Let Doctors Be Doctors With Jay Shah, MD

Taking a Stand: Elisabeth Potter, MD

Dealing with prior authorization delays is a struggle for many patients and physicians says Elisabeth Potter, MD, who specializes in breast reconstruction and plastic surgery. She has shared her frustrations with media and on social media, and is now sharing her experience with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, on his podcast, Let Doctors Be Doctors.
 
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Taking Action to Fight Burnout: Amy Townsend, MD

In a new episode of the Let Doctors Be Doctors Podcast, TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, speaks with Amy Townsend, MD, a Bridge City family physician.
Dr. Townsend recalls her experience working in an administrative role at a hospital. She describes how the number of patients that physicians were required to treat “grew exponentially,” but the physicians lacked the resources needed to manage the additional workload.
“It really became apparent to me that it was not something I wanted to continue to participate in. I felt like I was ultimately part of the reason that my colleagues were experiencing burnout,” said Dr. Townsend.
Her advice to physicians who are feeling exhausted and burned out is to take action. “We can't look at the situation like we are victims … we have to act if we want the system to be different.” 
 
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Effectively Using AI: Eddie Patton Jr., MD

Eddie Patton Jr., MD, a neurologist in Houston, spent a lot of time after work typing notes from his patient’’ visits, especially when the cases were complex. He is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed up this process. He said AI can help with tasks that have little impact on patient care but could be done more efficiently. He discusses his interest in AI and how it has helped him free up time to spend with his family in new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD.
He also encourages young physicians to experiment with AI to see how it can help them in their practice. “It's not a matter of if AI is integrating into health care. It's a matter of when and how fast because it's happening,” he said.
 
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 The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Journey to Private Practice: Roxanne Tyroch, MD

In a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast, Roxanne Tyroch, MD, member, TMA Independent Physician Practice committee describes her journey from caring for patients in a hospital to academic medicine to private practice. She says there came a time in her career when she no longer wanted to have a “transient relationship” with her patients.
“I wanted to have long-standing relationships with my patients and be accountable for their care and be able to celebrate the successes in our health care journey together,” said Dr. Tyroch in the podcast conversation with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD.
 
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From Ballet Dancer to Physician: Shanna Combs, MD

Fort Worth obstetrician-gynecologist Shanna Combs, MD, a chose a unique career before becoming a physician: She started as a professional ballet dancer after earning an undergraduate degree in the art.
“When I was getting ready to apply for college, I said to myself, ‘I'm going to study science for the rest of my life. So why don't I study something that I know I can't do forever?’” says Dr. Combs in a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast.
After performing ballet on stage for three years, she shifted to pursue her true passion – becoming a physician.
In her conversation with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, she describes the burnout physicians experience. “We as doctors put a backpack on and when people ask us to do something, we say, ‘Sure, throw it in the bag.’ We just keep doing that and eventually find ourselves falling over backwards,” says Dr. Combs.
To make sure she doesn’t feel overwhelmed, Dr. Combs trimmed her work schedule to four days per week. She also sees a therapist, takes time off to scuba dive, and attends Pilates classes.
 
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Connecting With Patients: Lenore DePagter, DO

In a new episode of the Let Doctors Be Doctors podcast, McAllen internist Lenore DePagter, DO, shares a deeply personal story about her son who was diagnosed with autism and his journey to graduate high school. Dr. DePagter tells TMA President Jayesh Shah, MD, her experiences guide her interactions with patients. She says when she cares for a child with complex medical needs, she draws from – and shares – her own personal insights.
“And you can just see that wave of relief on the parent's face that, ‘She understands what I'm going through,’” says Dr. DePagter.
The physician also describes how being involved in organized medicine helps her give back to the community and mentor the next generation of physicians.
“Of all the wonderful opportunities that have been given to me in my life, in my profession and in my career, they wouldn't be as meaningful to me if I was not able to give back,” says Dr. DePagter, who serves on TMA’s Board of Councilors.
“I have a very strong sense of service and of giving back.”
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The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Giving Back to Her Hometown: Nayeli Fuentes, MD

For Nayeli Fuentes, MD, a family medicine resident in Tyler, Texas, the path to becoming a physician was a tough one. Her father worked three or four jobs so her family could make ends meet. They depended on the local food bank and their church for food and clothes. She said the struggles her parents went through motivated her to work hard toward her goal of becoming a physician.
“I remember my parents always just kind of avoided going to the doctor's office unless we really needed to,” said Dr. Fuentes. When she and her siblings were sick, they shared antibiotics and other medications because they could not afford health care.
Now that she is a physician she works in clinics that help low-income families. In her conversation with TMA President Jayesh Shah, MD, in the Let Doctors Be Doctors podcast, she said her dream is to return to her hometown of Mount Pleasant to work as a physician there.
“I plan on going back. That's always been the goal. I do hope that we can continue making a difference through TMA, my position as a physician, and the rest of the community to help bring in those resources that weren't available when I was growing up in my hometown,” said Dr. Fuentes.
 
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The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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New World, New Practice: Indian Physician’s Fifty Years of Medicine in West Texas

Fifty years ago, internist Jayaram Naidu, MD, left his homeland of India to cross the globe in search of opportunity. He eventually arrived in Odessa, Texas to start his medical practice.
Would the community welcome the new doctor?
In a new episode of the Let Doctors Be Doctors podcast, Dr. Naidu acknowledges his early concerns.
“Starting your own practice, I was very anxious and nervous at that time,” Dr. Naidu told podcast host Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association. “I didn't know how the people would receive me as a foreign doctor.”
The people of Odessa embraced him – so much that they ultimately named a street after him.
“I'm very happy with the community; the community has been the greatest support to me.”
He also shares the enlightening, though frightening, experience of being on the other side of the stethoscope – as a cancer patient – which influences his patient interactions now.
“Becoming a patient transformed me in a way no training ever can,” he said. “You need to have communication, compassion. You as a doctor still have the touch, a healing touch.”
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The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Grace Farris, MD: Illustrating Medicine and Motherhood

Grace Farris, MD, is an internist and hospitalist physician in Austin. When she is not seeing patients, she is an artist, trying to portray complex topics like informed consent, the life of a medical student, and motherhood, through illustrations. She has published three graphic novels – books featuring cartoon panel illustrations.
In this podcast, discussing her path to becoming an artist, Dr. Farris said, “I didn't realize that I had this burning desire to make comics until it just began. And all of a sudden, I was off to the races.”
In a new episode of Let Doctors Be Doctors with TMA President Jayesh Shah, MD, Dr. Farris discusses how drawing comics taught her that it is important for physicians to have a creative outlet.
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