Cell & Flare

About Cell & Flare

Cell & Flare is an eye and healthcare podcast featuring long-form conversations with ophthalmologists, optometrists, researchers, industry, and others in the eye, healthcare, and technology space. It is hosted by Arjan Hura, MD. In a digital era of instantaneous and accessible worldwide connectivity, social media, and smart devices, Cell & Flare aims to share original and quality insight in organic and unscripted face-to-face conversations with some of the greatest thinkers and doers in the world of surgical and medical eye care. All suggestions for future program guests are welcome and all feedback to improve the podcast is appreciated. Thank you for your viewership, listenership, and support!

Publisher

Arjan Hura, MD

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2020

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Ep. 8 - Charles Williamson, MD

   On this episode of the Cell & Flare podcast, Arjan Hura, MD sits down with Charles Williamson, MD, a refractive and cataract surgeon at Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They discuss a variety of topics including the industry of vision correction, the history of refractive surgery, the history of ophthalmology as a specialty, the business of cataract surgery, neuroadapatation, and much, much more. --- Website: https://www.cellandflare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cellandflare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cellandflare Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cellandflare

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Ep. 7 - Brian M. Shafer, MD

   Arjan Hura, MD, interviews Brian M. Shafer, MD, about navigating the intersection of surgeons and industry, building influence, and establishing a solo private practice.

3. 

   29 Jan 2023

   Ep. 6 - William F. Wiley, MD

   Arjan Hura, MD, interviews William F. Wiley, MD, about high-volume cataract surgery, customer service, market fragmentation, and innovation in ophthalmology, offering insights into excelling in the field.

4. 

   18 Dec 2022

   Ep. 5 - Shamik Bafna, MD

   Shamik Bafna MD shares his transition from ophthalmology to refractive surgery, addressing work-life balance, surgical pressure, and private practice partnerships in this interview.

5. 

   5 Sept 2021

   Ep. 4 - Lisa D. Kelly, MD

   Lisa D. Kelly, MD, shares insights on how the coronavirus pandemic impacts medical school curriculum and residency selection, while also detailing her journey as a cornea specialist in this interview.

6. 

   1 Aug 2020

   Ep. 3 - Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD

   Ferdinand Rodriguez Agramonte, MD, shares his experiences training in the US, managing risk, improving patient interactions, and returning to Puerto Rico to practice, in this interview.

7. 

   1 Jul 2020

   Ep. 2 - Karl C. Golnik, MD

   Karl C. Golnik, MD, shares his enthusiasm for teaching and education as an international consultant and lecturer, while reflecting on his experiences as a neuro-ophthalmologist in this interview.

8. 

   8 May 2020

   Ep. 1 - James J. Augsburger, MD

   James J. Augsburger MD, a distinguished ocular oncologist, shares insights on his career, research, and perspectives on the field of ophthalmology in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Cell & Flare

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brian M Shafer
• William F Wiley MD
• Shamik Bafna MD
• Lisa D Kelly
• Ferdinand Rodriguez Agramonte

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,434

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.