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Christian Doctor’s Digest – August 2016

Changes are occurring in our world today. Karl Benzio, MD discusses the Transgender issue and the changes that result from it. Robert Lerer, MD shares about the changes in Cuba as the US Government opens the door for travel and the opportunities that presents. Peter Anderson, MD opens his book Lost & Found that was written to assist our patients with all the changes to the practice of medicine, including Electronic Medical Records.

Healthcare Reform, International Healthcare, Sexuality, and Transgender

Meet Our Guests on This Episode

Karl Benzio, MD

Individual Interview Location within the program: 2:10

Karl Benzio, MD, a transformed former alcoholic, enjoys a successful private practice in Doylestown, Pennesylvania, using his unique blending of psychiatry and spirituality to help many find the peace and freedom God abundantly provided him. He also serves on Focus on the Family’s Physician Review Council, is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics and is a member, frequent spokesman and content contributor for Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Dr. Benzio has been married to his best friend, Martine, for 24 years and is a father to three daughters, Dominique, Nicole and Gigi. He loves travel, psychologically intriguing TV shows and movies, anything about decision-making and sports, especially Pittsburgh teams. Dr. Benzio writes a unique daily devotional called Stepping Stones. Visit www.LighthouseNetwork.org to sign up for Stepping Stones and get more information on their free helpline and other life-transforming tips and resources.

Robert J. Lerer, MD, FAAP

Individual Interview Location within the program: 27:30

Robert J. Lerer, MD, FAAP, graduated valedictorian of his class from Birmingham-Southern College in 1966. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School, where he graduated third in his class. After completing three years of pediatric residency at Yale, including being chief resident of the neonatal intensive care unit, he joined Pediatric Associates of Fairfield in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Lerer is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He has been the Commissioner of Health of Butler County for 40 years, the longest serving health chief in the history of Ohio. He and his wife Janis, a missionary nurse, have four adult sons and daughters.

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