KTBS: HealthLine 3

February is American Heart Month, and Dr. Ryan Master is an interventional cardiologist with Willis Knighton. He talks about interventional cardiology, which is a specialty within cardiology, that diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions using small tubes called catheters.

Dr. James Barnes with the Highland Clinic is a bariatric surgeon and he discusses the different options his clinic offers to help patients wanting to lose weight.

Dr. Kyle Planchard with the Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about managing rotator cuff tears and surgical interventions.

Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about glaucoma diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) is an up-and-coming treatment for correcting vision problems, especially for people who aren't candidates for LASIK eye surgery. WK Eye Institute is adding advanced new technology for LASIK: the VisuMax 800. Early February is when they suspect the technology will be ready to use.

Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share tips and tricks to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals this new year and during the Mardi Gras season. Courtney, Irina, and Catherine also try and review a gluten-free, low-carb King Cake.

Starting the year off right with Healthy and Beautiful smile. KTBS 3 Johnette Magner sits with Ray Jarvis, DDS and Meredith Patton, DDS of the Restoration Dental Group.

Cardiologist, Dr. John Winterton, with Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology discusses the 6 risk factors for heart disease: smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, inactivity, obesity, and uncontrolled diabetes.

Dr. Milan Mody is an orthopedic spine surgeon with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport, and he talks about tips to avoid neck and back injuries during the holiday season and into the new year.

As he approaches retirement, Dr. Robert E. Goodman, board certified rheumatologist, discusses advancements he has seen in his 40 year career of rheumatology.

licia Schollmeyer is a nurse practitioner in genetics. She talks about misconceptions with genetics and ways to stay on top of knowing your risks for hereditary cancers.

Dr. Ray Jarvis and Dr. Meredith Patton are both dentists with Restoration Dental Group and they discuss the technological advances they've implemented in their practice to help improve patient's experience and outcomes.

Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness discuss healthy holiday tips and Courtney Butts, RDN, creates healthy holiday mocktails.

Dr. Barnes talks about the price change for scheduling the GLP1 injections.

Board certified rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, brings awareness to lupus, lupus flare-ups, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Dr. Gerry San Pedro with Willis Knighton Red River Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine discusses lung cancer prevalence, symptoms, risk factors and the importance of early detection through low dose CT scans/screening.

Dr. Sylvanus Ly with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about concussions and traumatic brain injuries, treatment options, and the benefits of having a dedicated concussion clinic.

The Cataract Surgeons, Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby, with Willis Knighton Eye Institute explain pre- and post-op care for cataract surgery.

Dr. Asish Sonig is a neurosurgeon and the director of the Willis Knighton Neurovascular Institute. He talks about strokes and brain aneurysms in this episode.

With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Schaefer with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness and Courtney Butts, host and dietitian, share healthy tips and a healthy deviled egg recipe to prioritize during the holiday season.

Dr. Ray Jarvis is a dentist in Shreveport with Restoration Dental Group, providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, from young children to adults. He emphasizes preventive care, routine checkups, and personalized treatment plans to maintain long-term oral health for the whole family

Dr. John Winterton with Willis Knighton Cardiology talks about heart failure symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle changes to improve outcomes.

Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon with Highland Clinic. He discusses surgical weight loss procedures (gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy), as well as, medical weight loss (weight loss injections and pills) for options to help with losing weight and keeping it off.

Dr. Prakash Peddi is a hematologist/oncologist with Willis Knighton Cancer Center. He discusses diagnosis and treatment options for breast cancer.

Dr. Wyche Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby are both ophthalmologists, also known as, the cataract surgeons, with WK Eye Institute in Shreveport. They talk about cataract surgery, lens options, and other issues with the eyes. WK Eye Institute also has recently experienced an upgrade to their North location off Greenwood Road in Shreveport.

Dr. Robert Goodman with the Arthristis and Rheumatology Clinic discusses osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis among Americans. He talks about symptoms, treatment, and self-care strategies.

Dr. Mark Callanan is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, who is well-versed in all things shoulder repair. He also helps with knee and elbow injuries. Sports medicine is not only for high school and college athletes, but also for the weekend warrior, yard worker, and gym goer.

Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss Center in Bossier City bring a guest to share their story of how Shed It! has transformed her weight loss and health journey.

Dr. Miles Sugar talks about peripheral arterial disease (PAD) symptoms and treatment options. PAD is primarily caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries, especially in the legs, causing leg pain, discomfort, or cramping due to a decrease in blood flow to the legs and feet.

Breast cancer is the number one type of cancer in the US and the second leading cause of death. Dr. Karen Berken, OBGYN with Willis Knighton, talks about the importance of annual breast exams and creating awareness for breast cancer.

Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby are both ophthalmologists with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. They discuss cataract surgery and surgical interventions for improving eye sight, the importance of kids being outdoors and away from screens, and what to do when you don't achieve the result you wanted from surgery.

Board certified rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, talks about rheumatoid arthritis--diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options for this common condition.

Dr. Ross Brockman is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with Willis Knighton Health, and he discusses TMJ disorder: when to consider surgery in severe cases and considering conservative treatment options for more moderate cases.

Dr. Britton Eaves, cardiologist with Willis Knighton Cardiology, explains peripheral vascular disease symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors.

Amy Yates, a registered dietitian with Willis Knighton Health, discusses tips for preventing your risk for cancer through prioritizing good nutrition and an overall healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Vik Chatrath, an orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics, talks about joint replacement surgery (shoulder, hip, and knees), best prevention strategies, recovery, and advancements in joint replacement surgery over the last several years.

Dr. Wyche T. Coleman the III, an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, discusses the importance of eye health, Lasik eye surgery, cataract surgery, and a rare disease that is a higher risk for those who wear contacts.

Dr. Robert Goodman discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of gout, which is a painful form of arthritis.

Summer is coming to an end, and getting back on track with wellness is important before the holidays hit. Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness discuss weight loss options through weight loss injections (semaglutide and tirzepatide) and oral form of weight loss medications.

Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, secondary cataracts, and prevention strategies for macular degeneration.

Board Certified Rheumatologist–Dr. Robert Goodman–discusses the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for psoriatic arthritis.

Dr. Milan Mody practices spinal and orthopedic surgery with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport. He answers the question: is it my hip or my back? He also addresses non-surgical and surgical treatment options for leg, hip, back, and buttocks pain.

Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon with Highland Clinic and he talks about weight loss injections (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) and bariatric surgery (gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy) for effective treatments for weight loss. He also talks about who is a good candidate for each option.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro with Willis Knighton Pierremont specializes in urogynecology and general gynecology. He talks about strategies to get the most out of your health care appointment, as well as, women's health—specifically pelvic floor disorders.​

Irina Haas Ghattas (Owner and CEO of Shed It!) and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, introduce us to their "model patient," Becky. Becky has been working with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness for 5 months and shares her lifechanging weight loss journey.

Dr. Robert Martin is a cardiologist with Willis Knighton Pierremont Cardiology, and he discusses coronary artery disease (CAD) prevention, risk factors, cholesterol levels, and treatment options.

Dr. Sarah Glorioso is a dermatologist with Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, and she talks about the most common skin cancers—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma—treatment options for skin cancer, and ways to prevent your risk this summer.

Dr. Wyche Coleman III discusses cataracts, cataract surgery, lasik eye surgery, correcting refractive error, and living independently without contacts/glasses.

Board certified rheumatologist – Dr. Robert Goodman talks about risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for polymyalgia rheumatica.

Dr. Vik Chatrath is an orthopedic surgeon and he talks about advancements with orthopedic surgery with a focus on joint replacement—specifically shoulder, hip, and knee replacements.

Dr. Jim Barnes—bariatric surgeon with Highland Clinic discusses medical weight loss (semaglutide ​injections) and surgical weight loss (gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy).