Episode #17: Remembering the Dark Days of March and April (telehealth was a lifesaver in 2020 and remains a useful tool)

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix, Ariz. has experienced several surges in cases, becoming a hot spot for COVID-19 more than once.

This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Paul Berggreen of Arizona Digestive Health about how his practice implemented telehealth in the early days of the pandemic.

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Episode #16: At Its Core, Gastrologix is a Collaborative (and the only GI-Specific group purchasing organization in the U.S.)

Kevin Harlen sits down for a conversation with Chris Metz and Steve Somers of Gastrologix, the presenting sponsors of Gastro Broadcast.

Gastrologix was created to help independent GI practices to lower costs, operate more efficiently and expand services, so that GI physicians can remain independent and continue to provide a valuable alternative to the more expensive care provided in hospitals.

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Episode #05: Treating Patients + Research = Dream Job (next up is ending the obesity epidemic)

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam knew he wanted to be a gastroeterologist ever since he went on rounds with his uncle when we was 17.

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