The Hernia Gods Podcast
This is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of hernia surgery and hernia surgeons. The name "The Hernia Gods Podcast" is not meant to apply to the surgeons or hosts but instead to the abstract hernia gods that we hope are on our side when taking care of our sometimes complex cases.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts and guests, and do not serve as a representation of or necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Orlando Health or any of our employers.
The Hernia Gods Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Hernia Gods Podcast E29 - Luke Elms, MD
In this special episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms, takes listeners behind the scenes to share the story of how the podcast began and the purpose behind it. Luke talks about his own experiences with imposter syndrome, the inspira...
The Hernia Gods Podcast E28 - Sean Orenstein, MD
On this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with Sean Ornstein, MD to discuss his journey into hernia and abdominal wall surgery. Sean shares how his early love of fixing things led him to surgery, his research years stu...
The Hernia Gods Podcast E27 - Agustin Alvarez, MD
In this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with Agustin Alvarez, MD, from Chile, to discuss his unique journey in surgery, overcoming career challenges, and the importance of persistence. They dive into balancing family...
The Hernia Gods Podcast E26 - Prof. Ramana Balasubramaniam
In this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with renowned abdominal wall surgeon Prof. Ramana Balasubramaniam to discuss innovation, authenticity, and the lessons learned from a career at the forefront of minimall...
The Hernia Gods Podcast E25 - Alfredo Carbonell, II, D.O, FACS, FACOS
In Episode 25 of The Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with Dr. Alfredo Carbonell II, a nationally recognized leader in abdominal wall reconstruction and complex hernia surgery. The conversation goes beyond the operat...