At age 35, John Johnson believed he was in peak physical condition. As a runner, he trained diligently for the 2023 Cleveland Marathon. However, just a few weeks later, the young father received devastating news: he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. John joins Dr. Steele and his colorectal surgeon Dr. David Rosen on this episode of Butts &…

What should you do if diet and exercise are not enough to lose weight? Should you jump straight to bariatric surgery or try a GLP-1 medication first? Natalie Larson, APRN, a nurse practitioner within the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, shares more about the complexities of obesity, the treatment options available, and how to …

Anthony Lembo, MD, a gastroenterologist and Director of Research for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to highlight the new Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center and explore the interaction between the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Listen to learn more about common symptoms of neuro-GI disorder…

Is the low histamine diet right for everyone? Amanda Igel MS, RD, LD, a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic, joins Dr. Steele on Butts & Guts to share more about what histamine is, how an intolerance impacts the digestive system, and the importance of working with a registered dietician to develop a personalized nutrition plan.…

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele sits down with Dr. Brian Chen from the Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorder Center to explore the intriguing link between sleep and digestive health. They discuss the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness and how inadequate rest can negatively impact gut function. Join them as they uncover the latest…

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Dr. Jessica Caldwell, Director of the Women’s Alzheimer's Movement Prevention and Research Center at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the intriguing connection between gut health and brain health. Discover how the gut-brain axis influences Alzheimer’s disease, the impact of lifestyle and diet on …

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are only a few of the side effects patients undergoing cancer treatment may experience. Dr. Renato Samala, a physician within the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at the Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share more about why these side effects occur, the …

Bret Lashner, MD, a gastroenterologist in the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts this week to discuss fecal transplants. This cutting-edge procedure is used to combat severe gut infections, repair the gut microbiome, and restore the quality of life for patients battling a range of conditions. Listen to lea…

This week on Butts & Guts, we welcome back Dr. Mike Leonis of Cleveland Clinic Children's to discuss the latest updates in the diagnosis and treatment of acute liver failure (ALF). Listen to learn everything you need to know about ALF in children, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and how treatment of this life-threatening condition continues to e…

Dr. Choon H David Kwon, Director of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss histotripsy, a non-invasive liver tumor treatment recently approved by the FDA. Listen to learn more about how this technology works, who is a candidate, and the future of non-invasive liver tumor treatment.…

Dr. Lynn Woo, Center Director for Pediatric Urology, and pediatric surgeon Dr. Anthony DeRoss, join Butts & Guts this week to discuss the new Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Center at Cleveland Clinic, which offers multidisciplinary care for children with colorectal and pelvic disorders. Listen to learn more about how the center provides various trea…

According to the Administration for Community Living, the population of Americans aged 85 and older is projected to more than double from 6.6 million in 2019 to 14.4 million in 2040. On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Mark Horattas, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and Kelly Bahr, RN, Geriatric Surgery Coor…

Madison Simons, PsyD, is a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss the psychological effects that patients with GI disorders often experience. Listen to learn more about the gut-brain connection and treatmen…

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Lauren Kopicky, a breast surgeon at Cleveland Clinic shares more about the goldilocks mastectomy surgery, an alternative breast reconstruction option for cancer patients who do not desire a traditional approach. Listen to learn more about this surgery, who may be a candidate, and the importance of exploring all …

Patients who undergo surgery for rectal cancer are often faced with a "new normal." Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Marylise Boutros of Cleveland Clinic Florida joins Butts & Guts to discuss Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), a group of symptoms patients may experience after treatment. Listen to learn more about how to recognize triggers and take contr…

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Anna Spivak and Urogynecologist Dr. Shannon Wallace discuss the complexities of multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse. Listen to learn more about how their multidisciplinary team works to restore the quality of life of patients experiencing prolapse.…

The use of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro has become a hot topic. Dr. W. Scott Butsch, Director of Obesity Medicine in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic joins the podcast to break down how these medications work and the overall impact of how we care for and talk about the disease of obesity.…

On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Dr. Amit Bhatt, a gastroenterologist and Co-Director of the Endoluminal Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic shares more about endoscopic submucosal dissection. Listen to learn more about this cutting-edge procedure used to remove tumors from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.…

Dr. Ryan Berglund, a Urologist and member of the Urologic Oncology team at the Cleveland Clinic joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer. Listen to learn more.Oleh Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

World-renowned Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic and Section Head of the Sanford R. Weiss MD Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia, Dr. Carol Burke joins Butts & Guts for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to share the latest updates in screening methods. From cutting-edge te…

On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Anne Banas, MSN, SPRN-CNP, Diane Cowles, RN, and Christine Arnica, MSSA, LISW join Dr. Steele to highlight the work being done at the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Center for Airway, Voice and Swallowing Disorders. Listen to learn more about the multidisciplinary care they provide to children with aerodiges…

Dr. Shirley Paski joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss short bowel syndrome. Listen to learn more about this condition and how best to manage this unique diagnosis.Oleh Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Dietician Julia Zumpano joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss snacking. Listen to learn more about what foods the reasons for why people snack, how snacking effects our weight, and the benefits of having a healthy relationship with snacking. Listen to learn more.Oleh Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Dr. Jessica Barry joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss small bowel enteroscopy/therapeutics in pediatric endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic Children's. Listen to learn more about this procedure and how it can help young patients.Oleh Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Dr. Kristen Ban joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss everything you need to know about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Listen to learn about who qualifies for ERAS, how it can help patients after a surgery, and more.Oleh Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute