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The Hernia Gods Podcast

by Luke Elms
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  • The Hernia Gods Podcast - E33 - Marta Wójcik, MD

    October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Luke Elms speaks with Dr. Marta Bućaj, an abdominal wall surgeon from Poznań, Poland, about her journey into hernia surgery, the challenges of practicing with limited resources and support, and the…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast - E32 - Salvatore Docimo, Jr., DO, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 56 min

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with Dr. Salvatore Docimo to explore what drives a surgeon to take on the cases others won’t. From complex abdominal wall reconstruction and the rise of…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast - E31 - Andrea Pakula, MD, MPH, FACS

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Andrea Pakula, a surgeon specializing in robotic surgery, complex hernia repair, and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Pakula shares her journey from trauma…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast - E30 - Philip George, MD

    September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hernia Gods Podcast, Dr. Luke Elms sits down with Dr. Philip George, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, to talk about his unconventional journey into medicine…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E29 - Luke Elms, MD

    August 26, 2026 · 14 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

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  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E28 - Sean Orenstein, MD

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E27 - Agustin Alvarez, MD

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E26 - Prof. Ramana Balasubramaniam

    July 28, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E25 - Alfredo Carbonell, II, D.O, FACS, FACOS

    July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E24 - Igor Belyansky, MD

    June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 24 of The Hernia Gods Podcast with guest Igor Belyansky, MD features a conversation about his experience of immigrating to the US, mentorship in fellowship, balancing family and career, and the future of hernia…

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E23 - Michael J. Rosen, MD

    June 16, 2026 · 2 hr 7 min

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 23 of The Hernia Gods Podcast with Michael J. Rosen, MD features a candid conversation about mentorship, complications, the ACHQC, and his thoughts on the surgery community's relationship with industry.

  • The Hernia Gods Podcast E22 - Diego Lima, MD MSc

    June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 22 of The Hernia Gods Podcast with Diego Lima, MD MSc features a great discussion on his life and career including going through training again in the US, his contributions to the hernia research world, and AI in…

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About the show

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.