KTBS: HealthLine 3

Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon with the Highland Clinic in Shreveport, talks about the uncertain future of compounded cheaper versions of weight loss drugs, bariatric surgery, and his upcoming mission trip to Honduras.

Dr. Sylvanus Ly with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about ways to ease into exercise and more sports activities this summer without the aches and pains. He also suggests what warning signs and when it's time to see an orthopedic specialist.

Dr. Vinay Kothapalli, psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital, joins us for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss personal resilience, coping strategies, and when it’s time to seek help.

Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute explain when and who is a good candidate for LASIK and cataract surgery.

Get ready to shed the last couple of pounds before your summer vacation with Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness representatives, Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, and Jessica Comegys with Glow Alchemy Kitchen on this episode of Healthline 3.

Courtney Butts sits down with Dr. Ray Jarvis, a dentist with Restoration Dental, to discuss proper oral hygiene and his opinion on fluoridated public drinking water.

Courtney Butts, KTBS 3 anchor and dietitian, talks with Dr. Karen Berken, an OBGYN with Women's Health Associates with Willis Knighton Bossier, and she talks about the warning signs of endometriosis and when to seek medical attention.

Michael Smith with Brentwood Hospital talks about Autism Spectrum Disorder, the ASD program at Brentwood, and how parents can make sure their child is getting the help they need.

KTBS 3 Johnette Manger talks with Mark Callanan, MD of WK Orthopedics.

Things are changing in the weight loss industry. Dr. James Barnes discusses important updates with cost-effective compounded weight loss injections.

Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talks about ways to get ready for the summer months with GLP-1 injections and basic tips to help you get back on track before the summer months.

Dr. Christopher Shelby, ophthalmologist with WK Eye Institute, talks about eye health: cataracts, annual eye exams, readers, laser eye surgery, and more.

Dr. Kathryn Gayle with Willis Knighton Advanced Cardiac Imaging talks about advanced cardiac imaging and when a patient may need this type of imaging.

Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, when you should consider having the surgery, and symptoms/warning signs to look out for.

Irina Haas-Ghattas (CEO and co-owner) and Catherine Rogers (PA-C) with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talk about getting ready for your summer body with GLP-1 medications. They discuss what Shed It! offers with their comprehensive approach to weight loss—coaching, weight loss injections, Fit 3D body scanner, and accountability.

Dr. Vik Chatrath is an orthopedic surgeon and the director of joint replacement surgery with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about the latest and greatest technology he's bringing to his orthopedic practice.

Dr. Joseph Golden with Willis Knighton Bossier Cardiology talks about recognizing heart attack symptoms and reducing your risk factors for heart disease.

Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist with Highland Clinic in Shreveport. He talks about surgical and medical options for weight loss.

Dr. John Mays, orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about hip pain, hip arthritis, bursitis, when to seek treatment, and what to do when hip pain won't go away.

Dr. Ray Jarvis with Restoration Dental Group talks about the different cosmetic options he provides at Restoration Dental Group from veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. February is also national children's dental health month, as recognized by the American Dental Association. Dr. Jarvis raises awareness and emphasizes the importance of oral health in children.

Uterine fibroids are a type of non-cancerous growth and more commonly found in African American women. Dr. Karen Berken with Willis Knighton Bossier discusses treatment options and surgical management of uterine fibroids.

Irina Haas-Ghattas, co-owner, and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness share a patient testimonial, with guest, Nina, on her journey with Shed It! and how it has been life-changing in their health journey.

Ophthalmologists, Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with Willis Knighton Eye Institute talk about their new laser being used for SMILE and LASIK procedures. They also discuss cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses, SMILE, LASIK, and lazy eye in children.

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.