# Susan Macdonald

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Pearls & Perspectives: Bringing Clarity to Male Pelvic Pain, with Susan MacDonald, MD

In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Susan MacDonald, MD, associate professor of surgery in the division of urology at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, to discuss the first-ever American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines on mal…

Lessons in Resilience: Dr. Susan MacDonald's Healthcare Journey

In this episode of the OncTimes Talk, we chat with Susan MacDonald, MD, Associate Professor and Program Director of the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey, PA. MacDonald shares her inspiring journey of facing a life-changing diagnosis with streng…

Ep. 291 Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Clinical Assessment & Strategies with Dr. Susan MacDonald

What do the 2025 AUA guidelines change about how we evaluate and manage chronic male pelvic pain? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Susan MacDonald (Penn State) joins host Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to break down the new American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines on chron…

Understanding the Rise in Early-Onset Cancer

In this episode of Oncology Times, Dr. Susan MacDonald speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Mary Beth Terry about the alarming rise in early-onset cancers, particularly among women, and the role of environmental and lifestyle factors. They explore emerging evidence on alcohol use, plastics, vaping, and o…

A Lap Around the Couch: Why Exercise Matters in Cancer Care

In this episode, Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, explains why movement should be treated like medicine for patients with cancer. In conversation with Susan MacDonald, MD, she breaks down the evidence, addresses common barriers, and offers practical guidance for both clinicians and patients. Resources m…

Doctors Are Removing Testicles for This | Dr. Susan Macdonald

Most men don't know they have a pelvic floor, and most doctors aren't trained to look for dysfunction in it. The result: testicles are being surgically removed for pain that's actually neuropathic, at double the rate of a far more effective nerve-sparing procedure. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle L…

Trainees on Social Media (Scrubs Reboot S1E4)

What happens when a medical resident has 550,000 followers? In this episode of The Scrubs Life Podcast — a companion podcast to the medical show Scrubs and its recent Hulu reboot — host Dr. Maheetha Bharadwaj sits down with two doctors on opposite sides of the social-media-in-medicine conversation.…

Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening

In this episode of OncTimes Talk, Dr. Susan MacDonald interviews Dr. Barbara Levy about the evolution of breast cancer screening. Together, they discuss balancing early detection with overtesting, empowering patients to advocate for themselves, and designing healthcare systems that put people firs…

When a Doctor Becomes a Patient (Scrubs Reboot S1E9)

What happens when the white coat comes off and you're the one in the gown? This week on The Scrubs Life Podcast, Dr. Maheetha Bharadwaj is joined by two physicians who know firsthand. In a very special episode, they react to scenes from the Scrubs reboot where Dr. Cox — once JD's attending — become…

Balls Hurt for No Reason? Here’s What It Might Mean — And What to Do

Does stress literally break your balls? Dr. Jesse Mills is joined by urologist and men’s health specialist Dr. Susan MacDonald to break down the many causes of testicular and scrotal pain, from infections and pelvic floor dysfunction to chronic nerve pain. They explain why imaging doesn’t always re…