Dr. Joseph S. Galati, hosts the weekly "Your Health First" broadcast on KTRH-AM.Full Bio
Since 2003, Dr. Joe Galati has been a familiar voice on Texas radio airwaves, producing and hosting Your Health First every Sunday evening, on the programs flagship station 740 KTRH in Houston. Each week, Dr. Galati discusses the latest health and medical trends with his listeners, Dr. Joe Galati, America’s “Physician- Communicator”, can be heard on the radio encouraging his audience to become better consumers of healthcare and equipping them with the information needed to better understand the health issues facing us today. His new book, “Eating Yourself Sick”, draws from his decades of experience caring for patients, as well as the many years he has been sharing his knowledge on the radio.
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(713) 634-5105Extended Interview w/ Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Garth Davis
Breakfast Protein & Dr. Mazen Noureddin w/ Fatty Liver Disease
Dr. Galati starts with a story about the mush he had at Starbucks on Friday. He discusses the different things you can eat to get protein. Dr. Mazen Noureddin joins the show to share his perspective on the big problems associated with fatty liver disease. Dr. Galati also explains how if you have your health, you have everything.
Food & Nutrition w/ Natalie Oliver & Swara Modi
With it being the last day of May, Dr. Galati talks about June being Men’s Health Awareness Month. He explains his high-level sense of what this means. Two members of his practice, Natalie Oliver and Swara Modi, join to talk about food and nutrition. Dr. Galati also talks about the emotions now that he is a grandfather.
Research w/ Daniella Graham & Alyssa Ruiz
Dr. Galati starts the show with conversations he has with his own patients. He also has research experts Daniella Graham (Clinical Research Coordinator) and Alyssia Ruiz (Nurse Practitioner) join the program. They talk about their backgrounds and research studies. Dr. Galati ends with the continued discussion on cholesterol last week. Happy Mother’s Day!
Sick Patients & Cholesterol w/ Dr. Joesph Rogers
Dr. Galati starts the program with a friend who reached out looking for a specialist to help a relative who has multiorgan involvement. He also explains the need for the ten to fifteen percent of sicker patients that need to get in and be checked out. Dr. Galati has Dr. Joseph Rogers join the show to talk about cholesterol. He ends with the emphasis on sleep with May being Sleep Awareness Month.
The Value in Taking Care of Yourself w/ Dr. Chuma Egwim
Dr. Galati starts the program with his story telling about how being healthy is a full-time job. He also has Hepatologist Dr. Chuma Egwim on to talk about the value in taking care of yourself by maintaining your regular health checkups. Dr. Galati also spends a few minutes with a primer on hepatitis.
Your Glutes & Heart Disease w/ Dr. Randeep Suneja
Dr. Galati starts the program about an article on the one muscle in your body that can add to your longevity. He talks about three independent muscles that make up your glutes. Dr. Galati also replays a previous interview with Dr. Randeep Suneja where he explains the symptoms of heart disease and the denial of a heart attack. Happy Easter Sunday!
Liver Disease: Autoimmune Hepatitis, & PBC w/ Amy McGorry
Dr. Galati starts the program with a story about a conversation he had with this finance guy after buying a new car this past week. He has Amy McGorry join to share her story of liver disease. She tells us about the journey of having autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Dr. Galati also spends a few minutes on the misunderstanding the role of alcohol has on liver transplant.
What’s In Dr. Galati’s Pantry, Frezzer, & Refrigerator?
Dr. Galati starts the program talking about his physical therapy this past week. He shares the inventory of what is in his pantry, freezer, and refrigerator. Dr. Galati also has more to say on the colon cancer topic of last week.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month & DNR w/ Celeste Galati
Dr. Galati talks about March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month and what you need to know about it. He also has his sister Celeste Galati join the show to explain DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) and the spiritual side of Hospice. Dr. Galati also tells the story of a patient who had chronic liver disease and the importance of addressing any chronic disease you may have.