Gut Check

From clinical cases to career stages, we talk about the life and practice of colorectal surgeons from "top-to-bottom". Gut Check is the official podcast of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Our Co-Hosts Alex Ky, MD Avery Walker, MD Biddy Das, MD Erin King-Mullins, MD Jonathan Abelson, MD Sam Eisenstein, MD

Ep. 46 - Then & Now – Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) with Dr. Peter Marcello 05/13/2024

Ep. 45 - Surgical Site Infections 04/29/2024

Ep. 44 - Then & Now - Historical Perspectives with Dr. William Cirocco 04/15/2024

Ep. 43 - Side Hustles & Entrepreneurship 04/01/2024

Ep. 42 - Then & Now - Unraveling Hereditary Colorectal Cancer with Special Guest Dr. James Church 03/18/2024

Ep. 41 - How to Deal with Your Own Health Diagnosis 03/04/2024

Ep. 40 - Then & Now – Rectal Cancer with Special Guest Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar 02/19/2024

Ep. 39 - New referral for difficult to pouch colostomy 02/05/2024

Ep. 38 - Then & Now – The Research Foundation of the ASCRS with Special Guest Dr. Elizabeth Wick 01/22/2024

Ep. 37 - How to Get Into Research and Get Funded 01/08/2024

Ep. 36 - Management of STI-Related Anorectal Pathology 12/18/2023

Ep. 36 - Management of STI-Related Anorectal Pathology As stewards of anorectal primary care, colorectal surgeons must be well-versed in treating patients with anorectal sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Join Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share stories, cases and insights on how they manage STI-related anorectal pathology. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/29078703

Ep. 35 - Anal Cancer Screening and HRA 12/04/2023

Ep. 35 - Anal Cancer Screening and HRA Is HRA a good approach to anal cancer screening? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their own case studies and perspectives regarding anal cancer screening and the use of HRA. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28863048

Ep. 34 - How to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle Outside of Surgery 11/20/2023

Ep. 34 - How to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle Outside of Surgery As a colorectal surgeon, does you well-being take a "back seat" a little too often? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their own stories, struggles and suggestions for achieving a healthy lifestyle outside of surgery. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28696118

Ep. 33 - The Ins and Outs of Fecal Incontinence 11/06/2023

Ep. 33 - The Ins and Outs of Fecal Incontinence Fecal incontinence can be a difficult topic to address with patients and determining the best treatment approach can be even tougher. Join Alex, Biddy, Erin and Jon as they share their communications and treatment strategies for patients with fecal incontinence. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28509965

Video Episode - Behind the Mic with the Gut Check Co-Hosts 11/01/2023

Video Episode - Behind the Mic with the Gut Check Co-Hosts See the faces behind the voices in this special video episode as the Gut Check co-hosts share their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the purpose and importance of Gut Check, the official podcast of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28461914

Ep. 32 - How to Start a Private Practice with Special Guest Dr. Yosef Nasseri 10/23/2023

Ep. 32 - How to Start a Private Practice with Special Guest Dr. Yosef Nasseri Thinking about building your dream private practice but struggling with the unknown? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest Dr. Yosef Nasseri to share invaluable insights, pitfalls and practical steps on how to successfully launch and manage your own colorectal surgery private practice. SPECIAL GUEST Yosef Nasseri, MD, FACS, FASCRS Los Angeles, CA With a strong foundation in general surgery training and specialized colorectal fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida, Dr. Nasseri has over a decade of experience in both private and academic practice as a colorectal surgeon. His dedication to professional societies, including leadership roles in ASCRS and ACS, has allowed him to contribute significantly to the advancement of colorectal surgery. Simultaneously, Dr. Nasseri has mentored and inspired more than 30 students, fostering their research endeavors and medical journeys. As a prolific author and presenter in multiple national societies, he has demonstrated his commitment to both academia and private practice, establishing The Surgery Group of Los Angeles as a thriving, compassionate, and cutting-edge institution dedicated to healthcare and education. CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS, FASCRS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28376876

Ep. 31 - Fissures: A Real Pain in the Butt 10/09/2023

Ep. 31 - Fissures: A Real Pain in the Butt Ready for a lively debate about the best treatment approaches for painful and debilitating patient fissures? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their own cases, approaches and disagreements regarding the best way to treat fissures. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS, FASCRS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD, FASCRS La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28246766

Ep. 30 - How to Handle Unexpected Things Patients Say 09/25/2023

Ep. 30 - How to Handle Unexpected Things Patients Say What do you do when a patient says something unexpected or inappropriate? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin and Jon as they share true stories of unexpected things patients have said and how they handled the situation. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/28114928

Ep. 29 - How to Deal with the Politics of Surgical Practice 09/11/2023

Ep. 29 - How to Deal with the Politics of Surgical Practice What would you do if you were being harassed, disrespected, exploited, retaliated against or reached an impasse with another in your surgical practice? Join Avery, Biddy and Erin as they share their own stories, experiences and perspectives regarding how to approach the sometimes difficult politics of surgical practice. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27824217

Ep. 28 - The Latest NCCN Guidelines on Rectal Cancer - August 2023 08/28/2023

Ep. 28 - The Latest NCCN Guidelines on Rectal Cancer - August 2023 From MMR/MSI and Neoadjuvant Therapy to "Watch and Wait" and ctDNA, special guests Dr. Al Benson and Dr. Samantha Hendren join the co-hosts for a conversation about the latest NCCN rectal cancer guidelines. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27819138

Ep. 27 - How to Transition from Trainee to Mentor in the Operating Room 08/14/2023

Ep. 27 - How to Transition from Trainee to Mentor in the Operating Room What's the best way to mentor trainees and provide autonomy in the operating room while you're still figuring out your own practice? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their perspectives, practices and insights ranging from early to advanced career stage. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27728703

Ep. 26 - The How, When and Why of Ureteral Stents 07/31/2023

Ep. 26 - The How, When and Why of Ureteral Stents From ureteral injury to ureteral stents to urologists, join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share case stories and explore the how, when and why of ureteral stents. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27592362

Ep. 25 - Anoreceptive Intercourse Patients 101 with Special Guest Dr. Stephen Goldstone 07/17/2023

Ep. 25 - Anoreceptive Intercourse Patients 101 with Special Guest Dr. Stephen Goldstone Join Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Stephen Goldstone for an insightful discussion regarding anoreceptive intercourse patient cases, conditions, communication and counseling strategies. (This episode contains explicit content and may not be suitable for general audiences) SPECIAL GUEST Stephen E. Goldstone, MD, FACS Dr. Goldstone is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, a position he has held since 1987, and he has a surgical practice in New York City. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Goldstone’s clinical focus includes anal cancer, sexually transmitted infections, and human papilloma virus infections. He has developed a surgical technique to treat anal HPV-related dysplasia and is currently involved in testing both prevention and treatment procedures for HPV. He is a member of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium. He is President of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Alumni Board of Governors. He resides in New York City. Dr. Goldstone is known for his commitment that all patients “find a provider with whom they can talk and feel comfortable in bringing up their issues.” He is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association where he has served in the past as a Board Member. “Whether someone is gay or straight, getting good medical care means being able to talk with your provider about your sexual practices and sexual fears. You have to be completely honest, because your sexual life is important to your overall health and well-being. If you’re having sex with multiple partners, then you need to discuss what kind of sex you’re having so your risk of STDs can be evaluated. There are many people who have same-sex partners but who would never say to a clinician “I’m gay” because they don’t consider themselves that way. What’s important to discuss is what you actually do when you’re intimate, not how you view yourself….. We do have rights as patients to expect quality care, dignity, and attention to our needs from our clinicians… Just tell your provider what you expect, and what you need to know.” Dr. Goldstone is author of almost a hundred articles, as well as the book, “The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex: A Medical Handbook for Men” (1999). When he noticed how many gay men in his New York practice were ignorant about basic facts concerning sexually transmitted diseases and sexual practices, he responded by writing the book. He uses the time he has with every patient to teach about safe sexual practice and sexually transmitted diseases. Some patients are surprised by his frank discussions of topics usually kept “in the closet” by most doctors. OUR CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters and one son. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27489789

Ep. 24 - Is Curative Metastatic Colon Cancer a Dream or Reality? 07/03/2023

Ep. 24 - Is Curative Metastatic Colon Cancer a Dream or Reality? Is a more curative pathway for metastatic colon cancer patients emerging? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share cases, perspectives and approaches regarding metastatic colon cancer patients. CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27351573

Ep. 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting 06/19/2023

Ep. 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting Episode 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific MeetingFresh from Seattle, hear Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam share their personal stories and experiences from the recent 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting. Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda, Ethicon Surgical Robotics and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Dr. King-Mullins serves as an educational consultant for THD America. OUR CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27178002

Ep. 22 - How to Navigate Contract Negotiations 06/05/2023

Ep. 22 - How to Navigate Contract Negotiations From non-competes and relocation to compensation thresholds and parental leave, negotiating your contract can be complicated. Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their stories, insights and strategies regarding the ins and outs of navigating your contract. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/27017769

Ep. 21 - From Surgeon to CEO - A Conversation with Dr. Conor Delaney 05/22/2023

Ep. 21 - From Surgeon to CEO - A Conversation with Dr. Conor Delaney Do you have what it takes to make the transition from surgeon to CEO? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Conor Delaney to share his journey from the operating room to the role of President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida. SPECIAL GUEST President: Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS FRCSI (Hon) Dr. Delaney is CEO and President for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region having previously served as Chairman of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He has served on many ASCRS committees, in addition to terms on Council, and as Treasurer. Dr. Delaney also serves on committees for many national and international societies and editorial boards, and was president of the Midwest Surgical Association and the International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. He has lectured and published extensively in colorectal surgery, and currently holds the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation. CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/26903703

Ep. 20 - Challenges in Perianal Crohn's Disease 05/08/2023

Ep. 20 - Challenges in Perianal Crohn's Disease Ever worry about the risk of intervention versus the risk of recurrence when facing challenges in patients with Perianal Crohn's Disease? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon, and Sam as they weigh in and discuss their own stories, perspectives and approaches. Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health. He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn’s and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative). Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/26734716

Ep. 19 - How to Survive the Emotional Toll of Anastomotic Leaks 04/24/2023

Ep. 19 - How to Survive the Emotional Toll of Anastomotic Leaks If Anastomotic Leaks keep you up and night, this episode is for you. Join Avery, Biddy and Jon for an honest and insightful conversation about one of the complications colorectal surgeons fear the most. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/26612544

Ep. 18 - How to Ask for Help When Complications Arise 04/10/2023

Ep. 18 - How to Ask for Help When Complications Arise Indecisive when it comes to asking for help in advance of complicated cases or when complications arise? Get ready for a fresh perspective as Avery, Biddy, and Jon share their personal stories and approaches to asking for help with complicated cases as well as responding to requests from colleagues for help. CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9. Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston. Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City. He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists. Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting. He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d84006ec-2fb5-4df1-a308-1562d971302e/id/26478087

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