Episode 10.1 l ASES Meeting: Dr. Greg Gomez

Send a textWelcome back, LA Shoulder fans, for this exciting special edition episode series, taking place at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) annual meeting in San Diego California. Enjoy exciting conversations with national expert shoulder and elbow surgeons about cutting edge research, patient outcomes, new techniques, and much much more. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Gomez, Dr. Adam Lindsay, Dr. Vahid Entezari, Dr. Andrew Green, Dr. Vani Sabesan.Your Host, -Dr. Michael A. Stone, MDShoulder & Elbow Surgeon00:00 — Intro music00:08 — ASES San Diego setup; guest Dr. Greg Gomez00:40 — Practice location; IPA/HMO vs PPO access02:05 — Pre‑auths, CPT approvals, peer‑to‑peer, AI op‑note reviews03:19 — Scope findings; treating unexpected lesions04:02 — Why shoulder specialization is diverse05:33 — OR vigilance and “Jedi level” details06:03 — Private practice shifts: implants, costs, ASC pricing08:02 — Facility fees, margins, inventory/billing relationships09:52 — ROM vs objective measurement; Titan device concept12:06 — Tech‑savvy engagement; benchmarking recovery12:59 — Strength after cuff/reverse; outcomes13:31 — Post‑op protocol: sling, therapy start, 5‑lb x 3 months15:20 — Return to sport; 9‑month contact guidance16:33 — Recovery expectations (8–12 months)17:02 — Confidence, early outcomes, case selection advice18:08 — Revision burden vs reimbursement; constraints19:41 — AI’s role in shoulder care; surgeons stay “in the loop”21:24 — Being the local shoulder expert; fellowship/meeting value22:52 — Differentiating shoulder/elbow specialists vs sports surgeons25:44 — Work‑life balance, schedule, family, commute efficiency27:48 — Closing and sign‑offSupport the show