Robotic Surgery may be a mystery to some, but for John Chace, MD, he knows the robotic surgery ins and outs like the back of his hand. Board Certified General Surgeon Dr. Chace of Norman Regional’s Oklahoma Surgical Associates joins the Vedala Brothers and guest host Christa Bellack, MD to talk about the intricacies of robotic surgery and how the tool has advanced minimally invasive surgery.

The four discuss the types of surgeries that can be performed robotically, the de Vinci Surgical System, how robotic surgery affects insurance reimbursements and the benefits of robotic surgery. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about robotic surgery, this episode is full of information to satisfy your interest!

Guest Host Bio:
John B. Chace, MD is a board-certified general surgeon at Oklahoma Surgical Associates. Dr. Chace has been providing his surgical skills to the community since 2005. He graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Chace’s special interests include:

• Breast cancer
• Benign breast disease
• Multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment
• Breast biopsy
• Lumpectomy
• Breast conservation
• Mastectomy with and without reconstruction

Links:

Oklahoma Surgical Associates

John B. Chace, MD

Robotic Surgery at Oklahoma Surgical Associates

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Diabetes is a significant chronic medical condition in the United States, affecting an estimated 34.2M people and totaling to around $327 billion in health costs. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications, further illnesses and even death if left untreated. The Drs. Vedala sit down with Deborah Peter, APRN-CNS of Norman Regional Endocrine Para/Thyroid Center to discuss the disease, and how continuous glucose monitoring can help patients keep their diabetes under control.

Guest Host Bio:
Christa Bellack, MD is currently a family medicine resident at The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix. Dr. Bellack attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor of Science in neurobiology in 2019. In her family medicine residency, she has a strong interest in community health and palliative care. She chose to enter primary care for the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population and to have lasting relationships with her patients and community. Dr. Bellack shadowed Drs. Vedala prior to her graduation from OU College of Medicine.

Guest Bio:
Deborah Peter, APRN-CNS, is a board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with prescriptive authority who specializes in endocrinology.

Her special interests include:

• Diabetes management
• Management of thyroid disorders
• Management of cardiovascular conditions such as dyslipidemia
• Lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise and weight loss
• Smoking cessation

Deborah’s patients can expect to be heard and treated with compassion while being provided the best evidence-based care for their medical conditions. When Deborah isn’t on the job, you can find her baking or spending time with her dogs.

Links:
Norman Regional Endocrine Para/Thyroid Center
Deborah Peter, APRN-CNS
Endocrinology at Norman Regional Health System

This podcast is for educational purposes only. The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. If you are needing medical care, please consult with your physician.

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Norman Regional Health System's Vice President and Chief People Officer Keith Minnis joins the podcast to talk all things recruitment and retention in the healthcare space. Keith gives insights into the HR sector of healthcare, sharing successes he and his team have accomplished at Norman Regional.

Dr. Veer described it best in the intro of this episode - the key to hiring in healthcare is to recruit and keep the right people who are motivated, engaged, and committed so that the organization can build a talented, diverse workforce that drives growth, innovation, and performance.

About Keith Minnis:
Keith W. Minnis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a highly accomplished senior executive leader and human resources professional with over three decades of experience in complex matrix healthcare systems consisting of for-profit, not-for-profit, academic, and community health systems. Minnis has a proven track record of success in human capital management, mergers and acquisitions, talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention, and lean healthcare applications driving organizational and operational performance.

Some of Minnis' professional associations and certifications include the Society for Human Resources Management, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration - ASHHRA, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) HRCI certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) HRCI certification and more.

Outside of work, Minnis enjoys spending time with his wife and three adult children, and collecting art and antiques.

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. If you are needing medical care, please consult with your physician.

Norman Regional is hiring! See all our open opportunities here: https://careers.normanregional.com/careers-home/