The Gut Doctor
by Neil D. Parikh, MD
Bridging Specialties: GI and Urology with Raj Patel, MD
About this podcast
Dr. Neil D. Parikh, a community gastroenterologist in Connecticut, discusses common gut topics in a patient-friendly manner. He interviews fellow GI specialists to provide a better understanding for the general public and medical providers. He also includes episodes on food as medicine as the worlds of culinary medicine and gastrointestinal health intertwine. Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please discuss all health questions and concerns, including any pertinent information on this podcast, with your healthcare provider.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 129 episodes
- Bridging Specialties: GI and Urology with Raj Patel, MD · 18 minIn this episode of the Gut Doctor Podcast, we meet Dr. Raj Patel, a urologist. We discuss the intersection of nutrition, gut health, and urology, emphasizing how dietary choices…
- APP Playbook: Barrett's Esophagus with Tedra D. Gray, NP · 15 minIn this episode of the APP Playbook, Tedra D. Gray, a gastroenterology nurse practitioner, discusses the impact of advanced practice providers on the management of Barrett's…
- Pickleball and the Gut with Robert Strommen · 21 minPickleball, a rapidly growing sport, has significant health benefits for gut health, fatty liver disease and overall well-being. In this episode, Robert Strommen, who is owner of…
- Innovation: The Vibrant System with Bryan Curtin, MD · 17 minIn this episode of the Innovation series, Dr. Bryan Curtin introduces Dr. Parikh to the Vibrant System, a FDA-cleared, drug-free platform that sends out micro-vibrations through…
- The Longevity Buzz with Jaclyn Kawwas · 20 minDr. Parikh interviews Jaclyn Kawwas who is Head of Commercial at Peak Health, a leading platform focused on doctor-led longevity care. The conversation delves into the concept of…
- Digital Health with Ami Bhatt, MD · 25 minDr. Ami Bhatt is the Chief Innovation Officer for the American College of Cardiology and Chair of FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee. We discuss the intersection of…
- APP Playbook: GERD with Monica Nandwani, NP · 22 minToday is World Digestive Day and the perfect opportunity for me to launch a new mini-series in the Gut Doctor Podcast. Advanced Practice Providers are the backbone of…
- Culinary Medicine with Nate Wood, MD, Chef · 24 minThis episode of the Gut Doctor Podcast delves into the world of culinary medicine, exploring its definition, impact, and integration into medical practice. It covers the journey…
- Food as Medicine: Gluten Free with Christine Randazzo Kirschner, RDN · 19 minMay is Celiac Disease Awareness month! In this episode of the Gut Doctor Podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Christine Randazzo Kirschner, a registered dietician and co-founder of…
- A Surgeon's View of Barrett's Esophagus with Caitlin Houghton, MD · 19 minAs we wrap up Esophageal Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Parikh is joined by Dr. Caitlin Houghton, a foregut surgeon. They explore the significance of Barrett's esophagus as a…
- Gut-Brain Dysfunction with Ali Navidi, PsyD · 24 minIn the spirit of IBS Awareness month, this episode explores the gut-brain axis, clinical implications, and integrative care for gut-brain dysfunction. Dr. Ali Navidi, a clinical…
- Heartburn Myths with Dan Lister, MD · 24 minWith April being Esophageal Cancer Awareness month, today's episode delves into the misconceptions and harmful effects of heartburn, the myths surrounding reflux surgery, and the…
- Diet and Colon Cancer with Michael Bass, MD · 20 minWhat should I eat to prevent colon cancer? Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Bass joins the show to answer this and more questions on our diet and risk of CRC. We explore the…
- Early-Onset CRC with Erica Barnell, MD PhD · 22 minWe have all seen the unfortunate headlines. Why are we seeing a rise of early-onset colorectal cancer and what can we do about it? Dr. Barnell, co-founder and CMO of Geneoscopy…
- Constipation Management with Satish Rao, MD PhD · 40 minIn this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh discusses the current treatment landscape of constipation with Dr. Satish Rao. Dr. Rao is Chair of Gastroenterology…
- Colon Cancer and the Black Community with Travelle Ellis MD, PhD · 23 minIn the spirit of Black History month, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Travelle Ellis to discuss the increased risk of colorectal cancer in the African American community and what we…
- Food as Medicine: Cabbage with Gwenn Rosenberg Wildman, ND · 19 minIn this episode in the Food as Medicine series, Dr. Parikh is joined by Dr. Gwenn Rosenberg Wildman who is clinical director at the New London Natural Health Center. They dive…
- Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Cinematographer's Perspective · 38 minChris Burns was a successful cinematographer and director of photography for multiple Emmy-winning projects. Then he developed significant alcohol-associated liver disease which…
- Food as Medicine: Ghee with Rahul Pottabathini, MBBS · 9 minGhee has ancient roots but what does modern science say about it? In this Food as Medicine episode, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Rahul Pottabathini of Gandhi Medical College. They…
- Fundamentals of Constipation with Darren Brenner, MD · 15 minWe kick off constipation awareness month with today's episode with Dr. Darren Brenner who is Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University. The discussion focuses on the…







