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Podcast: The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Episode: Unclogging Arteries: Surgery or Broccoli? | Dr. Ted Barnett
Description: "I can fix your arteries with balloon angioplasty and put a stent in there or I can fix it with broccoli." Those are the words of Dr. Ted Barnett who calls himself the "High-Tech Doctor With Low-Tech Solutions." Carving out a career has been a delicate walk for Dr. Barnett who practices as an interventional radiologist but would much prefer to treat patients with affordable fruits and vegetables rather than expensive and invasive procedures. While the former still pays the bills, Dr. Barnett and his wife volunteer...