E36 Peter JL Jebson, MD on “Fixing Healthcare…From The Trenches” with Dr. Badia

In this episode Dr. Badia and Dr. Jebson will discuss solutions for the US healthcare system in relation to insurance topics and prior authorization issues.

Peter J.L. Jebson M.D. is a nationally renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow, and microsurgery. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles in prominent medical journals. He has authored and/or edited 4 books, authored 45 book chapters, given over 240 national presentations, and served as Course Chairman at several international meetings for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS).

Dr Jebson is the former Vice President and Chief of the Orthopedic Health Clinical Service Line at Spectrum Health System and the Department of Orthopedics, Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr Jebson founded the Jebson Healthcare Consulting Group and is currently an Associate Medical Director for AIM Specialty Health which is part of Elevance Health (formerly Anthem Health).

E35 Joseph A. Abboud, MD on “Fixing Healthcare…From The Trenches” with Dr. Badia

Dr. Abboud is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders. He is an internationally recognized authority on the treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and a core member of the teaching faculty for Rothman Orthopaedics

Dr. Abboud performs a wide variety of simple and complex surgical procedures on the shoulder and elbow including arthroscopic surgery (e.g. rotator cuff repairs, instability surgery) comprehensive fracture care, as well as shoulder and elbow replacement(arthroplasty) procedures. Dr. Abboud is most proud of the fact that he has been caring for patients throughout the Philadelphia region and the Northeast region of the United States. Patients seek out his care from all regions of the United States and overseas. His goal is to always provide each patient with exceptional personalized care.

E34 Dr. John C. Nordt on “Fixing Healthcare From The Trenches” with Dr. Badia

Dr. John C. Nordt is a renowned orthopedic spine surgeon in Miami with over 40 years of experience. Specializing in spine care and surgery, he is known locally and internationally for his expertise in treating back problems, spine disorders, fractures, and surgical revisions. Dr. Nordt, based in Coral Gables, Florida, is a former President of the Florida Orthopaedic Society, advocating for musculoskeletal patients and orthopedic surgeons in the state. Affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Coral Gables Hospital and Mercy Hospital, he is recognized as the most trusted spine surgeon in South Florida, drawing patients from across the region and beyond. Explore his blog for insights on spine surgery trends, healthcare challenges, and more. https://spinecentermiami.com/category…

E33 Dr. David Neuman on “Fixing Healthcare…From The Trenches” with Dr. Badia

David is a serial Doctorpreneur, author, inventor, and owner of NY Sportscare, located in New York City. He is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.

Dr. Neuman’s professional memberships include the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons where he also serves in a leadership role. David performed over 5000 surgeries during his career as a Sports Medicine surgeon. His sports medicine philosophy resulted in excellent outcomes as he focused on restoring patients’ functional ability at work, play or sports.

Currently, David consults in orthopedics and continues his passion for promoting exercise therapy, non-invasive early non-pharmacologic interventions, prevention, and fitness as ways to prevent or mitigate joint surgeries.

This is manifested as Medical Director of UltraPain Products and Co-founder of Pop-Doc. Pop-doc is a groundbreaking digital therapeutic healthcare technology company that creates, and designs customized corrective exercise therapy programs to help populations feel less pain and stay as functional as possible through fascia training and re-integration. He strongly believes that ‘Healthier Joints Make Happier People’!

Dr. Deal on “Fixing Healthcare…From The Trenches” with Dr. Badia

Dr. Deal is certified by the ABCS, the ABFCS, as well as the ABS. With intense focus on cosmetic surgery, he has exceptional skill and artistic vision, which is illuminated in the outcomes of more than 5,000 cosmetic surgical procedures. Dr. Deal is the owner of Southern Surgical Arts and beauty Bar medspas.

E31 Senator Bill Cassidy on ” Fixing Healthcare…From The Trenches” With Dr. Badia

Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University (LSU) for undergraduate and medical school. In 2006, Bill was elected to the Louisiana State Senate. In 2008, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives to represent Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014 and reelected in 2020. He serves on the Finance Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee (HELP), the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Veterans Affairs Committee. In 2023, he became Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Committee. He is the first physician to sit as HELP Ranking Member or Chairman since 1933, when it was called the Education and Labor Committee. Bill is married to Dr. Laura Cassidy, and they have three children and one grandchild. Laura is a retired general surgeon specializing in breast cancer.