GBMC's Podcast

GBMC's Chair of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Sternlicht, provides tip on staying safe in the heat and avoiding exhaustion.

In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, GBMC is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. The purpose of the event is to educate the community on sexual assault and domestic violence and show support for those affected. It will be a powerful and collaborative all-ages event that sheds light on a topical issue for women and men. Proceeds will benefit GBMC’s SAFE and Domestic Violence programs, including our dedicated forensic nurses. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes takes place on GBMC’s beautiful Towson campus on Saturday, April 16, and both men and women are encouraged to participate. Don’t forget to stay for a great post-walk party! Register at www.gbmc.org/walkamile

"GBMC has been our family's hospital for more than 30 years. Our first major experience there was with our oldest daughter just before she turned three years old..." Listen to Mary Kay's story here.

"My journey to bariatric surgery began early in life in grade school being teased as “pudgy.” When I entered high school, I still considered myself overweight but upon graduating I enlisted in the military in 1971. Basic training was a bit challenging physically, but I got through. When I finished my active duty service, I joined the Maryland Air National Guard. I served in different positions over the years, thoroughly enjoyed myself and took pride in serving my country...." Listen to Kevin's story here.

"I should start this narrative by saying that I play a lot of sports. I love to run, swim, bike, dance and more. I’ve been dancing since I was four years old and I truly have a hard time sitting still! In March of 2013, I was playing broomball (which is a sport most similar to ice hockey) and took quite a tumble on the ice. I was able to return to work without issues, but I was unable to return to exercise of any kind without pain. I consulted my GBMC primary care provider who referred me for physical therapy...." Listen to Becky's story here.

Dr. Freiburg joined Vascular Surgery Associates in 2011. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis followed by a medical degree from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care and a vascular surgery fellowship at Yale University. As part of his fellowship training at Yale he studied complex thoracic and abdominal aortic endovascular surgery at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia. His practice encompasses all aspects of open vascular and endovascular surgeries.

Dr Friesen earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and completed his General Surgery residency training at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.

GBMC offers a breadth of services, including diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders; problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas; and nutrition services. The physicians offer colonoscopy screenings and perform the latest procedures in the field, including endoscopic ultrasound; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for diagnosis and treatment of bile duct, gallbladder and liver disorders; and radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's Esophagus.

Dr. Ruth Horowitz, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, speaks about diabetes and our dedication to the treatment of this complex, chronic condition.

A board-certified General Surgeon, Dr. Dovec completed her Fellowship at Vanderbilt University’s Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program.

In this episode, Dr. Verby discusses "Wilderness Medicine". Dr. Verby earned her medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Montana Family Medicine Residency and fellowship at the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM), Wilderness Medical Society. Dr. Verby is board-certified in Family Medicine.

Elizabeth Dovec, MD, discusses whether or not women can become pregnant following bariatric surgery. The answer might just surprise you...

Dr. Dovec discusses the ins and outs of Weight Loss Surgery.