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Healthcare has a thousand podcasts and almost no signal. The TopHealth Desk is where that changes. This is the flagship show of the TopHealth network - the desk where physicians, operators, founders, and executives sit down and say what's actually happening in healthcare. No PR scripts. No sponsored talking points. Just the people building, fixing, and rethinking the system, on the record. Each episode covers a different corner of the industry: clinical innovation, physician entrepreneurship, health tech, policy, practice economics, and the business of care. Hosted by the TopHealth editorial team, not a single personality - because the story is bigger than any one voice. If Bloomberg and ESPN had a healthcare desk, this would be it.
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- 3 days ago30 min
AdvoKate’s Mission: Empowering Teens and Bridging Healthcare Gaps with House Calls
On this episode of TopHealth Desk, we’re joined by Kate Myczek, a driven nurse practitioner, educator, and inventor whose commitment to healthcare access is transforming lives. Kate’s career journey has spanned from classrooms in South Los Angeles to ERs and home visits as a primary care provider in Chicago’s underserved communities. Her firsthand insights into systemic barriers, from unstable teaching jobs to the real-life challenges her patients face, have fueled her passion for equality in...
- 5 days ago25 min
From Navy Vet to World Traveler: Dr. Tammy Allen’s Journey in Medicine and Service
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Tammy Allen a board-certified family medicine physician, U.S. Navy veteran, founder of Travel Meds To Go and Travel Meds Elite Concierge, and a global traveler who's visited more than 55 countries. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares the winding path that led her from a challenging start in college, to four years in the Navy, through medical school later in life, and into a unique career as a locum tenens, or traveling doctor. You'll hear h...
- 6 days ago43 min
Leading the Future of Pain Management and Neuromodulation with Dr. Kiran Patel
Welcome back to TopHealth Desk. In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Kiran Patel, a trailblazer reshaping the landscape of chronic pain treatment through neuromodulation, mentorship, and advocacy. As the director of pain medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and founder of the NYC Neuromodulation Center of Excellence, Dr. Patel shares her journey from growing up inspired by her father’s scientific work, to leading innovation in cutting-edge pain relief technologies. We dive into her internation...
- Sep 2, 202619 min
Understanding the Five Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease and What Each Means for Your Health
Welcome to another episode of TopHealth Desk, where the conversation focused on demystifying the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and breaking down what a CKD diagnosis really means for your health and future. A key theme that emerged was the importance of early detection, understanding the five stages of kidney disease, and learning how each stage progresses. The discussion explored not only the medical facts from what an eGFR is to when to see a specialist, but also how to manage fear...
- Aug 19, 202618 min
Decoding Your Kidney Health: Lab Results, Stones, and Prevention Tips
Welcome to another episode of TopHealth Desk. The conversation focused on demystifying the often confusing lab results related to kidney health, especially creatinine, eGFR, and ACR terms that can leave many patients scratching their heads. One concept discussed was how spotting protein in your urine, even with normal kidney function numbers, could indicate early kidney damage. A key theme that emerged was the surprising ways kidney stones can develop, sometimes even from healthy diets,...
- Aug 6, 202640 min
Redesigning Hospital Gowns for Dignity and Confidence: The GIV Gowns Story
The conversation focused on a surprisingly overlooked but universally recognized part of healthcare: the hospital gown. While most of us accept these garments as an uncomfortable necessity, today’s episode uncovers how the standard patient gown impacts our dignity, confidence, and willingness to seek care. One concept discussed was the powerful emotional effect of feeling exposed and vulnerable during medical visits, and how this often deters people from seeking needed health services. A key ...
- Jul 27, 202614 min
Beyond Filtration: How Your Kidneys Impact Blood Pressure, Health, and Everyday Life
Welcome to TopHealth Desk! In today’s episode, Layla sits down with nephrologist Dr. Nikhita Gadi to uncover the often-overlooked power of your kidneys. While most of us learned in school that kidneys filter blood, their daily work extends far beyond that. From regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance to signaling red blood cell production and silently protecting your health, your kidneys are truly one of your body’s smartest and quietest organs. We’ll talk about the warning signs of...
- Sep 20, 202548 min
Can AI Truly Stand In For Human Therapists?
Welcome back to #MentalHealth Stream on TopHealth! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek Nanda sits down with Karin Stephan, Co-Founder & COO at EarKick, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered mental health support. With the recent shutdown of pioneering therapy chatbot Woebot, Karin unpacks what this means for the future of AI companions and the explosion of people turning to generative AI for emotional support. Together, they explore the real gaps in our curr...
About TopHealth Desk
Healthcare has a thousand podcasts and almost no signal. The TopHealth Desk is where that changes. This is the flagship show of the TopHealth network - the desk where physicians, operators, founders, and executives sit down and say what's actually happening in healthcare. No PR scripts. No sponsored talking points. Just the people building, fixing, and rethinking the system, on the record. Each episode covers a different corner of the industry: clinical innovation, physician entrepreneurship, health tech, policy, practice economics, and the business of care. Hosted by the TopHealth editorial team, not a single personality - because the story is bigger than any one voice. If Bloomberg and ESPN had a healthcare desk, this would be it.
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