Bariatric endoscopy continues to expand treatment options for obesity. Stephen Firkins, MD, gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic, joins me on Butts & Guts to discuss ESG, candidacy and the role of endoscopic therapies in weight management.

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When does an inguinal (groin) hernia need treatment? On Butts & Guts, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Wissinger, a general surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, watchful waiting, surgery and mesh repair.
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What can you do to reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer? Robert Simon, MD, hepatobiliary/pancreatic specialist @ClevelandClinic , joins us to discuss risk factors, symptoms and screening, including the role of family history, genetics and lifestyle.
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Constipation is common, but when should you be concerned? Cleveland Clinic Florida GI Dr. Monica Multani joins Butts & Guts to discuss causes, fiber, hydration, treatment options & when it's time to seek medical care for lasting digestive and gut health.
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Dr. Anna Spivak, section chief of Pelvic Floor Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to discuss treatment options for pelvic floor dysfunction, rectal prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation and other pelvic floor disorders.
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In this episode, Dr. Ebram Salama, colorectal surgeon at CFF Florida discusses anal fistulas and perianal abscesses. We cover symptoms such as anal pain, swelling and drainage, as well as treatment options, fistula surgery and recovery. Listen now.
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What happens when colorectal cancer spreads to the liver? At just 26, David Lyon faced stage 4 colorectal cancer. Here I sit down with David and transplant surgeon Dr. Alejandro Pita to discuss treatment, surgery and a life-saving liver transplant. cle.clinic/4hzOBFN

When does a hernia need treatment? Cleveland Clinic general surgeon Dr. David Krpata joins Butts & Guts to discuss hernia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, surgery, recovery and the role of hernia mesh. #Hernia #HerniaSurgery cle.clinic/4fMzasi

What causes swallowing difficulties? On Butts & Guts, gastroenterologist Dr. Fady Asslo of Cleveland Clinic Florida explains dysphagia, including symptoms, links to acid reflux, diagnosis, treatment options and when to seek care. cle.clinic/4baDE9m

Does “fibermaxxing” play a real role in digestive health? Cleveland Clinic’s Julia Zumpano, RD, joins Butts & Guts to break down how fiber supports the gut microbiome and overall health, including IBS, bloating, constipation and supplements. cle.clinic/4oKwOgj

Shubha Bhat, PharmD, clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic, join to discuss the role of pharmacists in helping IBD patients navigate complex treatments, from traditional meds to biologics, while improving access, guiding care & driving better outcomes.
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Dr. Robert Naples, general surgeon at Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute, breaks down exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). He discusses who’s at risk, why early detection matters and what makes EPI so difficult to diagnose.

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Intestinal transplants are saving lives like never before. Masato Fujiki, MD, Surgical & Program Director of @ClevelandClinic Intestinal Transplant Program, explains why rejection rates are improving dramatically & how transplant oncology is opening doors
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Dr. Ashley Gubbels, Dir. of the Center for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain at CCF, joins to discuss the deep connection between chronic pelvic pain and digestive health. She explores why it is often overlooked and shares how patients find relief.

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In this episode of Butts & Guts, Kristin Louden, an Obesity Medicine NP at Cleveland Clinic, clears up common myths surrounding GLP-1 weight loss medications. She shares realistic patient results and explores alternatives if GLP-1's aren't a good fit.

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Dr. Alejandro Pita, director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic, joins us to discuss the latest advances in liver transplants, including new innovations, the growing role of robotics and what it takes to become a living donor.
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Dr. Joseph Trunzo, colorectal surgeon @ClevelandClinic , joins Butts & Guts to share strategies for reducing your colorectal cancer risk, learn about early screening, lifestyle changes, knowing your family history and why cases are rising in young adults.
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At 43, Tim Beckner was healthy until a routine colonoscopy revealed colorectal cancer—despite zero symptoms. He joins his colorectal surgeon Dr. Ajaratu (AJ) Keshinro to share his inspiring story and why screening saves lives. Don't wait for symptoms.
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Dr. Anthony de Buck, Cleveland Clinic's IBD Section Head, joins Butts & Guts to discuss the latest surgical advances for Crohn's disease—when surgery is needed, new techniques available, and how they help patients recover faster with better outcomes.

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On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist, Carole Macaron, MD, discusses a new tool designed to calculate the risk of early onset colorectal cancer, helping identify those who may develop the disease before age 45.

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