Arizona Physician Podcast

Michael White, MD, MBA, of Valleywise Health

Michael White, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Valleywise Health, discusses hospital management, what aspects of his role are the most difficult, and what motivates him.

Dr. White works to advance the mission, vision and values of Valleywise Health to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and grow key programs. He also serves as a liaison with our partners at District Medical Group and the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.

Prior to joining Valleywise, Dr. White served as Chief Academic Officer at CHI Health in Omaha. Dr. White continues to serve as the Associate Dean for Technology and Informatics at the Creighton University School of Medicine.

Dr. White is a practicing interventional cardiologist. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Creighton University. Dr. White received his medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. He completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Duke University. Dr. White earned his MBA degree from Creighton University.

Hosted and edited by John McElligott. The Arizona Physician Podcast is a production of the Maricopa County Medical Society.

Dean Lori Kemper of Midwestern on GME

Lori Kemper, DO, MS, FACOFP, Dean of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses graduate medical education. Dr. Kemper joined the faculty of Midwestern University after 25 years of practicing family medicine in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Kemper has served as Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2007.

The Arizona Physician Podcast is published by the Maricopa County Medical Society. Hosted by John McElligott. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Drs. Jason and Sara Beste on Global Health

Drs. Jason and Sara Beste discuss global health. Jason talks about the Creighton University Arrupe Global Scholars Program. Sara talks about why global health and health equity matter. We also discuss what's happening here in Arizona that compares to what they have seen abroad.

Jason Beste, MD, MPH is an infectious disease and public health specialist who was named the inaugural Executive Director of the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program at Creighton University. Sara Beste, MD, MPH, sees patients at St Joseph’s Medical Center, does bedside teaching with medical students at St Vincent DePaul clinic, and develops the curriculum for the Arrupe Global Scholars program.

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Kory Castro, BC-HIS, on Hearing Loss

Kory Castro, BC-HIS, discusses with Arizona Physician hearing loss and the importance of treating it early. Kory Castro, BC-HIS is a Hearing Aid Dispenser and practice owner with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently the co-owner and President of Beltone Arizona. He is board-certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a member of the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, the International Hearing Society and Hearing Healthcare Providers of Arizona.

About the show: Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Priyanka Costa Hennis, MD, on Coaching Physicians

Priyanka Costa Hennis, MD, discusses her approach to coaching physicians and why it matters. Priyanka Hennis is a family physician and certified transformation coach on a mission to serve ambitious professionals who are looking to show up energized in all aspects of their lives. She helps men and women, master their boundaries, create more time, so that they can create the results they want in their lives and relationships. Dr. Hennis graduated from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in Sint Maarten and completed a Family Medicine residency from Southern Illinois University. Connect with Dr. Hennis on LinkedIn.

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Adnan Saithna, MD, FAANA, on Orthopedic Training Abroad

Adnan Saithna, MD, speaks about his training in the UK and Canada as an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has recently moved to Arizona and his clinical practice is based at AZBSC Orthopedics. Dr. Saithna has published over 200 research articles and received multiple awards for his work. Dr. Saithna is originally from the UK, where he undertook medical school and residency training. He completed two years of fellowship training at internationally recognized centers of excellence in sports medicine (Royal Orthopedic Hospital, UK and the Pan Am Clinic, Canada). He serves on numerous national and international committees and the editorial board of the Arthroscopy and OJSM journals. Outside of work, Dr. Saithna enjoys competitive cycling and spending time with his family. Connect with his practice.

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Debora Fox-McClary, MD, on Serving in the US Navy

Debora Fox-McClary, MD, speaks with us about serving in the US Navy. Dr. Fox-McClary grew up in western Washington state, serving in the US Navy out of high school as a hospital corpsman and later continuing service in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. She attended college in Ellensburg, WA, and medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. She completed residency training in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, then went on to complete subspecialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in Rochester, MN. Dr. Fox-McClary completed her MBA at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Fox-McClary maintains boarding in both specialties of General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery. She specializes in robotics, colostomy avoidance, and minimally invasive surgery. Connect with Dr. Fox-McClary through the Surgical Group of Arizona.

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jan Basile, MD, on Hypertension

Jan Basile, MD, talks about recent findings from his research on hypertension. Dr. Basile is professor of medicine in the Cardiology division at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was chief resident. Dr. Basile is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Heart Association.

If you are interested in learning more from Dr. Basile about hypertension, then please contact him at basilejn@musc.edu or call 843-792-1952.

About the show: Hosted Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Greg Aran, DO, on Starting His Medical Career in Arizona

Greg Aran, DO, hospitalist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, talks about starting his medical career in Arizona. He discusses the licensing and credentialing processes, what he's talking about with other young docs, and what he needs from the medical community. Dr. Aran earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Dr. Bob England and Will Humble on Childhood Vaccines

Bob England, MD, MPH, and Will Humble, MPH, discuss increasing rates of exemptions for childhood vaccines, why it matters, and what to do about it.

Dr. Bob is a longtime Arizona public health physician and former Director of both the Maricopa and Pima County health departments. He’s currently the Interim Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization.

Mr. Will Humble is Executive Director of the Arizona Public Health Association and former Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services.

About the show: Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.