The Neurophilia Podcast
Neurophobia is "the fear of neural sciences and clinical neurology" that is often experienced by medical students and young healthcare professionals. The Neurophilia Podcast is our attempt to help dispel the growing issue of neurophobia in the medical community. We engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary conversations with leading physicians to better connect neurology with other fields of medicine. Our hope is that with each episode, our listeners learn to appreciate, and perhaps even develop a love, for clinical neurology. Hosted by Dr. Nupur Goel, Neurology Resident at Mass General Brigham, and Dr. Blake Buletko, Program Director of Cleveland Clinic's Adult Neurology Program.
The Neurophilia Podcast
A Conversation with Dr. MaryAnn Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbehr: The Subspecialty of Headache Medicine
Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Discover the passion and complexities that draw professionals like Dr. Marianne Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbear into the world of Headache Medicine. This episode offers a rare glimpse into their unique journeys, from the serendipity of career paths to the rewarding challenges of specializing in neurology's most personal subspecialty. Learn how their mentor-driven paths led them to tackle migraines and other debilitating headaches, improving countless lives along the way.
Embark on a deep exploration of the rigorous training that shapes a headache specialist, as we discuss the multifaceted fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Shadbear unveils the vibrant mix of clinical practice, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration that prepares doctors for diverse career opportunities in headache medicine – from private practice to the frontiers of academic research. The conversation also touches on the profound satisfaction that comes from restoring normalcy to patients plagued by chronic pain.
We wrap up with an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of headache treatments, from revolutionary pharmaceuticals to neuromodulatory devices. The specialists share insights on the battle against insurance barriers and the push for personalized medicine, underscoring their commitment to patient care. Their candid stories and rapid-fire questions not only showcase their expertise but also their fervent advocacy for a specialty that offers more than just relief—it offers hope.
Dr. MaryAnn Mays, MD is a headache medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Neurological Restoration. She also serves as the Neurologic Institute Vice Chair for Education and as Associate Program Director for the Cleveland Clinic Neurology Residency Program in Ohio.
Dr. Diana Shadbehr, DO is a headache specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is an assistant professor of neurology, program director of the headache medicine fellowship, director of the headache program, and medical director of the neurology clinics.
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