Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler
By: Dr. Brian Schmutzler
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Medicine, Business, Careers, Society, Culture
Going Under: Anesthesia Answered is a podcast with renowned physician and anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Schmutzler. Together with Award-Winning Co-Host and television journalist, Vahid Sadrzadeh, the podcast aims to answer not only your most pressing anesthesia questions but to provide the most up-to-date medical data available.This weekly medical podcast will release a new episode every Thursday at 5 am. Thanks in advance for being a listener. Don't forget to send your questions to Dr. Brian Schmutzler on social media and his website at www.drbrianschmutzler.com.
Episodes
Guidelines, Lawsuits, And The Art Of Care
Jan 08, 2026Send us a text
In the Season 5 debut, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh open the discussion on medical guidelines and attorneys.
Paper rules aren’t supposed to replace clinical judgment, yet more care is being delivered with one eye on the courtroom. We open the season by confronting how guidelines, malpractice pressure, and hospital incentives are reshaping decisions at the bedside—and what that means for your health.
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Should You Become A Doctor In 2026?
Dec 18, 2025Send us a text
In the Season 4 Finale of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we weigh how rising premiums, AI advances, and shifting reimbursement shape the choice to enter medicine in 2026. We compare cognitive vs procedural specialties, outline durable paths in anesthesia and surgery, and share practical steps to future‑proof a medical career.
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Obamacare on Trial — Again. Here’s What’s Really at Stake.
Dec 11, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the Obamacare debacle. and debunk the myth that health care and health insurance are the same thing. They aren’t—and that confusion fuels bad policy, higher costs, and less access.
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So You’re A Resident? Congrats, You’re Not An Expert
Dec 04, 2025Send us a text
In the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we dig into the Dunning-Kruger effect, why medicine breeds overconfidence, and how social media and news sites blur the line between trainee and expert.
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Thankful for Anesthesia providers, but we need MORE!
Nov 27, 2025Send us a text
In this Thanksgiving episode, we break down why operating rooms are closing, why anesthesia staffing fell behind demand, and what hospitals can do now to keep cases moving.
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Anesthesia In Space
Nov 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh go into outer space.
What would it really take to deliver safe anesthesia in orbit? Blending new microgravity research with practical anesthesiology to map the risks, the tools, and the best‑bet strategies for keeping a patient stable when everything floats.
If you’re curious about space medicine, anesthesiology, or how frontier research translates into better everyday care, this conversation lays out the emerging playbook.
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Movember, Men's Health, Real Talk
Nov 14, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into Movember and Men's Health: prostate basics, what screening really means, how to weigh PSA and exams, and when to act. We also discuss testicular cancer, heart risks, and the silent strain of mental health, with clear steps to take today.
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Measuring What Matters: Why Dr. Peter Attia is Right
Nov 07, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how wearables, testing, and everyday habits translate into real gains in healthspan.
Then we dive into Peter Attia’s case for training today to stay functional at 80 and beyond. VO2 max, HRV, strength standards, and food quality emerge as practical levers you can pull now.
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Fright Night: Diagnosing Classic Monsters
Oct 30, 2025Send us a text
In this frightful episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh turn classic Halloween monsters into medical case files and use real science to explain their symptoms, risks, and treatments.
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Fields of Hope: Farming, Faith, And A Life-Saving Transplant
Oct 23, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh welcome David Schrock, A lifelong farmer who has battled heart failure, a daring transplant, and a second chance at life: All fueled by faith and grit.
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Breast Cancer: The Risks & Preventative Measures Available
Oct 16, 2025Send us a text
Cutting through confusion about breast cancer! Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why “breast cancer” isn’t a single diagnosis, how tumor subtypes drive treatment choices, and where screening makes the biggest difference.
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How a Government Shutdown Hits Anesthesia, Hospitals, and Health Care
Oct 09, 2025Send us a text
The Government shutdown is affecting medicine, but to what extent? Medicare IT furloughs delayed payments, hospitals and anesthesia groups face cash crunches, and telehealth reimbursement rollbacks. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss how bad it could get if there is no resolution soon!
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Tylenol, Autism, and the Evidence
Oct 02, 2025Send us a text
In this week's episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh weigh the evidence behind the Tylenol–autism debate, explain how acetaminophen actually works, and share practical guidance on dosing during pregnancy and everyday care.
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Money Matters: Navigating the Financial Future of Anesthesia Providers
Sep 28, 2025Send us a text
The economics of anesthesia is approaching a breaking point. In this eye-opening episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzer and Vahid Sadrzadeh reveal the unsustainable trajectory of anesthesia provider compensation against a backdrop of critical shortages that threaten to fundamentally alter surgical care delivery nationwide.
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High Alert: How Marijuana Impacts Anesthesia
Sep 18, 2025Send us a text
Marijuana's impact on anesthesia presents significant medical concerns. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the science behind cannabis and how it affects surgical outcomes and anesthesia effectiveness.
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Dark Day: The Freedom of Speech & Medicine in a Divided World
Sep 11, 2025Send us a text
The shocking death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus serves as the catalyst for one of our most timely and important conversations. What happens when we fail to engage in civil discourse? And how has this same polarization infected medicine?
This special episode with Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh takes a look at the deterioration of free speech in America. The tragedy transcends political lines, revealing something fundamentally broken in our national conversation.
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Harmful To Your Health: Online Medical Misinformation Is Spreading
Sep 04, 2025Send us a text
In the Season 4 opener, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the dangerous trend of medical misinformation online and explore how resident physicians and other practitioners sometimes present themselves as experts outside their scope of practice.
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Medical Forecast: Fitness Tests, Global Viruses, and AI's Growing Role
Aug 15, 2025Send us a text
In this special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh take a closer look at the 2nd half *MEDICAL forecast in 2025.
We discuss the latest medical concerns and healthcare developments, examining the Chikungunya virus outbreak, the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, and the evolving state of medicine in 2025.
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Medicine on the Edge: The Impact of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Jul 17, 2025Send us a text
The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by Congress affects healthcare in multiple ways, with significant changes to Medicaid, Medicare payments, and how states implement healthcare policy.
In this special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh weigh the good and the bad of this new bill.
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That's a Wrap: Bold Medical Predictions for 2025 & Beyond!
May 22, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid are joined in studio by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Cien, to discuss the latest advancements in Orthopedics and each of their bold predictions for the rest of 2025!
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Medical News: Is This The End of Health Insurance Companies?
May 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss the pros and cons of Surgeon General nominee Dr. Casey Means. Is she fit for the job? What makes her background a good choice for leading the healthcare system in the United States? PLUS! The UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down - what does this mean for the industry moving forward?
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Robots Instead of Doctors?! How AI is Changing Medicine!
May 08, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid are joined by Dr. Zain Hassan, an Anesthesiologist and friend of the show. The HUGE topic on everyone's mind? How will AI impact the medical community in 2025! What you need to be aware of and what steps have been taken to improve the healthcare industry.
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Understanding The Opioid Epidemic
May 01, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid take a deeper dive into the opioid epidemic. Where did it start? Who's to blame? And why is the United States the leader in this epidemic?
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Pain Treatment: Could This New Drug Be A Game-Changer?
Apr 24, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid talk about a new drug that has surfaced in the medical industry that could be a breakthrough in how doctors treat pain. Could this be a game-changer and change the way physicians administer opioids?
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Why Doctors DO NOT Make Enough Money
Apr 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss real-time problems facing the healthcare industry!
Why Doctors DON"T make enough money, the REAL reason healthcare IS expensive, investigate healthcare companies and hold them accountable -- and implement liscensing for healthcare admins.
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism Explained
Apr 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid take a closer look at an amniotic fluid embolism.
What causes this sudden and often fatal obstetric emergency where amniotic fluid and fetal debris enter the mother's bloodstream. As was the case for 33-year-old Nursing Influencer, Hailey Okula, who passed away tragically after giving birth.
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15 years of Obamacare: What does that mean for you?
Apr 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss The Affordable Care Act (ACA) - AKA Obamacare and what's happened to medicine in the 15 years since the law was enacted.
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The POCUS Device That's Changing Our World
Mar 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid are joined by Dr. Davinder Ramsingh, Vice President, Clinical Research and Development with Butterfly Network, Inc.
Dr. Ramsingh has been one of the key players in making the Butterfly IQ3 one of the most sought after POCUS devices in the world.
The three discuss not only the advances with the Butterfly IQ3, but also how AI is reshaping medicine and our world.
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Hospital at Home: Can it work in the United States?
Mar 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid are joined by Dr. Dan Lasserson from the University of Warwick in England.
Dr. Lasserson has played point in the hospital at home model and system that is currently in place. Could this model work in the United States? What are the pros and cons of this model? We dive head first in to that conversation.
Dr. Dan Lasserson: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/staff/d_lasserson/
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Duration: 00:49:28"The Pitt": Real-Life Scenarios in the New TV Drama
Mar 13, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss the new TV series on MAX called "The Pitt."
While many preceding medical TV dramas have hit the mark with audiences, Brian addresses how realistic season 1 is and the real-life scenarios citizens of the U.S. have been facing, including more cases of assault in hospitals and a rash of drug usage among physicians.
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The Measles Outbreak: How You Can Be Prepared
Mar 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss the recent measles outbreak and the response from new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr.
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NIH Funding Freeze: A Future in Doubt
Feb 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss funding from the NIH and implications of a recently placed funding cap.
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The Case Against Insurance Companies
Feb 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, the two discuss healthcare in the United States. Specifically, what happened recently between United Health Care and Dr. Potter during a recent procedure.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/surgeon-shares-story-insurance-provider-calling-during-patients-surgery
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2025 POCUS Innovator's Forum
Feb 13, 2025Send us a text
In this special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Dr. Schmutzler, and Vahid attend the 2025 POCUS Innovators Forum hosted by Butterfly Network.
Included in the many speakers Dr. Schmutzler interviewed, is friend and former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Dr. Jerome Adams.
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The New Age Pill Box: My Supplement Choices in 2025
Feb 06, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are diving into the world of supplements and what Dr. Schmutzler uses every day for maximum health.
**THIS SHOW IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OR PRODUCT PLACEMENT IN ANY WAY. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PURCHASE AND USE**
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Faith & Medicine: Sit Down With Pastor Lucas Miles
Jan 30, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are joined by Nfluence Pastor Lucas Miles.
Miles, a speaker, author, and host joins Going Under as the three dive deeper into the intersection of faith and medicine.
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Acupuncture: The Underrated Healing Tool
Jan 23, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the origins, benefits, and questions surrounding acupuncture.
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HMPV: The Next Major Virus To Hit The United States?
Jan 16, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in studio joined by Bronson Taylor. Taylor is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for CCI Anesthesia and serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at JEBS Anesthesia Management.
Taylor, Dr. Schmutzler and Sadrzadeh discuss the next wave of viruses to potentially hit the United States, the aftermath of Covid-19 and vaccines!
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Medical Trends & Headlines in 2025
Jan 09, 2025Send us a text
It's a new year and season of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh.
Dr. Schmutzler forecasts the 2025 year in terms of medical trends and headlines. Where does AI go from here? Will there be a change in insurance companies? And what new viruses should we be on the lookout for?
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Whiskey Finds: A Collector's Conversation
Oct 10, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh take a left turn and leave the confines of the hospital to discuss another passion of theirs: Whiskey!
Joining them to talk all things Whiskey and what collectors want, is Ed Plonski from Martin's Supermarkets.
With nearly 800 rare and unique bottles of the world's finest, Brian has trusted Ed to curate and grow his collection.
Take a deep dive into bourbon and rye in this final episode of Season 2!
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Football, Concussions and CTE
Oct 03, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the world of football, concussions, and CTE.
Dr. Schmutzler shares his experiences of playing football during high school, as an adult, and how he dealt with receiving multiple concussions.
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Anesthesia During Labor & Delivery
Sep 26, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the world of anesthesia, epidurals and labor & delivery.
With years of experience in labor & delivery, Dr. Schmutzler shares his experiences in the OBGYN wing and his opinion on the most effective methods for women giving birth.
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Craig Capurso & the 4 F's: Faith, Fitness, Fellowship, and Finances
Sep 12, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are joined by Speaker / Podcaster / Executive & Wellness Coaching Craig Capurso.
Craig is one of those leaders with a resume that is as diverse as it is successful. From trading oil on Wall Street to finding fame and fortune in fitness. This journey provided Craig the life lessons he would need to experience to discover true passion, purpose, and fulfillment.
Craig now helps others find theirs through the 4 Pillars of Purpose: Faith, Fitness, Fellowship, and Finances.
... Duration: 00:51:04Airplane Emergencies
Sep 05, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in a plane (as promised) and talking about Airplane Emergencies! What type of emergencies has Dr. Schmutzler attended to and what type of medical procedures do they typically do on a plane?
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Hospital Care Showdown: Small Town vs Big City
Aug 29, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are back in the Big Apple and welcome Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Chris Reilly to the podcast.
The three discuss the factors hurting the American medical system in 2024. PLUS! Hospital Care Showdown: Small Town vs Big City. Is care better in a big city like New York - or a rural community?
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The Truth Behind Ketamine!
Aug 22, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh welcome Board Certified Anesthesiologist Ankit Patel to discuss the growing topic around the drug Ketamine.
The three dive into what the drug is and how often it should be used in medical practice.
PLUS, the controversial death of actor Matthew Perry. Are the doctors to blame? And what factors led to his death?
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The Intersection of Faith & Medicine
Aug 15, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh explore the topic of Faith & Medicine.
Is it possible for the two to co-exist? If so, what does that intersection and connection look like?
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Connected: The Relationship Between Patient and Provider
Aug 08, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are on the road - LITERALLY!
The two are driving from Chicago to Indiana and are joined by two CRNA colleagues and friends (Jay Biesenthal and Jim Beebout).
Jay and Jim provide context as to the future of CRNA's and Anesthesia and talk about the patient/provider relationship!
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Battle of the Medical Podcasts!
Aug 01, 2024Send us a text
In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid welcome the Funny Medicine Podcast over Zoom!
Based in Florida, Yvy and Julia join in on several hot topics affecting the medical community today including access to health care and insurance companies. But the conversation also takes twists and turns you don't want to miss!
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Medicine & Multiple Streams of Income: Feasible or Far Fetched?
Jul 25, 2024Send us a text
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In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with Megan Hagley, MSN, CRNA, and Owner/Founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana.
The two discuss how medicine is ever-changing and how being a business owner, while still practicing medicine, is not only the future but has become a way of life for those in the field.
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OR Stories: Board Certified Trauma Anesthesiologist Dr. Zain Hasan visits from LA!
Jul 18, 2024Send us a text
In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with Board Certified Trauma Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zain Hasan of Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Hasan and Dr. Schmutzler discuss the key differences between Trauma and Clinical Anesthesia, share concerns about where their respective area of practice is headed, and open up about travel!
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The "MAGIC" Weight Loss Drug: The Truth about Ozempic, Fitness & Nutrition!
Jul 11, 2024Send us a text
Episode 3, Season 2 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler.
Dr. Schmutzler spends time with Rodney Razor (Fitness Consultant, Coach, and Owner of Razor Focus) and discusses the truth about Ozempic, Fitness, and Nutrition.
With the recent popularity of GLP-1 agonists, the two discuss how weight training balances those on the medication and how, ultimately, this recent boom can positively impact the fitness profession.
This episode is a follow-up to a previous podcast about GLP-1 agonists:
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Tackling the BIGGEST TABOO subject in medicine
Jul 04, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Adam Cien, Orthopedic Surgeon, joins Dr. Brian Schmutzler for part 2 of their conversation.
The two tackle the future of medicine, insurance company misconceptions, and the biggest taboo subject in today's medical community.
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Dr. Adam Cien is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement.
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Orthopedics and Anesthesia: Stories from the Operating Room
Jun 27, 2024Send us a text
In the Season 2 Premier of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler sits down with renowned Orthopedic Surgeon and Physician Dr. Adam Cien. The two, colleagues and friends, share stories from the operating room and discuss the importance of efficiency.
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Ozempic and Anesthesia: Risk factors of the magic weight loss drug
May 23, 2024Send us a text
In episode 15 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler tackles the important and timely topic of the weight loss drug, Ozempic. What are some of the risk factors associated with surgery and is it worth the hefty price tag?
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Duration: 00:27:49Business Trip Travel Tips
May 16, 2024Send us a text
In episode 14 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh, a former Emmy-Award Winning TV Anchor and Journalist, collaborate to give you their best travel tip in 2024.
Dr. Schmutzler and Sadrzadeh are no strangers to hitting the road, often traveling a few times per month. In this episode, they discuss how to prepare for your next business trip!
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Noncompetes in Medicine: Utter Nonesense or Ultimately Needed??
May 09, 2024Send us a text
In episode 13 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh, a former Emmy-Award Winning TV Anchor and Journalist, discuss the latest ruling from the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompetes in the workplace. Does this ruling make sense for the medical community? And what does the ruling ultimately mean for employers?
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Collaboration Collision Course: How Anesthesiologists, CRNA's and AA's Can All Co-Exist
May 02, 2024Send us a text
In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in Atlanta, Georgia visiting with the CRNA Bronson Taylor. Taylor is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for CCI Anesthesia and serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at JEBS Anesthesia Management.
Taylor and Dr. Schmutzler discuss the current state of Anesthesia and how Anesthesiologists, CRNA's and AA's can not only co-exist but thrive in today's healthcare environment.
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The Business of Anesthesia: CEO Opens Up About Challenges
Apr 25, 2024Send us a text
In a special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh are in Atlanta, Georgia visiting with the CEO and Founder of CCI Anesthesia, Kurt Zumwalt.
Kurt discusses how and why he founded CCI Anesthesia, what challenges he's facing as a CEO in 2024, and how a post-COVID world has changed the future of staffing.
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A (True) Day in the Life of an Anesthesiologist!
Apr 18, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 10 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler gives you an inside look at what a day in the life of an anesthesiologist is truly like - from dusk to dawn!
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Pathways Forward: The Future of Anesthesiologists
Apr 11, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 9 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler discusses the future of not only anesthesiologists but also the different pathways forward for himself and his fellow colleagues.
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Salary Uncovered: How much does an Anesthesiologist really make
Apr 04, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 8 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler answers your most frequent question online: What is the average salary for an anesthesiologist??
You'll want to hear Dr. Schmutzler's surprising response.
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Health Insurance in America: Does it need a makeover?
Mar 28, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 7 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler answers your pressing questions regarding insurance and medical bills.
What happens when insurance companies pay out to hospital systems and providers? Is this current model a long-term solution and what does the future hold for health insurance companies?
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Anesthesia for Children: What Happens When Our Kids Go Under
Mar 21, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 6 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler answers your pressing questions regarding children and anesthesia.
What happens when our kids go under? Is it safe? And are there any longterm effects we should be aware of?
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The History and The Future of Anesthesia
Mar 14, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 5 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler reflects on not only the history of anesthesia but discusses the profession's current state and what the future holds.
That main topic PLUS your most pressing medical questions answered this week.
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Does the "perfect" procedure exist???
Mar 07, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 4 of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler discusses the different types of anesthesia and their uses!
And what defines a “successful” procedure?
That main topic PLUS your most pressing medical questions answered this week.
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The 3 Worst Actions Before Anesthesia!
Feb 29, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 3, Dr. Brian Schmutzler talks about the 3 WORST actions, you the patient, can do before anesthesia!
He also discusses the three BEST things you can do.
A can't miss episode that will give you more confidence going into your next surgery.
Plus how much conversation goes on between your physician and the anesthesiologist prior to your procedure?! The real answer may surprise you!
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Why I Chose Anesthesia!
Feb 22, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 2, Dr. Brian Schmutzler explains why he chose to become an anesthesiologist.
With so many different choices and routes available during and post-medical school, he answers the age-old question - would you choose to do it again??
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Duration: 00:27:00Heart Month, Blood Pressure and Anesthesia
Feb 15, 2024Send us a text
In Episode 1, Dr. Brian Schmutzler tackles the topic and the importance of Heart Month.
He also answers your questions regarding the correlation between blood pressure and receiving anesthesia.
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Duration: 00:23:37Welcome to Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler
Feb 09, 2024Send us a text
Join us weekly for Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, a podcast with renowned physician and anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Schmutzler. Together with Award-Winning Co-Host and television journalist, Vahid Sadrzadeh, the podcast aims to answer not only your most pressing anesthesia questions but to provide the most up-to-date medical data available. Send your questions to Dr. Brian Schmutzler on social media and his website at www.drbrianschmutzler.com.
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Duration: 00:01:17