Healthy Rounds

Dr. Alessi welcomes Dr. Kevin Felice, the medical director of research at the Hospital for Special Care’s neuromuscular center, for a deep dive into neuromuscular diseases and how treatment and patient care have evolved. They break down conditions like myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), highlighting what these illnesses look like and the progress being made in managing them today.

Dr. Alessi welcomes Dr. Jim O’Dea, senior vice president of Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network and a clinical psychologist. Together, they discuss the current state of mental health in the United States, taking a broad, global view of mental health and how care is delivered nationwide.

Dr. Alessi welcomes Dr. Marc Eisen, an MD, PhD, and ear, nose, and throat surgeon who specializes in neurotology, and the Principal at The Ear Specialty Group of Connecticut. Together, they explore the topic of dizziness and vertigo, what it truly means to feel dizzy, how physicians diagnose the underlying causes, and the latest treatments and procedures that help patients restore their balance and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Alessi welcomes Dr. Tanya Bilchik of Yale Medicine for an in depth conversation about headaches. Together, they explore the different types of headaches, what causes them, common symptoms to watch for, and the latest treatment options. They also take a closer look at migraine headaches, what sets them apart and how they can best be managed.

Dr. Alessi chats with Dr. Niamey Wilson on breast cancer. Dr. Wilson, head of the breast surgery division and director of breast surgery research and quality at Hartford HealthCare, helps clear up confusion surrounding breast cancer, including prevention and treatment options.