The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Chronic Kidney Disease

SGLT2 Inhibitors

Diabetes

Diuretics

Patient Education

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Mental Health

Cardiology

Nephrology

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Cirrhosis

Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy

Glp-1 Agonists

Cardiac Amyloidosis

Antibiotics

Hematology

Fatty Liver Disease

Iron Deficiency Anemia

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, ... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	500	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & FitnessScience

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Latest Episodes

#538: More Than a Gut Feeling - DGBIs with Dr. Iris Wang

All About Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Master disorders of gut–brain interaction. Learn how Rome V changes the diagnosis of IBS and other DGBIs, how to approach chronic diarrhea and the microbiome, and how to choose targeted treatments for blo... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 24 min

#537 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

I’m Going Bananas for This One!

Learn how to formulate a framework while dealing with potassium disorders in patients with varying levels of kidney disease.We’re joined by Dr Joel Topf, (@kidney_boy) to explore how to navigate potassium disorders, d... more

24 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 19 min

#536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxl... more

17 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 17 min • Most popular

#535 Sleep Apnea Update: How to Choose and Interpret Sleep Tests and Prescribe CPAP Therapy

Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Show description:

Explore the interpretation of sleep studies in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Master treatment of OSA and how to troubleshoot CPAP challenges with Dr. Aneesa Das.

Cl... more

10 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 26 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Aneesa Das

Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep at The Ohio State University; Director of the Home Sleep Apnea Testing Program

Ohio State University

Episode: #535 Sleep Apnea Update: How to Choose and Interpret Sleep Tests and Prescribe CPAP Therapy

Dr. Greg Katz

Cardiologist and assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone (cardiology and lipid risk expert)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Episode: REBOOT #518: Cardiology Meets Longevity

Paul Wurtz

Guest expert on supplements and primary care

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Episode: #534: Supplements in Primary Care

Dr. Jonathan Tanawan

Board-certified family medicine and addiction medicine physician

John H. Stoker Hospital of Cook County; MOUD telehealth provider QuickMD

Episode: #533: What’s the Tea on Kratom?

Dr. Daniel Clauw

Professor of anesthesiology, medicine, rheumatology, and psychiatry; director of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center

University of Michigan

Episode: #532: Updates in Fibromyalgia Management featuring Dr. Dan Clauw

Jessica Nave

Hospitalist at Emory University Hospital; Medical Director of the Rapid Response Team; Resuscitation Program Co-Director

Emory University Hospital

Episode: #531 2025 ACLS Guideline Updates Live from #SHM #Converge2026

Dr. Rachel S. Rubin

Board-certified urologist and sexual health expert; assistant clinical professor of urology at Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Episode: REBOOT: #507 Swinging the Pendulum on Menopause Care With Dr Rachel Rubin

Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Professor of Nutrition at Boston University, Sargent College

Boston University

Episode: #530 Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Rabih Geha

Associate Professor of Medicine; UCSF; co-founder of Clinical Problem Solvers

UCSF; Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode: #529 A Case of Syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers

Hosts

Matthew Watto

Host with a focus on internal medicine cases and practical clinical insights.

Paul Williams

Co-host known for driving clinical questions and clarifying key concepts.

Alise Burke

Co-host and producer, contributes to show structure and production quality.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings

Amazing podcast
I love y’all’s podcast. Great updates with evidenced based sources.
Would y’all please consider a podcast on adult ADHD, which anecdotally I’ve seen a “rise” in self patient diagnoses. And withdrawing patients from benzodiazepines. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts
5
.....sal.....
United States2 months ago
Best internal med podcast out there. 5 stars, no notes.
Podcast Addict
5
Raisingirl
3 months ago
Retirement rant is ridiculous
The comments on not retiring are criminally insensitive. Many people have no choice about retirement age. Many jobs are unrewarding and stressful, not rewarding or providing purpose. By contrast many retirement activities are engaging and meaningful. Clearly it has to be approached carefully but it can be fulfilling and health promoting.
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Feldenkrais Fan
Canada4 months ago
Big fan!
I love this podcast! I’m a first year medical student and listen to it as productive procrastination (or when I’m too deep in the biochem/anatomy study weeds and need a reminder of what I’m moving towards). I attribute at least 85% of the smart things I say during class to this show. Plus it’s fun!
Apple Podcasts
5
Kidneybean2000
United States6 months ago
Best primary care physician podcast
Nothing but 5 stars. An amazing podcast for learning.
Apple Podcasts
5
MJGOAT1996
United States6 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Prominent praise for evidence-based content and ability to translate guidelines into actionable steps, especially for PCPs and hospitalists.

Several comments note occasional political or social content as distracting; best to keep clinical focus tight.

Feedback is mixed on host dynamics, with some enjoying the depth and others preferring the original host lineup for engagement.

Overall sentiment centers on high value, practical education with engaging guests and clear case discussions.

Listeners appreciate up-to-date, practical guidance and case-based teaching, with many highlighting usefulness for daily clinical practice.

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Apple Podcasts	#10	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#62	United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#11	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#34	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#70	Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#21	Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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#537 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

Q: How do you approach hyperkalemia in a patient with CKD and mild elevation of potassium?

Assess if the elevation is real or an artifact, check for hemolysis, tourniquet effect, and pre-analytic issues; then apply a three-part framework (intake, distribution, excretion) and address modifiable factors before altering essential therapies.

#536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

Q: How do you manage perioperative and severe pain in hospitalized patients on chronic stable MOUD?

Maintain baseline MOUD dosages through the acute period, add short-acting opioids for acute pain as needed, consider acceptable rotation and multimodal strategies, and avoid tapering MOUD during acute pain to prevent opioid deficit and poor pain control.

#536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

Q: What is your approach to a patient presenting with acute pain when they're already on an opioid?

Adopt a multifactorial, multimodal plan that includes non-opioid strategies, careful assessment of pain type, and consideration of higher baseline opioids due to tolerance, while coordinating with the patient's MOUD team to avoid undermining long-term treatment and minimize stigma.

#536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

Q: Are people using GLPs off-label for alcohol use disorder or other substance use disorders, while RCT data are limited?

Observational data suggest potential reductions in hospitalizations and cravings in alcohol use disorder and other indications, but there is no FDA approval yet and practice remains exploratory. Trials are ongoing, and clinicians are encouraged to refer patients to recruitment studies when possible.

#529 A Case of Syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers

Q: Where do you go next after left heart catheterization and ICD placement?

The probability of ischemia is reduced due to lack of epicardial disease, but in a patient with sarcoidosis, you must pursue imaging of the myocardium (cardiac MRI with gadolinium and FDG-PET) to evaluate for inflammatory involvement and guiding therapy.

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The show centers on practical, evidence-based internal medicine guidance delivered through case-based conversations and expert guest interviews. Topics span sleep medicine, cardiology, supplements, pain management, menopause care, nutrition, resuscitation updates, oncology in inpatient settings, and hospital medicine. Episodes frequently blend clinical decision points, real-world workflows, guideline updates, and patient communication strategies, with a strong emphasis on applying current research to primary care, hospital medicine, and specialty overlap. A notable strength is the recurring use of real case discussions and a diverse slate of clinical guests, which helps listeners translate complex guidelines into actionable steps in daily p... more

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1. Aneesa Das
2. Dr. Greg Katz
3. Paul Wurtz
4. Dr. Jonathan Tanawan
5. Dr. Daniel Clauw
6. Jessica Nave
7. Dr. Rachel S. Rubin
8. Dr. Joan Salge Blake

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