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Gut Talk

by Sameer K. Berry, MD, and William D. Chey, MD

Sameer K. Berry, MD, and William D. Chey, MD, host this Healio podcast that provides busy clinicians with quick updates that directly affect their GI practices. Through interviews and candid conversations, they explore how health policy, social media, technology, nutrition, practice management and research impact the field of Gastroenterology. Most importantly, the show also features interviews with patients to add a unique perspective on the topics that matter.

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Episodes

  1. Overcoming challenges facing GI: An ACG presidential interview

    In this episode, hosts Sameer Berry, MD, and William Chey, MD, speak with ACG president-elect, Costas Kefalas, MD, MMM, FASGE, about challenges facing gastroenterologists as well as his goals and initiatives for his upcoming presidential year. · How did you become interested in medicine, and who...

  2. Live from FOOD: The Main Course Conference 2026, crossover episode with Tuesday Night IBS

    In this special crossover episode, Tuesday Night IBS co-founder Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, is joined by William D. Chey, MD, Lin Chang, MD, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at the FOOD is the Main Course conference. · How did you manage the diet paradigm shift for…

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  3. Incorporating, retaining advanced practice providers in GI practice

    In this episode, hosts Sameer Berry, MD, and William Chey, MD, speak with Sarah Enslin, PA-C, Vivek Kaul, MD, and Amy Stewart, CRNP, about the benefits of introducing advanced practice providers in practice and how to help them succeed. · How can advanced practice providers, or APPs, help…

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  4. Live from ACG Advocacy Day 2026: Conversation on health policy in GI

    In a special episode recorded live on Capitol Hill, host William Chey, MD, speaks with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about current challenges facing public health and policy issues surrounding access, advocacy and physician burnout. · When thinking about health care legislation, what value do you...

  5. An overview of Rome V

    In this episode, Lin Chang, MD, and Jan Tack, MD, PhD, discuss the history and evolution of Rome criteria, developing guidelines for multifactorial disorders in Rome V and more. · Lin Chang, MD, and Jan Tack, MD, PhD 1:04 · How has the Rome Foundation evolved over the last ten years? 4:26 · What...

  6. The politics and future of telehealth with Kyle Zebley

    In this episode, Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, or ATA, discusses telemedicine's role in current health policy, innovation in virtual care and more. · Intro 0:56 · Kyle Zebley 1:03 · What is the distinction between telehealth and telemedicine? 1:37 · Tell us about…

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  7. Embracing serendipity and a change mindset with William Chey, MD

    In this special podcast episode, Gut Talk host Sameer Berry, MD, interviews his co-host William Chey, MD, to look back at the lessons learned throughout the milestones in his career, and discuss what lies ahead for his year as ACG president. · Intro 1:11 · Looking back, are there Gut Talk…

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  8. Lessons in Gratitude with Steven Leach, MD

    In this podcast episode, Steven D. Leach, MD, discusses academic experiences within higher education, the influence of role models and more. · Intro 1:11 · Steven D. Leach, MD 1:18 · Tell us about where you grew up and your family. 2:09 · Who were your early influences? 3:43 · Did you know early…

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  9. Innovations in GI Cancer Screening with Paul Limburg, MD

    In this podcast episode, Paul Limburg, MD, MPH, discusses the movement from academics to industry, developments in colorectal cancer screening tools and more. • Intro 1:11 • Paul Limburg, MD, MPH 1:17 • How did your early influences and childhood years lead you to become interested in...

  10. Reflections on GI workforce, leadership and goalsetting with ACG President Amy Oxentenko, MD

    In this podcast episode, Amy Oxentenko, MD, discusses her initiatives as ACG president, addressing workforce challenges in the GI space and more. • Intro :50 • Amy Oxentenko, MD 1:09 • How does it feel to be finishing your year as ACG president? 1:54 • What were your main initiatives and goals…

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  11. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Beyond: Food The Main Course 2025 Live Recap (Crossover with Tuesday Night IBS)

    In this special crossover podcast episode, Tuesday Night IBS hosts Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, Erica Dermer and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, are joined live by William Chey, MD, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at FOOD the Main Course Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. • Intro :02 • About Scarlata :30 • About...

  12. Dedication, Innovation, Inspiration with Miguel Regueiro, MD

    In this podcast episode, Miguel Regueiro, MD, discusses developing the medical home model for patients with IBD, technological advances for patients in GI and more. • Intro :58 • The interview/about Regueiro 1:03 • Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 1:24 • How did you get interested...

  13. Managing Uncertainty Around AI Technology with Ryan Stidham, MD

    In this podcast episode, Ryan Stidham, MD, discusses the evolution and development of digital imaging and AI in the GI space, how AI can revolutionize stages within the clinical trials and practices and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Stidham :36 • Tell us about your family and where you...

  14. "The Fourth Shift": Embracing the roles of social media and AI in health care with Austin Chiang, MD (Crossover with Physicianary)

    In this special crossover episode with Physicianary, previous Gut Talk guest, Austin Chiang, MD, and Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss the influence of social media in medicine and how AI continues to change the health care landscape. • Intro 0:30 • Austin Chiang, MD, MPH 0:36 • Tell...

  15. The Next Generation of GI with Prateek Sharma, MD

    In this podcast episode, Prateek Sharma, MD, about how program directors can help shepherd GI fellows into clinical research spaces, providing quality exams for upper endoscopy and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Sharma :43 • Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 1:00 • Did you...

  16. Living the American Dream with Maria Abreu, MD

    In this podcast episode, Maria Abreu, MD, current president of the AGA, discusses the unique upbringing of health care professionals who are children of immigrants, formal versus on-the-job leadership training and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Abreu :31 • Can you tell us about where you...

  17. How GIs can recapture GI with Larry Kosinski, MD

    In this podcast episode, Larry Kosinski, MD, founder of SonarMD, discusses reclaiming GI services for patients and physicians, developing new tools for IBD patients and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Kosinski :29 • Can you tell us about your upbringing and the experiences that got you to...

  18. Evolving the relationship between the AGA and Gastroenterology with Tom Serena

    In this podcast episode, Tom Serena, chief executive officer of the American Gastroenterological Association, discusses the role of private equity in specialty societies, the hunger to be involved in innovation and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Serena :29 • Can you tell us about your...

  19. Predicting the future of GI with Brad Stillman

    In this podcast episode, Brad Stillman, executive director at American College of Gastroenterology, discusses adapting with the GI landscape to prevent physician burnout, the role organizations play in ensuring physicians have the right tools to aid patients and more. • Intro :24 • The...

  20. "Food: The Main Course with Dr. William Chey & Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN" – Crossover with Tuesday Night IBS Podcast

    In this special crossover podcast episode, Tuesday Night IBS host Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, are joined live by William Chey, MD, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at FOOD the Main Course Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. · Intro :02 · The interview/about Scarlata :27 · About...

  21. Tom McCourt on discovery, trust, friendship and courage

    In this podcast episode, Tom McCourt, chief executive officer of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, discusses the evolving relationship between physicians and pharma, breakthroughs in GI drugs and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about McCourt 1:32 • Tell us…

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  22. Embracing change to grow as a person and a leader with John Inadomi, MD

    In this podcast episode, John Inadomi, MD, chair of the department of internal medicine at University of Utah Health, discusses the value of mentorship, qualities a leader should possess and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about Inadomi 1:30 • Tell us...

  23. A Gastroenterologist's Journey to Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Tom Shehab, MD

    In this podcast episode, Tom Shehab, MD, managing partner at Arboretum Ventures, discusses supporting "doctorpreneurs", alternative career paths for physicians and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about Shehab 1:30 • Where did you grow up and who were...

  24. The Development of GI Psychology with Megan Riehl, PsyD

    In this podcast episode, Megan Riehl, PsyD, discusses symptoms and solutions in GI psychology, building educational tools for patients and physicians on GI psychology and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Riehl :33 • Riehl on early influences on her...

  25. Creating the Field of GI Nutrition with Kate Scarlata, RDN

    In this podcast episode, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, discusses how to help patients avoid over restricting their diets, the use of digital therapeutic tools in dietetics and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Scarlata :31 • Scarlata on her family and...

  26. Private Practice Dietetics in GI with Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD

    In this podcast episode, Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN, discusses how the work of gastroenterologists and dieticians can inform each other, approaching GI conditions as new science emerges and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Duker Freuman :30…

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  27. The Future of Endoscopy with Doug Rex, MD

    In this podcast episode, Douglas Rex, MD, discusses the importance of intent-to-treat for colorectal screenings, how screening technology has transformed gastroenterology practice and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Rex :32 • Where did you grow…

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  28. The Future of Care for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction with the ROME Foundation

    In this podcast episode, Douglas Drossman, MD, and Johannah Ruddy MEd, discuss methods of destigmatizing chronic illness for patients and physicians, technology's effect on the doctor-patient relationship and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about…

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  29. Health Care Innovation & Non-Traditional Care with Shivan Mehta, MD

    In this podcast episode, Shivan Mehta, MD, MBA, MSHP, discusses behavioral economics in patients and clinicians, the entrance of non-traditional entities in the health care space and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 The interview/about Mehta :30 How did you get to where you...

  30. The Different Facets of GI Leadership with Amy Oxentenko, MD

    In this podcast episode, Amy Oxentenko, MD, discusses the importance of adapting in her leadership roles and shares her thoughts on creating transparent, inclusive spaces in practice, and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 The interview & about Oxentenko :38 Were there people...

  31. Humanity in Medicine with Mitch Albom

    In this podcast episode, Mitch Albom, best-selling author, journalist, and radio and TV broadcaster, discusses how his philanthropy and writing have informed each other, his experiences with doctors as a patient and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 About Albom :30 The...

  32. Discovering ERCP with Peter B. Cotton, MD

    In this podcast episode, Peter B. Cotton, MD, FRCP, FRCS, professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the development and invention of the ERCP procedure, the innovation of digestive disease centers and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 About...

  33. Perspectives on Leadership, Education and the Future of Clinical Care in IBS with Lin Chang, MD

    In this podcast episode, Lin Chang, MD, vice-chief of Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, discusses her path to GI, her interest in IBS and some of the newest therapies coming down the pipe and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :22 About Chang :28 The...

  34. Physician Entrepreneurship in GI with Joe Rubinsztain, MD

    In this podcast episode, Joe Rubinsztain, MD, the CEO of ChronWell, discusses his path to becoming a doctorpreneur, the creation of gMed and more. Brought to you by Zeposia. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :22 About Rubinsztain :39 The interview 1:14 Tell us about your background …...

  35. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in GI with Sophie M. Balzora, MD

    In this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more. Brought to you by Zeposia. Intro :02 The interview :22 Can you tell us a bit...

  36. Virtual Reality in GI with Brennan Spiegel, MD

    In this podcast episode, Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, discusses virtual and augmented reality in gastroenterology from both a clinical and research perspective, as well as his thoughts on the future of the field. Intro :02 The interview :22 How did you decide to be a doctor? :23 What are your main...

  37. New ACG IBS Guidelines with Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD

    In this episode, Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, joins us to discuss the American College of Gastroenterology's newest guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome, options for patients with IBS-D and IBS-C, and much more. Brought to you by Red Hill Biopharma. Intro :02 Can you briefly review the process that...

  38. Probiotics and Discovery with Eamonn Quigley, MD

    In this episode, Eamonn Quigley, MD, joins us to discuss his journey into gastroenterology, probiotics and pearls of wisdom to the next generation of physician investigators. Brought to you by Red Hill Biopharma. Intro :26 Who was the person or persons that got you interested in GI? 1:01 Was...

  39. Douglas Drossman, MD: The Rome Criteria and What's Next for Rome V

    In this episode, Douglas A. Drossman, MD, joins us to discuss his path into medicine, the history and influence of brain-gut interactions and what gastroenterologists can expect for Rome V criteria. Intro :22 Drossman's experiences growing up in New York :33 Drossman's experience performing in a...

  40. Gil Y. Melmed, MD, MS: Practical Considerations for IBD Management, Telehealth and COVID Vaccination

    In this episode, Gil Y. Melmed, MD, MS, joins us to discuss the available evidence regarding COVID-19 risk among patients with IBD, the pandemic's effect on elective procedures, the future of telehealth for gastroenterologists and the importance of vaccination in these patients. Editor's Note…

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  41. Dr. Barry Marshall: Curiosity and Persistence in the Discovery of H. pylori

    In this podcast episode, we interview Barry Marshall, AC, FRACP, FRS, FAA, the legendary Nobel Laureate who discovered that peptic ulcer disease was caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, not excess acid. Marshall fought for years against the notion that ulcers were caused by acid and…

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  42. Peter Gibson, MD: Nutrition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    In this episode, Peter Gibson, MD, discusses the advent of FODMAPs, the importance of integrated care and preventive medicine, and how his research led to the development of a widely popular medical app. Intro :23 About Peter Gibson, MD :24 The interview 1:36 What part of Australia are you...

  43. Health Policy with Congresswoman Dingell (D-Mich.)

    In this episode, we spoke with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) about her history in politics and her passion for advocating for health issues, as well as her thoughts on COVID-19 and how health care providers can effect change by engaging with their representatives. Intro :10 About...

  44. Tachi Yamada, MD: Non-traditional Careers in Medicine

    In this episode, we spoke with one of the luminaries of gastroenterology, Tachi Yamada, MD, about the guiding principles that led him through his GI career, the art of embracing change and what he learned about global health from working at the Gates Foundation. Intro :10 About Dr. Yamada :14 The...

  45. Mark Pochapin, MD, and David Greenwald, MD: COVID-19 GI Updates

    In this episode, we talk to ACG presidents Mark Pochapin, MD, of NYU Langone, and David Greenwald, MD, of Mount Sinai, about the latest updates in COVID-19 for the gastroenterologist. Intro :10 Why is this important for clinical gastroenterologists? 1:40 Do we know whether the virus in stool can...

  46. Justin Brandler, MD: You Did Not Match

    In this Match Day episode, I speak with Justin Brandler, MD, first-year gastroenterology fellow at University of Michigan, about failure, the GI match and cultural shifts in the fellowship process. Intro :10 Good luck and congrats to everyone :32 The history of Match Day :43 The match process…

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  47. Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC: Nutrition Quickchat

    In this episode, registered dietitian at Cedars-Sinai, Kelly Issokson, gives a basic overview of the role of RDs in clinical practice, nutrition pearls, useful diets like low-FODMAP and EEN, and dispels some of the current snake oil being touted in the wellness space. Intro :10 The interview :29...

  48. Naresh T. Gunaratnum, MD: Private Practice Gastroenterology

    In this episode, I speak to Naresh T. Gunaratnum, MD, who completed his GI fellowship at Univ of Michigan and an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He shares his perspective on transitioning from a large academic medical center to private practice in a community hospital. He also talks...

  49. Austin Chiang, MD, MPH: Social Media in Medicine

    In this inaugural episode, social media guru, Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, of Jefferson University, joins me to discuss the importance of developing a professional social media presence. He also gives his take on where the field is heading and offers advice for early career physicians looking to get...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Sameer K. Berry, MD, and William D. Chey, MD, host this Healio podcast that provides busy clinicians with quick updates that directly affect their GI practices. Through interviews and candid conversations, they explore how health policy, social media, technology, nutrition, practice management and research impact the field of Gastroenterology. Most importantly, the show also features interviews with patients to add a unique perspective on the topics that matter.

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Sameer K. Berry, MD, and William D. Chey, MD

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