KTBS: HealthLine 3

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center, discusses medication-assisted weight loss, weight loss therapy, and ways to increase your health and longevity.

Dr. Hollie McCart of WK Pierremont OBGYN Specialists discusses routine well-woman care and answers questions from callers regarding routine screenings, frequency of check-ups, surgery, and at what point some tests are no longer needed.

Dr. Vik Chatrath of Bossier Orthopedics discusses fractures, sports injuries, bone density, treatment and prevention.

Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Jennifer Peters, with Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discusses the compassionate care that can be given when someone finds that living at home might no longer be the best option.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and take viewer calls about other procedures and ways to alleviate fear regarding eye surgery.

Dr. Daryl Marx of Willis Knighton Minimally Invasive Surgery Center discusses the process and benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Amanda Williams, OB/GYN with Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier, discusses the many different types of genetic screening, how the tests are performed, and how this information can benefit patients and their families.

Dr. Edward Morgan of The Orthopaedic Clinic with WK Pierremont discusses “Arthritis Involving the Knee and Hip,” different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and the advanced technology available.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the different types of bariatric weight loss surgery, recovery time, and what it takes to be considered a candidate for the procedure. He also talks about the many benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute answer questions regarding cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and other types of laser surgery to help patients see better.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses the symptoms and treatment of Fibromyalgia, and how it is diagnosed.

Dr. Michael Banda with WK Bossier Surgical Associates answers questions regarding adult abdominal pain. He discusses common causes, symptoms, treatments available, and what could happen if someone waits too long to see a doctor.

Dr. Syed Mehmood of Willis Knighton Heart and Vascular Institute discusses minimally invasive options and treatments for vein surgery.

Dr. Lise Huddleston of WK Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists discusses Inherited Cancers in Gynecology and Genetic Testing.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and a new procedure involving implantable contacts coming in June 2022.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport talks about "Living with Lupus."

Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about the nursing home misconceptions.

Vik Chatrath MD, FRCSC of the Bossier Orthopedics talks with us about joint health and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. James Barnes of the Highland Clinic talks with us about Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro of Willis-Knighton Pelvic and Reconstructive GYN Surgery talks with us about what patients can expect before and after women's health surgery, whether it's elective, urgent or emergency.

Dr. Greg Phillips of Willis-Knighton Health System Women's Health Clinic talks with us about myths of pregnancy and postpartum.

Dr. Theresa Woodard of CenterWell Senior Primary Care talks with us about National Move More Month!

Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic joins us to talk about giant cell arteritis.

Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about long-term care and skilled rehabilitation.

Dr. Jason Kinkartz of The Orthopaedic Clinic, talks with us about the advancements in sports medicine surgery.

Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery talks with us about bariatric surgery.

Dr. Charles Byrd of WK General Surgery talks with us about hernias.

Dr. Jonathan Davis, MD of Willis-Knighton Health System talks with us about cardiac prevention.

Dr. Jeffery Hebert, MD of WK Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists talks with us about Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention.

Dr. Curtis Prejean talks to us about cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support.

Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery talks with us about bariatric surgery.

Dr. Wyche Coleman III of WK Eye Institute talks with us about Cataracts and Advances with Tri-Focal Lens Implants.

Dr. Robert Goodman of The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic talks with us about Sjogren's Syndrome.

Gayla Gunter and Kellie Cedars of Lagniappe Homecare talk with us about In-Home Healthcare.

Dr. John T. Mays of Bossier Orthopedics talks with us about joint replacement.

Dr. Mark Callanan of Willis-Knighton Orthopedics talks with us about shoulder & pain treatment.

Dr. Robert Sogomonian of Willis-Knighton Pierremont Cardiology talks with us about iliac vein compression.