ZurMed: Dr. Hans Burkholder
Dr. Hans Burkholder is Gastroenterologist and colon cancer expert who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. In this episode, he discusses how he detects and treats illnesses that cause bleeding from the rectum. Host: How do you initially start off treating a newly diagnosed patient?Dr. Hans Burkholder: I start off by talking to the patient and helping them work through some of their anxieties. If they cannot cope with the emotions surrounding the diagnoses, they msg delay treatment. We develop the best treatment plan for...
ZurMed: Dr. Iraklii Buziashvili
Dr. Iraklii Buziashvili is an expert on diabetes, a disease that affects more than thirty million Americans, making it one of the most common and costly ailments in the country. Diabetes affects blood sugar levels and can impact various areas of the body. In this episode, endocrinologist Dr. Iraklii Buziashvili discusses the illness, it’s causes, it’s treatments, and more.Host: Why is there such a demand for endocrinologists?Dr. Iraklii Buziashvili: It has to do with the high rate of diabetes since we are doctors that her bl...
ZurMed: Dr. Gurram Krishna
Dr. Gurram Krishna is a Gastroenterologist working in Brooklyn Hospital as the Associate Program Director for Gastroenterology. In this episode, Dr. Guram Krishna discusses his specialty and more.Host: What are your areas of expertise?Dr. Gurram Krishna: I focus mostly on interventional gastroenterology which relates to advanced endoscopies and such. I also take care of pre-and-post liver transplant patients and strive to offer a spectrum of GI tract healthcare at Brooklyn Hospital.Host: Can you tell...