The Dr. Selwynn Howard Show

The Dr. Selwynn Howard Show takes a break from its normal medical format and delves into a cultural genre of music and style, Hip Hop, that is celebrating 50 years of existence. Historian and native New Yorker Earle Mitchell gives and overview of the origins through the lens of a teenager growing up in New York City during the infancy of Rap and Hip Hop. We discuss many of the early pioneers and their lasting influence. We also talk about the cultural effect that hip hop has had globally, both the good and the bad.

Becoming a CRNA or Certified Nurse Anesthetist is the most sought after field in nursing. Jennifer Willis and Jennice Gist have been CRNAs for the past twenty years. They take you through their journeys which are very different and discuss what it takes to be selected and be successful in this highly competitive and challenging field. You don't want to miss this episode.

Dr. Vincent J Daniels has been practicing dentistry for the past 30 years and recently served as the President of the Delaware Dental Society. Vince, who is my Morehouse classmate and fellow Kappa Man, is our first in-studio guest. Join us as he discusses his fantastic journey from being raised by his aunt and uncle along with seven other kids in the steel city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to becoming one of the top dentist in the country. Dr. Daniels shares some of the nuggets he used to overcome unforeseen obstacles when his dental school shuttered its program.  He conquered this temporary setback and built his own successful practice, Blue Diamond Dental in Wilmington, Delaware where he continues to thrive.

Dr. Paul Jackson is a Noted Cardiologist who specializes in Electophysiology Studies.  He is the director of Gethsemane Cardiac Clininc in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  On this episode of the Dr. Selwynn Howard Show, Dr. Jackson shares his wealth of knowledge about arrhythmias to discuss Atrial Fibrillation (A fib) and Congestive Heart Failure which is increasing in alarming numbers. Paul is also a practicing minister with his own church. He ties faith with medicine.

The Dr. Selwynn Howard Show is Back! My special guest this week is our own Dr. Willie Underwood III, a Board Certified Urologist and one of the nation's most influential medical doctors. Dr. Underwood sits as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association, the largest association of physicians in the country. This Morehouse Grad and family man discusses his upbringing and the steps he took to become a major player in American medicine.

In this podcast of the Dr. Selwynn Howard Show, nationally acclaimed Gastroenterologist and Researcher Dr. Rhonda Souza and I talk about the importance of having a colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. I give the audience a behind the scenes look at the leadup to my colonoscopy. 

Dr. Emily Woolcock and Dr. Stephanie Stephens are two female Orthopedic Surgeons who practice in a field historically dominated by men. Hear their stories.

This week on the Dr. Selwynn Howard Show we talk to Dr. Vikisha Fripp, a noted Plastic Surgeon who practices in the Washington, DC area. In a light-hearted discussion, Dr. Fripp talks about restoring you to your natural beauty as we attempt to move past the pandemic. We discuss tummy tucks, liposuction, and breast reduction for men and women.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Joseph Saulsbury, an acclaimed Urgent Care Physician in Atlanta and Birmingham Attorney Lonnie Washington. Both offer different perspectives on the vaccine.

Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford is a board certified Pediatrician who has served as the CEO of the Dekalb County Board of Health for 15 years.  Dekalb County encompasses Atlanta, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and several other municipalities servicing over 700,00 people. The Stanford University and Howard University College of Medicine graduate discusses the Corona virus vaccine and its use to end the year long pandemic. Dr. Ford also shares her broad experience in public health to show how disparities can be widened when unforeseen disasters occur and we discuss ways to curb these inequities in the future.
 

Dr. Cereesa Longest Lacey is a noted Ophthalmologist who has worked for over 20 years in Chicago. The former Miss Morehouse College talks about her rich childhood and her highly decorated college career at Spelman which has led to personal and professional success. She reveals how her strong faith has been the glue to maintaining a healthy balance between  family and career.

Dr. Torrence J. Stepteau, MD is a board certified Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Specialist who has practiced for over20 years in his field. We talk about the benefits of CBD oil and the benefits of diet and exercise. We also talk about the the current state of affairs in America with the breaking news of the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris.

Dr. BK Edmond is a noted Board Certified Anesthesiologist with over 25 years in the field. He is a Morehouse College grad and a Harvard University-trained physician. Dr. Edmond is a newly minted author who has just released his first short story entitled "Nana and the Bushwoman."

Dr. Chad Womack, Ph.D. is a biomedical scientist who I have known for over 30 years. For years he has worked in the field of Epidemiology under the tutelage of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Hear what this Morehouse Man has to say about the Corona Virus and where we stand regarding the effectiveness and safety of a vaccine. Dr. Womack also discusses his latest project-The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiative which is a collaboration with the United Negro College Fund.

Judge Monica McCoy Purdy is a rising star in the Texas Judicial System. She is a Spelman College grad who obtained her law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She is running for election for judge of the Texas 95th District Court in Dallas County, Texas. She is on the ballot in the November 3rd general election as the Democratic nominee. Hear her story.

We're flipping the switch on this episode. I am the one being interviewed. I talk about my career path and my new business, At Your Service Anesthesia, Atlanta's premier mobile Anesthesia group. 

Dr. Paul Jackson gives us some nuggets about cardiac disease and arrhythmias and how it impacts our community.

Dr. Courtney Howard is a 30 something year old fellowship trained Black Female Psychiatrist who practices medicine in the Atlanta area. She gives us insight into coping with the challenges that all of us face in the year 2020..

Dr. Chris Williams is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician also known as a Physiatrist who specializes in pain management using stem cell therapy. Dr. Williams gives us insight into this groundbreaking specialty and also shares his background from humble roots in Jacksonville, Florida to becoming a cutting edge specialist in prestigious Buckhead-Atlanta.