Exciting news about using stem cells to treat blindness.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1551we1d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Steven Levy, MD
- Guest Website MD Stem Cells
- Guest Twitter Account @mdstemcells
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Guest Bio
Dr. Steven Levy transitioned into life science and healthcare business development following 18 years in the practice of ophthalmology. Located in Connecticut, he serves as the CEO of the newly formed thought imaging company Millennium Magnetic Technologies, LLC.
He serves as President of the Acoma Group which provides business development and executive search services for bio-pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare companies globally. He is also President of MD Stem Cells, a leading provider of adult stem cell patient facilitation services for various diseases including those affecting the eye and through that position acts as Director for the NIH registered clinical study SCOTS- Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study. He is CEO of an emerging neuroimaging company called Millennium Magnetic Technologies.
Dr. Levy is an adjunct professor at Norwalk Community College. He has served as Chief Medical Officer for Impose Technologies, a prominent Health Information Technology, DICOM & PACS provider and is a consultant with Gerson-Lehrman, providing advice within the clinical and life sciences. Dr. Levy is strongly focused on early stage companies and enhancing their development from innovation to fundraising to networking. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1551we1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Robert Abel Jr., MD
- Guest Bio
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Learn tips and tricks to find the right contact lens for you.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1551we1b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jamie C. Wohlhagen, OD
- Guest Website Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants
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Guest Bio
Dr. Jamie C. Wohlhagen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lehigh University and earned a Bachelor of Science in the Visual Sciences and a Doctor of Optometry degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Philadelphia. Dr. Wohlhagen served as Class President of 2012 and was awarded membership to the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. She works at Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants in both pediatric and comprehensive eye care.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for shingles around the eyes.
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- Segment Number 5
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1550we1e.mp3
- Featured Speaker Ravi Patel, MD
- Guest Website Atlantic Eye Physicians
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Guest Bio
Dr. Ravi Patel is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and practices at Atlantic Eye Physicians in Monmouth County, NJ. His practice sub-specializes in corneal disease and refractive surgery. He is currently on the faculty at Wills Eye Hospital where he teaches residents and fellows about the latest options in corneal refractive surgery. His innovative approach with modern technology allows patients a fully customized treatment where there is no one size fits all.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 4
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1550we1d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Robert Abel Jr., MD
- Guest Bio
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Learn about the importance of lifestyle changes to improve quality of life and to reduce reoccurring cancer.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1550we1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Gerald M. Lemole, MD
- Book Title The Healing Diet: A Total Health Program to Purify Your Lymph System and Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease, Arthritis, and Cancer
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Guest Bio
Gerald M. Lemole, M.D., was appointed Medical Director of Christiania Care's Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute and Center for Integrative Health in January, 2007 thru June 2010. Prior to his appointment as Medical Director, Dr. Lemole was Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Medical Center of Delaware since 1986 when he performed the first open heart operation in the state of Delaware. In 2006, Dr. Lemole was appointed the first W. L. Samuel Carpenter III Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Christiana Care Health System.
Dr. Lemole received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University in Philadelphia in 1958 and his doctor of medicine degree from Temple University School of Medicine in 1962 He completed his residency in general surgery at Temple University Hospital in 1967 and went on to cardiac surgical training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, from 1967 to 1969. In 1968 he was a member of the surgical team that performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States. At Baylor, Dr. Lemole became certified by the American Board of Surgery and served as an instructor in surgery. In 1970 he became certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. In 2012 Dr. Lemole became certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. In 2015, Dr. Lemole passed advanced board certification by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABoIM) now under The American Board of Physician Specialties.
Dr. Lemole returned to Philadelphia from Texas in 1969. That same year he performed the first coronary bypass in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. At age 32, he was named Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Temple University. He was concomitantly Chief of Surgery at Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Brown Mills, New Jersey, from 1972 to 1984. In 1975, at age 38, he became a full professor at Temple, an achievement that also made him one of the youngest full professors of surgery in the United States. In 1982, while visiting Turkey, Dr. Lemole performed the nation's first successful coronary artery bypass procedure. He is presently full Professor of Surgery at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson Medical College.
Dr. Lemole has written over 150 articles, book chapters and editorials for professional publications. Dr. Lemole has been a visiting professor at the Universities of Dublin and Istanbul, the Royal College of Surgeons-IRE, Chinese Military Medical Universities in Shanghai, Xian, and Shen Yeng, the Military Medical College of Ankara, Turkey, Fengtai Heart Institute, Beijing, China, and Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, and has lectured at many other medical centers and universities in the United States and around the world. He is listed in the publication, Who's Who in the United States and Marguis' Who's Who Directory of Medical Specialists.
Dr. Lemole has written several books on Integrative Medicine, including most recently, FACING FACIAL PAIN for the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association, THE HEALING DIET, published by William Morrow, and AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO CARDIAC CARE for Medtronic (and a second edition for St. Jude Medical). - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Learn about core fitness and ways to improve your general health.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1550we1b.mp3
- Featured Speaker David Lightcap, Founder of Lightcap Fitness Studios
- Guest Website Lightcap Fitness
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/lightcapfitnessstudios
- Guest Twitter Account @Lightcapfitness
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Guest Bio
David Lightcap is the founder and owner of Lightcap Fitness Studios located at 800 Woodlawn Ave. in Wilmington, DE. David is a native Delawarian born and raised in Wilmington, attended Salesainum High School where he excelled in Football and Track & Field before attending West Virginia University, graduating with his B.S. in Physical Education. He was a preferred walk-on for the WVU football team and earned an athletic scholarship for his final three years. After graduating, he started his personal training career immediately, having obtained his PT Certification from the National Personal Training Institute. Upon graduation from NPTI, he was offered a teaching position to certify new personal trainers. While teaching, he also worked at Core Fitness as a private personal trainer. From there he was offered the Personal Training & Athletic Coordinator at the Siegel JCC in Wilmington DE. After a successful five years at the JCC it was time to start Lightcap Fitness Studios.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Ever wonder what's behind the label on your daily vitamins?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1550we1a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA
- Guest Website Now Foods
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/nowfoodsofficial
- Guest Twitter Account @nowfoods
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Guest Bio
Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, is the Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods. A former retailer and 40-year veteran of the natural products industry, Neil is past President of the American Nutrition Association and works with the Natural Products Association, the American Herbal Products Association, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and is a former Technical Advisor to the Non-GMO Project.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Learn about a new breakthrough treatment for the most common causes of blindness.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 2
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1549we1b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jim Quirk, President of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley
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Guest Bio
Jim Quirk began his eye banking career as the Technical Operations Manager at the Medical Eye Bank of Delaware which subsequently merged with Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley (LEBDV). During his time at LEBDV, Mr. Quirk he held the positions of Quality Assurance Director, Serology Lab Supervisor, Executive Vice President and is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Quirk has extensive community involvement in support of transplantation. He was appointed by Delaware’s Governor to serve as Co-Chairman on the state’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board. He is also an appointed member of the Pennsylvania Organ Donation Advisory Committee to the Governor. As a member of New Jersey’s Coalition on Donation, he works closely on initiatives with Coalition members which include representatives from an eye banks, tissue banks, OPOs, government and the State’s hospital association. Mr. Quirk serves on the Eye Bank Association of America’s Board of Directors, Finance committee, Medical Advisory Board and is Co-Chair of the association’s Accreditation Board. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Have you assessed your overall health lately?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 5
- Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1549we1d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Robert Abel Jr., MD
- Guest Bio
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD
