Franciscan Health Doc Pod

About Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Get a healthy dose of useful information. Franciscan physicians and experts share their experience and insights on the latest in wellness, medicine and surgery. Hear it straight from the doctor's side of the stethoscope. Listen to the Franciscan Health Doc Pod series.

Publisher

Franciscan Health

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2020

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

221 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   How Does Robotic Shoulder Replacement Work?

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/96788a0c0c3a9061dfe561e02b4e8148_Generic.jpg) How does robotic shoulder replacement actually work for a patient? Bernardo Israel Yahuaca, MD, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network and Medical Director Franciscan Health Orthopedic Service Line explains the Mako system’s CT-based 3D planning, how a robotic arm guides drills and saws, and the “stoplight” or wiggle-room controls that prevent over-reaming. Listeners will learn how preop CT, personalized surgical plans, and in‑room robotic guidance translate planning into more precise implant placement.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Breast and Lung Cancer Screening: Who, When, and What to Do

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/504b43f81933b5d07f82486f049837a4_Generic.jpg) Should I be screened for breast or lung cancer, and what should I expect? Meghana Raghavendra, MD, Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist practicing at Franciscan Health, walks through the Pink and Pearl awareness campaign and practical screening guidance. She cites that nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and about one in 17 with lung cancer, explains mammogram recommendations (start at 40, annual, continue through ~74; add MRI/ultrasound for high risk), and details LDCT lung screening (age 50–80, 20 pack‑year history, current smokers or quit within 15 years, with Franciscan offering screening beyond that time cap). She reviews key risk factors—BRCA and family history, dense breasts, prior chest radiation, smoking, second‑hand and occupational exposures—and reminders that mammograms can detect changes up to two years before a lump is palpable. The episode also covers patient concerns about stigma, why screening is quick and painless, and prevention steps like quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, exercising, testing homes for radon, and advocating for any breast or lung symptoms with your provider. Learn more about Dr. Raghavendra, visit FranciscanDocs.org (https://directory.franciscanhealth.org/providers?hg_affiliation=1791)and search her name.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   When Should You See a Vein Specialist?

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/0518239800fa0de4a2b3b184ba066e73_Generic.jpg) Worried your leg heaviness, swelling, or visible veins mean something more? Adam Hicks, MD, Board-certified vascular surgeon with Franciscan Health, and Cassie Himes, NP, Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, explain when to seek evaluation for venous disease. They describe common symptoms (aching, swelling, end-of-day heaviness), risk factors like pregnancy and prolonged standing, how office ultrasound identifies reflux, and when lifestyle measures or procedural treatment may be recommended.

Who has been a guest on Franciscan Health Doc Pod

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

• Dr Blake Averill
• Dr James Carlson
• Tansel Turgut MD
• Matthew Rachwalski
• Eric Steinberg

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

13,734,767

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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

Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32