Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 7 - Laissez les bon temps rouler.

Dr. Malachi G. Sheahan III, MD, FACS is a distinguished vascular and endovascular surgeon based in New Orleans, currently Professor and Chair of Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center and Program Director of both the integrated Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Programs.

He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine (1994), completed a general surgery residency at New York Medical College, and pursued fellowships in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Tufts and in vascular surgery at Harvard’s Beth Israel . Board-certified in vascular surgery, Dr. Sheahan joined LSU in 2004 and became Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery in 2012.

Over two decades, he’s built one of the country’s top training programs, mentoring up to a dozen fellows annually and overseeing a team of over 11 vascular surgeons providing care in both academic and community hospitals, including a VA and a pediatric hospital.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Sheahan has published extensively—covering skills assessment, burnout and wellness in surgery, vascular trauma, and innovations in minimally invasive endovascular procedures—while playing key roles in shaping surgical education and physician well-being.

He is an active leader within the Society for Vascular Surgery and other national bodies, contributing to wellness initiatives, training standards, and strategic planning.

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The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. Intended audience are medical professionals, friends and family of practicing physicians, and anyone else who might enjoy learning about what it is like to be a physician outside the hospital.

Viewer discretion is advised, recommended for mature audience only.

Produced by Andrew Matar.

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The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Missing Needle podcast are solely those of the individuals involved, and do not necessarily represent those of University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Yale University, The University of Alabama-Birmingham, or any professional organizations which the hosts represent. USF, TGH, UAB, and Yale are not responsible for, and do not verify accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.

Advertising, which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast without the expressed approval and knowledge of developers, is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this podcast. The developers of The Missing Needle podcast series assume no liability for any activities in connection with this podcast. Any use of this podcast with any other Web site, computer, or playing device is prohibited. Listener discretion is advised.

Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 6: From The Heart - Part 1

Arvind Bhimaraj is an advanced heart failure cardiologist who claims no titles other than an aspirant of being a good human being, research scientist, an advocate for what’s right, and for changing what’s not right.

The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. Intended audience are medical professionals, friends and family of practicing physicians, and anyone else who might enjoy learning about what it is like to be a physician outside the hospital.

Viewer discretion is advised, recommended for mature audience only.

Produced by Andrew Matar.

DISCLAIMER

The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Missing Needle podcast are solely those of the individuals involved, and do not necessarily represent those of University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Yale University, The University of Alabama-Birmingham, or any professional organizations which the hosts represent. USF, TGH, UAB, and Yale are not responsible for, and do not verify accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.

Advertising, which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast without the expressed approval and knowledge of developers, is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this podcast. The developers of The Missing Needle podcast series assume no liability for any activities in connection with this podcast. Any use of this podcast with any other Web site, computer, or playing device is prohibited. Listener discretion is advised.

Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 5: Lucky Lucky London.

London Guidry, MD is a respected colleague and friend of the Missing Needle Team and is affectionally our BV Needle. London is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a received her medical degree in General Surgery in 2009 from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans (LSUHSC), where she also completed her Vascular Surgery Fellowship in 2011.

She is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at Baton Rouge General and is currently serving as a board member for End Stage Renal Disease Network 13. Dr. Guidry is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at LSUHSC, as well as the Assistant Program Director for Integrated Vascular at LSUHSC. She has won two teaching awards for the LSU Surgery Department in 2019 and 2020, respectively. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and holds memberships in the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, the Louisiana State Medical Society, Capital Area Medical Society, and the Society for Vascular Surgery.

A master surgeon, dedicated educator, quick to laugh and one of the best people you will meet—London Guidry.

The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. Intended audience are medical professionals, friends and family of practicing physicians, and anyone else who might enjoy learning about what it is like to be a physician outside the hospital.

Viewer discretion is advised, recommended for mature audience only.

Produced by Andrew Matar.

DISCLAIMER:

The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Missing Needle podcast are solely those of the individuals involved, and do not necessarily represent those of University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Yale University, The University of Alabama-Birmingham, or any professional organizations which the hosts represent. USF, TGH, UAB, and Yale are not responsible for, and do not verify accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.

Advertising, which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast without the expressed approval and knowledge of developers, is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this podcast. The developers of The Missing Needle podcast series assume no liability for any activities in connection with this podcast. Any use of this podcast with any other Web site, computer, or playing device is prohibited. Listener discretion is advised.