Vital
Discourse
It’s Time to Stop Guessing and Start
Making Sense of Your Health
We’re two surgeons making the tough stuff simple—without gimmicks, jargon, or guesswork. On Vital Discourse, we cut through the noise and have a blast along the way.
With expertise in medicine, policy, and law, we’re bringing you advice, interviews, straight talk, and debates you’ll find nowhere else. Get the clarity you need to navigate the healthcare system, reach your wellness goals, and start feeling good.
No Appointments Necessary
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— The Doctors Are In.
Ben Cilento, MD, MHA and Lee Mandel, MD, JD, FACS, FARS are medical leaders with backgrounds in military (Dr. Ben) and law (Dr. Lee). Outside of the operating room, they bring their expertise to the fitness space, the courtroom, and the local news. They love to debate and discuss all the latest developments around health, policy, and law in front of the podcast mics and over a good glass of scotch.
Ben Cilento, MD, MHA
A board-certified surgeon with a distinguished military background, Dr. Ben brings precision, discipline, and a passion for fitness to every conversation. His expertise spans surgical innovation and healthcare leadership.
Lee Mandel, MD, JD, FACS, FARS
A dual-trained surgeon–attorney, Dr. Lee merges clinical expertise with legal insight, championing patient rights while advancing ENT innovations, health policy understanding, and minimally-invasive solutions for breathing and sleep disorders.