Doc Talk with Monument Health

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of groundbreaking medical technology, specifically the Globus ExcelsiusGPS system, and its transformative impact on spine and cranial surgeries…

Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Rorak Hooten, a leading pulmonologist at Monument Health in Rapid City, as he delves into the transformative world of robotic-assisted lung biopsy. We'l…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ali Zakaria, a gastroenterologist, and Dr. Bayan Al-Share, an oncologist, both from Monument Health in Rapid City to discuss pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer is …

In this episode, we step into the world of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication of diabetes that primarily affects children and adolescents. Join us as we interview Dr. Kyle …

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Bayan Al-Share, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Monument Health Cancer Care Institute in Rapid City, about immunotherapy, a cutting-edge cancer treatment t…

In this episode of the Monument Health Podcast, we speak with Dr. Amid Bitar, a general cardiologist at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute, about the difference between cardiac arrest and h…

Interventional endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a long, thin tube with a camera and light at the end to diagnose and treat diseases of the digestive tract. Interventional endosco…

Mammograms are an important part of breast cancer screening, but many people don't know much about them. In this podcast, Dr. Ashlea Semmens from Monument Health will give you an introduction to mamm…

Have you ever wondered what occupational medicine is or what a day in the life of an occupational medicine physician looks like? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Chad Storch from Monument Health in…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This can cause a va…

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Dr. Bhaskar Purushottam, a vascular surgeon at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Purushottam specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex v…

Join Dr. Kyle Schmidt, a neurosurgeon at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, as he discusses the various conditions that can affect the back, neck, and spine. Dr. Schmidt will talk about what a neuros…

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. In this podcast, we interview Dr. Nicholas Hopson, a urologic surgeon at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hop…

In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Neabore, a physician at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, discusses the six pillars of lifestyle medicine:

1. Nutrition: Eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegeta…

In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Neabore, a lifestyle medicine physician at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, discusses the concept of lifestyle medicine and how it can help you improve your h…

In this episode of Doc Talk, we talk to Abbie Metzler, DO, and Kaleb Birney, AT, about concussion protocols. We discuss the importance of early identification and treatment of concussions, as well as…

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jacob Weasel, the first Native American to summit Mount Everest. We discuss his journey to the top of the world, the challenges he faced, and the inspiration he hopes …

In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Richard Little about hip replacement surgery. Dr. Little is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Monument Health in Spearfish, SD. He has extensive experience…

In this episode, Dr. Derek Buck and Joel Kirst, CNP, discuss basivertebral nerve ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that can provide relief from chronic low back pain.

The basivertebral nerves a…