Dr. John Carter
Neurologist
2 Podcasts • 1 Course on BackTable
Dr. John Carter is a neurologist at MetroHealth Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Episode # 291 • 08 Sept 2026
Integrating GLP-1s in Obesity & OSA Management
Which patients with obstructive sleep apnea are candidates for a GLP-1, and how do you start, escalate, and monitor one safely? On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, host Dr. Gopi Shah is joined by obesity medicine specialist Dr. Shanail Berry and sleep specialist Dr. John Carter to discuss the practical questions that arise when adding GLP-1 and GLP/GIP therapies in OSA management. They discuss drug mechanisms and formulations, patient selection, screening and referral, management of side effects and contraindications, adherence strategies, perioperative considerations, and nutritional issues.
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About
Dr. John Carter is a board-certified neurologist specializing in sleep medicine. He has been with MetroHealth since 2017 and currently serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine. His passion is helping individuals better understand and manage sleep-wake disorders, recognizing that quality sleep is essential to overall health and well-being. Dr. John Carter studied neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency and fellowship training in neurology and sleep medicine at the University of Washington. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he is dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians.
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