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In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk , Host Dr. Rob Page talks with David Harris, MD, about the cornea and issues you may be having with your eyes. The cornea serves the eye by shielding it from germs and debris, such as dust. It shares this task with the eyelids, eye socket, tears and sclera. The cornea, which also helps bring vision into focus, functions as the outer lens and screens the eye from damaging ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths from the sun. The best comparison is that of a window letting in light or a camera taking a photo. For more information about your cornea, vision problems or to set up an appointment with Dr. Harris contact , University Eye Specialists @ 865-244-2020 or on the web @ https://www.universityeye.com/.

To vaccinate or not vaccinate is widely debated nowadays. Understanding vaccines and the risks that come from not immunizing your child is just as important as understanding the risks associated with the vaccination. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, Dr. Elise Denneny explores many different types of important immunizations and when your child should receive them. Pediatrician Stephanie Shults, MD answers questions related with vaccinations such as Hep B, H. Influenza, DTaP, MMR, and many more! Dr. Shults is with Shults Pediatrics which is part of the Summit Medical Group located at 9142 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37922. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk is brought to you by the attorneys of London Amburn. For more information on Dr. Shults or Summit Medical Group, please visit http://www.shultspediatrics.com.

The #1 cosmetic surgery performed in the United States currently is Labiaplasty. Even with this procedure growing in popularity, many women still have questions about the surgery, recovery times, and what to expect in general. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD will discuss this procedure in detail with OB/GYN Specialist, Rosalind Cadigan, MD. Labioplasty is often sought out by women who have long or excessive skin and need to have the labia shortened to reduce pain from intercourse or simply walking. For more information on labiaplasty or to schedule an appointment, visit the OB/GYN Professionals of East TN website at www.obgprofessionals.com or call (865) 531-3303.

For those people who have chronic pain, finding relief is often a difficult process or may even seem almost impossible at times. Many people suffer from prolonged discomfort for multiple years. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Elmer Pinzon, MD about treatment options for chronic pain whether it be back pain, progressive weakness, sports injury, or even carpal tunnel. Drugs often simply mask the pain but don’t always address the root cause. The good news is surgery may be avoided. If you are dealing with pain and would like to return to work, sports, or recreation, visit the University Spine and Sports Specialists website at https://usss-vchrm.com/ or call (865) 690-3737 for an appointment. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com

Acne. Most people have had to deal with this troublesome condition during teen years but some people even struggle with acne well into adulthood. For those with uncontrolled acne, dealing with the scarring can be depressing and can have a strain on one’s social interactions. There are many different causes and even more remedies, both over-the-counter and prescription. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Carley Fowler, MD about the treatment options for the most mild to severe cases of acne. The good news for acne sufferers is that there are more alternatives today than ever to manage or even eliminate acne. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit The Knoxville Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery website at www.knoxvillecenterfordermatologyandplasticsurgery.com or call Dr. Fowler’s office at (865) 470-4127. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com

FNA, it’s a type of biopsy that is minimally invasive and uses a very thin needle that can be inserted into a mass. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Daniel H. Snyder, DO, of Knoxville FNA Clinic about this type of biopsy . This can be done with little or no anesthesia with minimal risks and the procedure itself only takes a few minutes. FNA uses ultrasound guidance to perform this technique and results can normally be back in 24 hours or less. For more information on FNA or to schedule an appointment, visit the website at knoxvillefna.com or call Dr. Snyder’s office at (865) 888-7747. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy or SUDI, is the term used when babies die without warning during sleep. Once categorized as SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SUDI most often occurs when infants are put down to sleep in an unsafe environment causing them to suffocate. The sad reality is that many of these deaths would have been preventable by following safe sleeping practices for infants. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Knox County Medical Examiner, Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan, MD, PhD, regarding SUDI and how to create a safe sleeping environment for babies. Learn the best practices for safe infant sleep and how these methods are substantially lowering SUDI rates in East Tennessee. If you have experienced an infant death due to SUDI, resources are available through the Knox County Regional Forensic Center. For more information, visit their website at www.knoxcounty.org/rfc or call at (865) 215-8000. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com.

Hernias are a common condition that affect more than 200,000 people in the United States each year. The good news is there’s a fix for it! In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Michael Antiporda, MD of Premier Surgical about the various Hernia treatments. Untreated hernias can not only be painful but they can later cause complications. For more information on hernias or to schedule an appointment, visit the Premier Surgical website at premiersurgical.com or call Dr. Antiporda’s office at (865) 524-3695. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com

There are many reasons why the gallbladder may become painful or inflamed including gallstones, a thickening of the bile, or malfunctioning valves. While it is important to address the source, during an attack often all patients can think about is relieving the pain. The good news is there are several treatment options available to alleviate the painful symptoms and help reduce future incidences of gallbladder pain or discomfort. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine's Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and special guest, Kyle Kleppe, MD, will discuss some of the most common symptoms associated with an inflamed gallbladder and the latest treatment options to address these issues. For more information on Dr. Kleppe and University Surgeon Associates, P.C., visit their website at www.utsurgery.com or call (865) 305-9620. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Gallbladder #Gallstones #GallbladderSurgery #medicine #knoxville #tennessee #healthcare

Advances in hip and knee replacements have made this once dreaded surgery less invasive and now can often be done on an outpatient basis. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and Ryan Dabbs, MD with Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic discuss the latest in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement. Learn how these advancements can reduce down time, ease pain, and get you back to an active lifestyle. For more information on available options, visit the website for Tennessee Orthopedic Clinics at https://www.tocdocs.com or call (865) 690-4861. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk is brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Knee ,#Hip , #TOC , #DocTalk , #Orthopedic , #Knoxville , #KAM , #KAPA , #Robotic

In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and special guest Matthew Doppelt, DO of Southeastern Dermatology, discuss tattoo removal and the latest technology to address this issues. Dr. Doppelt is a board certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at Lincoln Memorial University’s Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. For more information on Dr. Doppelt or to schedule an appointment, visit Southeastern dermatology at www.drdoppelt.com, RealSelf or call the office at 865-474-8800. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #tattoo #tattooremoval #ink #bodyart #dermatology #knoxville #tennessee #healthcare

In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Rosalind Cadigan, MD of OB/GYN Professionals concerning the many questions women have about gynecological and obstetric care but are afraid to ask. When should women begin seeing a gynecologist? Should you have your children vaccinated against HPV? If you are pregnant, at what point should you schedule your first prenatal visit? How many ultrasounds during pregnancy are routine and is a 3D or a 4D ultrasound necessary? Learn about the importance of OB/GYN care and why it’s imperative for you and your baby! If you need more information about OB/GYN Professionals or to make an appointment, visit the website at http://obgprofessionals.com/ or call (865) 531-3303. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com #OBGYN , #HPV, #Knoxville, #KAM, #DocTalk,

According to the American Heart Association, approximately 5 million people are diagnosed each year with heart valve disease. While some people may not notice symptoms often associated with this disease, others may notice some physical signs such as chest pain or palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, lightheadedness, or even swollen ankles, feet or abdomen. In this episode of Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and Ayaz Rahman, MD discusses heart valve disease and how new treatment technologies have greatly changed in the management of this disease. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ayaz Rahman visit the Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee web site at www.cardiologyassociatesofeasttennessee.com or call (865) 373-7100. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Heartvalve #HeartDisease #Heartattack #Heart #Knoxville #Cardiology #Heart

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart disease and other illnesses. Often patients will have an elevated blood pressure in their doctor’s office due to nervousness, so it is important to understand the proper way to take your blood pressure at home or outside of the doctor’s office. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and special guest Eric Penniman, DO, talk about the risks associated with hypertension and the proper way to take your blood pressure at home so that high blood pressure can be accurately diagnosed and controlled. Dr. Penniman is the Executive Medical Director of the Summit Medical Group with 70 different practice locations in East Tennessee. To find a Summit practice near you, visit their website at www.summitmedical.com. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Hypertension #Bloodpressure #Heart #Systolic #Diastolic

A Parasomnia is a sleep disorder that causes abnormal behavior while sleeping. If you have a Parasomnia, you might sleep walk, talk, eat, run, or do unusual things during sleep. Other people might think you’re awake, but you’re actually unconscious and you typically don’t remember the incident. These activities can be very dangerous to the sleeper or even the bed partner! In this episode of Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and Dewey McWhirter, MD with Tranquility Sleep Specialists discuss possible causes of Parasomnia and ways to treat it. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the Tranquility Sleep Specialists’ website at www.tranquilitysleep.com/ or call (865) 859-7800.

This episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk with Rob Page, MD explores the subject of Gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a disease in which the stomach cannot empty itself of food in a normal fashion. Symptoms include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and feeling full quickly when eating. Treatments include medications and possibly surgery. Our special guest is Knoxville Academy of Medicine Past President, Matthew Mancini, MD with University Surgeons Associates. Dr. Mancini is a general surgeon at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. For more information about University Surgeons Associates, visit their website at https://www.utsurgery.com or call (865) 305-9620. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk is brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Gastroparesis #UT #Knoxville #stomach #Heartburn #vomiting #nausea

There are several different types of skin cancer but Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer. If undetected, Melanoma can spread to other organs of the body and can be fatal. Early detection of melanoma can save your life so it’s important to learn the A,B,C,Ds of skin cancer. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Quyn Rahman, MD from the Knoxville Institute of Dermatology about risk factors, preventive measures, testing procedures, and treatments for Melanoma. For more information on Melanoma or other dermatology needs, contact Dr. Quyn Rahman at (865) 450-9361 or visit their website , www.dermatologyknoxville.com . Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com #Melanoma #melanocytes #Skincancer #Knoxville #Dermatology #Cancer

In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and special guest Matthew Doppelt, DO of Southeastern Dermatology, discuss dermatological conditions and the latest technology to address these issues. Learn about new treatments for warts; the newest developments in dermal fillers; or about QWO injections, used to reduce moderate to severe cellulite. Dr. Doppelt is a board certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at Lincoln Memorial University’s Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. For more information on Dr. Doppelt or to schedule an appointment, visit Southeastern dermatology at www.drdoppelt.com, RealSelf or call the office at 865-474-8800. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Warts #QWO #Cellulite #DermalFillers

Hernias are a common condition that affect more than 200,000 people in the United States each year. The good news is there’s a fix for it! In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with Gregory Mancini, M.D. of University Surgeons Associates, PC about the various Hernia types and treatments. Untreated hernias can not only be painful but they can later cause complications. For more information on hernias or to schedule an appointment, visit the University Surgeons Associates, PC website at www.UTSURGERY.com or call Dr. Gregory Mancini office at (865) 305-9355. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com #Hernias #Surgeons #Mesh #UT #UTMedical #DockTalk #knoxville #tennessee #healthcare

Seasonal allergies are less common during the winter, but it’s possible to experience allergic rhinitis year-round. Different plants emit their respective pollens at different times of year. Depending on your allergy triggers and where you live, you may experience allergies in more than one season. You may also react to indoor allergens, such as mold or pet dander. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD discusses seasonal allergies with Allergist Andrew Singer, MD of Allergy Asthma Affiliates. For more information on Dr. Singer or to schedule an appointment, visit the Allergy & Asthma Affiliates’ website at http://www.allergyaa.com or call the office at (865) 525-2640. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit https://www.firstbank.com/ #Allergies, #Asthma, #KAM, #KAPA, #Knoxville, #Sinus, #Doctor, #Allergist, #DocTalk, #Rhinitis, #HayFeaver, #Springtime

This episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk with host Rob Page, M.D. explores the subject of surgical Oncology with regards to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage your blood sugar. Our special guest is Knoxville Academy of Medicine member Ryan Schmocker, MD of the University Surgical Oncology practice at the University Of Tennessee, For more information about pancreatic cancer, contact Dr. Ryan Schmocker at (865) 544-9218 or their web page at www.utmedicalcenter.org/medical-care/specialty-practices/university-surgical-oncology/. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk is brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Pancreas #Cancer #UT #doctalk #medicine #healthcare #knoxville #tennessee

If you have Hepatitis C, you are not alone. About 2.3 million people are currently living with chronic Hep C in the United States. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD and special guest Eric Penniman, DO, talk about recent developments in the treatment of this deadly disease. The good news is that with early detection there are medications which can cure a high percentage of those testing positive for Hep C. This disease is produced by a virus that infects the liver which can lead to inflammation causing the immune system to attack healthy liver cells. Screening is now recommended for adults over the age of 18, with baby boomers considered a high risk group. Eric Penniman, DO is the Executive Medical Director of the Summit Medical Group with 70 different practice locations in East Tennessee. To find a Summit practice near you, visit their website at www.summitmedical.com. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #HepC #liverdisease #hepatitisC #livertransplant #babyboomers #virus

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, M.D. and special guest Clayton Bell, M.D. discuss integrated health. Dr. Clayton Bell, with the UT Internal Medicine & Integrated Health practice combines cutting-edge, evidence-based western medicine with the ancient healing wisdoms of the East. Dr. Bell’s medical philosophy is that the common thread to optimizing vitality and health lies with activating, supporting, and empowering the person to heal themselves from the inside out. For more information, contact UT Internal Medicine & Integrated Health at (865) 971-3539. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com. #Stress #Knoxville #ut #DocTalk #healthcare #medical #medicine #tennessee

Every February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. With that in mind, on this episode of Knoxville Academy of Medicines Doc Talk , our host Rob Page, MD, talks with Neal Berry, DO, of Tennova Medical Group about Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Berry specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. For more information about Dr. Berry or to schedule an appointment, contact his office at (865) 392-3400 or visit the website www.tennovamedicalgroup.com Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com . #Doctalk #Cardiology #Knoxville #IVDO #HeartDisease #healthcare #medical #medicine #surgery #tennessee

Most people do not pay much attention to their gallbladder until it starts causing trouble. However, when there is a problem, it can be quite painful and require immediate action. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with David Schutter, MD of Premier Surgical about the newest innovations and procedures available to treat the Gallbladder. For more information on Gallbladder Surgery or to schedule an appointment, visit the Premier Surgical website at www.premiersurgical.com or call Dr. David Schutter’s office at 865-938-8121. Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk has been brought to you by FirstBank. Helping People Build a Better Future, visit www.FirstBankOnline.com #DocTalk #Gallbladder #Surgery #knoxville #medicine #healthcare #tennessee