Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD

Guest: Yewlin E. Chee, MD

Guest: Joshua H. Uhr, MD


Does phacovitrectomy improve outcomes over conventional PPV for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair in a phakic eyes? Or does it introduce unnecessary complexity? Vaidehi Dedania, MD; Yewlin Chee, MD; and Joshua Uhr, MD, review results from a multicenter cohort study published in Ophthalmology Retina and discuss whether the study's findings have any bearing on real-world decision-making, parse generational differences regarding perceived phacovitrectomy risks, and review whether changes to technology during the course of the study may have affected the findings.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Guest: David A. Johnson, MD, FACG, FACP


Individualizing colorectal cancer screening isn't just about picking the "best" test; it's about picking the one your patient will actually complete. From weighing risk and preference to anticipating barriers with follow-up care, real-world adherence patterns can help providers guide patients toward the right screening pathway. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss how clinicians can personalize colorectal cancer screening recommendations to improve long-term adherence is Dr. David Johnson, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University.

Host: Maria Berrocal

Guest: Dimitra Skondra, MD


Could metformin reduce risk of wet AMD development? Maria Berrocal, MD, speaks with Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, about a study published in Ophthalmology Retina finding that metformin exposure was associated with up to 30% lower odds of new-onset wet AMD. They discuss what the findings mean for patients with and without diabetes, where the protective effect appears to break down, and what a prospective trial could tell us next.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: John A. Scolaro, MD MA


For anticoagulated patients with orthopedic or trauma fractures, delaying surgery to reduce bleeding risk may carry its own consequences. Join Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. John Scolaro as they explore how factors like surgical approaches, anticoagulation indications, comorbidities, transfusion-related risks, and physiologic reserve inform reversal decisions and discuss why multidisciplinary communication and timely intervention are critical throughout perioperative care and rehabilitation. Dr. Scolaro is an Associate Professor, Residency Program Director, and Chief of Orthopedic Trauma in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.

Guest: Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, FRCP, FIDSA, FAMWA, FEFIM


With vaccination rates at historic lows and trust in public health institutions declining, primary care clinicians remain one of the most trusted sources of guidance for patients. Hear from Dr. Darilyn Moyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Physicians, as she shares strategies for navigating difficult conversations about vaccines and preventive care.