obesity.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on assuring healthy pregnancies.

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Dr. Bridget Wilson-Okafor, Family Medicine, on West Nile Virus

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on birth control for young women

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Kay Moseley, Memorial City Wound Care Center, on treating common wounds

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Dr. Larry Likover, Orthopedic Surgeon, on knee replacements

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Dr. Shahin Tavackoli, Cardiologist, on signs and symptoms of heart problems.

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Dr. Vivek Kavadi, Radiation Oncology, on advances in radiation treatments.

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Dr. Laura Whiteley, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, on back-to-school immunizations.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on advances in robotic surgery.

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Dr. Frankie Ann Holmes, Certified Medical Oncologist, on new technologies to fight breast cancer.

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Dr. Cameron Ruttman, General Surgeon, on repairing hernias.

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Dr. Anita Madan, Neurology and Movement Disorders, on dealing with Parkinson’s Disease.

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Anthony Falsone, Ironman Sports Medicine Institute, on training for the Olympics.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, talks about fertility.

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Paula Lenhart, Diabetes Program Director, talks about living with diabetes.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, talks about having children in your 40′s.

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Dr. Christina Pramudji, Urologist, talks about overcoming incontinance.

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Dr. Zhu, Neuro Oncologist, talks about headaches and common misconceptions.

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Dr. Ira Flax, Gastroenterologist, explains heartburn and how to treat the symptoms.

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Dr. Peter Sabonghy, Orthopedic Surgeon, talks about the opening of the Ironman SMI.

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Dr. Laura Whiteley, Pediatrics, on childhood vaccinations.

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Dr. Ernest Bartimmo, Internal Medicine, on living with diabetes.

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Dr. Garth Davis, Weight Loss Surgeon, on managing weight.

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Dr. Holly Owens, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, on swimming pool and water safety for children.

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Dr. Robert Neff, Orthopedic Surgeon, on injuries common to marathon runners.

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Dr. Jasmin Baleva, Pediatric Hospitalist, on common summer illnesses.

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Dr. Minh Tran, Pulmonologist, on sleep medications.

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Dr. Sherif Khalil, Optomologist, on caring for aging eyes.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on pregnancies during hurricane season.

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Dr. Tony Primomo, Bariatric Surgeon, on weight management.

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Mr. Fred Warner, Government Relations, on health care reform.

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Dr. Peter Sabonghy, Orthopedic Surgeon, on treating shoulder injuries.

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Dr. Dean Chauvin, Interventional Radiologist, on dealing with leg pain.

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Dr. Andy Selzman, Urologist, on taking to PSA test for prostate cancer.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, on whether males should get an HPV vaccination.

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Dr. Todd Price, Infectious Disease Specialist, talks to Mack about flesh eating bacteria.

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Dr. Phillip Berman, Cardiologist, talks to Mack about taking care of the heart.

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Dr. Randy Beckman, Podiatrist, talks to Edd Hendee about foot care and podiatry.

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Dr. Ernest Bartimmo, Internal Medicine, talks to Mack Machowicz about avoiding problems with summer heat.

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Dr. Sherri Levin, OB/GYN, talks about women’s health issues.

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CEO Keith Alexander talks about some of the key issues facing patients.

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