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Dr. Rizwan Bukhari

Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.

Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.

311: Understanding Blood Pressure: Lowering Stroke Risk Through Healthy Lifestyle | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
May 22, 2023

311: Understanding Blood Pressure: Lowering Stroke Risk Through Healt…

In the final episode of the three-part series on stroke awareness and prevention, Maya is joined by Dr. Riz, a cardiovascular specialist, to discuss blood pressure and its impact on stroke risk. Dr. Riz explains what blood pr...

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308: How Women's Symptoms of Stroke Differ from Men: Understanding Female-Specific Factors and Symptoms | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
May 15, 2023

308: How Women's Symptoms of Stroke Differ from Men: Understanding Fe…

Each year, 55,000 more women than men have strokes in the United States. In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how women's stroke symptoms differ from men, emphasizing the importance of recognizing nonsp...

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305: How to Spot and Prevent Strokes: Understanding the F.A.S.T. Signs and Risk Factors for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
May 8, 2023

305: How to Spot and Prevent Strokes: Understanding the F.A.S.T. Sign…

In this episode, host Maya Acosta speaks with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon, about stroke prevention and treatment. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the episode aims to educate listeners about strokes and their risk...

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302: Food as Medicine: Managing Diabetes with Plant-Based Diets | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
May 1, 2023

302: Food as Medicine: Managing Diabetes with Plant-Based Diets | DOC…

In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how plant-based diets can help manage diabetes. They offer books, films, and websites as additional resources on diabetes. They discuss studies and jumpstart program...

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299: Understanding the Cost of Healthcare: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes from the Start | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE with Dr. Riz
April 24, 2023

299: Understanding the Cost of Healthcare: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes…

In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss the cost of managing and living with type 2 diabetes and the healthcare disparities that prevent people from accessing quality medical care and education. They delve...

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296: The Importance of Early Detection of Type 2 Diabetes | Doctor In The House with Dr. Riz
April 17, 2023

296: The Importance of Early Detection of Type 2 Diabetes | Doctor In…

This episode discusses the importance of early detection of type 2 diabetes and the lifestyle changes that can prevent complications. Three key takeaways from the conversation are: Diabetes is a serious chronic medical condit...

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293: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Risks, and Preventions | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
April 10, 2023

293: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Risks, and Preventions …

In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures. Dr. Bukhari explains that diabetes can be silent for many years, but some common symptoms are i...

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290: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Preventing Heart Disease: Changing Your Lifestyle to Change Your Outcome
April 3, 2023

290: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Preventing Heart Disease: Changing Your Lif…

In this episode, Dr. Riz, a vascular surgeon, joins the host to talk about heart disease and how lifestyle plays a crucial role in its development. The host specifically addresses concerns from a listener named Lisa who is wo...

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287: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Preventing Atherosclerosis: The Impact of Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-Based Nutrition
March 27, 2023

287: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Preventing Atherosclerosis: The Impact of L…

Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon treating atherosclerosis, found out that about 80% of the disease he treats is preventable by lifestyle changes. He learned about lifestyle medicine and the benefits of plant-based nutri...

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284: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Heart vs. Vascular Surgery: Know the Difference
March 20, 2023

284: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Heart vs. Vascular Surgery: Know the Differ…

What's the difference between a cardiologist and a vascular surgeon, and when should you see one over the other? In an interview with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon, he shares insights on the distinct roles of these m...

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281: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Vascular Health: Stop Amputations, Improve Lives
March 13, 2023

281: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Vascular Health: Stop Amputations, Improve …

Dr. Rizwan Bukhari is a vascular surgeon who specializes in preventing limb amputations due to blockages in the arteries, often linked to diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. He emphasizes the interconnected nature o...

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241: The Truth About Soy | Debunking the Myths with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari
Nov. 3, 2022

241: The Truth About Soy | Debunking the Myths with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari

If you want to lower your risk of breast cancer or learn more about soy and its impact on your health, this episode is for you! Dr. Rizwan Bukhari dispels myths about soy and estrogen in it. Stay tuned in …

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12:  Being A Plant-Based Vascular Surgeon | Dr. Rizwan Bukhari
Oct. 2, 2019

12: Being A Plant-Based Vascular Surgeon | Dr. Rizwan Bukhari

Meet Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, co-founder of Plant-Base…

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1:   Just A Couple of Plant-Based Sailors
Sept. 8, 2019

1: Just A Couple of Plant-Based Sailors

Welcome to Plant-Based DFW a podcast ...

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