TopHealth Desk
Healthcare has a thousand podcasts and almost no signal, and TopHealth Desk aims to change that. It is the flagship show of the TopHealth network, where physicians, operators, founders, and executives speak candidly about what is actually happening in healthcare without PR scripts or sponsored talking points. Each episode covers a different corner of the industry, including clinical innovation, physician entrepreneurship, health tech, policy, practice economics, and the business of care. Hosted by the TopHealth editorial team rather than a single personality, the show is part of the TopHealth network at tophealth.care.
Episodes
AdvoKate’s Mission: Empowering Teens and Bridging Healthcare Gaps with House Calls
On this episode of TopHealth Desk, we’re joined by Kate Myczek, a driven nurse practitioner, educator, and inventor whose commitment to healthcare access is transforming lives. Kate’s career journey has spanned from classrooms in South Los Angeles to ERs and home visits as a primary care provider in Chicago’s underserved communities. Her firsthand insights into systemic barriers, from unstable tea
From Navy Vet to World Traveler: Dr. Tammy Allen’s Journey in Medicine and Service
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Tammy Allen a board-certified family medicine physician, U.S. Navy veteran, founder of Travel Meds To Go and Travel Meds Elite Concierge, and a global traveler who's visited more than 55 countries. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares the winding path that led her from a challenging start in college, to four years in the Navy, through medica
Leading the Future of Pain Management and Neuromodulation with Dr. Kiran Patel
Welcome back to TopHealth Desk. In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Kiran Patel, a trailblazer reshaping the landscape of chronic pain treatment through neuromodulation, mentorship, and advocacy. As the director of pain medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and founder of the NYC Neuromodulation Center of Excellence, Dr. Patel shares her journey from growing up inspired by her father’s scientific w
Understanding the Five Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease and What Each Means for Your Health
Welcome to another episode of TopHealth Desk, where the conversation focused on demystifying the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and breaking down what a CKD diagnosis really means for your health and future. A key theme that emerged was the importance of early detection, understanding the five stages of kidney disease, and learning how each stage progresses. The discussion explored not onl
Decoding Your Kidney Health: Lab Results, Stones, and Prevention Tips
Welcome to another episode of TopHealth Desk. The conversation focused on demystifying the often confusing lab results related to kidney health, especially creatinine, eGFR, and ACR terms that can leave many patients scratching their heads. One concept discussed was how spotting protein in your urine, even with normal kidney function numbers, could indicate early kidney damage. A key theme that em
Redesigning Hospital Gowns for Dignity and Confidence: The GIV Gowns Story
The conversation focused on a surprisingly overlooked but universally recognized part of healthcare: the hospital gown. While most of us accept these garments as an uncomfortable necessity, today’s episode uncovers how the standard patient gown impacts our dignity, confidence, and willingness to seek care. One concept discussed was the powerful emotional effect of feeling exposed and vulnerable du
Beyond Filtration: How Your Kidneys Impact Blood Pressure, Health, and Everyday Life
Welcome to TopHealth Desk! In today’s episode, Layla sits down with nephrologist Dr. Nikhita Gadi to uncover the often-overlooked power of your kidneys. While most of us learned in school that kidneys filter blood, their daily work extends far beyond that. From regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance to signaling red blood cell production and silently protecting your health, your kidneys
Can AI Truly Stand In For Human Therapists?
Welcome back to #MentalHealth Stream on TopHealth! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek Nanda sits down with Karin Stephan, Co-Founder & COO at EarKick, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered mental health support. With the recent shutdown of pioneering therapy chatbot Woebot, Karin unpacks what this means for the future of AI companions and the explosion of people
Mental Health Was a Perk — Now It’s Imperative!
Welcome back to TopHealth's #MentalHealth Stream, where we delve deep into the evolving landscape of mental health and its intersection with technology. In today's episode, host Vivek, Founder at TopHealth, sits down with Karin Stephan, COO at Earkick, to discuss the rapidly changing dynamics of mental health support, which has transformed from an optional perk to an essential service. W
AI Won’t Hug You, But It Might Save Your Life
Welcome to TopHealth #MentalHealth Stream, your go-to media outlet for insightful discussions on mental health and innovative solutions in the industry. In today’s episode our host Vivek is joined by Karin Stephan, the co-founder and COO of EarKick. Together, they dive deep into the transformative role of AI in mental health.We'll explore how AI's rapid learning capacity and continuous i
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