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MedStar Health DocTalk (series)

Debra Schindler

Booking Overview

A healthcare interview show focused on medicine, clinical innovation, surgery, and patient care, typically featuring physician specialists discussing specific conditions, procedures, and treatment advances. PR agencies could credibly pitch board-certified clinicians, medical researchers, and healthcare leaders with specialized expertise and strong patient-education ability; booking difficulty is medium because the show is institutionally focused and predominantly features physicians affiliated with its healthcare system.

Metrics

Episodes: 107

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 88.4k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

debra.schindler@medstar.net

ryan.m.miller2@medstar.net

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Host

Debra Schindler - Host of MedStar Health DocTalk, leading conversations with physician experts about medicine, surgery, clinical innovation, and patient care.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Board-certified physicians and clinical specialists with focused expertise in a medical condition, procedure, surgical innovation, or emerging area of patient care. Strong candidates should be able to explain complex medical topics clearly for a general audience and ideally hold clinical, research, or leadership roles at a recognized healthcare institution.
Required Achievements:  
Specialized clinical practice in an advanced or niche medical field, Leadership or research roles within a hospital, specialty center, or healthcare program, Experience developing or applying innovative procedures, treatments, or care models

Recent Guest Discussions

Brian Case - Renal Denervation For Uncontrolled Or Resistant Hypertension, Patient Candidacy, Procedure Options, Risks, Recovery, And The Future Of Hypertension Care.

Avi Giladi - Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis, Joint Replacement, The Touch Prosthesis, Surgical Alternatives, Candidacy, Benefits, Risks, And Recovery.

Sherief Shawki - Continent Ileostomy, K-pouch Surgery, Differences From J-pouch Procedures, Patient Candidacy, Recovery, And Quality-of-life Outcomes.

Talal Al-Qaoud - Robotic-assisted Transplant Surgery, Patient Outcomes, And Ideal Candidacy.

Minhal Makshood - Cardio-obstetrics, Pregnancy-related Cardiovascular Risks, Preeclampsia, Gestational Conditions, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, And Postpartum Heart Health.

Recent Topics

Health, Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Patient Care

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
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Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Amar Davé

October 12, 2026

Send us Fan MailFor more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

Single-Port Robotic Breast Surgery with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz

October 09, 2026

Send us Fan MailOn this DocTalk episode, we chat with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz, chief of the Breast Surgery program, who recently performed a first-of-its kind robotic mastectomy paired with nerve reconstruction to help preserve sensation, all performed through a single, hidden incision. For an interview with Dr. De La Cruz, or for more information about this podcast, contact MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Manager MediaRelations, Ryan.M.Miller2@Medstar.net. Learn more about Dr. De La Cruz....

Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

September 24, 2026

Send us Fan MailCould a new treatment help people whose high blood pressure remains difficult to control?High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure. But for some people, even multiple medications and lifestyle changes aren't enough to bring their blood pressure under control.In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, host Debra Schindler talks with Dr. Brian Case, MedStar Health interventional...

Frequently asked questions

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MedStar Health DocTalk (series)
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How do I get in touch with MedStar Health DocTalk (series)?

MedStar Health DocTalk (series) is hosted by Debra Schindler. Its publicly listed emails are debra.schindler@medstar.net and ryan.m.miller2@medstar.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MedStar Health DocTalk (series)?

The publicly listed emails for MedStar Health DocTalk (series): debra.schindler@medstar.net and ryan.m.miller2@medstar.net.

How many listeners does MedStar Health DocTalk (series) have?

Podseeker estimates MedStar Health DocTalk (series) reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MedStar Health DocTalk (series)?

MedStar Health DocTalk (series) typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Board-certified physicians and clinical specialists with focused expertise in a medical condition, procedure, surgical innovation, or emerging area of patient care. Strong candidates should be able to explain complex medical topics clearly for a general audience and ideally hold clinical, research, or leadership roles at a recognized healthcare institution. Common among recent guests: Specialized clinical practice in an advanced or niche medical field; Leadership or research roles within a hospital, specialty center, or healthcare program; Experience developing or applying innovative procedures, treatments, or care models. Recent guests include Brian Case, Avi Giladi, and Sherief Shawki.

How hard is it to get booked on MedStar Health DocTalk (series)?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MedStar Health DocTalk (series) cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, and Patient Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

debra.schindler@medstar.net

ryan.m.miller2@medstar.net

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