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Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 25 : "250 Dollars and a Dream"Adam Pellegrine started his career with National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Centers in 2020 at the Dallas location. As part of the clinical staff, he was able to develop processes in every operational aspect, from patient coordination to eventually operations management. Empathetic patient care, unique problem solving, staff and patient education, and servant leadership have been formative guides as he has grown with the organization, leading him to his role as Director of New Clinic Operations as well as Regional Operations Manager.Experienced as a new clinic operations manager, Adam possesses a proven track record of successfully p...2025-07-101h 01Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 24: The ENT Doc PilotAdam M. Shapiro, M.D., M.A.S. is delighted to be the newest member of the Breathe Free family, soon to be affiliated with Miami Breathe Free in Coconut Grove, Florida. He is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, a licensed pilot, a dedicated member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Aviation Division and an intrepid traveler. He is board certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society, and is fellowship trained with sub-specialty experience in Rhinology, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Shapiro is the founder of Aerospac...2025-05-221h 07Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 23: "5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion" PT.3Matt Ghanem, Todd Tomlinson and Taylor Borane discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion in Part III of this III part reaction series. 2025-04-101h 11Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 22: "5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion" PT.2Matt Ghanem, Todd Tomlinson and Taylor Borane discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion in Part II of this III part reaction series. 2025-04-0449 minBreathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 21: "5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion" PT.1Matt Ghanem, Todd Tomlinson and Taylor Borane discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion in Part I of this III part reaction series. 2025-03-2743 minBreathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 20 : "Crazy Train"James Osborne, DO, FACOOS, is an ear, nose, and throat doctor at Oasis Ear, Nose, and Throat in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Osborne has been practicing in the Phoenix valley since August of 2006. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Osborne earned his undergraduate bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from The Ohio State University in 1995. After practicing pharmacy for two years, he pursued his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. Dr. Osborne stayed in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his medical/general surgery internship at LECOM Health Millcreek Community Hospital and his dual otorhinolaryngology a...2025-03-061h 06Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 19 : "I Have A Confession"Brittany Camden is our National Authorization Director, overseeing the largest team at Breathe Free. Brittany aspires to foster a culture where each team member feels valued and has the opportunity to grow.
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Brittany graduated from the University of Arizona and went on to receive her Master’s in Special Education. After ten years in education, she joined the Breathe Free family after learning about a new opportunity. She is passionate about advocating for patients much like she would advocate for students.
Her background in education, behavioral health, and leadership equi...2025-01-301h 20Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 18 : The CEO of Rom Coms - Part 2CEO Matt Ghanem's wife, Ginna Ghanem, joins the Breathe Free Podcast to give the Breathe Free Family an opportunity to learn a little bit about their CEO. 2024-12-121h 19Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 17: "Doctor Turbo"Dr. Waters is a board certified subspecialist in the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and her practice includes the full scope of ear, nose, and throat issues in patients of all ages. She is also Board Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her expertise includes Rhytidectomy (Facelift), Brow Lift, Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery), as well as Otoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction of the face, neck, and all aspects of functional nasal surgery including Nasal Fracture repair and Septoplasty. Dr. Waters additionally has distinct knowledge in the nonsurgical management of the skin and soft tissue including the...2024-11-071h 12Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 16: "You Saved My Marriage"Dr. Hershcovitch has been honored as a TOP DOCTOR by Los Angeles Magazine in 2024, recognizing his outstanding contributions to patient care and excellence in otolaryngology. This prestigious award highlights Dr. Hershcovitch’s dedication to providing exceptional medical services and his commitment to the well-being of his patients.
Dr. Hershcovitch is a double board-certified fellowship-trained physician specializing in ENT and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Hershcovitch was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating with a degree in Nuclear Engineering. He received his medical education from the State University of New York and then performed his residenc...2024-09-051h 19Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 15 - "Co-Founders"Dr. Manish Khanna joins the show today to talk with Matt Ghanem.
Dr. Khanna grew up in Rockville, MD. After graduation from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, he spent the following year as a post-graduate researcher at NIH, performing cutting edge research and producing publications. Dr. Khanna then attended Albany Medical College to earn his medical degree in 2002. Subsequently, he was accepted to the Otolaryngology Residency program at Albany Medical Center and completed his surgical internship, residency, and chief residency in 2007.
Following residency, Dr. Khanna was accepted for a Fellowship in Rhinology – Advanced Endoscopic Sinus...2024-08-151h 20Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 14 - "They Call Me iTia" - Part 2Tia Tiebklang joins the show again, because the conversation needed to continue.
She is the Operations Manager at Gulf Coast Breathe Free and is dedicated to helping others in their journey of self discovery. Her family relocated from Thailand to the US during mid-late 80’s in hopes of creating a better life. She is passionate about helping others, inspiring people to achieve their goals, and loving love to the fullest. She was born and raised in Panama City, FL. With over 10 years of experience in the service industry, she takes pride in her ability to make a la...2024-06-131h 01Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 13 : The CEO of Rom Coms - Part 1CEO Matt Ghanem's wife, Ginna Ghanem, joins the Breathe Free Podcast to give the Breathe Free Family an opportunity to learn a little bit about their CEO. 2024-05-231h 12Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 12 - "They Call Me iTia" - Part 1Tia Tiebklang is the Operations Manager at Gulf Coast Breathe Free and is dedicated to helping others in their journey of self discovery. Her family relocated from Thailand to the US during mid-late 80’s in hopes of creating a better life. She is passionate about helping others, inspiring people to achieve their goals, and loving love to the fullest. She was born and raised in Panama City, FL. With over 10 years of experience in the service industry, she takes pride in her ability to make a lasting impression and connect with people. In her free time, she enjoys traveling an...2024-05-091h 13Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 11 : Borane For ThisTaylor Borane’s unique experience in the healthcare, hospitality and medical device industries, along with his passion to provide patients with the best possible experiences and access to the highest quality of care was why he was brought on to National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy as Chief Operating Officer. Taylor’s areas of expertise include talent acquisition, people management, data processing, customer relationship management (CRM), and operations management.
Taylor’s career prior to National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy included leadership roles in the medical device industry (Ear Nose and Throat Specifically), leadership roles within healthcare and le...2024-04-181h 22Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 10 : "What is it like to be a Founder?"Nick Binge
FOUNDER, CO-FOUNDER PXENGAGEMENT™
Nick Binge has held executive leadership positions at Lippert Components, Boston Scientific, Entellus Medical, and Stryker. He has a depth of experience in disruptive technology and market development. He founded Medfluence Advisors as a way to leverage the digital revolution, to bring awareness to underserved disease states, and help physician practices position themselves for today and the future. Nick has extensive experience in early-stage commercialization with neuromodulation (Advanced Bionics/Boston Scientific), diabetic sensors (Dexcom), and office-based sinus procedures (Entellus and Stryker). He co-founded PXEngagement, a Medfluence Advisors company, which utilizes cutti...2024-03-141h 17Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 9: "Dr Weiss and Long Term Patient Ciro Dipaola"Rob Weiss-
Director and Founder of CT ENT Sinus Center, Hearing & Balance, Dr. Robert Weiss has created one of the preeminent medical practices in Fairfield County, CT. Dr. Weiss is a board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA), and serves as an affiliate member of the American Institute of Balance (AIB) and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). He is also a part of 7 preeminent medical associations and societies and is associated with Norwalk Hospital.
Ciro Dipaola- Long term patient of Dr Weiss for over 20 years2024-02-0838 minBreathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 8 : "Gunnar & Wu"Dr. Brian Lee is a board-certified ENT doctor committed to delivering compassionate and attentive care to adult and child patients suffering from ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Lee has been praised by countless patients for providing excellent patient care. 2024-01-181h 01Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 7 : "I Want Some Nanni Too"Mark was a Navy search and rescue instructor for his H-60 helicopter squadron at NAS Mayport when he realized he had affinity for working in some type of medical field. After finishing his enlistment, he returned to the University of Maryland at College Park where he achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. From there he graduated with a Master’s degree in health science and was awarded a physician assistant certification in 1995 from the George Washington University. He began his emergency medicine, trauma, and ICU training right out of PA school at PG hospital in Cheverly Maryland. Fro...2023-12-281h 15Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 6 : The Queen of Pop-A-ShotIn this Episode, Matt chats with the "The Queen of Pop-A-Shot" aka Katie Scherer (PA-C). She is a Tampa Bay native. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and moved to Tampa in 2017 to complete her medical training at South University where she earned a degree in Physician Assistant Studies, March 2020.
Following PA School, Katie began her medical career at Tampa General Hospital where she practiced medicine in a surgical subspecialty and completed residency training specializing in Otolaryngology, "ENT."
Katie is a licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Florida...2023-11-301h 07Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 5 : "The Real TNT"In this Episode, Matt chats with the "The Real TNT" aka Todd Tomlinson. Todd is originally from Moorpark, CA , his continued education sent Todd to Montana to attend the University of Providence on a basketball scholarship where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In his free time, Todd likes to play basketball, enjoys fitness activities, and will be watching the NY Jets any chance he gets.
Todd’s career prior to joining National Breathe Free included multiple high level roles in medical device sales and leadership, such as regional manager, sales director, and VP of...2023-11-161h 17Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 4 : A Party FavorIn this Episode, Matt chats with Dr. Mariah B. Pate. She is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, who is expertly trained in all areas of the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. She has a true passion for Otolaryngology, and she finds great joy being able to channel that passion into helping people feel better and improve their lives. Treating patients with respect and compassion is a hallmark of her practice. Every patient deserves to be heard, have a thorough visit, and have an appropriate amount of time with their care provider. She is dedicated to listening staying engaged, and keeping t...2023-10-191h 21Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 3 : A New ErickIn this Episode, Matt chats with the Erick Sevilla.
Erick Sevilla grew up in the “city built suitable for a King” - Queens, New York, of course (a ‘Coming to America’ pun). He moved north to Norwalk, CT, a little over two years ago, and little did he know his life would soon forever change when he entered the world of healthcare.
When Erick isn’t improving patients lives, he has a real passion for cars. He loves driving his Toyota Supra and is constantly looking to upgrade and modify his car. Whenever he isn’t tearing up...2023-10-1251 minBreathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 2 : The California KidIn this Episode, Matt chats with the "The California Kid" aka Cody Pope. Cody’s career path began in logistics, where he rapidly changed the game in his company by breaking multiple records and setting a new achievement standard. This early success led him to the ENT world through various roles in medical device sales, where he honed his leadership skills and style winning awards and earning top recognitions in the company. His background overseeing a large and varied geographical region, ranging from California to Hawaii and beyond, allowed him the unique experience of working with over 300 ENT doctors. He c...2023-09-281h 12Breathe Free with Matt GhanemEP 1 : GouldfatherIn this first Episode, Matt sits down to talk with the "Gouldfather" aka Dr. James Gould.
Dr. Gould, an internationally recognized pioneer, expert, and researcher of In-Office Balloon Sinus Dilation, is the founder and medical director of Synergy ENT Specialists and St. Louis Sinus Center. Dr. Gould is a board-certified Otolaryngologist who completed his residency training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. While at the University, Dr. Gould received special honors for his award winning research in basic science. Dr. Gould continues to bring the-most-cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology to his patients and he provides comprehensive...2023-09-2049 minBreathe Free with Matt GhanemTRAILERWelcome to the Breathe Free Podcast2023-09-2000 min
Medical Sales AcceleratorFrom Medical Sales to CEO of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers Sponsored by TrackableMed Is it possible to check all the boxes when it comes to delivering value? Patients value treatment and the overall experience, doctors value time and productivity, and office managers value organization and minimal disruptions. It can be a tall order. Matt Ghanem, Co-Founder and CEO of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, joins us on this episode, sponsored by TrackableMed, to share how he transitioned from medical sales to building a platform of practices across the country. We discuss how his perspective has changed since his days in sales, lessons he’s le...2023-06-1936 min
Hall Render's Health Care Real Estate AdvisorHow Running a Medical Practice is Like Running a Restaurant with Matthew Ghanem of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers
How Running a Medical Practice is Like Running a Restaurant Conversation with Matthew Ghanem of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy CentersJoel Swider sits down with Matt Ghanem, CEO and Co-Founder of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, to talk about the meteoric rise of the ENT practice model Matt established with Dr. Manish Khanna. Matt discusses his approach to site selection, actual vs. theoretical risk, and how the right clinical model can be a net positive for both physicians and patients. Along the way, Matt explains the parallels between running a medical practice and r...2023-01-2446 min
Health Care Real Estate Advisor – Hall Render PodcastHow Running a Medical Practice is Like Running a Restaurant with Matthew Ghanem of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers
How Running a Medical Practice is Like Running a Restaurant Conversation with Matthew Ghanem of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy CentersJoel Swider sits down with Matt Ghanem, CEO and Co-Founder of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, to talk about the meteoric rise of the ENT practice model Matt established with Dr. Manish Khanna. Matt discusses his approach to site selection, actual vs. theoretical risk, and how the right clinical model can be a net positive for both physicians and patients. Along the way, Matt explains the parallels between running a medical practice and r...2023-01-2446 min
Africa and the Global Illicit EconomyTunisia: Political Unrest and the Illicit EconomyA decade after the 2011 revolution that led to the end of long-time dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s rule, unrest continues in Tunisia. In January citizens took to the streets to protest state repression, corruption, and poverty. How has endemic corruption and uncertainty since 2011 contributed to Tunisia’s current environment? How will the country’s flailing economy impact irregular migration in the year to come?Presenter: Lindy MtonganaGuests:Hiba Tlili, interpreter, researcher and social activist.Matt Herbert, Research Manager for the North Africa and Sahel Observatory of the Glo...2021-02-1234 min