BackTable Women's Health
BackTable Women's Health is a podcast for OBGYNs, gynecologic surgeons, and healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Each week, it offers practical, physician-led conversations on common and complex clinical topics. Listeners hear experienced physicians discuss real cases and share practical advice from peers in the field. The show is produced by BackTable Inc.
Episodes
Ep. 136 Managing Adnexal Masses in GYN Practice with Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone
It is 4:50 on a Friday, and an ultrasound report lands in your inbox: six centimeter complex right ovarian mass, neoplasm cannot be excluded. What happens next? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone team up to discuss how general obstetrician gynecologists should evaluate, follow, and operate on adnexal masses and when to refer to gynecologic oncology. Th
Ep. 135 Building the Career You Want in OB/GYN with Dr. Chitra Akileswaran
What does it take to design a career in medicine that truly fits your values, your life, and your goals? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, board-certified OBGYN and founder of Avaiyar Private Care, for a candid discussion on building a career that breaks the mold. Dr. Akileswaran traces her path from global public health and a joint M
Ep. 134 Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care with Dr. Jannah Thompson
Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effecti
Ep. 133 Advances in Endometriosis: Diagnosis & Management with Dr. Hugh Taylor
Advances in endometriosis research are reshaping how clinicians diagnose, understand, and treat this complex multisystem condition. On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Hugh Taylor for an in-depth discussion of the systemic nature of endometriosis, including its metabolic, psychological, and cardiovascular effects, as well as central pain sensitization and
Ep. 132 Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance: Best Practices & Updates with Dr. Ritu Salani
Does catching cancer earlier with surveillance always translate to better outcomes for gynecologic cancer patients? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone interview Dr. Ritu Salani, Professor of OBGYN at UCLA and lead author of the updated SGO surveillance clinical practice statements. They discuss how post–curative-intent surveillance has evolved am
Ep. 131 Cliteracy for Clinicians: A Clinical Guide to Sexual Health & Clitoral Anatomy with Dr. Christine Vaccaro
Are we addressing sexual health in clinical practice? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner is joined by Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board-certified urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, to discuss the evaluation and care of women’s sexual health concerns. They highlight the importance of open conversations, patient empowerment, and a multidisciplinary
Ep. 130 Recurrent UTI: Diagnostics & Management Strategies with Dr. Glenn Werneburg
What should you do differently when a UTI becomes a recurring problem? In this episode of the Backtable Podcast, host Dr. Anjali Kapur is joined by physician-scientist Dr. Glenn Werneburg to discuss the latest approaches to recurrent urinary tract infections, including key updates from the 2025 AUA, CUA, and SUFU guidelines. They use real clinical cases to explore diagnosis, prevention, antibiotic
Ep. 129 Clinical Hypnotherapy Applications in Women's Health with Dr. Sonia Gupte
Have you ever wondered what role the mind could play in treating women’s health conditions? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews Dr. Sonia Gupte, a family medicine physician and board-certified clinical hypnotherapist, about how clinical hypnotherapy can help patients access the subconscious, resolve emotional barriers, and rewire patterns that affect bo
Ep. 128 Integrating OB Hospitalists in High-Risk Maternity Care with Dr. Katie Fung-Yip
Every OBGYN, whether in the hospital or community, may face a high-acuity obstetric emergency. On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews OB hospitalist Dr. Katie Fung-Yip to explore the evolving role of OB hospitalists and the obstetric emergency department (OB ED) in managing critical situations. They discuss how in-hospital coverage, multidisciplinary teamwork,
Ep. 127 Approaches to Menopause and Hormone Therapy with Dr. James Simon
Hormones aren't the problem. Misunderstanding them is. On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Karen Toubi sits down with Dr. James Simon to discuss menopause, sexual medicine, and his career journey from early IVF research to treating aging women. They also unpack his Green Journal paper with Dr. Barbara Levy, challenging common misconceptions about hormone therapy and explaining why tre
Ep. 126 Personalized IVF: Optimizing Outcomes in Advanced Maternal Age & Low AMH with Dr. Jennifer Makarov
The standard infertility timeline does not apply to every patient. When should infertility counseling begin, and when is it risky to wait? OBGYN Dr. Nicole Faulkner and REI specialist Dr. Jennifer Kulp Makarov discuss how age, irregular cycles, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and male factor infertility should shape counseling and referral decisions on this week’s episode of the BackTable
Ep. 125 Genetic Carrier Screening Explained: What Every OB/GYN Should Know with Dr. Mary Kate LoPiccolo
How can OBGYNs navigate the complexities of modern prenatal carrier screening? In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews Dr. Mary Kate LoPiccolo, a pediatrician and medical geneticist at Mount Sinai, to break down the essentials of prenatal carrier screening in OBGYN practice. They discuss what carrier screening is, when to order it, and how to manage and int
Ep. 124 Continuous Glucose Monitoring in OBGYN: Practical Counseling & Clinical Applications with Dr. Nicholas Canelo
As over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) become more common, clinician guidance matters more than ever. In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Nicholas Canelo, a family medicine physician and founder of the Perlman Wellness CGM program, to discuss how to effectively guide CGM use in OBGYN practice, from preconception and PCOS to pregnancy and pe
Ep. 123 Entrepreneurship in Medicine: Bridging Healthcare & Business with Dr. Nneka Una
Are you building a business that can thrive without you, or just creating a job you can never leave? In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Karen Toubi sits down with Dr. Nneka Una (Unachukwu), a board-certified pediatrician, founder of Ivy League Pediatrics, and creator of EntreMD, to discuss the mindset and skills needed to build a truly sustainable medical practice. The conversat
Ep. 122 Exploring the OB Hospitalist Model in Obstetrics with Dr. Maliha Sayla
Lower C-section rates, faster deliveries, and less physician burnout: could the OB hospitalist model deliver all three? In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews Dr. Maliha Sayla, a board-certified OBGYN and medical director of labor and delivery at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, to explore how the OB hospitalist model is reshaping care for physicians
Ep. 121 Urogynecology Surgical Trends and Training Insights with Dr. John Occhino
Get an inside look at prolapse surgery, from technique to training to team-based care. In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Amy Park talks with Mayo Clinic urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr. John Occhino about the art and strategy behind prolapse repair. They explore why Dr. Occhino favors vaginal approaches, when robotics come into play, and how he frames staged tre
Ep. 120 Understanding Vulvar Disorders in Gynecology with Dr. Chailee Moss
Can a “normal” pelvic exam mask life-altering pain? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Karen Toubi interviews board-certified OBGYN Dr. Chailee Moss about why common vulvovaginal pain and skin conditions are frequently missed or dismissed as “normal” exams. Dr. Moss explores how gaps between gynecology and dermatology, limited training, and the under-recognition of non-life-thre
Ep. 119 Single-Gene NIPT Explained: Clinical Applications & Benefits with Dr. Andrei Rebarber
How do you decide which noninvasive prenatal testing option is best for your patient, and when should you reach for single-gene NIPT? In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Andrei Rebarber to break down the evolving world of prenatal genetic testing. They discuss the importance of pan-ethnic carrier screening, the cli
Ep. 118 Comprehensive Bone Health: Diet, Hormones, & Preventative Care with Dr. Pooja Luthra
Osteoporosis may present after menopause, but prevention starts decades earlier. In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Carla Gunn, guest host and OBGYN, interviews Dr. Pooja Luthra, an endocrinologist at UConn Health, about osteopenia, osteoporosis, and practical strategies for lifelong bone health.
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Ep. 117 Radiation Therapy Advances for Gynecologic Cancers with Dr. Andrew Lim
"The treatment of cervical cancer is definitely a team sport." Hear how recent radiation advancements are impacting gynecologic cancer care, and how to partner with your radiation oncologist to tailor therapy. This BackTable Women’s Health / Tumor Board episode features hosts Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone joined by USC radiation oncologist and brachytherapy director Dr. Andrew Lim discussing
Ep. 116 Understanding the Birth Crisis: A Structural Collapse Perspective with Dr. Yamicia Connor
What happens when maternity care deserts stop being just a “rural problem” and start impacting your own labor and delivery unit? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner interviews Dr. Yamicia Connor about the evolving “birth worker crisis.” Dr. Connor reframes the issue as a long-standing structural collapse accelerated by deliberate policy decisions, not simply sudde
Ep. 115 Women’s Health Care Access, Childcare Challenges, & Advances in Adenomyosis with Dr. Kimberly Kho
From surgery to systems to access, medicine is shaped as much by barriers to care as it is by innovation and the latest techniques. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Kimberly Kho, a complex benign gynecologic surgeon, joins host Dr. Amy Park to discuss her work expanding access to women’s healthcare, including building a surgical program in Hawaii, studying childcare as a barrier to care, an
Ep. 114 Endometriosis Surgery Techniques & Challenges with Dr. Laura Ramirez
Imaging, incisions, and Instagram: Dr. Ramirez on the cutting edge of endometriosis management. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman interviews Atlanta-based Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG/MIGS) surgeon Dr. Laura Ramirez about how her practice has shifted toward predominantly endometriosis care, driven in part by social media referrals bringing patients nationwide.
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Ep. 113 Managing Surgical Complications with Surgical Coaching & Emotional Resilience with Dr. Joseph Chen
What if we trained surgeons to recover from complications, not just avoid them? In this BackTable OBGYN episode, Dr. Joseph Chen, a complex benign gynecologic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente and certified surgical coach, joins host Dr. Nicole Faulkner to explore how surgeons process and recover from complications.
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Ep. 112 Overactive Bladder Management: Updates and Guidelines with Dr. Jason Kim
What if we’re waiting too long to offer our OAB patients the treatments that actually work? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jason Kim joins host Dr. Anjali Kapur to discuss updates in overactive bladder management and evolving guidelines, including a shift away from rigid stepwise care toward shared decision-making.
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Ep. 111 Digital Contraceptives in Reproductive Health Care with Dr. Kerry Krauss
Are your patients looking for a nonhormonal option? Digital contraception could be the answer. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, urologist Dr. Ruchika Talwar sits down with Dr. Kerry Krauss, an OBGYN and Senior Medical Advisor at Natural Cycles, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital health tools in women's reproductive care.
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Ep. 110 Integrated Healthcare & Minimally Invasive Hysterectomies with Dr. Eve Zaritsky
What happens when a fully integrated healthcare system aligns training, data, and access to improve surgical outcomes? In this BackTable OBGYN episode, Dr. Eve Zaritsky joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss how Kaiser’s integrated health system enables rapid care coordination, large-scale quality improvement, and population-level research using one of the largest US datasets.
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Ep. 109 Hereditary GYN Cancer Syndromes: Practical Screening & Risk-Reduction Guide with Dr. Marcia Ciccone
When to test, how to prevent, and what you need to know about hereditary gynecologic cancer syndromes. Two USC gynecologic oncologists, Dr. Mona Guo and Dr. Marcia Ciccone, go in-depth in this BackTable OBGYN x Tumor Board crossover episode.
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Ep. 108 Treating Urogynecologic Frailty: Perioperative Strategies for Surgeons with Dr. Mary Ackenbom
As our patients' age progresses, so should our definition of 'recovery'. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mary Ackenbom, associate professor of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at the University of Michigan, is welcomed by host Dr. Amy Park to discuss improving outcomes for older surgical patients.
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Dr. Ackenbom shares her journey from studying finance at Ohio
Ep. 107 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pelvic Floor Disorders with Dr. Shannon Wallace and Dr. Anna Spivak
Trouble with bowel or bladder function? It might be time to partner with a specialist. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Shannon Wallace and Dr. Anna Spivak, experts from the Cleveland Clinic specializing in pelvic floor disorders. They dive into the complex world of combined colorectal and urogynecological issues, discussing the importan
Ep. 106 Hysteroscopy Techniques in Gynecology Care with Dr. Christina Salazar
From diagnosis to treatment, hysteroscopy plays a pivotal role in modern gynecologic care. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Christina Salazar, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and associate professor at Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the value of hysteroscopy in managing complex intrauterine pathology.
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Ep. 105 Strategic Involvement with ACOG & Its Impact with Dr. Sivani Aluru
Learn how ACOG turns advocacy into action, supports clinicians, and creates community. Plus, get tips on how you can get involved. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Sivani Aluru from Endeavor Health in Chicago shares her journey and involvement with ACOG, from her medical school days to her current role as the national JFCAC Chair.
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Dr. Aluru describes her experiences on vario
Ep. 104 Medical Device Innovation in OBGYN with Dr. Tess Kim
Some of the biggest advances in women’s health start with a simple question: why hasn’t this been fixed yet? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Tess Kim, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and the founder of Fruits of Labor, a women's health medical device innovation company, joins host Dr. Amy Park.
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Dr. Kim’s educational journey began w
Ep. 103 Contemporary Approaches to Fibroid Management with Dr. Arleen Song
Fibroid care: how it was, how it’s changing, and where it’s headed next. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome minimally invasive GYN surgeon Dr. Arleen Song to discuss the evolving landscape of fibroid care.
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Dr. Song, a veteran in the field with nearly 20 years of experience, shares her journey from Michigan to Duke, current treatments
Ep. 102 Guide to Vaginal Rejuvenation: Myths, Realities, & Medical Insights with Dr. Karyn Eilber and Dr. Ariana Smith
Vaginal rejuvenation is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and overdue for honest conversations in medicine. In this crossover episode between BackTable Urology and BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Nirit Rosenblum, a urology and OBGYN professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, is joined by Dr. Karyn Eilber, Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Department of Surgery, and Dr. Ariana Smith, Chief of Urology a
Ep. 101 Fertility Preservation Techniques in Modern OBGYN Practice with Dr. Mindy Christianson
Who should consider fertility preservation, when is the right time, and what are the risks? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Amy Park interviews Dr. Mindy Christianson, the section head of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Cleveland Clinic, who shares how fertility preservation is evolving for patients planning families and those facing fertility-impacting treatments.
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Ep. 100 Exploring Medical-Legal Work in OBGYN with Dr. Elizabeth Moore
A physician’s expertise can extend beyond the exam room and into the courtroom. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Elizabeth Moore, a general OBGYN and founder of MooreExperts, joins host Dr. Mark Hoffman to share her expertise on the intricacies of medical-legal work.
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They cover Dr. Moore's journey into expert witness work, including how the pandemic shifted her career focus
Ep. 99 Navigating Complex OB Cases with MIGS Approaches with Dr. Sukhbir Singh
What if the key to improving obstetrical surgery outcomes isn’t a new technology, but rethinking who’s in the operating room? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Sony Singh, a prominent figure in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) and obstetrics, to share perspectives on the emerging role of MIG surgeons in obstetri
Ep. 98 Reimbursement Trends in Gynecologic Surgery with Dr. Marisa Dahlman
How economically viable is gynecologic surgery today, and what happens if the system keeps pushing the limits? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Marisa Dahlman from Virginia Mason in Seattle sits down with hosts Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the evolving landscape of this field and the pressures surrounding reimbursement.
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Dr. Dahlman begins by sharing her career pa
Ep. 97 Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Management: Interventions & Outcomes with Dr. Katherine Smith
Everything you need to know about tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOAs): breaking the stigma, safer treatment, fertility preservation, and better outcomes. This episode of BackTable OBGYN features Dr. Katherine Smith, an assistant professor and MIGS Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. With hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman, Dr. Smith provides an extensive overview of contemporary TOA ma
Ep. 96 Reproductive Surgery & Fertility: Endometriosis & Fibroids with Dr. Jim Robinson
Endometriosis and fibroids don't have to block your patient’s path to pregnancy. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Jim Robinson, Director of Reproductive Surgery at Shady Grove Fertility in Maryland, to share his guidance on reproductive surgery applications and reproductive health.
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The conversation explores the management of endometriosis and f
Ep. 95 Gynecology Practice Insights in Australia & New Zealand with Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams
Ever wondered what it’s like to train and practice obstetrics and gynecology across New Zealand and Australia? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Amy Park sits down with Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams, a renowned gynecologist and endometriosis specialist. Dr. Wynn-Williams discusses his extensive training across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Scotland, emphasizing his role in minimally invasi
Ep. 94 Chronic Pelvic Pain: Evaluation & Treatment Options with Dr. Aakriti R. Carrubba
Not all pain is visible and not all solutions are obvious, especially in chronic pelvic pain. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Aakriti Carrubba, an expert in minimally invasive gynecological surgery and pelvic pain from the Mayo Clinic, to talk through the evaluation and treatment of chronic pelvic pain.---SYNPOSISDr. Carrubba shares her journey from Kentucky
Ep. 93 How to Optimize RVUs & Billing in Gynecology with Dr. Jon Hathaway
No money, no mission. Understanding coding is the key to funding care and making your practice sustainable. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host, Dr. Mark Hoffman, chats with Dr. Jon Hathaway, associate professor at IU School of Medicine and coding specialist. They discuss the intricacies of medical billing, the impact of coding knowledge on revenue, and the systemic gaps in residency training
Ep. 92 Intrauterine Adhesions & Hysteroscopy: Management & Advancements with Dr. Noam Smorgick
The future of gynecologic surgery is less invasive, more precise, and closer than you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Noam Smorgick, Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Shamir Hospital in Israel. They discuss Dr. Smorgick’s journey into the field of OBGYN and her innovative approaches to intrauterine adhesion management an
BackTable Brief: Endometriosis Treatment: The Role of MRI & Multidisciplinary Planning with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tatnai Burnett
When radiology meets surgery, endometriosis care becomes more precise, personalized, and proactive. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, an associate professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Tatnai Burnett, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing endometriosis.
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Ep. 91 Endometrial Sampling: Blind Biopsy vs. Visual Techniques with Dr. Linda Bradley
Blind biopsies leave questions unanswered. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes back Dr. Linda Bradley, an expert in obstetrics, gynecology, and hysteroscopy from the Cleveland Clinic, to discuss the benefits and advancements of direct visualized endometrial sampling over traditional blind biopsy techniques. ---This podcast is supported by:Medtronichttps://www.medtron
BackTable Brief: Imaging and Surgical Strategies in Endometriosis with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tatnai Burnett
When radiology meets surgery, endometriosis care becomes more precise, personalized, and proactive. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, an associate professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Tatnai Burnett, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing endometriosis.
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Ep. 90 The Basics of “How To” for HRT Management: Effective and Safe Prescribing with Dr. Rachel Rubin
When it comes to menopause care, the facts are better than the fears. In this Urology/OBGYN crossover episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland welcomes renowned urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore various aspects of sexual health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for menopausal women.
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Dr. Rachel Rubin shares her career journey, expertise in
Ep. 89 New Guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito
The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). ---SYNPOSISThe doctors delve into what GSM is, its symptoms, and the new evidence-based clinical guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating th
BackTable Brief: Understanding Facility Fees in Healthcare Economics with Dr. Barbara Levy
Where you perform a procedure could cost your patient thousands or save them just as much. In this Backtable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park sit down with Dr. Barbara Levy to discuss the economic challenges and implications of performing medical procedures in various settings such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and office environments.
They explore how hospital
BackTable Brief: Understanding Medical Facility Fees in Practice with Dr. Barbara Levy
OBGYN Briefs - Understanding Medical Facility Fees in Practice
The way you code and calculate costs might be affecting your practice more than you realize. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome back Dr. Barbara Levy, a clinical professor at George Washington University and UCSD. They discuss the complexities of practice expenses and coding in medica
BackTable Brief: Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs with Dr. Barbara Levy
OBGYN Briefs - Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs
Every procedure has a price, but how is it set? In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome back Dr. Barbara Levy, a clinical professor at George Washington University and UCSD, to discuss her work with the key organizations influencing medical billing and reimbursement.
They explore Dr. Levy's extensive
Ep. 88 Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause: Risks, Benefits, and Myths Debunked with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Menopause isn’t just a diagnosis—it’s a transition, and the way we treat it needs to change. Dr. Kelly Casperson joins Dr. Suzette Sutherland in this urogynecology crossover episode of BackTable to challenge outdated beliefs about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They revisit the impact of the 1990s Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and explain how its findings—especially aroun
Ep. 87 Evaluating Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra
Vaginal estrogen is not the enemy. Outdated data is. In this crossover episode of the BackTable Urology and OBGYN podcasts, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra delve into the persistent challenges and ongoing advocacy efforts surrounding the FDA's black box warning on vaginal estrogen.
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They explore the historical context and far-reaching influence of the 1990s Wome
Ep. 86 Understanding Fetal & Maternal Interventions: Procedures & Outcomes with Dr. Hiba Mustafa
Step inside the evolving world of fetal therapy where precision, teamwork, and full-spectrum care matter most. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Anthony Shanks, Vice Chair of Education in the OB department at Indiana University School of Medicine, interviews Dr. Hiba Mustafa, a distinguished maternal-fetal medicine specialist and fetal interventionalist at Riley Children's Hospit
Ep. 85 Understanding Single Port Laparoscopy: Techniques and Outcomes with Dr. Kevin Stepp
Real innovation? It’s not just the tools and techniques you use, it’s how you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Kevin Stepp, a MIGS surgeon and urogynecologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an OBGYN professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Stepp shares his journey into the field, including his serendipi
Ep. 84 Personalizing Pelvic Pain Treatment: Tools and Challenges with Dr. Frank Tu
What if surgery isn’t the only answer to pelvic pain? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Frank Tu, Vice Chair for Quality at Endeavor Health and Director of the Division of Gynecological Pain and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The episode explores the complexity of chronic pelvic pain, emphasizing its multifactorial origins and individ
Ep. 83 Promoting Parity in Maternal Care and Academia with Dr. Ebony Carter
Equity is not just a box to check; it is the framework for lasting change. In this week's BackTable podcast, guest host Dr. Veronica Lerner speaks with Dr. Ebony Carter, a high-risk obstetrician and Division Director for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Carter shares insights into her career journey, which was influenced by her mother's activism in he
Ep. 82 Building Effective Endometriosis Case Conferences with Dr. Peter Movilla and Dr. Anu Shenoy-Bhangle
Curious how cross-specialty teamwork is reshaping endometriosis care? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman speaks with Dr. Peter Movilla, Associate Medical Director at Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Dr. Anuradha Shenoy-Bhangle, Assistant Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, about their collaborative efforts in advancing endometriosis care.
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Ep. 81 Surgical Considerations in Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Mark Dassel
When should you consider surgical management of chronic pelvic pain conditions? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Mark Dassel, a MIGS surgeon at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss medical and surgical management strategies for chronic pelvic pain, particularly endometriosis.
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Dr. Dassel emphasizes the im
Ep. 80 Endometrial Ablation: Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Ted Anderson
Endometrial ablation has become a cornerstone procedure in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, but is it the right solution for every patient that meets the indication? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Ted Anderson from Vanderbilt University joins host Dr. Mark Hoffman to discuss the evolution of endometrial ablation and its contemporary utilization, including patient se
Ep. 79 Laparoscopy in Pregnancy: Key Considerations for Surgeons with Dr. Craig Sobolewski
What surgical techniques and safety measures are important to consider when operating in a pregnant patient? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Craig Sobolewski, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Duke, speaks with host Dr. Mark Hoffman about the intricacies of laparoscopic surgery in pregnant patients.
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The surgeons delve into the critical importance of understand
Ep. 78 The Business of Gynecology in Canada with Dr. Jonathon Solnik
How does gynecology care in the United States compare to Canada? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Jonathon Solnik, head of gynecology and minimally invasive surgery at Mount Sinai in Toronto, speaks with hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park about the significant differences between the healthcare systems in the US and Canada.
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The doctors cover financial incent
BackTable Brief: Diagnosing Female Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Sarah Boyles
How can we streamline the proper diagnosis and treatment of female urinary incontinence? The solution often lies in bridging comprehensive patient workup to pelvic floor physical therapy. Learn more in this BackTable OBGYN brief with Dr. Sarah Boyles and host Dr. Suzette Sutherland!
Key topics include what to look for during a pelvic exam, the importance of external skin inspection, prolapse eva
BackTable Brief: Understanding Female Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Sarah Boyles
Urinary incontinence can greatly impact our patients’ quality of life. It’s essential to recognize the different types and treat them appropriately. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Sarah Boyles and Dr. Suzette Sutherland provide an overview of female urinary incontinence for their general practice and specialized physician colleagues.
The conversation dives into the different types of incontin
Ep. 77 Surgeon to CMO: Navigating the Career Shift with Dr. Mark Hoffman
What skills and disciplines can a surgeon take from their training to succeed in a new leadership / hospital administration role? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mark Hoffman discusses his transition from a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon to the Chief Medical Officer at his hospital with co-host Dr. Amy Park.
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The doctors cover the importance of high-functioning teams
BackTable Brief: Exploring Libido: From Hormones to Desire with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Ep. 76 Clinical Pearls: Managing Endometriosis Post-Hysterectomy with Dr. Emad Mikhail
There are many challenges when it comes to operating on a post-hysterectomy patient, especially when they have endometriosis. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Emad Mikhail, an associate professor of OBGYN at the University of South Florida, discusses the intricacies of treating endometriosis after a hysterectomy.
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Dr. Mikhail shares his journey from medical school in Egypt to
Ep. 75 From Systemic Barriers to Action: OBGYN DEI Efforts with Dr. Teni Brown
There are tangible ways to advocate for health equity and address demographic disparities in patient care and the healthcare workforce. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Teni Brown, an assistant professor of OBGYN at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks with hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman about DEI efforts and ways she has made real change.
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BackTable Brief: Bridging the Orgasm Gap: A Dialogue on Female Sexual Wellness with Dr. Kelly Casperson
OBGYN Briefs - Bridging the Orgasm Gap
Female sexual wellness is a topic that deserves more research, education, and attention, both for our patients and for providers. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Kelly Casperson speaks with host Dr. Suzette Sutherland about a range of issues related to women's sexual health.
The conversation highlights the disparities between men's and women's sexual hea
BackTable Brief: Effective Strategies for Getting Access to Non-Opioid Analgesics in OBGYN Surgery with Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica
Proper pain management after surgery is essential to promote healing and improve patient satisfaction. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica discuss how to advocate for non-opioid analgesia following OBGYN surgery.
The discussion focuses on the importance of reducing opioid use in women's health through various strategies, including the use of Exparel and ERAS pro
Ep. 74 Leadership and Mentorship in OBGYN with Dr. Starr Hampton
Curious about how to leave your mark as a mentor and leader in the field of OBGYN? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Starr Hampton, a professor of OBGYN and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, discusses her journey from a newly appointed faculty member to a leader in medical education.
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Dr. Hampton emphas
Ep. 73 Robotic Surgery in Pregnancy: Techniques and Challenges with Dr. Jamal Mourad
Operating on the pregnant patient can be intimidating, but there are many ways to do so safely. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast Dr. Jamal Mourad, a MIG surgeon at Mayo Clinic, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the nuances of robotic surgery, particularly in the pregnant patient.
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Dr. Mourad shares his extensive experience with robotic platforms
BackTable Brief: The Role of Non-Opioid Pain Management in Surgery with Dr. Paula Bilica and Dr. Steven McCarus
Postoperative pain control is an essential aspect of patient recovery and satisfaction. While pain management is important in all surgical settings, C-sections, hysterectomies, and myomectomies are particularly frequent, accentuating the need for reliable non-opioid alternatives in OBGYN. Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica discuss the efficacy of multimodal pain control options in gynecologic
Ep. 72 Transforming Peer Review: From Punitive to Productive with Dr. Maggie Mueller
Peer review can be a daunting process as a physician, but there are ways to focus the process on constructive feedback and quality improvement rather than criticism and punishment. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Amy Park welcomes urogynecologist Dr. Maggie Mueller to discuss how we can improve the peer review process in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
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Ep. 71 Human Trafficking: Red Flags and Clinical Guidance with Dr. Julia Geynisman-Tan
Human trafficking is a complex health issue, with many providers unsure how best to detect, counsel, and care for victims and survivors of human trafficking. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Julia Geynisman-Tan, a urogynecologist at Northwestern, to discuss signs of human trafficking and resources for caring for this patient
Ep. 70 Endometriosis Surgery: Techniques and Lessons Learned with Dr. Tommaso Falcone
Surgical approaches to endometriosis continue to move towards greater levels of precision and efficacy as we learn more about the intricacies of this complex condition. Still, endometriosis continues to challenge gynecologic surgeons worldwide. How has endometriosis surgery evolved, and how can we apply what we’ve learned to continue to improve patient outcomes? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN,
Ep. 69 Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tatnai Burnett
Endometriosis is a very difficult disease to diagnose and manage, but effective imaging can make all of the difference. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Mayo Clinic radiologist Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and gynecologist Dr. Tatnai Burnett discuss the complexities of diagnosing, imaging, and surgically treating endometriosis.
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The doctors delve into the importance of adva
Ep. 68 Single Port Robotics in GYN: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery with Dr. Johnny Yi
Stay up to date on the latest advancements in gynecologic surgery. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman invite Dr. Johnny Yi, a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology, to discuss the latest advancements in, benefits of, and challenges with single port robotic gynecologic surgery.
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