Episode #95: A Playbook for Responding to Esophageal Cancer Risk | Lisa Mathew | Vivek Kaul | University of Rochester

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Vivek Kaul, professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, about the arrival of a new technology and its endorsement in society guidelines, and how clinical practice models help physicians decide whether to adopt something new before the guidelines arrive.

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Episode #85: From Watchful Waiting to Targeted Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus | Lisa Mathew | Caitlin Houghton

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Caitlin Houghton, a foregut surgeon at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. Dr. Houghton specializes in the management of GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus, focusing on identifying patients at highest risk for esophageal cancer and using advanced endoscopic techniques to personalize care.

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Episode #65: Identifying High-Risk Barrett’s Esophagus Patients | Lisa Mathew & Raman Muthusamy | UCLA School of Medicine

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Raman Muthusamy, professor of clinical medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and medical director of endoscopy for UCLA Health, about a new clinical guideline for endoscopic eradication therapy to prevent the progression of Barrett’s esophagus to esophageal cancer.

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Dr. Charles McDaniel Joins Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

Dr. Charles McDaniel, a board-certified physician who treats all gastrointestinal disorders while specializing in Barrett’s esophagus, liver disease, hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), is joining Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in Sunnyvale, Texas.

“I chose gastroenterology because I enjoy forming relationships with my patients and seeing their progress,” says Dr. McDaniel. “I am open-minded and respect all patient perspectives and preferences; I focus on education revolving around the diagnostic and disease process to discover the very best treatment options.”

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