Live Well with UCI Health: Trusted Experts, Inspiring Stories
Tune into Live Well with UCI Health, your go-to source for expert health insights directly from Orange County’s only academic health system.
Each episode features our renowned physicians who are leaders in cancer care, digestive health, neurology, orthopaedics, heart health, and more. Join us as we explore timely health and wellness topics.
Driven by our mission to Discover. Teach. Heal., we aim to go beyond formal medical advice by sharing
- evidence-based knowledge
- clinical breakthroughs
- practical wellness tips to help you and your loved ones live well
Explore the episodes below and listen to the expert interviews.
Emergency medicine services
On this episode of the Live Well with UCI Health podcast, emergency medicine physician and wilderness medicine expert Dr. Robert Katzer joins us to share essential tips for safely enjoying the mountains—especially during the winter months.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Robert Katzer
Bariatric surgery
Dr. Annie Wang discusses minimally invasive GI surgery and bariatric surgery, and how personalized, long-term care can help patients improve their overall health.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Annie Wang
Gender differences in heart attacks and heart disease
In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Ailin Barseghian, a board-certified cardiologist, to discuss heart health, warning signs, and why early care saves lives. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S., with symptoms and outcomes differing—especially for women.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Ailin Barseghian
GLP-1 Drugs
In this episode, UCI Health experts Dr. Qin (Kin) Yang, Dr. Andy Lee, and Professor Nathan Wong discuss GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—exploring their benefits for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as the broader cost and access implications.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: GLP-1 discussion with Dr. Qin Yang, Dr. Andy Lee and Professor Nathan Wong
Gastroenterology and integrative medicine
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kiran Sachdev, a board-certified gastroenterologist and integrative medicine specialist at UCI Health, who combines 30 years of traditional GI experience with integrative and functional medicine to treat the whole patient—not just the symptoms. She practices at the UCI Health Chao Digestive Health Institute, where a comprehensive, multispecialty team provides patient-centered care for complex digestive disorders and cancers.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Kiran Sachdev
UCI Health — Irvine hospital inside look
Explore the future of care in this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, featuring leaders Josephine Jorge-Reyes, Vice President of Nursing; Joe Brothman, Director of Facilities Maintenance; and Jess Langerud, Principal Project Manager for Planning, Design & Construction. Together, they offer an inside look at the new UCI Health — Irvine hospital, highlighting its cutting-edge technology, all-electric design, nature-inspired healing environment and innovative patient amenities.
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Pancreatic cancer
Explore the comprehensive pancreatic cancer screening approach at UCI Health, as Dr. Christopher Paiji, UCI Health gastroenterologist, explains how high-risk patients are monitored and why proactive care matters.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Christopher Paiji
Lung cancer screening
In this installment of the Live Well with UCI Health, thoracic surgeon Dr. Hari B. Keshava shares insights into the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. From innovative surgical techniques to the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary care, Dr. Keshava discusses how UCI Health is transforming outcomes for patients with diseases of the chest.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Hari B. Keshava
Advanced endoscopic and outpatient spine program
Explore the future of spine care with Dr. Don Y. Park, Director of the Advanced Endoscopic and Outpatient Spine Program at UCI Health, as he shares expert insights on minimally invasive treatments and patient-centered innovations.
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Breast cancer screening
The next installment of the Live Well with UCI Health Podcast features Dr. Irene S. Tsai, a board-certified breast radiologist and director of breast imaging at UCI Health. She is also an associate professor at the UC Irvine School of Medicine and chief of breast imaging for the Department of Radiological Sciences.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. Irene Tsai
Prostate cancer
Dr. David Lee sits down with Ryan Manno to discuss the comprehensive prostate cancer program at UCI Health. In this episode, they discuss everything from discovery to treatment and even onto recovery.
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Live Well with UCI Health on iHeart Radio: Dr. David Lee
