Beyond the Stethoscope

Beyond the Stethoscope

Beyond the Stethoscope dives into the many service lines and specialties at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. Our list of guests includes front line physicians, executives and colleagues to give listeners different perspectives of what goes on around our health system that serves the Greater Philadelphia area and Delaware. Margie Zimmerman hosted the first season of Beyond the Stethoscope. Adriane Kiss is the current host.

Episodes

S3E10: Innovations in Structural Heart Disease Treatment

August 6, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Beyond the Stethoscope, we dive into the evolving world of structural heart disease—a group of conditions affecting the heart’s structure, including heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Hitesh Raheja joins us to explore the latest advancements in structural heart procedures and the cutting-edge technologies now available in our region. Whether you’re a health care professi...
Mark as Played

S3E9: The Vital Role of Environmental Services

July 22, 2025 • 8 mins
Throughout our series, we’ve explored many of the departments that keep hospitals running—from emergency care to labor and delivery. But today, we’re shining a light on a department that touches nearly every corner of the hospital: Environmental Services. In this episode, we sit down with Ra’son Alexander, Senior Director of Environmental Services at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, to uncover the essential role his team plays in main...
Mark as Played

S3E8: Discussing Uncommon Heart Conditions

July 10, 2025 • 13 mins
As we go through our day to day lives, there are many things that can affect our overall heart health. Outside of known risk factors, on this episode of Beyond the Stethoscope, Nazareth Hospital cardiologist Dr. Robert Singer discusses silent things happening in your body that could be affecting your heart.
Mark as Played

S3E7: Treating HIV and Hepatitis C

June 4, 2025 • 14 mins
Cases of HIV and Hepatitis C have been on the rise in the Greater Philadelphia area. Infectious disease provider Gul Madison, MD, shares her approach to treating these two diseases and the goal of eliminating long-rooted stigma. If you or someone you know is battling HIV or Hepatitis C, Dr. Madison is accepting new patients.
Mark as Played

S3E6: Addressing Health Equity in Greater Philadelphia

May 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Access to care is often one of the biggest barriers when it comes to positive health outcomes, but there are also several factors, commonly referred to as social determinants of health, that play a larger factor. Marlow Levy, RN, MBA, FACHE, president of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa., and Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Del., talks about how social determinants play a role in the lives of the communities we serve in...
Mark as Played

S3E5: Treating Obesity

May 7, 2025 • 17 mins
Bariatric surgeon, Aley Tohamy, MD, discusses the significant advancements of minimally invasive surgery for bariatric patients and non-surgical weight-loss options.
Mark as Played

S3E4: Expanding Patient Care in Bucks County, Pa.

April 24, 2025 • 6 mins
At Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic we strive in our mission to meet our community where they are. We are excited to welcome Joe Fisher and Amy Gravelle of the Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group to talk about the new outpatient center opening in Yardley, Pa., on May 5, 2025. Learn more about the services at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic at Yardley: trinityhealthma.org/yardley.
Mark as Played

S3E3: Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries

April 9, 2025 • 10 mins
Spring has sprung and for those who are breaking out of their winter hibernation and getting more active, foot and ankle specialist Dr. Eric Gokcen shares how to prevent harming your feet and ankles, and what the treatment for the most common foot and ankle injuries, a twisted ankle. If you are in need of a foot and ankle specialist in the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Gokcen is accepting new patients now: https://www.trinityhea...
Mark as Played

S3E2: Family Medicine Residency Spotlight

March 16, 2025 • 13 mins
In honor of Match Day on March 21—a day that is most memorable in a medical student’s education—we meet Dr. Brian McDonough, the chair of graduate medical education at Saint Francis Hospital. Dr. McDonough has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and over the last decade been advising residents in their three-year residency journey. Dr. McDonough highlights his career as not only a provider and advisor to residents, but as a ...
Mark as Played

S3E1: Introducing Andre Boyd, Regional President & CEO

March 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Kicking off our new season, we are excited to introduce our new regional president and CEO, Andre (Dre) Boyd. Dre joined Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic earlier this year; and in this episode, he shares a little about himself, his background in health care and his vision for the future of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. Learn more about the mission at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic at: https://www.trinityhealthma.org/mission
Mark as Played

S2E9: First Time Mom Q&A (Post-Partum)

January 22, 2025 • 13 mins
Today, we are excited to welcome back Ob/Gyn Sarah Goodheart, DO. In our last episode, Dr. Goodheart answered questions first-time moms often think about before giving birth. In this episode, Dr. Goodheart discusses what women can expect after birth and shares post-partum tips.
Mark as Played

S2E8: First Time Mom Q&A

January 7, 2025 • 10 mins
Pregnancies cause a wide range of emotions, especially for first-time mothers–excitement, anxiety and stress. In the first of a two-part interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group Ob/Gyn Sarah Goodheart, DO, who helps first-time moms keep their emotions in check and deliver their babies in a healthy, safe environment.
Mark as Played

S2E7: Patient Experience During the Holidays

December 4, 2024 • 8 mins
The worst place to spend the holiday season is in the hospital. However, some patients have long-term stays in the hospital and may not have family visit them. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic lead patient advocate Absalom Mitchell explains ways the community can make the holidays memorable for those in the hospital.
Mark as Played

S2E6: Healthy Eating Over the Holiday Season

November 20, 2024 • 12 mins
The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends, and most gatherings often center around food. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic dietician Sophia Friedeborn offers tips on how to navigate healthy food choices over the holiday season.
Mark as Played

S2E5: The Role of Spiritual Care in Hospitals

November 6, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, we discuss how spiritual care plays a role in a healthcare environment. St. Mary Medical Center offers a Chaplain Residency Program by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) accredited by the Department of Education. The manager of Clinical Pastoral Education, Jawad Bayat, discusses how chaplains play a vital role across all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals.
Mark as Played

S2E4: Identifying and Treating Hiatal Hernia

October 23, 2024 • 12 mins
Hiatal hernia is a term you may only hear when experiencing one. This type of hernia occurs when parts of the stomach begin to push into your chest. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group bariatric surgeon Alfred Trang, MD, discusses the causes and how to spot the warning signs of hiatal hernias.
Mark as Played

S2E3: Saint Francis Hospital Celebrates 100 Years

October 9, 2024 • 15 mins
Saint Francis Hospital is celebrating its centennial year on October 16, 2024. In this episode we welcome Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic President & CEO, Jim Woodward and Regional Director of Philanthropy, Gina Kennedy to look back on the legacy of the hospital and the impact it continues to make today. Also in this episode, we welcome our new host Adriane Kiss.
Mark as Played

S2E2: Common NFL Injuries Explained

September 25, 2024 • 10 mins
We welcome back sports orthopedic surgeon, Dinesh Dhanaraj, MD, to talk about some of the common injuries players see during the NFL season. Dr. Dhanaraj also explains how patients overcome concussions.
Mark as Played

S2E1: The Role of Internal Medicine in Primary Care

September 11, 2024 • 10 mins
In the season 2 premiere of Beyond the Stethoscope, we talk to internal medicine physician, Cheryl Jackson, MD, who breaks down the differences between primary care and internal medicine and how both play a role in addressing the social determinants of health of patients across the Philadelphia-metro area.
Mark as Played

S1E10: LGBTQ+ Inequities In Health Care

June 4, 2024 • 13 mins
Happy Pride Month! As we wrap the first season of Beyond The Stethoscope, we take a look into health care inequities often experienced by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Michael Magro, president of St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth hospital, goes beyond the scenes of how their community approaches health care and the safe spaces Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic offers to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

    Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.