From Lebanon’s economic crisis to the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany, AUB PhD researcher Tala Kaddoura shares her inspiring journey of perseverance, scientific discovery, and ambition.

Discover how her groundbreaking research using 3D kidney organoids could advance our understanding of diabetic kidney disease and open new possibilities for regenerative medicine.

We also explore the opportunities and challenges of conducting research in Lebanon, lessons learned from Nobel laureates, and why young Lebanese scientists should never stop dreaming.

Can scientific talent thrive despite economic and political instability and war? The answer is a resounding Yes!

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Brain fog, anxiety, sleepless nights, weight gain, and changes in sexual health—could perimenopause be the missing diagnosis?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Nadine Hammoud, board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, breaks down the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, why women are frequently misdiagnosed, and what the science really says about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and non-hormonal treatments.

We also explore cultural taboos surrounding menopause in Lebanese and Middle Eastern communities and why women deserve to have their symptoms taken seriously.

💬 Question: Can perimenopause begin before a woman experiences irregular periods or hot flashes?

A. Yes, symptoms can begin years earlier.

B. No, irregular periods and hot flashes must appear first.

👇 Share your answer in the comments!

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What happens after a patient survives the ICU? Is survival enough, or should we be measuring something more?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Hera Tashjian, Chief Nursing Officer at Almoosa Health Group in Saudi Arabia, about the often-overlooked challenges of life after critical illness.

We explore Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), including long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological complications, the emotional toll on families, and the critical role of nurses in recovery.

Dr. Tashjian shares compelling research findings, including persistent cognitive impairment among ICU survivors, and discusses how her team established a pioneering post-ICU recovery clinic in Saudi Arabia.

From humanizing critical care to rehabilitation, family involvement, and the future of AI in healthcare, this conversation challenges us to rethink what successful ICU care really means.

Surviving is not the same as recovering.

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What should be the most important measure of success after an ICU stay?

Suggested answer: B. Survival is essential, but meaningful recovery includes physical independence, cognitive function, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

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Physicians spend years learning how to diagnose and treat patients but very little time learning how to run a financially healthy medical practice.

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a board-certified pathologist, CEO of NetRevMD, and author of Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice’s Revenue, to uncover where medical practices are losing money and what physicians can do about it.

We discuss the financial metrics every physician should know, including net collection rates, accounts receivable, denials, operating expenses, and patient collections. We also explore some of the most common sources of lost revenue from eligibility verification and prior authorizations to coding, documentation, and uncollected patient balances.

Dr. Signorelli explains why a practice can be extremely busy yet still be financially unhealthy, what physicians should look for in their monthly billing reports, and why understanding denials can even give employed physicians greater insight into the financial value of their work.

We also discuss whether billing should be in-house or outsourced, how staffing and workplace culture affect profitability, and the growing role of AI in medical billing and coding—including why human oversight remains essential.

Finally, Dr. Signorelli shares three areas physicians can examine immediately to improve their practice revenue: eligibility, patient collections, and financial metrics.

Question for our audience:

If you own or manage a medical practice, which area do you think causes the most lost revenue?

A. Billing, coding, and denials

B. Eligibility, prior authorizations, and patient collections

Share your answer in the comments!

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What happens when you move to a new country and don’t know where, or whether, you can find healthcare where you feel safe, respected, and understood?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Diaa El-Jamali, physician and founder of Lasso Health, about navigating LGBTQ+ healthcare abroad. We discuss his practical guide to LGBTQ+ healthcare in Romania and what students, expats, and travelers should know before arriving in a new country. But our conversation goes much deeper.

Dr. El-Jamali shares the powerful story of a 16-year-old psychiatric patient whose behavior changed dramatically after learning that his father still accepted and loved him a case that shaped Dr. Al-Jamali’s understanding of rejection, belonging, minority stress, and mental health.

We also explore how to identify LGBTQ+-friendly physicians and clinics, why sexual orientation should never replace individualized clinical assessment, the role of community organizations, and how parents can respond when a child shares that they may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

For anyone moving abroad, Dr. El-Jamali leaves us with three practical priorities: know the healthcare basics, find one healthcare professional you can trust, and find your community.

Question for our audience: When someone shares their sexual orientation or gender identity with a parent or healthcare professional, what matters most in that first response, acceptance, listening, education, or reassurance?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

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When do the “baby blues” become something more serious—and what warning signs should families and clinicians never ignore?

In this important conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Myriam Ferzli, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Northern Virginia; Dr. Elias Ghoussoub and Dr. Farid Talih, psychiatrists at the American University of Beirut; and Dr. Joseph El-Khoury, founder and CEO of The Valens Clinic in Dubai.

Together, we explore postpartum depression and psychosis, early warning signs, sleep deprivation, bipolar disorder, screening gaps, stigma, treatment, and the crucial role of partners, families, OB-GYNs, pediatricians, and mental health professionals.

Most importantly: Can we recognize the warning signs early enough to intervene before a psychiatric emergency, and do so without stigmatizing mothers who need help?

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Which postpartum mental health warning sign do you think families are most likely to miss?

• Severe or persistent sadness
• Inability to sleep even when given the chance
• Unusual energy, agitation, or behavior
• Paranoia, confusion, or unusual beliefs

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What happens to the people behind the statistics when disaster strikes?

In this powerful conversation, disaster and emergency nurse Dr. Jamla Rizek shares unforgettable stories from more than 20 disaster-response missions and her book Disaster Diaries. From caring for children after unimaginable trauma to working with refugees and communities displaced by disasters, she explores the human side of emergency medicine and why patients should never become just numbers.

We discuss compassion in crisis, the psychological toll on healthcare workers, refugee and pediatric disaster preparedness, and why truly helping someone begins with understanding what they actually need.

Above all, this episode is a reminder that behind every casualty number is a person, a family, and a story worth remembering.

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What happens when stigma and discrimination become barriers to healthcare?

In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Sarah Abboud, Dr. Zavi Lakissian, and Dr. Claude Chidiac share the story of LebMASH (Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health) and its work to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare in Lebanon.

We explore discrimination within the healthcare system, gaps in medical education, conversion practices, culturally informed care, and how research, advocacy, and education are helping move Lebanon toward a more equitable healthcare system.

▶️ Watch the full conversation to hear how Lebanese healthcare professionals are challenging stigma and working to ensure that every patient can receive safe, respectful, evidence-based care.

💬 Join the conversation: What changes do you think healthcare systems need to make to ensure equitable care for every patient?

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help bring important conversations about health equity to a wider audience.

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