Dr. Patrick Hensel and Dr. Nao Hensel: Skin Deep—When Switzerland Meets Japan, Dermatology, Allergies, and Farm Life
In the fifth episode of the VetMore Podcast, Dr. Vassiliki Stathopoulou converses with veterinary dermatologists, Dr. Patrick Hensel and Dr. Nao Hensel. They discuss their journey into dermatology, the importance of communication in veterinary practice, and the balance between work and personal life. The conversation also touches on advancements in canine atopic dermatitis, the influence of farm life on their perspectives, increased prevalence of allergies, and challenges in diagnosing food allergies. Further, Dr. Patrick and Dr. Nao Hensel share insights on immunotherapy, the challenges of veterinary referrals, and their personal philosophies on happiness, identity, and fulfillment in their careers. Chapter Notes 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds 00:35 Meet Dr. Patrick and Dr. Nao Hensel 03:36 Why Dermatology in Veterinary Medicine? 05:23 Debunking Myths in Dermatology 07:28 Is Dermatology Really That Easy? 08:40 From Wanting to Be an Equine Doctor to Dermatology 10:09 From Arts to Science 11:05 Growing Up in Japan and Deciding on a Second Career 12:06 How Did You Choose Dermatology? 13:54 The Journey of Becoming a Dermatologist 14:35 Dermatology as a Complex Science 16:43 Communication: Building Trust with Clients 19:02 Practicing Dermatology in the US and Going Back to Switzerland 20:34 The Upside and Downside of Academia 22:25 Journey Into Dermatology: From Japan to the US 26:23 Working in the Farm and Helping Farmers as Veterinarians 30:34 Transparency: A New Approach with Clients 33:44 Challenges in Diagnosing Food Allergies 34:52 Reason for More Increased Prevalence in Allergies 39:53 Lymphocyte Activation Testing for Allergy Diagnosis 45:52 Immunotherapy Innovations: A Case by Case Approach 49:54 Rapid-Fire Questions 52:17 Dermatology is Not Boring 53:33 Connection Gives Meaning to our Lives 55:18 Happiness Comes in Moments, Not in Plateaus 01:01:02 Personal Philosophy and Beliefs 01:02:04 Identity Beyond Titles Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetmore-podcast/id1809206363 Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RaHkqIhnpa6RYJN2joTTe?si=52e37a024730410b Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VetMoreOrg Let us know what you think of this episode by engaging with us on our social media accounts @vetmoreorg on IG, Meta, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube.