UCI Health Physician Huddle

UCI Health Physician Huddle
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At UCI Health, advancing medicine means never standing still. Physician Huddle brings specialists, healthcare leaders, and clinical partners into the center of the latest breakthroughs, research discoveries, and innovations in patient care.Hosted by Sunil Verma, MD, and Lindsay Carrillo, MBA, each episode features candid conversations with UCI Health experts — from pioneering brain cancer therapies and AI-driven cancer diagnostics to surgical innovations, aging care strategies, and advances in specialty fields like urology and neuro-oncology.Whether you’re seeking clinical insights to inform your practice or looking for new ideas to improve patient outcomes, Physician Huddle offers trusted expertise, forward-thinking discussions, and real-world applications you can use today.Subscribe and stay connected to clinical innovation at UCI Health. Learn more or refer a patient at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org.
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The podcast covers a broad range of healthcare topics including advancements in surgical techniques, AI applications in medicine, geriatric care, and transplant surgery. Episodes feature discussions on specific innovations such as minimally invasive procedures for ear perforations, AI-driven lung nodule detection, fall prevention strategies in older adults, and cutting-edge kidney and pancreas transplant research.

At UCI Health, advancing medicine means never standing still. Physician Huddle brings specialists, healthcare leaders, and clinical partners into the center of the latest breakthroughs, research discoveries, and innovations in patient care.
Hosted by Sunil Verma, MD, and Lindsay Carrillo, MBA, each episode features candid conversations with UCI Health experts — from pioneering brain cancer therapies and AI-driven cancer diagnostics to surgical innovations, aging care strategies, and advances in specialty fields like urology and neuro-oncology.
Whether you’re seeking clinical insights to inform your practice or looking for new ideas to improve patient outcomes, Physician Huddle offers trusted expertise, forward-thinking discussions, and real-world applications you can use today.
Subscribe and stay connected to clinical innovation at UCI Health. Learn more or refer a patient at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org.
Board-certified UCI Health physician and fellowship-trained otology, neurotology, and skull base surgeon Hamid Djalilian, MD joins the podcast to discuss his expertise on ear-related medical and surgical problems, including tinnitus, chronic ear infections, and innovative treatments for tympanic membrane perforations. Hear groundbreaking advancements in minimally invasive procedures, the latest research on tinnitus treatment, and the future of hearing restoration. Whether you're a medical professional or simply curious about the latest in otolaryngology, this episode offers a deep dive into the cutting-edge developments transforming patient care. Tune in to learn how UCI Health is leading the way in medical innovation and improving the quality of life for patients.
Topics discussed:
- Understanding and treating tinnitus as a brain disorder
- The link between tinnitus and central nervous system sensitivity
- Ongoing research into future implantable devices to further reduce or eliminate tinnitus symptoms.
- Development of an office-based, minimally invasive procedure to repair tympanic membrane perforations using processed porcine tissue and autologous blood serum.
- A new hearing aid that directly stimulates the eardrum, providing higher-quality sound compared to traditional devices.
Connect with UCI Health physicians online at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org, on LinkedIn @UCI Health Physicians, on Instagram @ucihealthphysicians, or at @uciphysicians on X.
Refer a patient at referralportal.ucihealth.org and learn more about ongoing clinical trials at ucihealth.org/clinical-trials.

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