We are excited to welcome our first-ever Oculoplastic Surgeon onto the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast. Dr. Harkaran Rana is currently a staff member at the Swedish Medical Center in Colorado, and he begins our conversation by walking us through his professional training history and current fellowship setup. Then, we learn about the intricacies of oculoplastic residencies, a comprehensive breakdown of the anatomy of the eye, the severe and non-urgent cases that Dr. Rana comes across, and his surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols. We also redefine clinical entrapment within orbital floor fractures, discuss the basic principles surrounding open globe inquires, and unpack everything that we can learn from one of Dr. Rana's most recent cases.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Harkaran Rana's professional background, training, and current fellowship setup.
• How oculoplastic residencies differ from the rest.
• Understanding the anatomy of the eye.
• Critical eye traumas that Dr. Rana encounters, how he identifies them, and how he assesses severity.
• Treatment and repair options for various eye injuries.
• Orbital floor fractures and clinical entrapment.
• Dr. Rana walks us through his common and non-urgent cases.
• How he knows when surgical intervention in required, and the protocol he follows.
• Basic principles when dealing with open globe injuries.
• A case study of one of Dr. Rana's most recent patients.
• A teaser on using local fat for repairs ahead of our upcoming episode on this topic.
• The Debt Trap, road running, yoga, the versatile No. 9 scalpel, and Succession.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179

Dr. Harkaran Rana Email — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.com

Swedish Medical Center — https://www.healthonecares.com/locations/swedish-medical-center

Dr. Richard C. Allen on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@oculosurg1

American Academy of Ophthalmology — https://www.aao.org/

The Debt Trap — amazon.com/Debt-Trap-Student-Became-National/dp/1501199447

Succession — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Having privileges at your local hospital can be incredibly helpful when running a private practice. Today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Pham, is here to tell us how to obtain and manage hospital privileges. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the process of getting hospital privileges, how Dr. Pham got his at two trauma centers nearby, the pros and cons of getting them, some tips and tricks for adjusting to being in a hospital setting again, and so much more! Dr. Pham goes on to explain how he gets paid by the hospitals before discussing how he manages his work schedule and maintains the benefits of having normal working hours, like in private practice, while working in a hospital. We also discuss the importance of having board certification when trying to get hospital privileges. Finally, he reminds us that operating with someone is always more fun and encourages us to ask for and accept help when operating. Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Dr. Matthew Pham to the show.
• Dr. Pham explains the process of obtaining hospital privileges and the benefits of it.
• The downside and difficulties of obtaining privileges.
• Why you should make sure you know exactly what equipment you need at the hospital.
• How Dr. Pham gets paid by the hospitals he has privileges at.
• Our guest tells us how he manages his work schedule while also working in a hospital.
• Why having normal working hours is so important to Dr. Pham and his family.
• Some encouragement for the beginning stages of working in the hospital again.
• The importance of accepting and asking for help when operating.
• Why board certification is a huge driving factor for getting hospital privileges.
• The books he likes, the movies he’s excited to watch as his kids get older, and more.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Matthew Pham Email — mpham@mycenters.com

Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pham-999b20242/

Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs/

Dr. Pham’s Board Certification Course — https://flagshipspecialtypartners.com/events

Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

Have you ever thought about what it's like to perform complex oral surgeries in some of the most remote parts of Africa? Today, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Bartholomew, a leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon at North Coast Oral Surgery, to discuss his transformative work in Africa. With a deep commitment to patient care and a reputation for excellence, Dr. Bartholomew specializes in advanced surgical techniques that transform smiles and improve lives. In our conversation, we delve into Tim’s time working in Africa and the challenges and triumphs of working in resource-limited settings. We discuss how his practice setup allows him to continue his work abroad, the different fellowships he participated in, and how working in Africa added to his expertise. Hear about how he got started, how he funded his initial humanitarian work, why he needed to learn French, and his experience working in a mission hospital. Explore what he learned about making his resources last longer, improvising with what you have safely, why follow-ups are his biggest challenge, and the personable aspect of working in Africa. Gain insights into the upcoming trips he has planned, how he balances his work abroad with family life, what he learned about poverty, and vital considerations for anyone thinking of committing to humanitarian work. Join us and discover the ins and outs of working beyond borders with Dr. Tim Bartholomew. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Tim’s training background, his current practice setup, and what he focuses on.
• What experience and qualities are needed to pursue humanitarian work.
• Hear about the hurdles he had to overcome and the lessons he learned.
• The type of compromises it takes to work in a mission hospital in Africa.
• How his wife’s passion for being a mission doctor plays into his work.
• Find out what he finds so rewarding about working in Africa.
• Differences in working as a dentist in Africa compared to America.
• Discover how oral surgeons can help support those working abroad.
• Future trips he has planned and why he continues his work abroad.
• Advice and resources for oral surgeons considering humanitarian work.
• Favorite books, how he unwinds, his ultimate forceps, and more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Tim Bartholomew — https://www.northcoastoralsurgery.com/timothy-bartholomew-dds-facs

Dr. Tim Bartholomew Email — lefortone@hotmail.com

North Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.northcoastoralsurgery.com/

Smile Train — https://www.smiletrain.org/

When Helping Hurts — https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989/

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples — https://www.amazon.com/History-English-Speaking-Peoples-Bloomsbury-Revelations/dp/1474216315

McHale's Navy — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055689/

MedSend — https://medsend.org

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059