Inside Medicine (vegas Video Network) - Audio

We’re changing things up a bit for this episode of Inside Medicine. We are joined by Charles Perry and George Ross, co-chairs of the Legislative Council for Las Vegas HEALS. Together, we learn about the Nevada legislative process, legislative matters related to healthcare and what may be in store for the 2017 legislative session.

To learn more about the UNLV School of Nursing, which is ranked among the best nursing schools in the county, Doug is joined by the dean of the school, Dr. Carolyn Yucha.

Dr. Samir Qamar (CEO of MedLion, a direct primary care provider, and inventor of MedWand, a patent-pending telemedicine device) joins Doug to talk about the outlook of healthcare and the steps he’s taken to bring about significant improvement.

With a focus on creating a resort-like environment, combined with outstanding health and wellness services, Spanish Hills Wellness Suites’ BJ Wright (Director of Hospitality) and Tim Martin (Orthopedic Program Director) talk about the company’s unique offerings available to Las Vegas locals and medical tourists.

To learn more about Nevada’s commitment to increase the number of physicians practicing in our state, Doug is joined by Vance Farrow (Healthcare Industry Specialist, Governors Office of Economic Development). For a doctor’s perspective on recently moving his family and practice to Nevada, John Grossmith, MD (Neorosurgeon, Bonati Spine Institute), joins us as well.

Wrapping up our one-on-one conversations with the deans of the three medical schools in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by Dr. John Dougherty, dean of Touro University Nevada – College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Imagine being on vacation in Las Vegas, getting sick, and not knowing where to turn for help. RESORTCONCIERGE MD’s Tyra Bell-Holland and Dr. Constantine George walk us through their answer to this problem by being able to deliver a Board Certified, Licensed Physician to any hotel room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, […]

Dr. Mathew Schwartz of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada joins Doug to talk about their approach to treating those fighting cancer. Dr. Schwartz also provides a guided tour of their recently-expanded Siena campus.

Doug is joined by spine surgeon Alfred O. Bonati, MD. The first surgeon to gain FDA approval to use a laser in spine surgery, Dr. Bonati will open a new ambulatory spine surgery center in southwest Las Vegas by summer 2016.

Continuing with our one-on-one conversations with the deans of the three medical schools in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by Dr. Mark Penn, the founding dean of the College of Medicine at Roseman University.