In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Leanne Woehlke sits down with Dr. Ruchir Gupta, a double board-certified pain specialist and founder of Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute, to explore the evolving world of chronic pain treatment and clinical research.

Dr. Gupta shares his journey from anesthesiology into chronic pain medicine and research, highlighting why traditional approaches often fail and how emerging therapies like ketamine infusions and stem cell treatments offer new hope. Together, they discuss the importance of changing the language around "experimental" medicine, improving access to clinical trials, and educating patients and physicians about cutting-edge but underutilized treatments.

They also tackle:

• The broken incentives in insurance-driven medicine

• How to ethically introduce new treatments to patients

• The power of AI and EMRs in revolutionizing clinical trial recruitment

• Rebuilding trust in the medical system through transparency and education

This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and patients seeking alternatives to outdated treatments and a deeper understanding of how clinical research can drive real change in patient care.

Dr Ruchir Gupta:

Dr. Ruchir Gupta is a board-certified pain specialist and anesthesiologist with advanced training in chronic pain management from the Mayo Clinic’s Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. A New York native, he completed medical school at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and his anesthesiology residency at New York Medical College – St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan.

With over 20 peer-reviewed publications and two medical textbooks to his name, Dr. Gupta blends cutting-edge Western medicine with holistic, nature-based therapies. His areas of expertise include interventional pain management, IV infusion therapy, bone marrow concentrate procedures, and regenerative orthopedics.

Dr. Gupta is a member of several leading professional societies, including the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience and the American Headache Society. He currently practices in Mesa and Phoenix, Arizona, where he is also part of the elite Regenexx network of interventional orthopedic physicians.

To connect with Dr Gupta:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchir-gupta-3187326b/

https://mountainviewheadacheandspine.com/

In this episode of The Clinical Research Coach, host Leanne Woehlke sits down with Dr. Sarah Matt, MD, MBA, a surgeon, health technologist, and author who is redefining what it means to deliver care without borders.

From the operating room to advising health tech startups, Dr. Matt brings a rare dual perspective, grounded in both clinical compassion and digital innovation. Together, Leanne and Sarah explore how technology can expand access, reduce friction, and humanize care across communities, from urban hospitals to rural nursing homes.

Dr. Matt also shares insights from her upcoming book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Breaking Geographic Barriers Through Technology, launching December 11, 2025. The book offers real-world playbooks, “next-shift wins,” and frameworks for healthcare leaders, clinicians, and researchers to design systems that truly work for everyone.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Why technology must serve real people, not just innovation for its own sake

• How to align incentives across hospitals, CROs, and trial sponsors to improve access and retention

• The five pillars of healthcare access: geographic, digital, financial, cultural, and trust

• How empathy, design thinking, and AI can restore the human side of medicine

• Why solving burnout requires fixing systems, not just supporting individuals

• The future of robotics, decentralized trials, and telemedicine as tools for equity

Through real stories and practical insights, Dr. Matt reminds us that the next wave of healthcare transformation will not be about new tools, but about how we use them to rebuild trust, equity, and connection.

Tune in to discover how Dr. Sarah Matt is leading a movement where care travels at the speed of need and healthcare knows no borders.

To learn more about Dr. Sarah Matt:

https://www.drsarahmatt.com/

To pre-order The Borderless Healthcare Revolution: https://www.drsarahmatt.com/book#OrderBook

What does it take to bring cutting-edge research to new populations—and new continents?

In this episode of The Clinical Research Coach, Leanne sits down with Julio Martinez-Clark, CEO of bioaccess®, to talk about why Latin America—especially Colombia—is becoming a prime destination for clinical trials. Julio shares insights into navigating regulatory pathways, building trusted networks, and designing trials that are both scientifically rigorous and locally relevant.

Whether you're exploring new geographies or simply curious about how patient-centric research is evolving globally, this conversation will broaden your perspective.

To Learn More:

Julio Martinez Clark:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliomartinezclark/

bioaccess

https://www.bioaccessla.com/