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Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respective fields, and their connections to their home county. We will highlight success stories, stories that were not so successful, and everything in between. Medical students, physicians-in-training, and attending physicians at different points in their careers will be interviewed. We hope you will find this podcast beneficial and exciting!
Episodes
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
In this episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with hypertension researcher Dr. Farah Allouch to discuss the growing global hypertension epidemic affecting over 1.7 billion people worldwide.
We explore the widening healthcare inequality gap between high- and low-income countries, barriers to treatment, prevention strategies, the role of AI and digital health, and why uncontrolled blood pressure is becoming a major driver of cardiovascular disease and dementia.
A must-watch conversation for clinicians, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of global healthcare.
#Hypertension #HighBloodPressure #CardiovascularDisease #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #AIinHealthcare #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareInequality #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Medicine #HeartHealth #DigitalHealth #DementiaPrevention #podcast
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Can cancer care be delivered virtually without compromising quality?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Dany Matar about Color, the first ASCO-certified virtual cancer clinic in the United States. We discuss how artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary expert review, and virtual oncology are improving access to world-class cancer care, shortening time to diagnosis and treatment, and reducing costs for patients, employers, and health plans. Dr. Matar also shares his inspiring journey from medical school in Lebanon to public health, consulting, and healthcare innovation in the U.S.
#CancerCare #ArtificialIntelligence #Oncology #VirtualCare #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #Telemedicine #ASCO #ColorHealth #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #CancerScreening #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareAI #subscribe
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Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Most physicians spend decades mastering medicine, but very little time building their visibility.
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with digital strategist and entrepreneur Roy Abdo, founder and CEO of Digital Revamp, to discuss how physicians can use storytelling, LinkedIn, AI, and social media to establish authority, grow their reputation, and unlock new opportunities.
Roy shares practical strategies for doctors to:
Build a compelling personal brand
Create meaningful content without spending hours online
Use LinkedIn to attract speaking, consulting, and career opportunities Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to streamline content creation
Communicate complex medical topics in simple, patient-friendly language Build a lasting digital legacy that extends far beyond clinical practice
Whether you are a physician, healthcare leader, researcher, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a practical roadmap to becoming more visible, influential, and impactful in today’s digital world.
🎧 Listen now and start building your professional brand with purpose.
Digital Revamp website: https://digitalrevamp.com/
#LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #PhysicianBranding #PersonalBranding #LinkedInForDoctors #AIinMedicine #DigitalMarketing #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalEntrepreneurship #Storytelling #DoctorInfluencer #RoyAbdo #KhalilDiab #DigitalRevamp #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #ThoughtLeadership #PhysicianLeadership #SocialMediaForDoctors #ChatGPT #subscribe
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with immigration attorney and former leader of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Sarah Peterson, to break down the rapidly evolving U.S. immigration landscape and its profound impact on healthcare. With over 600 policy changes introduced in a short period, international medical graduates (IMGs), who make up nearly 25% of the U.S. physician workforce, are facing unprecedented uncertainty.
From visa adjudication pauses to staggering new fees and executive orders targeting specific countries, these policies are leaving many physicians in legal limbo, unable to work, renew visas, or progress toward permanent residency.
In this conversation, we explore:
- What the latest immigration policies actually mean in practical terms
- How visa and green card processing delays are affecting physicians already in the U.S.
- The ripple effects on underserved communities and healthcare access - Real-world stories of physicians caught in the system
- The controversial $100,000 H-1B fee and its implications for hospitals
- Why these policies could worsen the U.S. physician shortage
- What advocacy groups and institutions are doing and what comes next
This episode highlights a critical and underreported issue at the intersection of immigration policy and patient care.
As July approaches, the consequences could be felt across hospitals, clinics, and communities nationwide.
🎧 Whether you're a physician, policymaker, or simply interested in healthcare systems, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
#ImmigrationPolicy #IMGs #HealthcareCrisis #PhysicianShortage #MedicalEducation #J1Visa #H1B #USHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedEd #HealthcarePolicy #Doctors #subscribe
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Zakia Dimassi, a leader in medical education at Khalifa University, to explore an often overlooked issue in simulation-based training: fatigue in standardized patients (SPs).
Drawing from her recent publication in Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Dr. Dimassi sheds light on how physical, cognitive, and most importantly emotional fatigue impacts SP performance, assessment accuracy, and ultimately the quality of medical education.
Together, we discuss:
Why fatigue can begin as early as 30 minutes into sessions How emotional roles (e.g., breaking bad news) take the greatest toll
The implications for OSCE reliability and high-stakes exams Real-world observations of performance lapses and scoring variability
Practical solutions: better scheduling, breaks, SP-centered design, and de-rolling techniques
The future role of AI and hybrid simulation models in reducing fatigue
💡 This conversation challenges educators to rethink how simulation programs are designed and emphasizes the need to co-create systems with standardized patients at the center. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or trainee, this episode offers critical insights into improving both training quality and learner assessment.
⏱️ Key Takeaway: Fatigue in standardized patients isn’t just a comfort issue—it’s a validity issue that can impact how future clinicians are trained and evaluated.
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#MedicalEducation #Simulation #StandardizedPatients #OSCE #HealthcareEducation #MedicalTraining #ClinicalSimulation #AIinHealthcare #PhysicianLife #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedEd #MedicalStudents #Residency #subscribe
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Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
On April 8, 2026, intense Israeli airstrikes on the middle of day in Beirut led to around 250 dead people and more than 1100 wounded with a lot of people still missing under the rubble.
In this powerful episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we take you inside the devastating events of April 8, 2026.
With dozens reported dead and hundreds injured, hospitals across the city rapidly activated emergency protocols to manage the overwhelming surge of trauma patients.
I was joined by frontline leaders Dr. Toufic Chaaban (ICU physician and Program Director of Internal Medicine at Lebanese American University Medical Center) and Dr. Cynthia Abi Khalil Jammal (Head of Nursing) at The Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui. They shared firsthand accounts of what it means to respond under extreme pressure.
This episode explores:
- How hospitals mobilized within minutes for a mass casualty response
- Real-time ICU and ER decision-making during crisis
- Lessons learned since the Beirut Port Explosion
- The emotional toll on physicians, nurses, and trainees
- The resilience and unwavering commitment of Lebanese healthcare workers Beyond protocols and preparedness, this is a deeply human story of courage, sacrifice, and the extraordinary strength of a healthcare system repeatedly tested, yet still standing.
A must-listen for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone seeking to understand medicine under crisis.
#Lebanon #Beirut #Healthcare #MassCasualty #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #MedicalPodcast #Resilience #GlobalHealth #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #subscribe
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Christophe Zoghby, founder of ZAKA AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype and into real-world impact across the MENA region.
From launching in the Beirut AI community to building one of the region’s leading AI education and implementation platforms, Christophe shares his journey of turning passion into purpose, bridging the gap between AI awareness and practical adoption.
We dive into:
🚀 How AI is transforming careers and creating new opportunities in MENA 🧠 The concept of “democratizing AI” and why it matters
🏥 Real-world applications of AI in healthcare and beyond
🌍 How talent in Lebanon and the region can compete globally
⚡ Why upskilling not fear is the key to thriving in the AI era
This conversation is a must-listen for clinicians, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone curious about how AI is reshaping the future of work, innovation, and healthcare.
💡 Key takeaway: AI isn’t replacing you it’s amplifying you. Learn it, leverage it, and lead with it.
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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MENA #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfWork #MedicalPodcast #LebanesePhysicians #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #Entrepreneurship #TechInMedicine #Innovation #MiddleEast #CareerGrowth #Upskilling #subscribe
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health—and ask a critical question: Can AI truly support emotional well-being safely and effectively?
I sit down with Srishti Srivastava, the founder of Healo, an innovative mental health AI based platform now active in over 165 countries, to discuss how AI is transforming access to care across both high-income and low-resource settings.
From personal struggle with anxiety to building a global AI mental health companion, this conversation dives into the real-world challenges of mental health access, affordability, and stigma, and how technology may help bridge these gaps.
💡 In this episode, we discuss:
- The origin story behind Healo and its mission
- How AI can act as a first step in mental health care
- The concept of an AI mental health companion
- Risks like AI hallucinations, AI psychosis, and safety concerns
- How platforms ensure privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical AI use
- Why AI should augment not replace therapists
- The future of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries
- Real-world impact: improving access, reducing wait times, and empowering patients
🌍 As mental health needs rise globally, this episode offers a powerful look at how technology, when used responsibly, can expand access and empower patients while keeping human care at the center.
👉 Whether you're a clinician, innovator, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is a must-watch.
#MentalHealth #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #Psychiatry #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #MedicalPodcast #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #FutureOfMedicine #AI #Telehealth #HealthTech #MindHealth #Doctors #Subscribe
Website: https://healo.infiheal.com/
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Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Dr. Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Professor of Oncology and Pharmacy at Kingston University and a leader in the EU-funded MULTIPULM project.
We discuss how digital health innovations have the potential to transform the care of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The conversation explores the challenges of delayed diagnosis, fragmented healthcare systems, and the rising burden of multimorbidity.
Dr. Nabhani-Gebara shares how integrated digital ecosystems, including AI-powered monitoring tools, remote care platforms, and patient-centered education, have the capacity to enable earlier detection, proactive management, and improved outcomes.
The episode also examines the role of global collaboration, the importance of adapting solutions to local contexts, and how these innovations could be applied in regions like the Middle East.
A must-listen for anyone interested in digital health, global medicine, and the future of patient-centered care.
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#LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Pulmonology #COPD #Asthma #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Telemedicine #MedicalEducation #ChronicDisease #PublicHealth #Subscribe #MULTIPULM
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