Penn Primary Care Podcast

Tobacco Use

Dr Frank Leone is one of the nation’s experts on tobacco use and cessation. In this podcast, Dr Williams has an in-depth discussion with Dr Leone on tobacco and its dramatic impact on human health in…

Update on Stroke, Part 2

In this podcast, Dr Williams has part 2 of the discussion of stroke with Dr Christina Blum and Dr Kristy Yuan, focused on the workup and secondary prevention.

Update on Stroke, Part 1

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with neurologists and stroke experts Dr Christina Blum and Dr Qingyang (Kristy) Yuan about the significant advances in stroke diagnosis and management in the last…

Update on Breast Cancer Treatment

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with breast cancer surgeon Dr Ashley Newman and oncologist Dr Ramy Sedhorn about the modern surgical treatment of breast cancer and breast reconstruction and how…

Update of Osteoporosis Management

In this podcast, Dr Williams has back Dr Mona Al Mukkadam, osteoporosis expert at Penn, to update osteoporosis care and talk practically about managing osteoporosis in primary care, including using…

Hormonal Therapy for Menopause

In this podcast, Dr Williams interviews Penn menopause experts Dr Arina Chesnokova and Dr Elizabeth Clement about the use of hormonal therapy for menopause. They review the scientific studies that…

Cardiac Imaging and Stress Testing

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with cardiac imaging expert Dr Mahesh Vidula about modern stress testing and cardiac assessment using the advanced imaging that is now available. They review the…

Update in Cardiac Stress Testing and Imaging

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with cardiac imaging expert Dr Mahesh Vidula about modern stress testing and cardiac assessment using the advanced imaging that is now available. They review the…

Update on the Management of DVT, PE, Chronic venous stasis, and Venous Varicosities

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with interventional vasular cardiologist Dr Rob Fenning about the advances in the procedural and non procedural management of DVT, PE, chronic venous stasis, and…

An Update in Substance Use Treatment pt. 2

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with noted Penn addiction experts in part 2 of the discussion on substance use disorders, this time focusing on Fentanyl use and related substances.

Shoulder Pain and Shoulder Surgery

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Andrew Kuntz, Orthopedic shoulder expert at Penn, about common shoulder conditions on how to manage them.

Update in Knee and Hip Replacement

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with orthopedist Dr Craig Israelite and fellow internist Dr Laura Kosseim about the medical and surgical aspects of modern knee and hip replacement surgery.

Update on Substance Use Disorders

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with three Penn experts on the most effective smoking cessation and alcohol reduction strategies. Dr Rachael Truchil, Dr Maggie Lowenstein, and Dr Ashish Thakrar…

Update in Headache and Migraine Management

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Seniha Ozudogru and Dr Eric Kaiser of the Division of Headache and Facial Pain about the modern management of migraine and other headaches.

Migraine and Headache Treatment for the PCP

Hernia Diagnosis and Management

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with Dr Leslie Okorji, Surgeon at Penn, about the diagnosis and management of inguinal and abdominal hernias.

Update on Head and Neck Cancer

In this podcast, Dr Williams speaks with ENT surgeon Dr Robert Brody about the changing epidemiology and management of head and neck cancer and how it impacts the primary care provider.

Update in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease Part 2

In part 2, Dr Williams continues the discussion of the management of coronary artery disease with Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien, focusing on the treatment of patients with known CAD.

Update in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease Part 1

In this episode, Dr Williams speaks with senior cardiologist at Penn Dr Dan Kolansky and NP Maureen Julien about the contemporary management of patients with established coronary artery disease. We…

Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer

In this podcast, Dr Wiliams speak with thyroid expert Dr Kristen Kobaly about the workup of thyroid nodules and the initial diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.