Photo Above: Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. & Kitty Castellini
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Archive for October, 2008
This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will have an Open Forum. The two will be talking about the Diabetes Research Institute Diabetes 2.0 Conference that they will be attending in New York City on Saturday, October 25, 2008. They will be taking your phone calls and answering your questions on Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092
This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Rapaport is the author of When Diabetes Hits Home; the Whole Family’s Guide to Living Well With Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092
Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, L.S.C.W., Psy. D.
Wendy Satin Rapaport, L.S.C.W., Psy.D., is Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Psychology at the Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami, and has specialized in individual, marital, family and group therapy for patients with diabetes for more than 20 years. A professional writer, Dr. Rapaport has published more than 30 articles on this subject, and frequently lectures around the country. In 1999, she was awarded the National Health Information Award for her book, When Diabetes Hits Home: The Whole Family’s Guide to Emotional Health. In her book she addresses the challenges facing people with diabetes, both those who are newly diagnosed and those who have lived with diabetes for many years, as well as strategies for the management of diabetes through actions and attitudes for everyone involved.
For more information on Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport click here.
Photo Above: Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport
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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will have an Open Forum. They will be taking your phone calls and answering your questions on Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday 8:00 PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT 1-856-696-0092
Photo Above: Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. & Kitty Castellini
This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Jay Malamut, Gastroenterology. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092
Jay Malamut, MD
Dr Malamut graduated from Lafayette College with a BA in Biology with Honors. He earned his MD degree at Hahnemann University and also completed his internship, residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Hahnemann. Dr. Malamut has also earned a Masters Degree in Medical Management from the Department of Health Systems Management in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University.
Dr Malamut has been in the private practice of Gastroenterology in Voorhees, NJ since 1986. He is on the staff of Virtua Hospital and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Centennial Surgery Center in Voorhees. He has held previous positions as Clinical Instructor at Hahnemann University and as Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology at Virtua Health.
Photo Above: Dr. Jay Malamut
This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Scott Schaffer, ENT. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092
Preventing Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
with Dr. Scott Schaffer, Otolaryngologist
Scott R. Schaffer, MD, FACS
Dr. Schaffer grew up in Bucks County and graduated from Gettysburg College, where he lettered in 2 sports for 4 years and was named All-American Honorable Mention in soccer. He received a Masters degree in Anatomy at Hahnemann University, and earned his MD from The Medical College of Pennsylvania, both in Philadelphia. Dr. Schaffer trained in Surgery and Otolaryngology at Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
He joined the staff at Cooper Hospital in Camden, and quickly attained joint Associate Professorship in Surgery/Otolaryngology and Pediatrics; he also became the Head of the Section of Otolaryngology. During this time, Dr. Schaffer performed clinical research into various areas of ENT, including the science behind dangerous ear infections in diabetic patients.
Dr. Schaffer left Cooper in 1999 to open The ENT Specialty Center in Gibbsboro. He specializes in snoring, sinus, voice and thyroid problems in adults and children. He has clinical privileges in the Virtua Health System (Voorhees, Berlin and Marlton divisions) and at the Summit Surgery Center and Cooper Surgery Center, both in Voorhees.
While not caring for patients, Dr. Schaffer enjoys golf, outdoor adventure activities and photography.
For more information about Dr. Schaffer and his practice, visit:
Photo Above: Dr. Scott Schaffer
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This week Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Guri Bronner, Vitreoretinal Specialist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092
Dr. Guri Bronner, Vitreoretinal Specialist
Drs Foxman, Foxman and Margolis are pleased to announce the addition of Guri Bronner, MD as their fourth vitreoretinal specialist. Dr. Bronner completed his Medical School at Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ and his Residency training at New Jersey Medical School. He then completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Vanderbilt University. He is equipped with knowledge and skills in the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques for treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Bronner will also participate in the Clinical Trials Center at Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants, helping to bring emerging new treatments to their patients before they are available elsewhere. Dr. Bronner is available for consultations at the Northfield, Cape May and Vineland offices.
Photo Above: Dr. Guri Bronner
This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Ian Joffe, Cardiologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092
Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC
Doctor Ian Joffe was born in South Africa. He attended Medical School at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa, graduating with honors in the clinical rotations. Following medical school, he did research at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. This research involved the effects of transplant drugs on bone and led to numerous publications. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
His cardiology training followed at Harvard Medical School, at the Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. Research at Beth Israel led to many publications and reviews in cardiology, including UpToDate, an online resource for medical students and doctors, and publications concerning diabetic heart disease.
Dr. Joffe is currently in private practive with Associated Cardiovascular Consultants in South Jersey. He is Chairman of the Virtua IRB.
He is married and has 2 children. He enjoys windsurfing and running in his spare time.
To learn more about Dr. Ian Joffe and his practice please visit:
Associated Cardiovascular Consultants, PA
Photo Above: Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC
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