Best AAOS Podcasts (2025)

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Late-Breaking Talks at AAO '25: Phase 3 for Uveitic Macular Edema and GATHER2 OLE 16:27

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Could a biologic that addresses uveitic macular edema (UME) change the treatment landscape for uveitis patients? Rahul Khurana, MD, joins us to review data from the MEERKAT and SANDCAT trials assessing vamikibart (Genentech/Roche) for UME. And Arshad Khanani, MD, MA, joins us to review the open-label extension study of GATHER2. What effect does ava…

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Episode 2: AAO Recap 29:48

5d ago29:48

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Hosts: Scott Krzywonos John Kitchens, MD Show Summary: In this episode, Scott and John pick up where they left off — talking about the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting and how innovation is reshaping the field. They explore their favorite AAO host cities, the atmosphere of this year’s meeting, and the under-the-radar conversations sh…

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Mastering the Art of Patient Communication 27:14

21d ago27:14

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This episode explores the essentials of effective doctor-patient communication in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, particularly in an era influenced by “Dr. Google” and increased patient access to information. Dr. Katie Schabel, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University, draws from her experience as both…

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Episode 3: Shutdown’s Effects on FDA ft. Alec Gaffney from POLITICO | Plus, PRIMA Implant + GLP-1 Data Dump 40:06

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RetinUp – Episode 3: Shutdown’s Effects on FDA ft. Alec Gaffney from POLITICO | Plus, PRIMA Implant + GLP-1 Data Dump Hosts: John Kitchens, MD Scott Krzywonos Guest: Alexander Gaffney, VP of Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, Agency IQ / POLITICO Show Summary: In this episode, Scott calls in from the Outer Banks to discuss two major clinical headlin…

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Creating an Easier-to-Navigate World for Children 41:08

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Inside Goa’s wildest night of mystic madness 12:17

3d ago12:17

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Aheem, so we thought we were just going to film a small pre-Diwali tradition in Goa, but the night had a whole different plan for us. As darkness fell, things changed massively. We heard crazy loud drums and saw Narkasur statues, oh BTW they’re made only at night! Those crazy giant demons came alive just before Diwali, and damn, that was fun...Take…

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AAO '25: Dry AMD Pipeline and Oral Treatment for Stargardt Disease 27:20

5d ago27:20

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The dry AMD pipeline is packed. Join New Retina Radio as we break it down with Peter Kaiser, MD, whose podium presentation at AAO 2025 offered a survey of developmental projects in dry AMD. What should we look forward to? And Michel Michaelides, MD, shares details from the DRAGON study, which examined the safety and efficacy of tinlarebant (Belite …

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Environmental Health and Otolaryngology 32:35

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, continues the conversation with Amanda Dilger, MD, and Neelima Tummala, MD, from the AAO-HNS Sustainability Task Force. Moving beyond general sustainability practices, this episode focuses on how climate change is directly affecting ENT patients—from ai…

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The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy: The Discussions Continue 30:08

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How do you create clear, durable treatment plans for real-world GA patients? In episode 2 of The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy, host Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, joins Hasenin Al-khersan, MD, and Nakul Singh, MD, to dissect real-world cases and discuss choosing monthly or EOM week dosing regimens, engaging caregivers, and reconciling clinical trial data…

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Late-Breaking Talks at AAO '25: Gene Therapy for RP and NPDR 25:54

11d ago25:54

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Could optogenetics represent the innovative thinking needed to restore some function in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients? Allen Ho, MD, joins us to discuss the state of play in optogenetics, specifically regarding MCO-010 (Nanoscope Therapeutics). What have we seen in the several years since the first patients with RP were dosed with MCO-010 in t…

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Pediatric Cataract Surgery 1:01:44

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Drs. Michelle Cabrera and Alejandra de Alba join host Dr. Ben Young to discuss the finer points of what makes pediatric cataract surgery so challenging—because it's not "just" scaled-down adult cataract surgery. Referenced article: Management of Infantile and Childhood Retinopathies: Optimized Pediatric Pars Plana Vitrectomy Sclerotomy Nomogram For…

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Welcome to RetinUp: AAO recap and interview with Cedric Francois 43:21

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In the debut episode of RetinUp, Drs. Scott Krzywonos and John Kitchens introduce their vision for the show—unfiltered conversations between retina specialists that capture the hallway and after-hours discussions rarely heard on stage. They kick off by recapping highlights from the AAO Annual Meeting, including the first-ever full eye transplant, u…

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Research Is Incremental: Lessons from BEST ENT to Reg-ent 39:44

14d ago39:44

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with David Witsell, MD, about the evolution of practice-based research in otolaryngology. Dr. Witsell shares the origins of BEST ENT and the CHEER network, honoring the visionary leadership of Maureen Hannley, MD, which laid the fo…

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Welcome to RetinUp 1:11

15d ago1:11

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Hosts: John Kitchens, MD & Scott Krzywonos Duration: 2:15 Episode Summary Welcome to RetinUp—the podcast where retina science meets real-world insight. Hosted by Dr. John Kitchens and Scott Krzywonos, RetinUp brings together leading voices in ophthalmology to explore new data, breakthrough research, and the stories behind the science shaping the fu…

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Live from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium: A chat with the Glaucomfleckens 28:04

15d ago28:04

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In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests William Flanary, MD, and Kristin Flanary, also known as the Glaucomfleckens, about their podcast, Knock Knock, Hi, as well as their story and journey through social media. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing the big wigs, William "Dr. Glaucomflecken" Flanary, MD, …

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"Early Care of Polytraumatized Patients: A Framework for Orthopaedic Surgeons" 45:10

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Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewees Michael M. Polmear, MD, MS, and Jennifer E. Hagen, MD, FAAOS, discussing their review article, "Early Care of Polytraumatized Patients: A Framework for Orthopaedic Surgeons" from the October 1, 2025 issue Also discussing in-depth the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training program and framework for pe…

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Treat Earlier, Finish Smarter: Early Aligner Therapy in Real Practice with Dr. Don Spillers 36:32

20d ago36:32

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Early orthodontic treatment is transforming how practitioners approach phase one treatment for growing patients. In this episode of the Golden Age Of Orthodontics, hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein welcome Dr. Don Spillers, a board-certified orthodontist and leading voice in Invisalign First therapy. Dr. Spillers shares how clear aligners for…

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When We Err: The Ethics of and Approaches to Medical Disclosure 53:42

26d ago53:42

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Dr. Thomas Gallagher joins host Dr. Amanda Redfern to share how to ethically and effectively disclose medical errors to patients. During the past 20 years, Dr. Gallagher's research has explored the intersection of healthcare quality, accountability, and communication. He has led a variety projects focused on the optimal response to adverse events a…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Time-Driven Cost Analysis of PRP: Dollars, Minutes, and Patient Care 19:50

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How do costs and reimbursements shape practice patterns regarding panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)? Niki Kothari, MD, moderates a discussion with Jesse Sengillo, MD, and Nicholas Farber, MD, about a new time-driven activity-based costing study by Berkowitz et al. The panel explores how procedure time, margins, and CMS reimbursement affect the role…

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The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy: The Opening Sessions 22:16

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How do retina specialists first broach the topic of complement inhibition for GA therapy? In episode 1 of this miniseries, moderator Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, speaks with Maryam Ghiassi, MD, MHS, and Matthew Cunningham, MD, about timing treatment conversations, managing patients with one good and one bad eye, and addressing whether patients can main…

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The Evolution of Sleep Surgery: From Tracheotomy to Precision Medicine 37:38

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Join host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS EVP and CEO, for a historic conversation with two pioneers of surgical sleep medicine, Kathleen Yaremchuk, MD, MSA and B. Tucker Woodson, MD. Both were at Henry Ford Health in the early 1980s—the epicenter of American surgical sleep medicine—where they witnessed the birth of modern sleep apnea treatment. In…

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Micropulse Laser Therapy for Glaucoma 59:18

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Drs. Marc Toeteberg-Harms and Soshian Sarrafpour join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss micropulse transscleral laser therapy for glaucoma, a less invasive procedure compared with traditional continuous-wave cyclophotocoagulation. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.…

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Abduls of India: Subtle Smile of a Cabbie You’ll Remember 38:38

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Pee Pee side, the cabbie is Prakash. He is not just an expert driver—he knows everything about his job. You know, sometimes it’s not just about the work that people like Prakash do, it’s also about survival, not only for him but for his family, which he supports through his earnings.Magar Dekho yaar, life hamesha easy waise nahi hoti, lekin phir bh…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Preserving Vision vs Restoring Vision 15:37

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How should retina specialists reframe their approach to GA therapy? In the final episode of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD joins experts Margaret Chang, MD, MS; David Eichenbaum, MD; and Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH, to explore how to shift doctor mindsets from restoring vision to preserving it. The panel discusses challenges…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Dosing Schedules, AREDS Vitamins, and Photobiomodulation 15:57

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Should GA therapy start monthly—or is less-than-monthly treatment enough? In episode 3 of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD joins David Eichenbaum, MD; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH, to share best practices in real-world GA care. The panel debates dosing strategy in light of long-term data, compares sa…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Patient Education and Setting Expectations 18:31

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How do you educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about geographic atrophy (GA) therapy? In episode 2 of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD guides Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and David Eichenbaum, MD, through practical strategies for patient education. The panel covers plain-language ana…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Social Impact and Early Intervention 24:18

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What does it mean to truly keep patients at the center of geographic atrophy (GA) therapy? In this first episode of a four-part New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD, leads a discussion with experts Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and David Eichenbaum, MD. The panel explores the social impact of GA and highlight the…

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DynaFlex CEO Darren Buddemeyer on Transforming Labs Into Orthodontic Practice Partners 37:15

1M ago37:15

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Clear aligners, digital workflows, and orthodontics shape the future of dental care. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, hosts of the Golden Age of Orthodontics podcast, explore innovations like clear aligners and lab partnerships with Darren Buddemeyer, CEO of DynaFlex. How do technology and trust-based relationships drive practice efficiency? You …

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From Frustration to Influence: How The ENT PAC Amplifies Your Voice 12:55

1M ago12:55

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS EVP and CEO, talks with Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, a private practice otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina, and current Chair of the Academy's ENT Political Action Committee (PAC) Board. Dr. Scarlett breaks down how ENT PAC amplifies the voices of otolaryngolo…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Aflibercept 8 mg in nAMD: Outcomes After Switching From Faricimab 17:31

2M ago17:31

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What happens when patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) show suboptimal response to faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche) and are switched to high-dose aflibercept (Eylea HD, Regeneron)? Ben Young, MD, moderates a discussion with Pheobe Mellen, MD, and Jordan Deaner, MD, exploring real-world outcomes from a retrospective …

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What’s Up, MOC? Key Changes to the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Program 27:10

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This episode focuses on the evolving process of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for orthopedic surgeons, highlighting its transition to a more flexible and continuous learning experience. Dr. Gregory McComis, ABOS Director and chair of the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Committee, joins interviewer Dr. Doug Lundy to break down key elements of…

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Impact of Postoperative Weight Changes on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Success for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 24:14

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Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Colin T. Huntley, MD, and Associate Editor Boyd Gillespie, MD, to discuss how long-term changes in body mass index (BMI) following hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) impact surgical success as outlined in the paper "Impact of Postoperative Weight Changes on Hypoglossal Ner…

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Thriving as a Subspecialist in Private Practice 34:28

2M ago34:28

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with Douglas D. Reh, MD, a fellowship-trained rhinologist and former academic leader at Johns Hopkins, who now practices as part of ENT Specialty Partners. Dr. Reh reflects on his journey from academia to private practice, exploring how subspe…

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We Kicked, We Ran, We Fished: Action-Packed Day on'Boat' with Goa’s Legendary Fisherman 38:12

2M ago38:12

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La la la la la. Went fishing–vishing, but not the rod-wod kind. This was net-throwing, the “catch me if you can” edition. And the man behind the magic? Goa’s very own celebrity caster, Francisco Fernandes… or, as every wave in Goa knows him, Pele Bhau! So, Pele Bhau and his team dragged me into some seriously wild adventures.From fish to turtles to…

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Is this GCA? What to Look for on Temporal Artery Biopsies 30:23

2M ago30:23

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Host Dr. Amanda Redfern welcomes Dr. Claudia Prospero Ponce, a neuro-ophthalmologist and ocular pathologist, to share her unique perspective on how to diagnose giant cell arteritis (GCA) when temporal artery biopsies are not classically positive. For more information about pathological markers in GCA, check out this paper referenced in the episode:…

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Live from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium: Sustainability in Ophthalmology 22:39

2M ago22:39

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On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests Mahsaw Mansoor, MD, and Emily Schehlein, MD live at the Women in Ophthalmology summer symposium about practicing sustainability in ophthalmology. ● Welcome to this episode 0:11 ● Introducing Mahsaw Mansoor, MD and Emily Schehlein, MD 0:38 ● Tell us what we need to know abo…

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Rolling Up Sleeves with David Esposito and Connie Chang 47:10

2M ago47:10

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What are the key qualities to being effective teammates? David Esposito, President and CEO of ONL Therapeutics, and Connie Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ONL Therapeutics, chat with host James Murray on the importance and value of transparency, trustworthiness, vulnerability, and candor amongst leadership to establish a strong company foundation…

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"Low Velocity Ballistic Trauma Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD Guest interviewee Alexander Lauder, MD, FAAOS, discussing his research article, "Low-Velocity Ballistic Trauma–Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" from the September 1, 2025 issue Article summarized from the September 1, 2025 issue Review article "Fingertip Injuries: A Review and Upda…

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Taar (Episode 2)by Roop Dhillon 17:48

2M ago17:48

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Preeti and Prem convinced Rohit to go with them...BUT POOR ROHIT unaware of Preeti's Devious Plans..

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The Power of Showing Up: State Advocacy and Legislative Impact in ENT 16:08

2M ago16:08

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, talks with Karen A. Rizzo, MD, a seasoned private practice otolaryngologist and past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Rizzo, who is also Past Chair of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors, shares her journey from being encouraged by a mentor…

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Building Your ENT Practice Without Breaking the Bank 22:09

2M ago22:09

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul Shah, MD, MBA, talks with Srinivas R. Kaza, MD, a veteran otolaryngologist from Rochester, New York, who leads by example when it comes to creative, resourceful practice growth through marketing and reputation management. Dr. Kaza explains how his group leverages word-of-mouth, Google reviews,…