In this episode, I sit down with Xunda Gibson, MD who truly did it all. Like many physicians I meet, she dreamed of owning her own practice, and she made it happen for decades. Her mission was simple: to create an environment where patients received the care they truly deserved. She succeeded in bringing that vision to life, pouring her heart, soul, sweat, and tears into running her practice for many years.
We talk about the highs and challenges of building and sustaining a practice, serving patients, running ads, staying engaged in the community, and doing everything possible to keep the doors open. Eventually, after a difficult conversation with her bookkeeper, she realized it was time to let go.
The hardest part was not just closing the practice, it was saying goodbye to the patients, team, and family she had built along the way. But her story did not end there. On a temporary assignment overseas, Dr. Gibson discovered what healthcare could truly look like, with time and energy given to patients, real support among clinicians, and the space for her soul to feel refreshed in medicine again.
That experience opened her eyes to a new path in travel medicine. As she continued assignments abroad, she was often asked, “How did you get here? How can I do this too?” Inspired by those questions, she built a business teaching other physicians how to become travel doctors. In this conversation, we dive into her journey from building and closing her practice to finally finding the freedom she had been seeking all along. I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Xunda Gibson, MD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xunda-gibson-md-8123639/
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Bianca Ariel, MBA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaarielmba/
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Disclaimer: Although the guest featured in this episode is a licensed physician, the discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and host and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any affiliated institutions or organizations. Listeners should always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions or concerns specific to their individual circumstances.
