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Christine Meyer Internal Medicine Doctor

I am an internal medicine doctor with 20-plus years of experience. 19 years ago, I started my practice. Since then, it has grown to 20 clinicians and is the region's largest privately owned primary care practice. I am passionate about preserving the private medical practice and improving doctor-patient communication. My podcast hosts doctors and patients alike in the hopes of bridging the gap between them.

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Tell Me More: Better Conversations In Healthcare - Trailer &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Tell Me More: Better Conversations in Healthcare – Trailer

“My doctor doesn’t listen”. Miscommunication between patients and their healthcare team can have a tremendous impact on patient trust AND their health. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christine M…

“My doctor doesn�…

“My doctor doesn’t listen”. Miscommunication between patients and their healthcare team can have a tremendous impact on patient trust AND their health. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christine Meyer has had thousands of conversations with patients-not all of them great. Join us as we explore the keys to restoring patient trust, creating a better patient experience, and improving healthcare outcomes simply by having better conversations.

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When Testing Gets In The Way &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
When Testing Gets in the Way

When a patient comes to me with complicated symptoms, I typically order a series of tests to arrive at a diagnosis. But what happens if those tests all come back normal? There are conditions that can�…

When a patient comes…

When a patient comes to me with complicated symptoms, I typically order a series of tests to arrive at a diagnosis. But what happens if those tests all come back normal? There are conditions that can’t be identified by CAT scans, blood tests or ultrasounds. And sometimes testing only adds to a patient’s Anxiety and makes them feel worse. So, how do you decide when testing is necessary and when it isn’t? On this inaugural episode of Tell Me More, I sit down with my pediatrician husband, Christopher, to discuss how his approach to testing differs from mine and why testing children often do…

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&Quot;It'S A Familial Digestive Problem!&Quot; Nope. It Was Hypothyroidism &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
"It's a familial digestive problem!" Nope. It was hypothyroidism

For many years, Keri suffered from debilitating gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, weight fluctuation, and Depression before she was finally diagnosed with hypothyroidism. And she has had more than her…

For many years, Keri…

For many years, Keri suffered from debilitating gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, weight fluctuation, and depression before she was finally diagnosed with hypothyroidism. And she has had more than her fair share of conversations with doctors. How did the experience improve once Keri felt heard? How did effective communication impact her health? And what does effective doctor-patient communication look like? On this episode of Tell Me More, Keri joins me to describe the mental and physical symptoms of hypothyroidism and discuss how long it took to get an accurate diagnosis. Keri explains the po…

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Arrogance In Medicine: Is It Ever Ok? &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Arrogance in Medicine: Is It Ever Ok?

Danielle doesn’t feel like a medical miracle. But after experiencing a Stroke at the age of 33, being misdiagnosed for several months and enduring complications from brain surgery, her health journe…

Danielle doesn’t f…

Danielle doesn’t feel like a medical miracle. But after experiencing a stroke at the age of 33, being misdiagnosed for several months and enduring complications from brain surgery, her health journey is truly extraordinary. Unfortunately, Danielle and her husband Stan had a number of difficult conversations with the not-so-sympathetic specialists who treated her along the way. What were those conversations like? Should we tolerate a certain amount of arrogance from medical professionals at the top of their field? And what is the best way to approach healthcare conversations when your life is…

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It'S All In Your Head: Navigating The Mental Health Conversation. &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
It's All In Your Head: Navigating the Mental Health Conversation.

A lot of us feel a little blue during the holiday season. But for some, that blueness is much more significant. It can be a medical diagnosis of clinical depression or anxiety that disrupts their live…

A lot of us feel a l…

A lot of us feel a little blue during the holiday season. But for some, that blueness is much more significant. It can be a medical diagnosis of clinical depression or anxiety that disrupts their lives.  And as good as medicine has gotten over the years, we still do a pretty rotten job when it comes to talking to patients about their Mental Health. There's this stigma that if life is pretty good, and you have a lot going for you, you should just be able to pick yourself up by the bootstraps. So, how can clinicians broach the subject of mental health with patients who may need support? And how…

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The Doctor Who Dismissed Kim Vs. The Doctor Who Saved Her Life &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
The Doctor Who Dismissed Kim vs. the Doctor Who Saved Her Life

11 years ago, Kim woke up with a headache that refused to go away. After five days of suffering, she went to her primary care doctor and was diagnosed with adult-onset migraines. But four months and 2…

11 years ago, Kim wo…

11 years ago, Kim woke up with a headache that refused to go away. After five days of suffering, she went to her primary care doctor and was diagnosed with adult-onset migraines. But four months and 23 medications later, she was admitted to the hospital for pain control. None of the treatments had worked. That’s when the hospital neurologist accused Kim of faking her symptoms to get attention. And Kim started to wonder if she was losing her mind. On this episode of Tell Me More, Kim joins me to discuss the physical symptoms she experienced in the four months leading up to her hospitalizat…

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Why The System Doesn’t Work For Women Who’ve Experienced Pregnancy Loss &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Why the System Doesn’t Work for Women Who’ve Experienced Pregnancy Loss

Molly endured the life-or-death experience of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, when her obstetrician said it was safe, she got pregnant again and delivered a healthy baby boy. Today, she has two children u…

Molly endured the li…

Molly endured the life-or-death experience of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, when her obstetrician said it was safe, she got pregnant again and delivered a healthy baby boy. Today, she has two children under the age of two. And while Molly is grateful to have had two successful pregnancies, the journey was fraught with the frustration of having to explain her history again and again. So, what can we do to make women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss feel supported? On this episode of Tell Me More, Molly joins me to discuss her first pregnancy, walking us through the nine weeks leading up to …

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Is Undiagnosed Add The Cause Of Your Mental Health Issues? &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Is Undiagnosed ADD the Cause of Your Mental Health Issues?

When I was growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, ADD wasn’t a thing. Kids with attention deficit disorder struggled to succeed and often developed anxiety and depression as a result. This is exactly …

When I was growing u…

When I was growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, ADD wasn’t a thing. Kids with attention deficit disorder struggled to succeed and often developed anxiety and depression as a result. This is exactly what happened to Kim, and it wasn’t until she was homeschooling her own children during the pandemic that she made the connection: Perhaps the cause of her mental health issues was undiagnosed ADD. But it’s been much more challenging than you might expect for Kim to receive the appropriate treatment. On this episode of Tell Me More, Kim joins me to explain how she was diagnosed with depress…

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Four Docs, Two Years, One Drummer: A Mystery Diagnosis Solved &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Four Docs, Two Years, One Drummer: A Mystery Diagnosis Solved

As the drummer in a popular band, Jeff has been playing music and performing for audiences of thousands for many years. But at the end of 2020, he started experiencing symptoms of dizziness and a feel…

As the drummer in a …

As the drummer in a popular band, Jeff has been playing music and performing for audiences of thousands for many years. But at the end of 2020, he started experiencing symptoms of dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in his upper body during shows. Jeff relied on kinesthetic memory to play the drums, while he focused on not fainting. And despite the best efforts of his primary care doctor, a GI specialist, a gallbladder surgeon and the team at his local ER, Jeff still didn’t have answers two years later! On this episode of Tell Me More, Jeff shares his frustrating two-year journey to find…

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A Cocktail A Day Keeps The Doctor Okay? Nope. &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
A Cocktail A Day Keeps The Doctor Okay? Nope.

For most of my adult life, I had no relationship with alcohol whatsoever. And then, in 2016, I discovered a love of bourbon and started enjoying an old fashioned when I was out with family and friends…

For most of my adult…

For most of my adult life, I had no relationship with alcohol whatsoever. And then, in 2016, I discovered a love of bourbon and started enjoying an old fashioned when I was out with family and friends. But then the pandemic hit, and I started having a regular cocktail at home to cope with the Stress. I was only drinking one adult beverage, but I was drinking every night. Fast forward to three months ago when a patient I’ve known for a long time expressed worry that I was drinking too much. I was stunned. And angry. Nevertheless, her comments inspired me to reflect on my habits and take a 30-…

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The Long Road To A Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis (At 61!) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
The Long Road to a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis (at 61!)

Kathy’s problems began in 2011 with a cold that wouldn’t go away. She was initially diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and after seeing a local specialist, Kathy discovered she had mycobacterium avium…

Kathy’s problems b…

Kathy’s problems began in 2011 with a cold that wouldn’t go away. She was initially diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and after seeing a local specialist, Kathy discovered she had mycobacterium avium complex or MAC as well. But the cocktail of antibiotics she was taking didn’t stop her nagging cough or keep her from getting sick on a regular basis. And then she started seeing blood in her sputum.  Why did it take 10 years for Kathy to start feeling good again? How did she finally get the help she needed? On this episode of Tell Me More, Kathy joins me to share her decade-long journey th…

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Treating A Whole Person Vs. Treating A Disease &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Treating a Whole Person vs. Treating a Disease

What makes for a good doctor-patient relationship? Yes, we want a doctor who has excellent control of our disease. Someone who diagnoses us correctly and gets us to a point where we’re pain-free. Bu…

What makes for a goo…

What makes for a good doctor-patient relationship? Yes, we want a doctor who has excellent control of our disease. Someone who diagnoses us correctly and gets us to a point where we’re pain-free. But for a patient living with a challenging condition like rheumatoid arthritis, it’s important to consider quality of life. To find out what matters most to them and develop a treatment plan accordingly. Nora was an active, athletic, 35-year-old who’d just gotten married when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. And she had to see more than one rheumatologist before she found a partner …

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“It’s Just Thyroid Cancer!” Four Words I Will Never Say (Again) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
“It’s JUST Thyroid Cancer!” Four Words I Will Never Say (Again)

When Leslie was diagnosed with thyroid Cancer, her oncologist said, “This is the best cancer you can get.” And while she understands in hindsight that he meant to put her at ease, in the moment, L…

When Leslie was diag…

When Leslie was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, her oncologist said, “This is the best cancer you can get.” And while she understands in hindsight that he meant to put her at ease, in the moment, Leslie resented his delivery and wondered if he really cared. Was he taking her situation lightly? How could any cancer be considered good? On this episode of Tell Me More, Leslie describes the feeling of heat in her throat that persisted for four years before she was finally diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Leslie explains what inspired her to ask for a third neck ultrasound though her doctor dee…

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How Rude Doctors (Myself Included) Are Driving Pharmacists Away &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
How Rude Doctors (Myself Included) Are Driving Pharmacists Away

A few weeks ago, I sent in a prescription for an opioid medication for a longtime patient of mine. And when the pharmacist called and left a message, I immediately got angry.   Why was he questioning…

A few weeks ago, I s…

A few weeks ago, I sent in a prescription for an opioid medication for a longtime patient of mine. And when the pharmacist called and left a message, I immediately got angry.   Why was he questioning my authority?   As a result, I went into the conversation ready for a fight. And I’m not proud of the way I treated the pharmacist—who was simply trying to do better by my patient.   Dr. Melissa Turner, PharmD, knows what it’s like to interact with rude doctors. She spent eight years working as a Retail pharmacist at CVS Health before Burnout drove her away.   Today, Dr. Turner runs Tar…

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How To Talk About Pregnancy (At 22) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
How to Talk About Pregnancy (At 22)

Emily was married at 22 and went off birth control. And while she wasn’t actively trying to get pregnant, she was not NOT trying. But after three years, nothing had happened. She brought it up with …

Emily was married at…

Emily was married at 22 and went off birth control. And while she wasn’t actively trying to get pregnant, she was not NOT trying. But after three years, nothing had happened. She brought it up with her PCP and OBGYN, who both said, ‘Well, you’re still young…’ So, it wasn’t until Emily was 30 years old and seeking help from a fertility specialist that she found out her thyroid levels were off. And within two months of going on Synthroid, Emily was pregnant. On this episode of Tell Me More, Emily explains why it took eight years to get a diagnosis of hypothyroidism and ten years t…

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Big-Name Care, Big-Name Egos? Not Always &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Big-Name Care, Big-Name Egos? Not Always

When Pam’s dad was diagnosed with tongue cancer 13 years ago, she made it her mission to find him the best possible care. So, after a consult with a local surgeon, Pam made appointments for a second…

When Pam’s dad was…

When Pam’s dad was diagnosed with tongue cancer 13 years ago, she made it her mission to find him the best possible care. So, after a consult with a local surgeon, Pam made appointments for a second and third opinion with university-level providers within driving distance. What was their experience navigating big-name surgeons and oncologists at well-known university hospitals? Did such accomplished doctors come with outsized egos? On this episode of Tell Me More, Pam describes the mistake a top surgeon made in speaking to statistics without addressing her dad’s particular case and expl…

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Pharmaceuticals Or Natural Treatments? You Don’t Have To Choose &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Pharmaceuticals or Natural Treatments? You Don’t Have to Choose

Doctors trained in the West often resist nontraditional treatment modalities and focus on prescribing pharmaceuticals, citing data to back up our decisions. But medication is not the answer for every …

Doctors trained in t…

Doctors trained in the West often resist nontraditional treatment modalities and focus on prescribing pharmaceuticals, citing data to back up our decisions. But medication is not the answer for every patient, and many are interested in exploring natural treatments to manage their health. So, what if it doesn’t have to be an either/or? What if medical professionals were open to offering patients a holistic treatment plan that combines natural therapies with prescription medication when necessary?  Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon, PharmD, CDCES, CPT, is the founder of PAI Wellness Group, a holistic we…

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Tempted To Say It’s All In Your Head? Try This Instead &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Tempted to Say It’s All in Your Head? Try THIS Instead

When people are struggling with their mental health, they tend to bring it up with their primary care doctor first. And while I love that my patients feel comfortable bringing these issues to me, I do…

When people are stru…

When people are struggling with their mental health, they tend to bring it up with their primary care doctor first. And while I love that my patients feel comfortable bringing these issues to me, I don’t always feel like I have the time or expertise to facilitate a really good conversation and address their concerns effectively. So, more often than not, I end up writing a prescription. What can PCPs do to engage in better conversations with patients about their symptoms of anxiety and depression? How can we work with psychiatrists to support patients around their mental health? Shelby Riley …

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Tough Medical Conversations (The Doctor’s Side) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Tough Medical Conversations (The Doctor’s Side)

The patients I send to a pain management doctor are some of the most challenging cases in our practice. Typically, these patients have been to physical Therapy, they’ve had imaging and been prescrib…

The patients I send …

The patients I send to a pain management doctor are some of the most challenging cases in our practice. Typically, these patients have been to physical therapy, they’ve had imaging and been prescribed meds, but they’re still struggling with chronic pain. So, doctors who specialize in pain management are often tasked with explaining treatment options that sound scary and delivering bad news.  What is the best way to approach these tough medical conversations? Dr. Ron Lincow, DO, is a pain management doctor with Pain Management Physicians, a private practice out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvan…

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What Happens When A Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer?—With Kermit Farmer &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
What Happens When a Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer?—with Kermit Farmer

Kermit Farmer’s wife, Linda, enjoyed a successful career as an oncologist until she was diagnosed with stomach cancer herself. She faced complications throughout the treatment process and was hospit…

Kermit Farmer’s wi…

Kermit Farmer’s wife, Linda, enjoyed a successful career as an oncologist until she was diagnosed with stomach cancer herself. She faced complications throughout the treatment process and was hospitalized 11 times in ten months before making the decision to go on Hospice. And after 18 days of hospice care at home, Linda passed away. Kermit wanted to honor Linda’s Legacy. So, he leveraged his experience as a caregiver, his understanding of the medical industry and his background in logistics to build Care Paths, a software platform that helps clinicians communicate effectively with patient…

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Grey Zone Drinking: For Some, It Is Black And White. &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Grey Zone Drinking: For Some, It is Black and White.

Conversations around problem drinking are never easy. So, how might doctors or therapists address the health concerns associated with alcohol consumption without alienating the patient? Licensed Marri…

Conversations around…

Conversations around problem drinking are never easy. So, how might doctors or therapists address the health concerns associated with alcohol consumption without alienating the patient? Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Shelby Riley is the founder of Shelby Riley, LMFT & Associates, a practice based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. On this episode of Tell Me More, Shelby is back to discuss the spectrum of problem drinking she observes in her clients, describing how she differentiates addiction from using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Shelby explains how she helps clients explore…

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From Fragmentation To Collaboration: Transforming Healthcare Communication &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
From Fragmentation to Collaboration: Transforming Healthcare Communication

Early in my career as a primary care physician, my workday started with a visit to the hospital, where I would round on all my patients who were hospitalized and coordinate their treatment. But times …

Early in my career a…

Early in my career as a primary care physician, my workday started with a visit to the hospital, where I would round on all my patients who were hospitalized and coordinate their treatment. But times have changed. Today, hospitalized patients are under the care of a generalist who gets their information from the patient’s chart but doesn’t have a relationship with said patient or their family. So, when Elizabeth’s stepfather was admitted to the hospital, his family got mixed messages. There was a lack of communication among the specialists assigned to his care, and the family didn’t un…

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Building A Thriving Practice Driven By Patient Care Without Private Equity &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Building a Thriving Practice Driven by Patient Care WITHOUT Private Equity

Join Dr. Christine Meyer in the debut episode of "The Business of Caring," a groundbreaking series within the Tell Me More podcast. Discover why venture capital and private equity investment in patien…

Join Dr. Christine M…

Join Dr. Christine Meyer in the debut episode of "The Business of Caring," a groundbreaking series within the Tell Me More podcast. Discover why venture capital and private equity investment in patient care can often miss the mark, while learning about why Dr. Meyer's visionary approach shines as a beacon of positive change. Explore the fusion of compassionate patient care and business excellence as Dr. Meyer delves into her journey from a passionate doctor to a transformative leader, sharing valuable insights on balancing patient needs and business Growth. Learn More "The Business of Caring" …

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Navigating The Winding Road To Diagnosis And Empowerment &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Navigating the Winding Road to Diagnosis and Empowerment

In the latest episode of the Tell Me More podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer engages in a heartfelt conversation with Hannah, a young woman who shares her challenging journey to uncover the truth about her …

In the latest episod…

In the latest episode of the Tell Me More podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer engages in a heartfelt conversation with Hannah, a young woman who shares her challenging journey to uncover the truth about her health issues and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Hannah's story sheds light on the difficulties many individuals face in obtaining an accurate diagnosis and the impact it has on their quality of life. Dr. Meyer and Hannah’s conversation highlights the many obstacles she encountered along the way. From her initial symptoms in middle school to years of misdiagnoses, Hannah describes the physica…

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What You Won'T Learn In Med School (The Practical Stuff!) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
What You Won't Learn in Med School (The Practical Stuff!)

In this episode of "The Business of Caring" themed episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer delves deep into the unexpected twists and turns of Dr. Bradley Block’s journey as a docto…

In this episode of "…

In this episode of "The Business of Caring" themed episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer delves deep into the unexpected twists and turns of Dr. Bradley Block’s journey as a doctor and entrepreneur. Much of the conversation uncovers what doctors should have been learning in med school. Dr. Block is the host of the “Physician's Guide to Doctoring Podcast.” Join us to learn practical tips about what doctors need to know about public use of social media, the business models behind practicing medicine, and whether Dr. Block would even encourage his child to pursue a medica…

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Why Doctors Are (Mostly) Bad At Business And Finance &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Why Doctors are (Mostly) Bad at Business and Finance

Dr. Yuval Bar-Or, an award-winning professor, author, and founder of the Pillars of Wealth personal Finance literacy initiative for doctors, joins our “Business of Caring” podcast this week. Dr. B…

Dr. Yuval Bar-Or, an…

Dr. Yuval Bar-Or, an award-winning professor, author, and founder of the Pillars of Wealth personal finance literacy initiative for doctors, joins our “Business of Caring” podcast this week. Dr. Bar-Or is a Professor of Practice at the Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School. As a uniquely unbiased expert in physician financial literacy, he is a world renown expert in the challenges doctors face when managing the financial aspects of their practices. With candid anecdotes and expert insights, Dr. Bar-Or emphasizes the urgent need for doctors to embrace financial literacy. Highligh…

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Brutally Honest Advice For Doctors Who Want To Leave Practice &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Brutally Honest Advice for Doctors Who Want to Leave Practice

When it comes to leaving clinical practice and forging a new path, our podcast guest this week, Catherine Smitas, MD, proves you can have your cake and eat it too. She shares her story of navigating t…

When it comes to lea…

When it comes to leaving clinical practice and forging a new path, our podcast guest this week, Catherine Smitas, MD, proves you can have your cake and eat it too. She shares her story of navigating the transition from clinical practice to new horizons in healthcare outside of traditional patient care. The best part of her journey? She is still taking care of patients! Dr. Smitas's passion for patient care didn't have to take a back seat to her desires to test the waters in a new frontier where she serves as a medical director with an accountable care organization. She continues to care for pa…

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When Doctors Fail To Treat The “Whole Patient” (We All Lose) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
When Doctors Fail to Treat the “Whole Patient” (We All Lose)

Treating the "whole patient" is an approach to healthcare that goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms or ailments of a person. In this week’s episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, we hear …

Treating the "whole …

Treating the "whole patient" is an approach to healthcare that goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms or ailments of a person. In this week’s episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, we hear a challenging story from our guest, Sarah, that helps explain the downside when doctors fail to treat the “whole patient.” In this emotionally charged episode, hosted by Dr. Christine Meyer, Sarah, our 43-year-old guest, recounts her journey after discovering she carries the BRCA gene, known for increasing the risk of various cancers. Driven by personal insights and powerful conversations, thi…

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Too Close To (My) Home: How A Failing Bone Marrow Almost Cost 17 Year-Old Jake His Life &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Too Close To (My) Home: How a Failing Bone Marrow Almost Cost 17 Year-Old Jake His Life

Attention! The CMMD Bone Marrow Drive takes place on Sunday October 8 at CMMD’s offices in Exton, Pa., during CMMD’s Shot-tober Flu shot Fest. You can text FLU23 to (484) 729-9528 to schedule your…

Attention! The CMMD …

Attention! The CMMD Bone Marrow Drive takes place on Sunday October 8 at CMMD’s offices in Exton, Pa., during CMMD’s Shot-tober Flu shot Fest. You can text FLU23 to (484) 729-9528 to schedule your shot or call (610) 363-0100 for more information. (Text messaging is not fully secure and standard rates apply.) You can also visit our website: https://www.christinemeyermd.com/ or contact Dr. Meyer: christine@christinemeyermd.com with any questions. About today’s episode: Prepare to be moved by a heartwarming and motivational interview. Our guest, Jake, shares a deeply personal and inspir…

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How To Get Personal With Patients Without Losing Professionalism &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
How to Get Personal with Patients WITHOUT Losing Professionalism

Lee Sharma, MD, an Obstetrics Specialist in Auburn, AL, with decades of experience in patient care, joins our Tell Me More Podcast for a conversation about how to maintain authentic Relationships with…

Lee Sharma, MD, an O…

Lee Sharma, MD, an Obstetrics Specialist in Auburn, AL, with decades of experience in patient care, joins our Tell Me More Podcast for a conversation about how to maintain authentic relationships with patients, through careful communication and honesty. This podcast offers a captivating glimpse into the intricacies of patient-doctor interactions, emphasizing the importance of managing patient expectations with honesty and empathy. Dr. Sharma's insights resonate beyond patient care in gynecology, offering valuable lessons for healthcare practitioners in various specialties. The conversation und…

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Creating A Michelin Star Experience For Your Patients (And Team) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Creating a Michelin Star Experience for Your Patients (and Team)

In this “Business of Caring” segment of the "Tell Me More" Podcast, Dr. Patrick Green, founder of Bonneville Family Practice in Tooele, Utah, discusses his philosophy behind creating a Michelin St…

In this “Business …

In this “Business of Caring” segment of the "Tell Me More" Podcast, Dr. Patrick Green, founder of Bonneville Family Practice in Tooele, Utah, discusses his philosophy behind creating a Michelin Star-like experience for his patients and team. Dr. Green emphasizes the importance of focusing on the patient’s experience and treating healthcare as a true service industry. He shares his motivation for starting his own practice 13 years ago, driven by the realization that many medical practices had forgotten the importance of providing excellent customer service to patients. Drawing inspiration…

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Artificial Intelligence For A More Human Patient Experience!? (How!?) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Artificial Intelligence for a More Human Patient Experience!? (HOW!?)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already reshaping healthcare. While it might seem impossible, as we learn in today’s interview, AI has the promise to offer a more human-centered patient experience. …

Artificial intellige…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping healthcare. While it might seem impossible, as we learn in today’s interview, AI has the promise to offer a more human-centered patient experience. From revolutionizing patient care to humanizing healthcare, AI innovations might just transform the doctor-patient relationship for the better. Chuck Rinker, CEO of PRSONAS, and dedicated “human AI” innovator joins us on this Business of Caring segment of the Tell Me More Podcast this week. We explore the fascinating intersection of human-centered AI and healthcare. Chuck is a pioneer in the f…

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A Patient’s Unimaginable Loss And His Quest To Transform Healthcare: An Entrepreneur'S Story &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
A Patient’s Unimaginable Loss and His Quest to Transform Healthcare: An Entrepreneur's Story

This week on our Tell Me More Podcast, we are joined by Ari Tulla as we delve into critical issues affecting the physical and mental health of our society. We discuss the problems of modern approaches…

This week on our Tel…

This week on our Tell Me More Podcast, we are joined by Ari Tulla as we delve into critical issues affecting the physical and mental health of our society. We discuss the problems of modern approaches to patient care, personal health, and we learn about how one dissatisfied patient, Ari, harnessed his willpower, Innovation, Technology, and business acumen to drive a significant change. Ari's personal story, filled with challenges and triumphs, led him to recognize the critical need for better communication, and technology, between patients and healthcare providers. Join us as Ari shares his pa…

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Empowering Young Doctors With Financial Wellness To End The Primary Care Physician Shortage &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Empowering Young Doctors with Financial Wellness to End the Primary Care Physician Shortage

We believe some very practical financial tips for young doctors could go a very long way. In fact, it might just put a stop to the primary care physician shortage that impacts the entire healthcare sy…

We believe some very…

We believe some very practical financial tips for young doctors could go a very long way. In fact, it might just put a stop to the primary care physician shortage that impacts the entire healthcare system and the patients we serve. In this segment of the 'Business of Caring' within the Tell Me More Podcast, we delve into the financial world of young doctors with our special guest, Dr. Yuval Bar-Or. In this powerful episode, we explore an honest solution to the primary care physician shortage crisis by engaging in a practical discussion on how young doctors can maintain sustainable financial di…

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It’s Not All About The Patient Experience (Employees Matter Too!) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
It’s NOT All About the Patient Experience (Employees Matter Too!)

How to prevent great employees from leaving so your culture can sustain the amazing environment patients deserve is at the heart of our interview today. Author, coach, and leadership development exper…

How to prevent great…

How to prevent great employees from leaving so your culture can sustain the amazing environment patients deserve is at the heart of our interview today. Author, coach, and leadership development expert Mike Harbour join the Business of Caring segment of the Tell Me More Podcast this week. Mike is a podcast host and President of Harbour Resources. He also authored the book, Quit Losing Talent: 4 Leadership Strategies to Leverage Turnover Dynamics in Healthcare Teams. • Learn more about his book: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Losing-Talent-Leadership-Strategies/dp/B09V3WCG61 • Follow his podc…

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Patients Deserve Better Than An 'A.i. Doctor In A Box' At The Mall (No, Seriously!) &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Patients Deserve Better Than an 'A.I. Doctor in a Box' at the Mall (No, Seriously!)

According to Forbes, an artificial intelligence-based bot is set to appear in local shopping malls in the form of a "doctor in a box," to which we emphatically say, "no thank you!" This week on our Te…

According to Forbes,…

According to Forbes, an artificial intelligence-based bot is set to appear in local shopping malls in the form of a "doctor in a box," to which we emphatically say, "no thank you!" This week on our Tell Me More Podcast, we delve into the concerning emergence of the "Doctor in a Box," an AI-driven healthcare concept discussed by podcast producer, Casey Callanan and Dr. Christine Meyer. This podcast interview was a direct reaction to an alarming article that Dr. Meyer recently read on Forbes.com with the headline, "An AI Doctor In A Box Coming To A Mall Near You." You can read the Forbes article…

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What 5 Bouts Of Cancer Teaches You About Advocating For Yourself &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
What 5 Bouts of Cancer Teaches You About Advocating for Yourself

This week’s edition of the Tell Me More podcast features a heartfelt conversation with Liz Benditt, a remarkably resilient patient who has triumphed over five different cancers spanning more than 10…

This week’s editio…

This week’s edition of the Tell Me More podcast features a heartfelt conversation with Liz Benditt, a remarkably resilient patient who has triumphed over five different cancers spanning more than 10 years. As the President and CEO of The Balm Box, she shares her unique story of resilience, turning tragedy into triumph as a survivor and entrepreneur. Liz also discusses the impact her cancer bouts had on her children and the challenges she faced with poor patient experiences throughout her journey. While frustrating at times, her story is ultimately encouraging and underscores the importance o…

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What Not to Say When Talking to Patients About Their Weight

How we talk to patients about their weight is unquestionably a very sensitive subject and needs to be handled with precision. Words matter significantly in patient communication, and outcomes often de…

How we talk to patie…

How we talk to patients about their weight is unquestionably a very sensitive subject and needs to be handled with precision. Words matter significantly in patient communication, and outcomes often depend on proper communication. This week, we're talking with award-winning author Michelle May, MD, CSP. In addition to her popular "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat" book series, she co-authored the 2022 article, "The Consequences of a Weight-Centric Approach to Healthcare: A Case for a Paradigm Shift in How Clinicians Address Body Weight," in Nutrition in Clinical Practice, a highly respected…

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3 Future Doctors Talk Ending BAD Patient Interactions

Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical students (Maisy, Josh, and Jacob) and her husband, Chri…

Join us as a fly on …

Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical students (Maisy, Josh, and Jacob) and her husband, Chris, a renowned pediatrician. Together, they explore the roots of challenging patient/doctor communication encounters and interactions. Discover what unfolds behind the scenes in medical school and how empathy is cultivated for both healthcare providers and patients through open dialogue. Dr. Meyer shares sage advice on managing time for patients when there seems to be none. This conversation is a g…

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Navigating Menopause: A Doctor'S Personal Insights On What Works! &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Navigating Menopause: A Doctor's Personal Insights on What Works!

In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nig…

In this special epis…

In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nightmarish Menopause symptoms. This podcast is highly visual, and we strongly encourage you to watch the full video on Dr. Meyer’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqc When it comes to battling menopause, here’s a summary of what we cover in this video: Skip the Supplement Overload. Stop wasting Money on supplements. Instead, focus on practical and effective solutions for overall well-…

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Why Doctors Are Struggling To Help Menopause Patients &Raquo; A7F77B6F4A15B083
Why Doctors are Struggling to Help Menopause Patients

In this insightful episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, our host, Christine Meyer, MD, delves into the often-underdiscussed topic of menopause, a natural phase in a woman's life that can bring about s…

In this insightful e…

In this insightful episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, our host, Christine Meyer, MD, delves into the often-underdiscussed topic of menopause, a natural phase in a woman's life that can bring about significant physical and emotional changes. Drawing from her own recent experiences, she engages in a candid conversation with our guest named Liz, who bravely shares her personal journey through menopause. The episode opens with a discussion about the misconception that menopause is not a medical condition requiring attention. They both emphasize the need for better communication and understanding…

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Why Cancer Screenings are for Healthy People

Full Interview: https://youtu.be/EZZTjEI5u60About Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about …

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Full Interview: https://youtu.be/EZZTjEI5u60About Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s message is clear: colon cancer is entirely preventable, and it's crucial that we work together to spread the word about screening.A colonoscopy is the primary screening procedure for colon cancer. We encourage all listeners to discuss screening with their primary care physician. Routine colon cancer screening should start at age 45 for people with…

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The Healthiest Nap You Will Ever Take #Colonoscopy

Full Interview: https://youtu.be/EZZTjEI5u60About Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about …

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Full Interview: https://youtu.be/EZZTjEI5u60About Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s message is clear: colon cancer is entirely preventable, and it's crucial that we work together to spread the word about screening.A colonoscopy is the primary screening procedure for colon cancer. We encourage all listeners to discuss screening with their primary care physician. Routine colon cancer screening should start at age 45 for people with…

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Preventing the Second Deadliest Cancer

Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s mes…

Farid Razavi, MD, jo…

Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s message is clear: colon cancer is entirely preventable, and it's crucial that we work together to spread the word about screening.A colonoscopy is the primary screening procedure for colon cancer. We encourage all listeners to discuss screening with their primary care physician. Routine colon cancer screening should start at age 45 for people without a family history. If no polyps are found during …

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What to Know About Preventing the Second Deadliest Cancer

Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s messa…

Farid Razavi, MD, jo…

Farid Razavi, MD, joins us this week on the Tell Me More Podcast. He’s a gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for spreading awareness about colon cancer.The bottom line of Dr. Razavi’s message is clear: colon cancer is entirely preventable, and it's crucial that we work together to spread the word about screening.A colonoscopy is the primary screening procedure for colon cancer. We encourage all listeners to discuss screening with their primary care physician. Routine colon cancer screening should start at age 45 for people without a family history. If no polyps are found during your…

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Don’t Waste Money on Supplements When Dealing with Menopause

Full Video: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqcAbout In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and wha…

Full Video: https://…

Full Video: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqcAbout In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nightmarish menopause symptoms.When it comes to battling menopause, here’s a summary of what we cover in this video:Skip the Supplement Overload. Stop wasting money on supplements. Instead, focus on practical and effective solutions for overall well-being.Invest in Quality Sleep. One noteworthy recommendation from today’s video is about invest…

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Alcohol and Hot Flashes: The Truth

Full Video: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqcAbout In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and wha…

Full Video: https://…

Full Video: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqcAbout In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nightmarish menopause symptoms.When it comes to battling menopause, here’s a summary of what we cover in this video:Skip the Supplement Overload. Stop wasting money on supplements. Instead, focus on practical and effective solutions for overall well-being.Invest in Quality Sleep. One noteworthy recommendation from today’s video is about invest…

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Navigating Menopause: A Doctor'S Personal Insights On What Works! &Raquo; Ssxpesxew4Ftaauan7Wricfk
Navigating Menopause: A Doctor's Personal Insights on What Works!

In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nig…

In this special epis…

In this special episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, your host, Dr. Christine Meyer, walks you through her own house to show off what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to dealing with her nightmarish menopause symptoms.This podcast is highly visual, and we strongly encourage you to watch the full video on Dr. Meyer’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pe4FPuIYnqcWhen it comes to battling menopause, here’s a summary of what we cover in this video:Skip the Supplement Overload. Stop wasting money on supplements. Instead, focus on practical and effective solutions for overall well-bein…

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Exploring the Many Ways to Interact with Patients

Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/oXW8hM_gx0oAbout Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical stude…

Full Podcast: https:…

Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/oXW8hM_gx0oAbout Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical students (Maisy, Josh, and Jacob) and her husband, Chris, a renowned pediatrician. Together, they explore the roots of challenging patient/doctor communication encounters and interactions. Discover what unfolds behind the scenes in medical school and how empathy is cultivated for both healthcare providers and patients through open dialogue.Dr. Meyer shares sage advice on managing time for patients wh…

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Providing Comfort to Distressed Patients

Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/oXW8hM_gx0oAbout Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical stude…

Full Podcast: https:…

Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/oXW8hM_gx0oAbout Join us as a fly on the wall in this week's Tell Me More Podcast, where Dr. Christine Meyer engages in an open dialogue with three young medical students (Maisy, Josh, and Jacob) and her husband, Chris, a renowned pediatrician. Together, they explore the roots of challenging patient/doctor communication encounters and interactions. Discover what unfolds behind the scenes in medical school and how empathy is cultivated for both healthcare providers and patients through open dialogue.Dr. Meyer shares sage advice on managing time for patients wh…

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