Episodes

  • Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. | Living Kidney Donor Program

    Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. | Living Kidney Donor Program
    Apr 27 2026
    Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. – Living Kidney Donor Program

    "Dialysis keeps you alive, but transplantation gives you life."

    In this episode, Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D., sheds light on the life-changing impact of kidney donation, breaking down the differences between deceased and living donors and what each means for patients in need. With more than 100,000 people on the national transplant list and nearly 90,000 waiting specifically for a kidney, he emphasizes the urgent need for donors and the profound ripple effect one decision can make.
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    21 mins
  • Guneet Sarai, M.D. | Neurofibromatosis

    Guneet Sarai, M.D. | Neurofibromatosis
    Apr 21 2026
    Guneet Sarai, M.D. – Neurofibromatosis

    Neurofibromatosis is a complex, lifelong condition that often begins in childhood—but care shouldn’t stop there. In this episode, we explore how Guneet Sarai, M.D. is working to close a critical gap in care for patients living with Neurofibromatosis.

    From early diagnosis and pediatric treatment to the often-overlooked transition into adult care, Dr. Sarai is creating a more seamless, supportive journey for patients and their families. We discuss the unique challenges young people face as they age out of pediatric care and how a more coordinated, compassionate approach can improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.
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    14 mins
  • Josh Abecassis, M.D. | Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program

    Josh Abecassis, M.D. | Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program
    Mar 10 2026
    Josh Abecassis, M.D. – Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program

    Patients once had to leave the state for this surgery — now they’re traveling to Kentucky for care from the UofL Health Brain Bypass team.

    In this episode, we sit down with Josh Abecassis, M.D., to discuss the Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program at UofL Health, a highly specialized treatment option for patients with complex blood vessel disorders of the brain, including moyamoya disease.

    Dr. Abecassis explains how brain bypass surgery works and why UofL Health is uniquely positioned to provide this advanced procedure. In fact, UofL Health is one of the only locations in Kentucky and one of just a few in the region offering a direct bypass surgery option for eligible patients.

    https://uoflhealth.org/provider/isaac-j-abecassis-neurosurgery/
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    20 mins
  • Mrinali Shetty, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 2

    Mrinali Shetty, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 2
    Feb 26 2026
    Mrinali Shetty, M.D. – Matters of the Heart Pt. 2

    “You cannot pour from an empty cup.”

    In this episode, we sit down with Mrinali Shetty, M.D., to talk about women’s heart health — and why prioritizing your own well-being is not selfish, it’s essential.

    Women often spend their lives caring for others, but too frequently put their own health last. Dr. Shetty shares why that must change, especially when 80% of heart disease is preventable. She explains how it’s never too late to make meaningful lifestyle changes and even reverse risk factors.

    https://uoflhealth.org/provider/mrinali-shetty-heart-care/
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    14 mins
  • Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 1

    Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 1
    Feb 13 2026
    Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D. – Matters of the Heart Pt. 1

    “You have two kidneys and two lungs — but only one heart.”

    In this episode, we sit down with Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D., a high-risk interventional cardiologist with UofL Health, to explore what it truly means to care for the heart before, during and after advanced cardiac procedures.
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    16 mins
  • Matthew Bozeman, M.D. | Burn Center

    Matthew Bozeman, M.D. | Burn Center
    Jan 30 2026
    UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Burn Center

    UofL Health – UofL Hospital is home to Kentucky’s first and only verified Burn Center, treating more than 300 patients each year from across the tri-state area. As the center prepares for recertification, Matthew C. Bozeman, M.D., shares how burn severity impacts hospital stays and why patient healing depends on a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving nutrition, pharmacy, physical therapy and the patient themselves.
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    18 mins
  • Elizabeth Burckardt, M.D. | Voice Center

    Elizabeth Burckardt, M.D. | Voice Center
    Jan 15 2026
    UofL Health – Louisville Center for Voice Care

    We are a unique specialty in the world of medicine.” Join Elizabeth Burckardt, M.D., a laryngologist with UofL Health – Louisville Center for Voice Care, as she discusses her team’s multidisciplinary approach to all things voice disorders, ranging from concerns for professional voice users – lawyers, educators, performers to smoking-related issues, upper airway and swallowing dysfunction, and chronic cough. She shares tips and tricks to protect your vocal cords and fun facts, such as nothing you eat or drink actually touches your vocal cords.

    Learn more cool things about UofL Health’s one-stop shop for a better voice.
    • For more information about the UofL Health Louisville Center for Voice Care, click here - https://uoflhealth.org/louisville-center-for-voice-care/
    • For more information on Dr. Burckardt, click here - https://uoflhealth.org/provider/elizabeth-burckardt-voice-care/
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    14 mins
  • Bridget Hittepole, M.D., FACP | Weight Management

    Bridget Hittepole, M.D., FACP | Weight Management
    Dec 18 2025
    Weight Management

    “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” Bridget Hittepole, M.D., FACP, primary care physician with a focus on health obesity and weight management joins us to talk about all things weight management including the importance of having a healthy weight, the health risks tied to weight, surgery and GLP-1 options, the Walk with a Doc program and why a good quality diet and consistent exercise are the best tools we have for long term success.
    • For more information on UofL Health – Advanced Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss, visit https://uoflhealth.org/services/advanced-bariatric-surgery-and-medical-weight-loss/
    • For more information on Dr. Hittepole, visit https://uoflhealth.org/providers/?fwp_provider_name=Bridget%20B.%20Hittepole%2C%20M.D.%2C%20FACP
    • For more information on the Walk with a Doc program, visit https://louisville.edu/medicine/news/walk-with-a-doc-makes-strides-towards-improving-community-health-and-wellness
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    23 mins