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Nerve Reconstruction & The Future of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Andrew Elkwood

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Andrew Elkwood, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the nation’s leading experts in nerve reconstruction surgery. Practicing in Red Bank, New Jersey, Dr. Elkwood has dedicated his career to restoring function and relieving chronic pain for […]

Healing with Oxygen: How Hyperbaric Therapy Boosts Recovery

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Chris Neal, CEO of MD Hyperbaric, to uncover the real science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — one of medicine’s oldest yet most misunderstood treatments. They discuss how HBOT works, what conditions it helps treat, and why it’s becoming a powerful tool […]

The Truth About Awake Labiaplasty with Dr. Karen Horton

In this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast, Dr. Rednam sits down with renowned San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Karen Horton to explore the evolving world of modern plastic surgery. From breast and body contouring to awake labiaplasties and the rise of patient transparency, Dr. Horton shares powerful insights from her […]

Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy: Dr. Anne Peled’s Breakthrough

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Anne Peled—world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, breast surgical oncologist, and breast cancer survivor—whose groundbreaking work is changing the future of breast reconstruction. One of the very few U.S. surgeons fully trained in both oncologic and reconstructive breast […]

Inside Bariatric Surgery: Dr. Eric Smith on Weight Loss, AI in the OR, and Changing the Narrative I Season 5 Finale

In the Season 5 finale of The Confidence Doc, Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Eric Smith, a board-certified general, bariatric, and robotic surgeon, to explore the world of weight loss surgery. Dr. Smith shares how his surgical journey began, from performing open bariatric […]

Motiva Implants: Innovation, Safety & The Future of Breast Aesthetics

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Juan Jose Chacón and Roberto de Mezerville of Establishment Labs—the innovative minds behind Motiva Implants. With over 2 million women worldwide having already received Motiva implants, the conversation dives into what sets them apart, why they’re only now FDA-approved in […]

Beyond Beauty: Dr. Malphrus on Recovery, Confidence & Plastic Surgery Realities

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Rednam welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, a plastic surgery resident, for a candid conversation about the journey to becoming a plastic surgeon. Dr. Malphrus shares what drew her to plastic surgery, the lessons she’s learned in residency, and the unique challenges […]

Building a Practice with Purpose: Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell on Leadership, Social Media & Patient Care

In this first episode of Season 7 of The Confidence Doc, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, a board-certified plastic surgeon and practice owner, to talk about the realities of running a modern plastic surgery practice and the lessons learned along the way.

Plastic Surgery, Confidence & Representation with Dr. Millicent Rovelo

In this inspiring episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rednam sits down with Dr. Millicent Rovelo, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, to talk about the real impact of plastic surgery on confidence, identity, and representation. Dr. Rovelo shares her unique journey into medicine, the challenges she faced as a woman of color […]

Transforming Lives Through Advanced Breast Reconstruction – The Confidence Doc Podcast with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

Discover how advanced breast reconstruction techniques are changing lives in this episode of The Confidence Doc Podcast. Houston-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam sits down with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, MD, to discuss innovative approaches to breast surgery, including free tissue transfer and the challenges of running a private practice.