UCI Health Physician Huddle
Whether you’re seeking clinical insights to inform your practice or looking for new ideas to improve patient outcomes, Physician Huddle offers trusted expertise, forward-thinking discussions, and real-world applications you can use today. Each episode features candid conversations with UCI Health experts — from pioneering brain cancer therapies and AI-driven cancer diagnostics to surgical innovations, aging care strategies, and advances in specialty fields like urology and neuro-oncology. Subscribe and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and various other audio platforms. Learn more or refer a patient at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org.
From hidden gem to regional referral center: The evolution of ENT at UCI Health
In this episode of Physician Huddle by UCI Health, Lindsay Carrillo, MBA and Sunil Verma, MD, sit down with Tjoson Tjoa, MD, Chair of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, to discuss the department’s transformation from a single-digit-faculty service line to a rapidly expanding, subspecialty-driven academic program.
Duration: 27:08 Publish Date: 02/19/2026
What NCI designation means for cancer care in Orange County
In this episode of Physician Huddle by UCI Health, Lindsay Carrillo, MBA, and Sunil Verma, MD, are joined by Richard Van Etten, MD, PhD, director of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and holder of the Chao Family Endowed Director’s Chair in Cancer Research and Treatment.
Duration: 35:00 Publish Date: 02/16/2026
Why Great Urology Programs Don’t Happen by Accident
Leaders from UCI Health sit down with Jamie Landman, MD, Chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Urology, to discuss leadership, culture-building, and innovation in academic medicine.
Duration: 25:08 Publish Date: 02/16/2026
Building a Research Powerhouse: The Evolution of the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, endowed professor, chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and director of the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, shares the challenges of building a nationally recognized research enterprise within an academic ophthalmology department.
Duration: 25:08 Publish Date: 02/16/2026
AI Governance and the Transformation of Clinical Care and Healthcare Informatics
Deepti Pandita, MD, joins Physician Huddle to discuss the evolving role of clinical informatics and the powerful applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare IT applications.
Duration: 25:38 Publish Date: 07/11/2025
HLA, Graft Survival, and the Genetics of a Better Match in Kidney Transplantation
Robert Redfield, MD, joins the podcast to offer an inside look at the region’s fastest-growing kidney and pancreas transplant program. He explains why living donor kidney transplant is the gold standard for patients with end-stage renal disease, and how his team empowers patients to find a donor—even before dialysis begins.
Duration: 34:43 Publish Date: 07/11/2025
Setting the Stage: AI Breakthroughs in Gastric Cancer
Board-certified UCI Health surgical oncologist Maheswari Senthil, MD, joins the podcast to share her expertise on managing advanced gastrointestinal cancers, particularly peritoneal malignancies, and discusses revolutionary tools and clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Duration: 24:41 Publish Date: 05/27/2025
From a Sow’s Ear to a Silk Purse: Innovations in Ear Perforations and Otology Breakthroughs
UCI Health physician and fellowship-trained otology, neurotology, and skull base surgeon Hamid Djalilian, MD joins the podcast to discuss his expertise on ear-related medical and surgical problems, including tinnitus, chronic ear infections, and innovative treatments for tympanic membrane perforations.
Duration: 29:04 Publish Date: 05/27/2025
What I’ve Learned From Performing 7,000 Robotic Prostatectomies
Urologist David I. Lee, MD joins the podcast to highlight his groundbreaking advancements in robotic prostate surgery and journey as a physician. Lee discusses his extensive experience, having performed over 7,000 robotic prostatectomies, and the evolution of prostate cancer treatment.
Duration: 35:17 Publish Date: 05/30/2025
Gait, Gadgets & Getting Older: Tales of a Geriatrician
Lisa Gibbs, MD joins the podcast to discuss the unique aspects of the UCI Health Senior Health Center, highlighting its comprehensive team-based approach to geriatric care. Gibbs shares insights on the importance of fall prevention, the impact of footwear on fall risks, and the center's focus on both clinical and preventive care for older adults.
Duration: 29:03 Publish Date: 05/30/2025
Rebuilding, Beautifully: Microsurgical Innovations and Robotics Changing Breast Reconstruction
Gordon Lee, MD joins the podcast to share his experience and discuss the latest techniques in breast reconstruction, including microsurgery, robotic advancements, and AI applications. Learn about specific case studies, such as direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, robot-assisted microsurgery, and innovative AI applications.
Duration: 26:01 Publish Date: 05/30/2025