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The Rural American Surgeon
Welcome to ”The Rural American Surgeon,” a podcast series dedicated to providing insights, resources, and a community for the surgeons of rural America. Your host, Randy Lehman, is an established authority on the multifaceted aspects of rural surgery—from the unique professional benefits and challenges, rural surgical training paradigms, current reimbursement landscape, and how to create triple win opportunities for sustainable rural surgery in partnerships with hospitals and rural communities…
Episodes
The Rural American SurgeonE20: Mohs Surgery and Skin Grafts with Dr. Konstantin Grigoryan
Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. Konstantin Grigoryan, dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, to uncover his unique journey toward becoming a surgeon and explore…
The Rural American SurgeonE19: General Surgery in the Last Frontier with Dr. Shannon Gulley
Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. Shannon Gulley, a seasoned general surgeon with 20 years in practice, including the last decade operating in Alaska. She…
The Rural American SurgeonE18: Evolution of the North American Rural Surgical Society
Looking ahead to the upcoming NARSS conference on January 17-18 in Denver, Dr. Randy Lehman explores the pivotal role of the North American Rural Surgical…
The Rural American SurgeonE17: Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair with Dr. Jeremy Stoller
Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. Jeremy "Bud" Stoller, a distinguished rural surgeon from Van Wert, Ohio. Known for his expertise in hernia repair and his…
The Rural American SurgeonE16: Big Impact in Small Town Family Medicine with Dr. Tod Stillson
Host Dr. Randy Lehman and Dr. Tod Stillson have a heartwarming conversation about the importance of transparency and trust when it comes to small town…
The Rural American SurgeonE15: Rural Surgery Research with Dr. Dorothy Hughes
As part of this new miniseries, "The Children of Rural Surgeons," host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. Dorothy Hughes, daughter of esteemed rural surgeon, Dr…
The Rural American SurgeonE14: "My Dad's a Rural Surgeon!" with Charlotte Lehman
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Randy Lehman is joined by two very special guests, his daughter Charlotte and a surprise appearance by his wife, Brittaney…
The Rural American SurgeonE13: GI Bleeds in Rural Canada with Dr. Emily Mitic
Explore surgical care in rural Canada through the perspective of host Dr. Randy Lehman as he sits down with Canadian general surgeon, Dr. Emily Mitic. Dr…
The Rural American SurgeonE12: From Residency to Rural with Dr. Ben Mundell
Host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. Ben Mundell, a newly minted general surgeon carving out his path in the Eastern Sierras of California. Together they…
The Rural American SurgeonE11: The Value of Surgical Mentorship with Dr. Eugene Shively
Host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with friend, mentor, and "godfather" of rural surgery, Dr. Eugene Shively to discuss his impressive 46-year career. From the…
The Rural American SurgeonE10: Purpose, Practicing, and Publishing with Dr. Michael Sarap
In part two of their conversation, Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes back Dr. Michael Sarap to dive deeper into his 37 years as a rural surgeon. Building on their…
The Rural American SurgeonE09: Laparoscopic Surgery Insights with Dr. Michael Sarap
In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. Michael Sarap, a seasoned rural surgeon with 37 years of experience. Dr. Sarap shares the rewards and…
The Rural American SurgeonE08: Rural Robotic Revolution with Dr. John Robertson
In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. John Robertson, who started his medical career in the big city before transitioning to rural surgery…
The Rural American SurgeonE07: Managing Complex Wound Care with Dr. Stephanie Heller
In this episode, Dr. Randy Lehman reunites with his former program director at Mayo Clinic, the accomplished and beloved Dr. Stephanie Heller. Together they…
The Rural American SurgeonE06: PAs and the Power of Collaborative Care
Join us in a special location as your host, Dr. Randy Lehman, sits down with Wisconsin PA Jerry Fushianes to discuss how Physician Assistants and Nurse…
The Rural American SurgeonE05: Mastering the Right Colectomy with Dr. Chris Huiras
In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman is joined by Dr. Chris Huiras, a general surgeon who has dedicated over 30 years to providing care at Mayo Clinic as…
The Rural American SurgeonE04: Training the Next Generation of Surgeons with Dr. David Farley
In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with former Mayo Clinic program director Dr. David Farley, who offers expertise as a seasoned and respected…
The Rural American SurgeonE03: Navigating Global Rural Surgery with Dr. Lauren Smithson
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Smithson, the Chair of the Advisory Council for Rural Surgery, shares her journey from the Caribbean to the UK to rural Canada…
The Rural American SurgeonE02: Trailblazing Rural Surgery with Dr. Tyler Hughes
Few understand the wonders and challenges of rural surgery as acutely as the respected Dr. Tyler Hughes. In this episode, host Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with…
The Rural American SurgeonE01: Life in Rural Surgery
In this introductory episode, Dr. Randy Lehman highlights the unique challenges and rewarding moments that come with practicing surgery in rural America. Tune…
The Rural American SurgeonThe Rural American Surgeon Trailer
This is your sneak peek into the world of rural surgery, where we celebrate the profound connections and unique experiences that define this vital field. In…