Episode 116: Obesity and Cardiac Care with Dr. Allison Bailey

October 02, 2025 00:15:08
Episode 116: Obesity and Cardiac Care with Dr. Allison Bailey
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 116: Obesity and Cardiac Care with Dr. Allison Bailey

Oct 02 2025 | 00:15:08

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Show Notes

Hosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.

In our premiere episode, we turn our focus to cardiac care with Dr. Alison Bailey, a leading voice in cardiovascular medicine. Together, Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bailey unpack how obesity impacts heart health, the unique challenges cardiologists face in treating patients with obesity, and the opportunities for collaboration across specialties to improve outcomes.

This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy. 

*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.

Episode Guest:

Alison Bailey, MD, FAACVPR, FACC, FASPC, Chief of Cardiology for Centennial Heart at Parkridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee and a Physician Director of Cardiovascular Disease for HCA Healthcare

Host:

Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

 

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