Send us a text In the Season 4 Finale of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we weigh how rising premiums, AI advances, and shifting reimbursement shape the choice to enter medicine in 2026. We compare cognitive vs procedural specialties, outline durable paths in anesthesia and surgery, and share practical steps to future‑proof a medical career. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.c...

Send us a text On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the Obamacare debacle. and debunk the myth that health care and health insurance are the same thing. They aren’t—and that confusion fuels bad policy, higher costs, and less access. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbria...

Send us a text In the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we dig into the Dunning-Kruger effect, why medicine breeds overconfidence, and how social media and news sites blur the line between trainee and expert. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzler ...

Send us a text In this Thanksgiving episode, we break down why operating rooms are closing, why anesthesia staffing fell behind demand, and what hospitals can do now to keep cases moving. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzler TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrian...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh go into outer space. What would it really take to deliver safe anesthesia in orbit? Blending new microgravity research with practical anesthesiology to map the risks, the tools, and the best‑bet strategies for keeping a patient stable when everything floats. If you’re curious about space medicine, anesthesiology, or how frontier research translates into better everyday care, this conv...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into Movember and Men's Health: prostate basics, what screening really means, how to weigh PSA and exams, and when to act. We also discuss testicular cancer, heart risks, and the silent strain of mental health, with clear steps to take today. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrians...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how wearables, testing, and everyday habits translate into real gains in healthspan. Then we dive into Peter Attia’s case for training today to stay functional at 80 and beyond. VO2 max, HRV, strength standards, and food quality emerge as practical levers you can pull now. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below o...

Send us a text In this frightful episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh turn classic Halloween monsters into medical case files and use real science to explain their symptoms, risks, and treatments. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh welcome David Schrock, A lifelong farmer who has battled heart failure, a daring transplant, and a second chance at life: All fueled by faith and grit. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://ww...

Send us a text Cutting through confusion about breast cancer! Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why “breast cancer” isn’t a single diagnosis, how tumor subtypes drive treatment choices, and where screening makes the biggest difference. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Send us a text The Government shutdown is affecting medicine, but to what extent? Medicare IT furloughs delayed payments, hospitals and anesthesia groups face cash crunches, and telehealth reimbursement rollbacks. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss how bad it could get if there is no resolution soon! Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa...

Send us a text In this week's episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh weigh the evidence behind the Tylenol–autism debate, explain how acetaminophen actually works, and share practical guidance on dosing during pregnancy and everyday care. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmu...

Send us a text The economics of anesthesia is approaching a breaking point. In this eye-opening episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzer and Vahid Sadrzadeh reveal the unsustainable trajectory of anesthesia provider compensation against a backdrop of critical shortages that threaten to fundamentally alter surgical care delivery nationwide. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler....

Send us a text Marijuana's impact on anesthesia presents significant medical concerns. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the science behind cannabis and how it affects surgical outcomes and anesthesia effectiveness. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzle...

Send us a text The shocking death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus serves as the catalyst for one of our most timely and important conversations. What happens when we fail to engage in civil discourse? And how has this same polarization infected medicine? This special episode with Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh takes a look at the deterioration of free speech in America. The tragedy transcends political lines, revealing something fundamentally broken in our national co...

Send us a text In the Season 4 opener, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh discuss the dangerous trend of medical misinformation online and explore how resident physicians and other practitioners sometimes present themselves as experts outside their scope of practice. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: ht...

Send us a text In this special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh take a closer look at the 2nd half *MEDICAL forecast in 2025. We discuss the latest medical concerns and healthcare developments, examining the Chikungunya virus outbreak, the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, and the evolving state of medicine in 2025. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at...

Send us a text The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by Congress affects healthcare in multiple ways, with significant changes to Medicaid, Medicare payments, and how states implement healthcare policy. In this special episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh weigh the good and the bad of this new bill. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid are joined in studio by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Cien, to discuss the latest advancements in Orthopedics and each of their bold predictions for the rest of 2025! Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzler Instagram: h...

Send us a text In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, Brian and Vahid discuss the pros and cons of Surgeon General nominee Dr. Casey Means. Is she fit for the job? What makes her background a good choice for leading the healthcare system in the United States? PLUS! The UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down - what does this mean for the industry moving forward? Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages...