BackTable OBGYN

BackTable OBGYN

The BackTable OBGYN Podcast is a resource for practicing OBGYN's to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice from their peers in the field. Listen here or on the streaming platform of your choice.

Episodes

March 10, 2026 56 mins
As our patients' age progresses, so should our definition of 'recovery'. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mary Ackenbom, associate professor of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at the University of Michigan, is welcomed by host Dr. Amy Park to discuss improving outcomes for older surgical patients. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Ackenbom shares her journey from studying finance at Ohio State to ultimately specializing in...
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Trouble with bowel or bladder function? It might be time to partner with a specialist. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Shannon Wallace and Dr. Anna Spivak, experts from the Cleveland Clinic specializing in pelvic floor disorders. They dive into the complex world of combined colorectal and urogynecological issues, discussing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach ...
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From diagnosis to treatment, hysteroscopy plays a pivotal role in modern gynecologic care. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Christina Salazar, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and associate professor at Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the value of hysteroscopy in managing complex intrauterine pathology. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Salazar shares her introduction ...
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Learn how ACOG turns advocacy into action, supports clinicians, and creates community. Plus, get tips on how you can get involved. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Sivani Aluru from Endeavor Health in Chicago shares her journey and involvement with ACOG, from her medical school days to her current role as the national JFCAC Chair. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Aluru describes her experiences on various task forces, including the ACOG ...
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Some of the biggest advances in women’s health start with a simple question: why hasn’t this been fixed yet? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Tess Kim, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and the founder of Fruits of Labor, a women's health medical device innovation company, joins host Dr. Amy Park. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Kim’s educational journey began with medical school at Emory, follow...
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Fibroid care: how it was, how it’s changing, and where it’s headed next. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome minimally invasive GYN surgeon Dr. Arleen Song to discuss the evolving landscape of fibroid care. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Song, a veteran in the field with nearly 20 years of experience, shares her journey from Michigan to Duke, current treatments in fibroid management, and the imp...
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Vaginal rejuvenation is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and overdue for honest conversations in medicine. In this crossover episode between BackTable Urology and BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Nirit Rosenblum, a urology and OBGYN professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, is joined by Dr. Karyn Eilber, Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Department of Surgery, and Dr. Ariana Smith, Chief of Urology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Together, ...
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Who should consider fertility preservation, when is the right time, and what are the risks? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Amy Park interviews Dr. Mindy Christianson, the section head of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Cleveland Clinic, who shares how fertility preservation is evolving for patients planning families and those facing fertility-impacting treatments. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Christianson discusse...
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A physician’s expertise can extend beyond the exam room and into the courtroom. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Elizabeth Moore, a general OBGYN and founder of MooreExperts, joins host Dr. Mark Hoffman to share her expertise on the intricacies of medical-legal work. --- SYNPOSIS They cover Dr. Moore's journey into expert witness work, including how the pandemic shifted her career focus and ultimately led to the creation ...
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What if the key to improving obstetrical surgery outcomes isn’t a new technology, but rethinking who’s in the operating room? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Sony Singh, a prominent figure in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) and obstetrics, to share perspectives on the emerging role of MIG surgeons in obstetrical surgery. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Si...
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How economically viable is gynecologic surgery today, and what happens if the system keeps pushing the limits? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Marisa Dahlman from Virginia Mason in Seattle sits down with hosts Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the evolving landscape of this field and the pressures surrounding reimbursement. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Dahlman begins by sharing her career path and fellowship experience before...
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Everything you need to know about tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOAs): breaking the stigma, safer treatment, fertility preservation, and better outcomes. This episode of BackTable OBGYN features Dr. Katherine Smith, an assistant professor and MIGS Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. With hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman, Dr. Smith provides an extensive overview of contemporary TOA management, emphasizing the significa...
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Endometriosis and fibroids don't have to block your patient’s path to pregnancy. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Jim Robinson, Director of Reproductive Surgery at Shady Grove Fertility in Maryland, to share his guidance on reproductive surgery applications and reproductive health. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation explores the management of endometriosis and fibroids, the use of office hysteros...
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Ever wondered what it’s like to train and practice obstetrics and gynecology across New Zealand and Australia? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Amy Park sits down with Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams, a renowned gynecologist and endometriosis specialist. Dr. Wynn-Williams discusses his extensive training across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Scotland, emphasizing his role in minimally invasive gynecology.---SYNPOSISThe conver...
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Not all pain is visible and not all solutions are obvious, especially in chronic pelvic pain. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Aakriti Carrubba, an expert in minimally invasive gynecological surgery and pelvic pain from the Mayo Clinic, to talk through the evaluation and treatment of chronic pelvic pain.---SYNPOSISDr. Carrubba shares her journey from Kentucky to Florida, detailing her extensive...
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No money, no mission. Understanding coding is the key to funding care and making your practice sustainable. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host, Dr. Mark Hoffman, chats with Dr. Jon Hathaway, associate professor at IU School of Medicine and coding specialist. They discuss the intricacies of medical billing, the impact of coding knowledge on revenue, and the systemic gaps in residency training regarding financial literacy. ---S...
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The future of gynecologic surgery is less invasive, more precise, and closer than you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Noam Smorgick, Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Shamir Hospital in Israel. They discuss Dr. Smorgick’s journey into the field of OBGYN and her innovative approaches to intrauterine adhesion management and hysteroscopic surgery for complex...
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When radiology meets surgery, endometriosis care becomes more precise, personalized, and proactive. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, an associate professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Tatnai Burnett, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing endometriosis. The discussion covers the roles of advanced ima...
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Blind biopsies leave questions unanswered. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes back Dr. Linda Bradley, an expert in obstetrics, gynecology, and hysteroscopy from the Cleveland Clinic, to discuss the benefits and advancements of direct visualized endometrial sampling over traditional blind biopsy techniques. ---This podcast is supported by:Medtronichttps://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professiona...
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When radiology meets surgery, endometriosis care becomes more precise, personalized, and proactive. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, an associate professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Tatnai Burnett, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing endometriosis. The discussion covers the roles of advanced imagi...
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