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The Missing Needle

by Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce

Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse. Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. Produced by Andrew Matar, MD.

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Episodes

  1. The Missing Needle - Episode 18 - Season Recap

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 18 - Season Recap Episode 17 was intentionally skipped, in memorandum of our guest who passed. The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within...

  2. The Missing Needle - Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine Dr. John R. Porterfield Jr., MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in endocrine, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery. After completing his surgical training…

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  3. The Missing Needle - Episode 15 - DJ Howard

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 15 - DJ Howard David Howard, PhD, is a scholar and professional affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Florida. He holds a doctoral degree and brings a strong background in research, education, and...

  4. The Missing Needle - Episode 14 - The Sidelines are a Cockpit, too

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 14 - The Sidelines are a Cockpit, too Stacy Case BSN, RN is the founder of Sideline Surgeons, a platform built on one simple belief: athletes deserve better. Better access, better support, and better outcomes—no matter…

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  5. The Missing Needle - Episode 13 - Born to Lead

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 13 - Born to Lead David A. Cole is a seasoned healthcare industry professional with broad expertise in generalist roles, currently serving with Proxdis. He has a wide-ranging skill set that spans strategic planning,...

  6. The Missing Needle - Episode 12 - Nickels and Dimes

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 12 - Nickels and Dimes. Dr. Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS, FSAGES, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida. He serves as Vice Chair of Surgery and Chief…

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  7. The Missing Needle - Episode 11 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 2

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 11 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 2 Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as Chair of the Sarcoma Department and Chief of Surgery Service, as well as an...

  8. The Missing Needle - Episode 10 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 1

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 10 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 1 Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as Chair of the Sarcoma Department and Chief of Surgery Service, as well as an...

  9. The Missing Needle - Episode 9 - FUPA and Go Devils

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 9 - FUPA (Florida Urology Partners and Associates) and Go Devils. Our guest on this episode is Raviender Bukkapatnam, MD. Dr. Raviender Bukkapatnam is a highly esteemed, board-certified, and fellowship-trained urologist…

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  10. The Missing Needle - Episode 8 - From the Heart- Part 2

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 8 - From the Heart - Part 2 Arvind Bhimaraj is an advanced heart failure cardiologist who claims no titles other than an aspirant of being a good human being, research scientist, an advocate for what’s right, and for…

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  11. The Missing Needle - Episode 7 - Laissez les bon temps rouler

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 7 - Laissez les bon temps rouler. Dr. Malachi G. Sheahan III, MD, FACS is a distinguished vascular and endovascular surgeon based in New Orleans, currently Professor and Chair of Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center and...

  12. The Missing Needle - Episode 6 - From The Heart - Part 1

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 6: From The Heart - Part 1 Arvind Bhimaraj is an advanced heart failure cardiologist who claims no titles other than an aspirant of being a good human being, research scientist, an advocate for what’s right, and for…

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  13. The Missing Needle - Episode 5 - Lucky Lucky London

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 5: Lucky Lucky London. London Guidry, MD is a respected colleague and friend of the Missing Needle Team and is affectionally our BV Needle. London is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a received her medical degree in...

  14. The Missing Needle - Episode 4 - Hygge Henrik

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 4 - Hygge Henrik 'Hygge' is Danish for enjoy, describing a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality, Our guest today is Dr. Henrik Sillesen, MD, DMSc. He is a professor of vascular disease at University of...

  15. The Missing Needle - Episode 3 - The Scarlet Scrub Cap

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 3 - The Scarlet Scrub Cap. In this episode we give our take on industry in the surgical world. There are many ways to treat vascular disease, and knowledge of devices as well as working, professional relationships with...

  16. The Missing Needle - Episode 2 - Unf@&ked

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce are back for episode 2 to expand upon what it means when we say 'patients' are getting f**ked.' The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. Intended...

  17. The Missing Needle - Episode 1

    Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce introduce the new podcast 'The Missing Needle' and discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. This is episode 1 of a new series of discussions that we hope will spark further discourse on the many...

  18. The Missing Needle - Trailer

    The Missing Needle Podcast Trailer with Hosts Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. New series on the way, stay tuned!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse.

Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD.

Produced by Andrew Matar, MD.

HOSTED BY

Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce

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What is The Missing Needle about?

Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse. Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. Produced by Andrew Matar,...

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The Missing Needle is created and hosted by Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce.
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