
Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse.
Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD.
Produced by Andrew Matar, MD.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessPhilosophyMedicineSociety & Culture | |||

Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 13 - Born to Lead
David A. Cole is a seasoned healthcare industry professional with broad expertise in generalist roles, currently serving with Proxdis. He has a wide-ranging ... more
Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 12 - Nickels and Dimes.
Dr. Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS, FSAGES, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida... more
Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 11 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 2
Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as Chair of the Sarcoma Department an... more
Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 10 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 1
Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as Chair of the Sarcoma Department an... more
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A must‑listen for those drawn to doctor‑to‑doctor conversations with guts, humor, and wisdom. It’s like joining a dinner‑table chat after rounds—sometimes awkward, often enlightening, and always human. If you enjoy shows that are both entertaining and informative (think Modern Medicine meets This American Life), give it a listen.
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Three of the great minds in vascular surgery offer unfettered comments about our healthcare system
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Apple Podcasts | #151 |
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