KTBS: HealthLine 3

Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Donald Sorrells with Pediatric Surgical Associates, discusses the objects kids swallow that lead to emergency room visits.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Callanan with The Orthopaedic Clinic at Willis Knighton Health System

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche T. Coleman, III of WK Eye Institute discuss Cataract Awareness Month

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman of The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana answers questions from callers and discusses the treatment options for Fibromyalgia.

Registered Nurse/Case Manager, Tamara Patton and Registered Nurse/Care Transition Coordinator, Jessica Hill discuss the levels of care and comfort through hospice and the various ways the hospice team can be extended family to the patient.

Hearing Instrument Specialist, Marshall Craig with Padgett Hearing Aid Center in Texarkana, discusses hearing loss and the latest updates in hearing aids.

Dr. Jagan Beedupalli with Willis Knighton Cardiology discusses the effect of diabetes on your heart and the symptoms of diabetes-related heart disease.

Dr. Jake Wang, Radiation Oncologist with Willis Knighton Cancer Center discusses the different types of brain tumors, the symptoms and treatments, and what role radiotherapy can play in managing these tumors.

Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discusses cataract surgery, lens options, and more ways to help you see better.

Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Goodman, with The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport answers questions from callers while discussing “Living With Lupus” and how the symptoms can lead to a more serious condition affecting the organs of the body.

Dr. Matthew Hefner, Neurosurgeon with Willis Knighton Precision Neurosurgery, discusses common back and neck issues and treatments of these conditions.

Dr. Gazi Zibari, Director of John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center, Willis Knighton Health System takes calls from viewers and discusses the gift of organ donation and the details of transplantation. He shares a quote, “God gave you two kidneys, one for yourself and one to donate. Don’t take your organs with you to Heaven…”

Medical Director Dr. Jaya McSharma and Irina Haas-Ghattas, Owner and CEO of ShedIt! Weight Loss Center discuss the theory behind this clinic and what it means to bring health and wellness to the community at a price that’s relatively more affordable than going straight to a pharmacy.

Dr. Kathryn Gayle of WK Advanced Cardiac Imaging discusses the importance of cardiovascular disease prevention and ways to create a healthier lifestyle.

Executive Director Emily Vaitkus, and Volunteer Manager Ashley Walton of CHRISTUS Hospice discuss the comfort and support that comes from hospice care and the important role of volunteers when caring for hospice patients.

Marshall Craig, Hearing Instrument Specialist with Padgett Hearing Aid Center in Texarkana, discusses why it’s important to get a baseline exam and how various conditions can affect your hearing.

Dr. Sanford Katz, Assistant Director of Radiation Oncology at Willis Knighton Cancer Center, discusses different types of head and neck cancer, how it’s diagnosed, treatment options, and how the HPV vaccination is an important tool used in the prevention of throat cancer.

Dr. Wyche Coleman and Dr. Chris Shelby with WK Eye Institute take viewers’ calls, and discuss refractive lenses, cataract symptoms, surgery and recovery.

Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Goodman of the Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport, takes viewers’ calls and answers questions about Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment and the effect this condition has on the body.

Dr. John Reeves, Neurosurgeon with WK Spectrum Neurosurgery, discusses the most common causes of neck and back pain, non-surgical treatments, and specific symptoms to look for that might cause concern.

Dr. G. E. Ghali, Director of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery with Willis Knighton Health System, discusses oral, neck and head surgery and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to screenings.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director of Shed It! Weight Loss Center, and Hypnotherapist Kimberly Warhurst discuss the role that trauma plays in weight loss, and how powerful the mind can be.

Dr. Joseph Fredi, Interventional Cardiologist with WK Pierremont Cardiology, discusses structural heart disease, diagnosis, and treatment.

Woody Janice, Senior Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator with CHRISTUS Hospice Shreveport-Bossier, discusses who makes up the Hospice Care Team and why it’s important to sign up for hospice care as soon as someone becomes eligible.

Marshall Craig, Hearing Instrument Specialist with Padgett Hearing Aid Center in Texarkana, Arkansas discusses hearing loss in older adults and the various hearing aid options available.

Dr. Sherif Michael and Dr. Ryan Palmer with WK Pinnacle Gastroenterology of the Willis Knighton Health System discuss the prevalence of colorectal cancer, screening rationale, and the importance of assessing risk factors in preventing serious conditions from developing.

Dr. Milan Mody, Spine Specialist with The Orthopaedic Clinic of the Willis Knighton Health System discusses various causes and treatments regarding neck and back pain.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director of Shed It! Weight Loss Clinic discusses weight loss medications, who qualifies as a candidate, and what it takes to create a healthy lifestyle.

Marshall Craig of Padgett Hearing Aid Center joins us to talk about the common problems older adults face when it comes to their hearing.

In today’s Healthline 3 Johnette Magner talks with Dr. Christopher L. Shelby of WK Eye Institute about cataracts and how to remove them with refractive surgery

Dr. Robert Goodman joins us to talk about Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Jaya McSharma, MD, and Michelle Doolittle, PA of Shed It! Weight Loss Center joins us to talk about Weight Management and answer viewer questions.

Dr. Julie Cupp of WK Breast Health & Surgical Specialist talks with Johnette Magner about breast cancer and the importance of screenings.

Dr. Lane Rosen of Willis Knighton Cancer Center sits down with Nate Fluharty to discuss the HPV virus, cervical cancer, and treatment options as well as prevention methods and Willis Knighton’s state of the art Brachytherapy system.

Dr. James Barnes joins us to talk about Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery.

Dr. Matthew Hefner of Willis Knighton Precision Neurosurgery sits down with Johnette to discuss practical advice for prevention of spinal issues.

Dr. Jaya McSharma of Shed it! Weight Loss center talks about weightless management.

Andrea Walters and Wendy Neely of Christus Hospice join us to talk about Palliative Care.

Dr. Amanda Bunton from Women’s Health Clinic and Willis Knighton Health System, talks about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), the symptoms, treatment, and how it’s diagnosed.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center gives us some simple ways to be healthy during the holidays and beyond!

Dr. Jason Kinkartz, Orthopedic Surgeon from The Orthopedic Clinic with Willis Knighton Health System discusses various types of shoulder injuries and other conditions that could cause pain involving the rotator cuff.

Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute take viewers’ calls and answer questions about cataract surgery, PRK surgery, and an update on what is in the news about Lasik surgery.

Account Executive, Wendy Neely and Patient Care Manager, Emily Vaitkus of CHRISTUS Hospice Shreveport-Bossier discuss the gift of hospice care and the dynamics of supporting the patient in every aspect of his or her life.

Nurse Practitioner, Zach Choate, answers viewers’ questions and discusses the risk factors for heart failure, as well as the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treated.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, discusses the benefits to the patient, surgical team, and also the hospital when having bariatric surgery done robotically.

Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Goodman of the Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses Giant Cell Arteritis, a type of vasculitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries.

Dr. John Mays with Bossier Orthopedics discusses the different types of shoulder pain, symptoms, and treatments. He also emphasizes the need to keep the shoulder moving to lessen stiffness if an unpleasant condition arises.

Dr. Charles Byrd with WK North Laparoscopic Associates discusses different types of hernias, what causes them, how they’re treated, and why laparoscopic surgery is beneficial to patients.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Clinic, gives “not always easy, but very simple” tips and suggestions on creating healthy eating habits for the holidays.

Dr. Kathryn Gayle, of WK Advanced Cardiac Imaging with Willis Knighton Health System, discusses the fascinating benefits of advanced multimodality cardiac imaging and what to look for when it comes to women’s heart health.