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HealthLine 3Aug 24, 2022
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the two types of bariatric surgery and the weight loss journey for his patients.
Cataract Surgery and Other Treatments to Help You See Better
Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute take calls and answer questions about Lasik, SMILE, and cataract surgery.
Gout, A Type of Arthritis More Common During the Heat of Summer
Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman with The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport takes calls from viewers and discusses why gout is a type of arthritis more common during the heat of summer.
Long-Term Care
Jennifer Peters, Administrator for Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses the benefits and advantages of long term care facilities and short term rehabilitations centers.
Robotic Knee Replacement, Same Day Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr. Cambize Shahrdar with The Orthopaedic Clinic at Willis Knighton Pierremont answers questions from the audience and discusses the advantages to robotic knee and hip surgery.
Advances for Treating Complex Coronary Artery Disease
Dr. Michael Megaly, of Willis Knighton Cardiology, discusses the advances in diagnosis and treatment for complex coronary artery disease.
Medication-Assisted Weight Loss
Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center, discusses medication-assisted weight loss, weight loss therapy, and ways to increase your health and longevity.
Routine Well Woman OB/GYN Care
Dr. Hollie McCart of WK Pierremont OBGYN Specialists discusses routine well-woman care and answers questions from callers regarding routine screenings, frequency of check-ups, surgery, and at what point some tests are no longer needed.
Fractures and Sport Injuries
Dr. Vik Chatrath of Bossier Orthopedics discusses fractures, sports injuries, bone density, treatment and prevention.
Long Term Care, Short Term and Rehabilitation Facilities
Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Jennifer Peters, with Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discusses the compassionate care that can be given when someone finds that living at home might no longer be the best option.
Cataract Surgery
Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and take viewer calls about other procedures and ways to alleviate fear regarding eye surgery.
Robotic Surgery
Dr. Daryl Marx of Willis Knighton Minimally Invasive Surgery Center discusses the process and benefits of robotic surgery.
Genetic Screening
Dr. Amanda Williams, OB/GYN with Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier, discusses the many different types of genetic screening, how the tests are performed, and how this information can benefit patients and their families.
Arthritis involving the Knee and Hip
Dr. Edward Morgan of The Orthopaedic Clinic with WK Pierremont discusses “Arthritis Involving the Knee and Hip,” different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and the advanced technology available.
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the different types of bariatric weight loss surgery, recovery time, and what it takes to be considered a candidate for the procedure. He also talks about the many benefits of robotic surgery.
Cataracts and Pan Optix Lens
Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute answer questions regarding cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and other types of laser surgery to help patients see better.
Fibromyalgia
Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses the symptoms and treatment of Fibromyalgia, and how it is diagnosed.
Adult Abdominal Pain
Dr. Michael Banda with WK Bossier Surgical Associates answers questions regarding adult abdominal pain. He discusses common causes, symptoms, treatments available, and what could happen if someone waits too long to see a doctor.
Vein Surgery
Dr. Syed Mehmood of Willis Knighton Heart and Vascular Institute discusses minimally invasive options and treatments for vein surgery.
Inherited Cancers in the field of Gynecology
Dr. Lise Huddleston of WK Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists discusses Inherited Cancers in Gynecology and Genetic Testing.
Cataracts and Refractive Lenses
Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and a new procedure involving implantable contacts coming in June 2022.
Living With Lupus
Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport talks about "Living with Lupus."
Nursing Home Misconceptions
Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about the nursing home misconceptions.
Joint Health and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Vik Chatrath MD, FRCSC of the Bossier Orthopedics talks with us about joint health and minimally invasive surgery.
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. James Barnes of the Highland Clinic talks with us about Bariatric Surgery.
What Can Patients Expect Before and After Women's Health Surgery?
Dr. Antonio Pizarro of Willis-Knighton Pelvic and Reconstructive GYN Surgery talks with us about what patients can expect before and after women's health surgery, whether it's elective, urgent or emergency.
Myths of Pregnancy and Postpartum
Dr. Greg Phillips of Willis-Knighton Health System Women's Health Clinic talks with us about myths of pregnancy and postpartum.
National Move More Month
Dr. Theresa Woodard of CenterWell Senior Primary Care talks with us about National Move More Month!
Giant Cell Arteritis
Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic joins us to talk about giant cell arteritis.
Long-term Care And Skilled Rehabilitation
Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about long-term care and skilled rehabilitation.
Advancements in Sports Medicine Surgery
Dr. Jason Kinkartz of The Orthopaedic Clinic, talks with us about the advancements in sports medicine surgery.
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery talks with us about bariatric surgery.
Hernias
Dr. Charles Byrd of WK General Surgery talks with us about hernias.
Cardiac Prevention
Dr. Jonathan Davis, MD of Willis-Knighton Health System talks with us about cardiac prevention.
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention
Dr. Jeffery Hebert, MD of WK Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists talks with us about Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention.
Cardiogenic Shock & Mechanical Circulatory Support
Dr. Curtis Prejean talks to us about cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support.
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery talks with us about bariatric surgery.
Cataracts and Advances with Tri-Focal Lens Implants
Dr. Wyche Coleman III of WK Eye Institute talks with us about Cataracts and Advances with Tri-Focal Lens Implants.
Sjogren's Syndrome.
Dr. Robert Goodman of The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic talks with us about Sjogren's Syndrome.
In-Home Healthcare
Gayla Gunter and Kellie Cedars of Lagniappe Homecare talk with us about In-Home Healthcare.
Joint Replacement
Dr. John T. Mays of Bossier Orthopedics talks with us about joint replacement.
Shoulder & Pain Treatment
Dr. Mark Callanan of Willis-Knighton Orthopedics talks with us about shoulder & pain treatment.
Iliac Vein Compression
Dr. Robert Sogomonian of Willis-Knighton Pierremont Cardiology talks with us about iliac vein compression.