All CPD Lectures | Dr Kotha

A

Acne scarring in general practice: control inflammation early, retinoids including trifarotene, and the procedural toolbox
Unnamed dermatologist (name not given in transcript)
ADHD in Queensland general practice: regulatory update, adult diagnosis and two cases
Dr Simone Gonzo (host: Campbell, HealthCert)
ADHD medicines in general practice: Ritalin first, a six-to-eight-week trial, and don't treat the sleep you caused
Dr Angela Owens; Charlie (psychiatrist); Christy (GP, CDS/Futures); Asher Khan (Q&A)
Adult ADHD assessment and management: childhood onset, differentials, stimulants, Queensland PBS rules and cannabis risk
Dr Kartika Johnson and Dr Sanoop Jacob Mammon (Nova Mentis Clinic)
AF ablation overview for GPs: early PFA-era rhythm control, pulmonary-vein isolation, stroke risk first
Dr Mike (QCG EP; surname unclear in ASR) — host calls him group “clown”/joker; AF ablation overview
AF ablation seminar: inside the PFA lab — energy sources, CT planning, ICE-guided access & who to refer early
Gold Coast cardiac electrophysiologist introduced as 'John Mulay' (surname unclear on ASR; Cleveland Clinic-trained; John Flynn/Pindara); Ramsay round-table, sponsor Edwards Lifesciences
AF ablation update 2026: pulsed field ablation and earlier EP referral
Perth electrophysiologist (name not stated in Otter)
Anaphylaxis in general practice: early adrenaline and the nasal option
Dr Elizabeth da Silva, Dr Birgit Marchand and Lena James NP
Anaphylaxis management in general practice: clinical diagnosis, posture, and devices
allergy/immunology specialist (Griffith and UQ appointments; surname not clearly captured in Otter)
Anaphylaxis treatment in general practice: devices, PBS, and neffy technique
Dr Elizabeth da Silva, Dr Birgit Marchand and Lena James NP
Anorectal conditions for GPs: pruritus ani, haemorrhoids, thrombosed piles and rectal prolapse
Unnamed colorectal / anorectal surgeon (Speakers 1–3 unnamed; role inferred)
Aortic stenosis and TAVI for GPs: Heyde syndrome, when “asymptomatic” severe AS needs a valve, and valve-in-valve
Interventional cardiologist performing TAVI (unnamed in recording)
Asthma and COPD in general practice: Trelegy, triple therapy, and why not everyone starts on ICS
Dr Jonathan Banks
Asthma management for GPs: ICS–formoterol reliever therapy, fewer oral steroids and biologics — plus a psychiatrist on serotonin syndrome, NMS and lithium
Gold Coast respiratory and sleep physician (asthma talk; not named in the recording) and an adult psychiatrist who introduces themselves as “Sandy kale” (name as captured by ASR, unconfirmed; psychiatry segment); no sponsor named
Atrial fibrillation in general practice: mechanisms, management, and ablation
Dr Wai Kah Choo
Autism awareness in general practice: neurodiversity, mental health risk and consultation clues
Tony (surname not clearly captured in Otter transcript)
Avant talk: professionalism, privacy & the traps that end careers
Patrick — senior claims manager at Avant (professional conduct / medicolegal, ~10 years)

B

Base of thumb arthritis for GPs: CMC spectrum, trapeziectomy, and dual-mobility thumb arthroplasty | Dr Kotha
Dr Ken Klump
Breast cancer medical oncology: BRCA surveillance versus risk-reducing mastectomy, KEYNOTE-522, and when Oncotype would spare chemo
medical oncologist (name not stated)
Breast reconstruction for GPs: implants, DIEP, radiation, and a failed salvage
oncoplastic breast surgeon (Otter rendered the name as "Dr Kick"; surname not stated)
Breast reconstruction techniques: oncoplastic flaps, fat grafting, radiation, and implant salvage
reconstructive/oncoplastic surgeon (Speaker 1; addressed as Marie — surname not stated); panel: Dr Sheena, Craig, Dr Jones

C

Cardiac case meeting: screening the asymptomatic patient, soft plaque, CABG & post-PCI care
QCG panel: Alex (host); Dr Charles Chow (CT); Jeff Franco; Maggie (interventional, surname unclear ASR); surgeons Marshall Lachlan, Andrew Mulligan/Clark
Cardiac case panel: bicuspid aortic valve in a young woman — murmur work-up, aortopathy, pregnancy WHO III, endocarditis and valve choice
Panel: QCG host; Dr Scott McKenzie; Dr Mona Lewin (ACHD/aortopathy); Dr Nikki Mai (imaging); floor Q&A
Cardiac syncope and pacing for GPs: three buckets, red flags, implanted monitors, and modern devices
QCG electrophysiologist (ASR name unclear; hands to Dr Thomas Walters for Q&A); colleagues Alex & Mike referenced
Cardiology subspecialties: ACHD lifelong care, Loeys–Dietz in pregnancy, and cardio-oncology survivorship
Panel: Dr Vinesh (imaging host); Dr Mona Lewin (ACHD); Dr Lorcan Ruan (cardio-oncology)
Cardiovascular and diabetes management: menopause CV myths, lipids, and SGLT2
Professor Charlotte (GP educator; Otter surname unclear); Professor Rod/Rob (O&G; Otter); Associate Professor Karam Kostner (cardiology/lipids; Otter); Ralph (GP educator; Otter surname unclear); Dr Ted Woo (endocrinology; Otter)
Cardiovascular education weekend: CVD burden, 33 years of change, and three new QCG subspecialists
QCG cardiologist host (first name Rob; surname not clearly captured); introductions of Dr Mona Lewin, Dr Lorcan Ruan, Dr Maggie He
Cardiovascular prevention: the asymptomatic high calcium score — treat the risk factors, not the scan
Cardiologist (name not captured on transcript) with GP discussion; colleague 'Matthew' referenced for statins
Child development and ADHD in general practice: Queensland GPs can diagnose, DevPed Connect, and why Intuniv still needs a paediatrician
Kate Johnston; Dr Angela Owens
Childhood ADHD in general practice: lookalikes, two settings, and when not to start a stimulant
paediatrician (name not stated)
Cholesterol management strategies: LDL under 1.4, plaque regression & PCSK9 for extreme risk
Andrew (QCG; surname unclear on ASR; Amgen-sponsored meeting disclosure, no personal benefit stated)
Chronic pain management: interdisciplinary care, activity as medicine, and when to avoid surgery
Richard (surname not clearly captured in Otter transcript); panel with Dr Neil Cochrane
CKD in general practice: SGLT2 inhibitors, the early eGFR dip and when to involve a nephrologist
Dr Rao, nephrologist and general physician (likely Dr Nisha Rao, Medical on Miami; first name from public profile, not the recording), with an unnamed pharmaceutical representative (Forxiga/Xigduo XR) and practice GPs
Cognitive assessment tools in general practice: GPCOG, MMSE, MoCA, and RUDAS
Dr Rebecca Moore
Continuous glucose monitoring training: CGM vs SMBG, time in range, and clinic workflow
clinical educator (Speaker 1; addressed as Jeff — surname not stated); Tanya (Speaker 9, Dexcom/AMSL Gold Coast); Speaker 14 (company colleague)
Contraceptive update for GPs: PBS options, estetrol, drospirenone, rings, and 24/4 intervals
Associate Professor Gina Pepperaro (Otter spelling; obstetrician-gynaecologist, Brisbane; University of Queensland)
COPD and environmental impact: cardiopulmonary risk after an exacerbation, prompt escalation and the inhaler’s carbon footprint
Gold Coast respiratory and sleep physician (name unclear on the recording; Otter summary's 'Professor Kotha' is an ASR error), trained in Australia and India; AstraZeneca/Breztri-focused session, no sponsor statement captured
COPD biologics in general practice: spot the eosinophilic exacerbator
Dr Gregory (respiratory and sleep physician; Otter surname unclear)
COPD management strategies: act on the first exacerbation — single-inhaler triple therapy, rehab, vaccines and a smaller carbon footprint
UK respiratory physician introduced as 'Professor Cooks' and addressed as 'Mark'/'Mike' (name unclear on ASR); webinar with Australian dinner-meeting sites; no sponsor named (content centred on Breztri evidence)

D

Dense breasts, contrast-enhanced mammography, and external breast forms after surgery
Kate (intro); Thomas (senior staff specialist GCUH; medical director, cancer imaging); Sharon Douglas (Mind Body Bedroom; BreastScreen QLD; Gold Coast Breast Centre)
Diastolic dysfunction for GPs: echo finding vs HFpEF clinical syndrome — suck/push explanations, grade 1 aging, SGLT2 and Goldilocks diuretics
Dr Nikki Mai (ASR: Nikki Mai / Dr May / Ni Mai) — cardiac imaging / echo & CT; QCG weekend host for intro
Dyslipidemia in general practice
Dr Max Maffey
Dyslipidemia management update: LDL targets, ApoB, statin intensity, FH, and pipeline agents
Interventional cardiologist Max Maffey / Max Mack (Otter ASR variants); closing 'Dr Matthew' likely ASR slip

E

Electrophysiology Q&A for GPs: conduction delay, positional PVCs, post-ablation anticoagulation (OCEAN), and Holter AF
QCG EP panel incl. Dr Thomas Walters and Dr Mike (surname unclear on ASR); moderated audience Q&A
Electrophysiology rhythm management for GPs: green/amber/red triage of wearables, Mobitz I, PVCs, NSVT, flutter and accessory pathways
Dr Thomas Walters — EP (VT/PVCs); returned from San Francisco/PhD; QCG host tees Mike for AF talk
Enhanced recovery after joint replacement: less opioids, earlier walking, and what GPs can tell patients
Orthopaedic surgeons (names not clearly stated in Otter; first names heard as Rick and Price — surnames not confirmed)

F

Fatty liver disease (MAFLD): positive diagnosis, fibrosis risk, CV focus, and menopause
Professor Simone Strasser
First aid refresher for the practice team: CPR and AED, infant CPR, choking, adrenaline devices, asthma, bandaging and bites
Unnamed first aid instructor (name not given in transcript) with practice GPs and staff
Foot and ankle OA patterns and ankle sprains: when to treat, when to refer
Foot and ankle surgeon (Otter: Dr Vegan); Dr Sonia Simon

G

General and breast surgery for GPs: gallstones on weight-loss drugs, early cholecystectomy, appendicitis mistaken for diverticulitis, hernias and breast red flags
General surgeon and breast surgeon (unnamed in recording)
GP guide to anabolic steroid use: harm reduction in general practice
Dr Ben (GP and PIED researcher, University of Melbourne; Otter surname unclear)
Gynaecology emergency cases for GPs: post-coital pain, ruptured haemorrhagic cyst, mid-cycle bleed — plus AF and POTS
Chris, obstetrician–gynaecologist (surname not given); unnamed electrophysiologist (Part 2)

H

Healthcare services update: nasal flu vaccine, radiology turnaround, contrast mammography, echo and endometriosis imaging
Local radiology/imaging service liaison (name unclear in Otter); Dr Sean Robinson named as Gold Coast breast imaging specialist
Healthy Kindy Kids, Thriving Kids, and the village of supports that already exist
CDS speech pathologist (name not stated); Dr Angela Owens; Lisa (nurse navigator); floor including Christy; unnamed paediatrician on gaming, iron, enuresis, single kidney
Heart valve procedures for GPs: TAVI for severe aortic stenosis — plus a lipids, aspirin & triglycerides Q&A
Two cardiologists (names not captured on transcript): interventional cardiologist performing TAVI with cardiothoracic surgeon 'Ben Anderson' (as captured), and a Gold Coast Heart Centre cardiologist on lipids/prevention (hospital name garbled on ASR)
Heavy menstrual bleeding in general practice: QoL diagnosis, PALM-COEIN, and what to offer first
Associate Professor Talat Uppal (Otter “Talaat Apal”); Dr Sarah Whitburn
High-risk pregnancy in general practice: twins, ADIPS GDM, CGM, and when growth looks wrong
Gold Coast obstetrician and gynaecologist (name not stated)
Hyperhidrosis in general practice: primary focal sweating, aluminum chloride, and PBS Axhidrox
Dr William Crane
Hypertension in pregnancy for GPs: white coat vs chronic hypertension, aspirin before 16 weeks, pre-eclampsia and the postnatal danger window
Obstetrician and gynaecologist in private practice (presenter not named in the recording; Otter summary's 'John' is from a garbled opening line and not used); no sponsor named

I

Industry rep update: dienogest for endometriosis, tacrolimus ointment for eczema, clobetasol for lichen sclerosus and drospirenone pills on the PBS
Unnamed pharmaceutical representative (industry content) with unnamed practice GPs
Infertility management for GPs: carrier screening, at-home semen testing, ovulation timing, HyCoSy and what AMH really means
Fertility / reproductive medicine specialist (unnamed in recording)
Iron deficiency clinic overview: ferritin targets, non-anaemic ID, oral vs IV iron, pregnancy and kids
Dr Joel Collins — clinical haematologist; iron infusion clinic (Toowoomba / Brisbane / Gold Coast)

M

Managing CKD and diabetes risk in young patients: eGFR trajectory, blood pressure, and early aggressive care
Professor Merwin (as Otter named them); Ralph Alder (GP co-host)
Managing depression and psychosis: treatment-resistant depression pathway and antipsychotic care for GPs
Dr Sanoop Jacob Mammon and Dr Kartika Johnson (Nova Mentis Clinic)
Managing ME/CFS and long COVID: when normal isn't enough
Dr Richard (Otter surname unclear); Professor Charlotte (GP researcher; Otter surname unclear)
Mastering dry eye for GPs: tear-film layers, aqueous vs evaporative subtypes, triage questions and dual-action drops
Celia (optometrist); iron segment (Dr Joel Coll) introduced but not captured
Menopause misconceptions in general practice: the FDA warning change, perimenopause, breast risk in absolute terms, Mirena, oral oestrogen and brain fog
GP chair Danielle (as transcribed, Adelaide); panel: 'Terry' (introduced as Dr Larry Frau, as transcribed), Dr Marita Long (GP; as transcribed), Dr James Brown (gynaecologist; as transcribed)
Menopause treatment in general practice: diagnosis, HRT safety, and when not to start
gynaecology CPD lecture (name not stated)
Menopause treatment in general practice: practical MHT/HRT pathways
Professor James Brown

N

New anaphylaxis definitions: GALEN/GAPA criteria, early adrenaline, and the nasal option
Professor Peter Smith

O

Obesity management update: semaglutide plateau, tirzepatide switch, and the coming 7.2 mg dose
Samantha Hockey
Orthopaedic imaging and meniscal tears for GPs: good knee X-rays, CT-guided injections, and when a tear needs surgery
Knee specialist who performs arthroscopy — an orthopaedic surgeon by role (presenter not named in the recording); no sponsor named
Orthopaedic urgent care for GPs: root tears, meniscal repairs that shouldn't wait, and when the hip is the house fire
orthopaedic surgeon (name not stated in Otter)

P

Paediatric cases in general practice: the limp with a normal CRP, NDIS levels, and boiled eggs
Steve (Leading Steps); Elisa (paediatric immunologist); limp-case paediatrician (name not stated)
Paediatric orthopaedics for GPs: when to refer in-toeing, bow legs, knock knees and the slipped hip (SCFE)
Dr Jeff Donald (name as captured by ASR, spelling unconfirmed), Brisbane paediatric orthopaedic surgeon; no sponsor named
Pain management for GPs: the 4 Ps of assessment, four pillars of treatment and the 6 As of opioid review — plus an AF update
Pain and rehabilitation specialist, Southport Private (name not captured); Part 2: electrophysiologist “Ben Hansen” (name as captured by ASR)
Patient engagement for joint replacement: apps, prehab, iron thresholds, and digital follow-up
Dr Wu (orthopaedic surgeon; given name not stated in Otter)
Pediatric surgical insights: hypospadias, foreskin pathology and undescended testes for GPs
Pediatric surgeon (name not clearly captured in Otter transcript)
Pharmaceutical product updates: SGLT2 chat, iron & prenatal vitamins
Contract sales representative (name unclear on ASR; physiology background; AstraZeneca Forxiga contract; prior GSK)
Pharmacogenomics in clinical practice: CYP phenotypes, PGx testing, and GP case pathways
clinical genomics presenter (Speaker 1; name not stated) — Bertha / Bupa Health Services clinical genomics; Alpha Coach genomics exhibition context
Probiotics in general practice: why the strain matters, antibiotic timing, IBS, H. pylori, gastro, BV and children's teeth
Charlotte (integrative GP)
Psychology clinic referral: Clear Island Waters — ADHD/ASD assessment, MHCP, EMDR, Medical Objects and wait times
Clear Island Waters psychology clinic liaison team (Sophie, Talia, Joel and colleagues)
Pulmonary embolism updates for GPs: new options for massive PE, Wells and PERC, and the age-adjusted D-dimer
Gold Coast emergency clinician at Pindara Private Hospital (presenter not named in the recording; role inferred from the case); no sponsor named

R

Radiology service update: report turnaround, EOS X-ray, deep endometriosis ultrasound, contrast mammography and FNA fees
Local radiology / imaging service liaison (Integral Diagnostics sites; name not clearly captured in Otter)
Radiotherapy after reconstruction: local control, capsular contracture, and the 1–3 node grey zone
Selena (radiation oncologist; director of training; surname not stated)
Recurrent pregnancy loss in general practice: two losses, investigations, and what actually helps
Chris Arthur
Reproductive health in general practice: opportunistic AMH, endometriosis, and when to refer
fertility specialist (name not stated)
Respiratory health in women: life-course lung trajectories, steroid stewardship, and GP action
retired GP educator (name not stated in Otter; University of Melbourne lung-health / advocacy roles; Adelaide practice background)

S

Shoulder arthroplasty and instability: pyrocarbon, reverse, and when to refer after a dislocation
Dr Andrew McBride; Dr Ezekiel Tan (Zeke)
Sleep disorders and menopause: OSA, restless legs, insomnia, and practical GP pathways | Dr Kotha
Dr Jane Elliott and Professor Sutapa Mukherjee
Spinal pain CPD: osteoporosis fill-in, when MRI beats X-ray, and a component approach to degeneration
Dr Gus Ovalton; Dr Wayne Ng; Dr Charles Chow (host Narelle; Dr Yang apologised — emergency surgery)
Spinal surgery expectations: realistic outcomes, MRI pitfalls and who actually benefits
Dr Neil Cochrane (neuromodulation segment: Carl, Abbott; Charlotte technical)
Strategic approach to depression for GPs: function-first framing, buy-in questions, organ mimics and staged medicines
Psychiatrist / mental-health specialist (unnamed in recording)

T

Telehealth psychology for GP patients: what a local service offers, who to refer and how
Renaty, psychologist (Crossroads Therapy, as transcribed; first name as spelled in recording, surname not captured) with unnamed practice GPs
Testosterone for women in general practice: who to treat, what to measure, how to dose and monitor, and what it does not do
Professor Susan Davis (Monash Women's Health Research Program; Women's Endocrine Clinic, Alfred Health) with Dr Sally Sweeney (specialist GP)

V

Vaccination strategies in general practice: trust, access, and reversing the slide
Dr Anita Sharma
Vitamin D in pregnancy and childhood: nutritional rickets, the 30 and 50 thresholds, calcium intake and who to supplement
Craig (paediatrician / paediatric endocrinology)

W

Wound management in general practice: diagnose before you dress, crack biofilms, and when to rethink atypical ulcers
wound care clinician (name not stated in Otter; former Wounds Australia board chair per talk)

Y

Youth-onset type 2 diabetes in general practice: screen early, treat aggressively
Dr Terry Lindsay