Episode 10.1 l ASES Meeting: Dr. Greg Gomez

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Welcome back, LA Shoulder fans, for this exciting special edition episode series, taking place at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) annual meeting in San Diego California. Enjoy exciting conversations with national expert shoulder and elbow surgeons about cutting edge research, patient outcomes, new techniques, and much much more. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Gomez, Dr. Adam Lindsay, Dr. Vahid Entezari, Dr. Andrew Green, Dr. Vani Sabesan.

Your Host,

-Dr. Michael A. Stone, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

00:00 — Intro music
00:08 — ASES San Diego setup; guest Dr. Greg Gomez
00:40 — Practice location; IPA/HMO vs PPO access
02:05 — Pre‑auths, CPT approvals, peer‑to‑peer, AI op‑note reviews
03:19 — Scope findings; treating unexpected lesions
04:02 — Why shoulder specialization is diverse
05:33 — OR vigilance and “Jedi level” details
06:03 — Private practice shifts: implants, costs, ASC pricing
08:02 — Facility fees, margins, inventory/billing relationships
09:52 — ROM vs objective measurement; Titan device concept
12:06 — Tech‑savvy engagement; benchmarking recovery
12:59 — Strength after cuff/reverse; outcomes
13:31 — Post‑op protocol: sling, therapy start, 5‑lb x 3 months
15:20 — Return to sport; 9‑month contact guidance
16:33 — Recovery expectations (8–12 months)
17:02 — Confidence, early outcomes, case selection advice
18:08 — Revision burden vs reimbursement; constraints
19:41 — AI’s role in shoulder care; surgeons stay “in the loop”
21:24 — Being the local shoulder expert; fellowship/meeting value
22:52 — Differentiating shoulder/elbow specialists vs sports surgeons
25:44 — Work‑life balance, schedule, family, commute efficiency
27:48 — Closing and sign‑off

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