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Ep. 38: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Patient Advocate's Perspective*
Jun 16, 2026
33m 58s
Ep 37 Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Safe Use*
Oct 31, 2025
34m 30s
Exploring PA Roles & Growth in Pain Medicine Practice
Sep 23, 2025
34m 45s
Exploring Addiction Myths and Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz*
Sep 2, 2025
53m 55s
In Response: BMJ Interventional Spine Guidelines 2025
Mar 21, 2025
47m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/16/26 |  Ep. 38: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Patient Advocate's Perspective* | Episode Summary: In this engaging and informative episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with renowned chronic pain advocate, Tom Norris. With a four-decade-long journey through the challenges of chronic pain, Tom shares his invaluable insights regarding the newly drafted Acute Low Back Pain Guideline** (drafted by the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU EPC)... | 33m 58s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | Ep 37 Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Safe Use*✨ | acetaminophenpregnancy+4 | Amber Borucki, MD | Stanford MedicineAAPM - American Academy of Pain Medicine | Sweden | acetaminophenpregnancy+6 | — | 34m 30s | |
| 9/23/25 | Exploring PA Roles & Growth in Pain Medicine Practice | Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, a seasoned Physician Assistant practicing at the UCSD Center for Pain Medicine in the field of pain medicine, to explore the evolving roles of advanced practice providers in the specialty. Jeremy shares insights from his 25-year career spanning private practice and academia, shedding light on the benefits and chall... | 34m 45s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 |  Exploring Addiction Myths and Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz* | In this episode of Pain Matters, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, speaks with Maia Szalavitz, award-winning New York Times opinion writer and AAPM 2025 Featured Speaker. Recorded April 4, 2025, at the AAPM PainConnect 2025 meeting, their conversation explores themes from Szalavitz’s recent writing on addiction, harm reduction, and drug policy. Maia shares her personal journey through addiction and recovery, and offers insights into the critical distinction between dependence and addiction. ... | 53m 55s | ||||||
| 3/21/25 | In Response: BMJ Interventional Spine Guidelines 2025 | Join Executive Producer and Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Co-Host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, for a pivotal episode of the Pain Matters Podcast where we address the recent BMJ publication, “Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials,” and the associated guideline. Steven Cohen, MD, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University, Lynn R. Kohan, MD, University of VA Medical School, Zachary... | 47m 13s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 | Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 2] | Dr. Mark Wallace of UCSD joins hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA and Mustafa Broachwala, DO and pick up where they left off on their discussion regarding the nuanced world of medical cannabis, understanding medical applications, appropriate dosing strategies, and advice for prescribing providers. Furthermore, they discuss the challenges of clinical trials, regulatory hurdles, and the implications for treating pain. Dr. Wallace offers insight into the complexities of cannabis research, d... | 34m 55s | ||||||
| 10/3/24 | Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 1] | Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of medical cannabis and its implications for pain management. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, are joined by Mark Steven Wallace, MD, a Pain Management Specialist and Professor of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego Health, who brings more than two decades of experience in cannabis research. In this episode, you’ll discover: Biologics of Cannabis: Dr. W... | 27m 19s | ||||||
| 8/28/24 | Pain Medicine Training: Enhancing Training for Better Outcomes - Part 2 | Join us for Part 2 of our engaging series on the necessary reforms in pain medicine training as we explore potential changes that could significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of pain medicine education. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO are joined once again by esteemed experts Scott Gregory Pritzlaff, MD, Associate Professor and Pain Medicine Fellowship Director at UC Davis Health, and Sayed Emal Wahezi, MD, Professor and Pain Medicine Fellowshi... | 39m 29s | ||||||
| 7/25/24 | Pain Medicine Training: A Call for Reformation - Part 1 | Join us in a critical discussion on the urgent need for reform in pain medicine training programs. In this enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, engage with experienced pain medicine program directors to delve deep into the current state, gaps, and proposed changes surrounding pain medicine fellowships. Tune in as we’re joined by Scott Gregory Pritzlaff, MD, Associate Professor and Pain Medicine Fellowship ... | 29m 15s | ||||||
| 5/2/24 | Special Episode: What FTC's Landmark Decision to Ban Noncompetes Means in Medicine | Join us for a timely discussion on the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling to ban non-compete clauses. This decision can significantly alter the landscape of employment across various sectors, including healthcare. In this special episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, sit down with Michael Johnson, Jr., Esq. to dive deep into the nuances of this ruling, and what it means for medical professionals, especially t... | 41m 13s | ||||||
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| 4/25/24 | The Future of AI in Medicine: Current State, Applications, and Evolution | Join us for a riveting exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in interdisciplinary pain medicine. This episode of the Pain Matters Podcast features a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative potential of AI and the ethical challenges it introduces. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, are joined by two distinguished experts: Tinglong Dai, PhD, a Bernard T. Ferrari Professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, c... | 1h 06m 43s | ||||||
| 2/8/24 | History in the Making: The Battle for SCS Coverage in Washington State | Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the advocacy and personal dedication that shapes the world of pain medicine. In this episode, our discussion hones in on a critical juncture in pain medicine — the anticipation of the Washington Health Technology Clinical Committee's (HTCC) decision on Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) coverage. This decision could transform the landscape of pain management for state employees, state-sponsored health plans, and injured workers under Washington L... | 1h 03m 09s | ||||||
| 1/25/24 | Setting the Record Straight: A Response to JAMA on Corporate Influences on Spinal Cord Stimulation | On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation”. Written by the same lead author of the widely criticized Cochrane Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for Low Back Pain, this recent article blames all physicians who defend SCS for having corporate interests and suggests that no research in any specialty should be influen... | 24m 06s | ||||||
| 11/9/23 | Insights from Industry Leaders: Ethics, Collaboration, and Challenges in Health-Tech | Recorded during the 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, navigate this multifaceted topic alongside two esteemed guests: Dan Brounstein, Chief Strategy Officer with Saluda Medical, and Yele Aluko, MD, MBA, Ernst & Young Americas Chief Medical Officer. In this episode, we explore: Industry Collaboration: A deep dive into the history and current state of the relationships between pain clinicians and the industry, and what fi... | 1h 17m 25s | ||||||
| 9/14/23 | SI Joint Injections and LCDs: Navigating New Boundaries in Pain Medicine | Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal March 18, 2023 local coverage determination (LCD) that has shaken the pain medicine community by limiting access to sacral lateral branch radiofrequency ablation and imposing stringent documentation requirements to demonstrate the medical necessity for sacroiliac (SI) joint injections. In this episode, host Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Dr. Mustafa Broachwala, DO, tackle the contentious LCD that threatens to restrict options for p... | 44m 31s | ||||||
| 6/8/23 | Confronting the Silent Crisis: Workplace Violence in Pain Medicine | Join host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, as they discuss a rising, yet often overlooked, issue - workplace violence in healthcare settings, particularly in pain management. Our featured guest for this episode is Mercy Udoji, MD, CMQ, FASA, pain physician and associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine, and a renowned expert on workplace violence in the medical field. She is the senior author of the 2023 article, "Violence in the Pain Clin... | 36m 00s | ||||||
| 5/18/23 | Current Events in Pain & Addiction: FDA Approval of OTC Naloxone, New DEA Required CME-training, Medical Mysteries in the Alex Murdaugh Case, Fentanyl Strips & Fentanyl Vaccine with Drs. Antje Barreveld and Sudheer Potru | Join us as we discuss and provide expert insights into current events impacting our management of pain and substance use disorders. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, dives into critical current events and regulatory changes impacting the field of pain medicine and their implications for patient care. She interviews two guests at the forefront of pain medicine, substance use, and addiction: Dr. Antje M. Barreveld, MD, and Dr. Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM. Dr. Bar... | 33m 52s | ||||||
| 4/20/23 | [Part 2] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception – A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH | In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, she expands on her work with food and chronic pain, taking a closer look at the nutritional supplements and dietary strategies that pain patients can use to manage their conditions. Tune in as she discusses common issues within the American diet and explores how weight, nutrient deficiencies, and dietary misconceptions have played a role in the rise of chronic pain conditions. Join host Shravani Durbhakula, MD,... | 32m 26s | ||||||
| 3/30/23 | Reaction & Analysis to the March 2023 Cochrane Library Review on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain with Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, and Zachary McCormick, MD | Cochrane Library’s recently published article questioning the clinical benefit of spinal cord stimulation for low back pain has stirred controversy throughout the pain medicine community. In response to these findings, we sat down with neuromodulation specialists & Pain Medicine journal editorial board members, Zachary McCormick, MD, and Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, to offer our in-depth reaction and analysis of the March 2023 report. In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast,... | 1h 17m 34s | ||||||
| 3/21/23 | Advocating for Patients in Pain with Stephanie Vanterpool, MD, FASA, MBA | Pain is invisible and highly subjective—for physicians, overcoming these barriers requires interpreting the signs of pain through a patient’s actions and words. This can be a delicate process, since the next step a provider takes to relieve a patient’s pain can have long-term effects on their outcome. Exploring the nuances of patient advocacy, Stephanie Vanterpool, MD, FASA, MBA, Pain Medicine Specialist, Anesthesiologist, and Director of Comprehensive Pain Services at the University of Tenne... | 31m 29s | ||||||
| 2/23/23 | Under the Microscope - Examining Racial Disparities in Pain Medicine with Aderonke Pederson, M.D. | The history of our medical institutions is fraught with racial prejudices that have shaped our understanding of pain in black patients, leading to unequal treatment across our healthcare system. Working to dismantle these disparities, Aderonke Pederson, MD, has dedicated her career to bridging the treatment gap. Her groundbreaking work addresses faults in our current system, increasing the quality and accessibility of care in communities that have historically been overlooked or exploited by ... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 1/26/23 | [Part 1] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception - A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH | When we’re young, we often hear the phrase “you are what you eat.” While this is true, it doesn’t paint the full picture. Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, has dedicated her career to mapping the ways food can influence pain pathways in our bodies, studying the chemical processes behind physical pain and its psychiatric comorbidities. Her groundbreaking research on glutamate receptors has shown that a dietary approach may hold the answer, offering promising results for treating conditions such as fi... | 25m 29s | ||||||
| 12/15/22 | Using Psychedelics to Expand the Horizons of Pain Medicine with Timothy Furnish, MD | Exploring the boundaries of pain management, the Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative (PHRI) pursues groundbreaking research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for pain patients. By examining how these psychoactive compounds act at the intersection of pain, identity, and memory in our brains, Dr. Furnish’s work has challenged our understanding of pain mechanisms while paving the way for novel treatments that may offer effective long-lasting relief. In this episode of the Pain... | 37m 15s | ||||||
| 11/22/22 | The Intersection of Pain and COVID-19 with Soo Kim, MD | Working on the pandemic’s front lines, Soo Kim, MD, was part of the medical team at Johns Hopkins University that first identified and treated signs and symptoms of Long COVID and its chronic pain symptoms. Her groundbreaking involvement in one of the first Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS) Clinics has since become the blueprint for how many physicians treat acute and chronic pain among Long COVID patients. In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, is... | 22m 25s | ||||||
| 11/3/22 | [Part 2] The FACE (Lab) of Innovation: Dr. Andrea Chadwick on Her Journey Starting a Pain Exploration Lab | In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Dr. Andrea Chadwick, MD, MSc, FASA, she discusses the obstacles she overcame on her path to developing a successful research lab in a field she is passionate about. Listen in as she shares her professional and personal struggles and outlines the blueprint other researchers can use to harness their potential and advocate for patients with invisible illnesses. Join host Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, in this episode of the Pa... | 22m 25s | ||||||
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