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The Prosperous DocBeyond the Numbers: How Money Beliefs Shape Your Financial Life"It's more than just numbers. There's an emotional component, a psychological component there, that money has meaning to us, that we ascribe to it,” says Ashley Quamme. “And when we make financial decisions, it's not just making financial decisions from a number standpoint, but it's also making it from an emotional place as well.”A therapist and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®, Ashley is the founder of Beyond the Plan, which connects firms with financial behavior officers (FBO) so they can navigate sensitive client financial decisions. In this conversation with host Shane Tenny, CFP®, Ashley suggests that financial decision...
2025-08-2848 min
The Podcast by KevinMDHow cognitive biases are sabotaging your wealth-building effortsJoin us as we explore the hidden pitfalls of behavioral finance with financial planner Shane Tenny. Discover how cognitive biases like overconfidence, confirmation bias, and loss aversion can derail even the most successful professionals’ financial plans. Shane shares actionable strategies to recognize and mitigate these biases, offering a path toward smarter, more stable financial decision-making. Shane Tenny is managing partner, Spaugh Dameron Tenny, LLC, and host of The Prosperous Doc podcast. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Behavioral finance: your mood and your money." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft.
2025-01-0715 minThe Podcast by KevinMDMoney dysmorphia: Why you feel like you'll never have enoughIn this episode, we dive into the emerging trend of money dysmorphia—a distorted perception of one's financial situation that’s affecting people across all income levels, especially younger generations. Our guest, Shane Tenny, a certified financial planner, helps unpack the causes and symptoms of money dysmorphia, exploring how social media, societal pressures, and the comparison trap are fueling financial anxiety. We’ll discuss how to recognize the signs, the impact on mental health, and practical steps to develop a healthier relationship with money. Shane Tenny is managing partner, Spaugh Dameron Tenny, LLC, and host of The Prospero...
2024-09-2718 min
Financial ResidencyGrand Rounds - Setting yourself up for financial success with John Dameron This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. John Dameron, financial advisor with Spaugh Dameron Tenny, joins Dr. Tammy to share insights on how residents and new attendings can set themselves up for financial success by determining early on what is important. Setting short, mid and long-term goals is vital to a physician's success. John explains "Money Dysmorphia" and how to avoid it. He talks about various factors in financial planning, such as...
2024-07-2928 min
Financial ResidencyGrand Rounds - Student loan payoff as part of your financial planning with Will KosterThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. Investing for your future is important, but getting out from under a mountain of student loan debt requires an equal amount of planning. Will Koster is a CFP with Spaugh Dameron Tenny who specializes in student loan planning for physicians. He helps to explain the confusing world of income driven repayment plans, consolidation vs refinancing, and Public Service Loan F...
2024-06-0337 min
The Prosperous DocEmpowering Women in Medicine with Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela WalkerWomen in medicine encounter unique challenges and opportunities. Five female physicians who formed a tight-knit bond during medical school have been actively examining these issues. Over the past few years, they have shared their experiences and developed strategies to support women in various aspects of their medical careers, including applying to medical school, navigating residency and fellowship, understanding compensation, balancing work and family, and planning career trajectories. On this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host, Shane Tenny, CFP®, dives deeper into the insights and initiatives of two of the authors, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr...
2024-05-1737 minThe Prosperous DocGiving Back and Finding Fulfillment Through Medical Missions With Dr. Brian ScannellHealthcare access is not equal across all countries around the world. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Scannell is actively working to address this issue. Recently, he resumed his passion for medical missions, embarking on a journey to provide essential care to underserved communities. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc Podcast, as Dr. Scannell joins host Shane Tenny, CFP®, to share his experiences and insights, offering inspiration for those considering similar humanitarian endeavors. Project Perfect World started in the late 80s with the refurbishment of a medical clinic in Ecuador. Dr. Scannell began volunteering with the...
2024-04-2631 minThe Podcast by KevinMDFinances in dual-doctor householdsJoin us for an insightful discussion on managing finances in dual high-income earner households, featuring Shane Tenny, a financial planner. In this episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by couples in professions like medicine and dentistry, where both partners bring substantial incomes to the table. From optimizing tax withholdings to maximizing retirement benefits, we explore practical strategies for achieving long-term financial goals while juggling busy careers and family life. Shane Tenny is managing partner, Spaugh Dameron Tenny, LLC, and host of The Prosperous Doc podcast. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Financial considerations for dua...
2024-04-0618 minThe Prosperous DocExploring Career Opportunities in the Pharma Industry for Clinical MDs with Dr. Nerissa KreherEvery physician has felt it before: You have a bad day or work is stressing you out, and you start imagining what life would be like if you were doing something else. Most of us shake it off after a good night's sleep, but what do you do if that feeling doesn't go away? You don't necessarily want to leave medicine with all the time you have invested in your education and training. And changing careers doesn't feel simple. Fortunately, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries offer opportunities for you to use your clinical knowledge in a different k...
2024-03-2927 minThe Prosperous DocStreamlining Hiring to Maximize Your Practice’s Performance With Dr. Michael NealHaving a well-oiled team is a crucial piece of any successful business. Medical practitioners running their own practices are no stranger to the impact of employee turnover. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, Shane Tenny, CFP®, speaks with Dr. Michael Neal about the importance of building a strong team and hiring and retaining the right people. Dr. Neal practices optometry alongside his wife, Dr. Amy Neal. When they first opened their practice, he began to experience the challenges of developing a team alongside a growing business.“We were approaching hiring team members the wrong way...
2024-03-0833 minThe Prosperous DocCoaching the Next Generation of Physician Scientists with Dr. Toyosi OnwuemenePhysicians go to school to become physicians, right? Well, most of the time that’s true. Sometimes physicians go through all their many years of med school, residency, and fellowship to find that they’re actually more interested in research. Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene is one such physician, choosing to become a clinician researcher. And she thinks there’s room for more doctors like her.“It's very obvious that there's a deficit now that I've done a little bit more research. As clinicians, because you're so immersed in patient care, you're reading the literature, you're interpreting the literature, there's...
2024-02-1631 minThe Prosperous DocBedside Manners: What Matters in Patient Communication with Dr. Scott AbramsonStudies from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and Healthgrades have confirmed that patients overwhelmingly want their physician providers to not just be smart and technically astute, but to also show compassion, comfort, patience, personality, and bedside manner.“The patient will never care how much you know until they know how much you care.” This quote aptly summarizes today’s episode of the Prosperous Doc®, where host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Dr. Scott Abramson, a retired neurologist who practiced medicine for over 40 years with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. Dr. Abramson is also the author of a book tit...
2024-01-0535 minThe Prosperous DocPreserving Independent Medical Practices with Dr. Christine MeyerDr. Christine Meyer’s negative experience working as an employed physician in poorly managed medical practices motivated her to become an independent doctor and launch her entrepreneurial career with her husband. The pair believed that they could provide better patient care through their own venture. “I think the movement towards value-based care in medicine has been tremendous and so enjoyable. I know a lot of people feel like it’s a grind, and it’s so hard to meet these metrics and earn these incentives. But what it has done for our practice is truly improve the quality o...
2023-12-0835 minThe Prosperous DocFinancial Literacy for Kids: How Dr. Michele Cho-Dorado Became an Author to Help Children Reach for the Stars“Part of my identity was just being a doctor. I never thought I could do things outside of medicine,” says Dr. Michele Cho-Dorado, who wrote a children’s book about financial literacy and founded her own company to spread this knowledge to more children.But Dr. Cho-Dorado didn’t start as an entrepreneur or financial literacy expert. Her own knowledge gap prompted the creative leap.“I was about eight years into practice as an attending and already almost 40. And I just realized, at some point, despite all those years of medical school and training, I had receiv...
2023-11-1026 minThe Prosperous DocTaking Aim at Change: A Doctor’s Approach to Combatting Gun Violence with Dr. David Callaway“We’re recording this in mid-2023,” host Shane Tenny says. “Already, there have been more mass shootings in our country than there have been days in the year. We're pacing about 330 mass shootings as it's often defined, which is atrocious.”Hearing these numbers is jarring and figuring out how to solve this problem is downright daunting. Where does the solution begin?On this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Dr. David Callaway to discuss the complex issue of gun violence in America. Dr. Callaway brings a distinctive perspective to the conflict, ap...
2023-10-2030 minThe Prosperous Doc9 Terms Every Dentist Should Know Before Selling to a DSO with Kevin CumbusToo many dentists leave money on the table. Kevin Cumbus, founder and president of the mergers and acquisitions advisory group TUSK Partners, returns for an encore presentation on how dental practices can understand their options and maximize their valuation before selling to a dental support organization (DSO).In his previous interview, Kevin explained how dentists have more choices than ever for a financial exit from their practice and the importance of evaluating multiple DSOs before committing to a deal. Now, Kevin returns to the Prosperous Doc® podcast to unpack common industry jargon so every dentist can have a...
2023-09-2933 minThe Prosperous DocTrends in Dental Transactions and Considerations Before Selling to a DSO with Kevin CumbusOwning a dental practice is hard work. After years of serving the community and dealing with insurance companies, many dentists are ready to sell to the first person who gives them an offer. Kevin Cumbus says to wait.Kevin is the founder and president of TUSK Partners, a firm that specializes in selling successful dental practices to dental support organizations (DSOs). TUSK has closed $850 million of deals in the past seven years, and Kevin wants every dentist in independent practice to know they have options.Many dentists have only heard outdated advice from a financial...
2023-09-0142 minThe Prosperous DocMedical Missions and Expanding Your Worldview with Dr. Carlos MorettaDr. Carlos Moretta’s path into dentistry rather than medicine was, quite literally, an accident. Having decided he wanted to enroll in the radiology tech program at his local community college in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Moretta went up to an information desk and found he was in the wrong wing. The receptionist, instead, gave him a few brochures about the dental hygienist program, which told Dr. Moretta how much he’d get paid and how much schooling he’d need to complete. When he saw the specs, he was sold.In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®...
2023-07-2845 minThe Prosperous DocTech in Medicine: How AI and Chat GPT are Changing Healthcare with Dr. Harvey CastroDr. Harvey Castro is passionate about many things: healthcare and tech being two of them. Luckily, for the medical world, he has found a way to marry those passions and help others succeed in the healthcare and digital health sectors. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP®, welcomes Dr. Harvey Castro to discuss the future of AI and Chat GPT in healthcare and medicine. Dr. Castro walks listeners through his own entrepreneurial experience within the healthcare sector and how he foresees AI being used to provide quality healthcare for patients....
2023-06-2330 minThe Prosperous DocUnderstanding the Importance of Organizational Culture (and How it Impacts Success) with Tom LoebleinCreating a positive organizational culture is crucial for the success of a medical or dental practice. Tom Loeblein, President and CEO of Healthcare Management Consultants and The Dental CFO, dedicates his career to building a strong culture within practices. He shares his insights on this episode of Prosperous Doc®, including why skills aren’t the only thing to look for when hiring. Creating a positive work environment that motivates and engages employees is crucial to delivering world-class care and providing positive patient experiences — investing in your team’s well-being is an investment in your patients (and your...
2023-05-1938 minThe Prosperous DocTalking the FTC’s Proposed New Rule on Noncompetes with Anu MurthyAs a healthcare attorney and practice consultant at Knowledgeable Aging, Anu Murthy, Esq. is no stranger to contractual language and logistics. Anu previously joined host Shane Tenny to talk about healthcare workers making the most of their employment. Anu has expertise in medical employment contracts, partnership agreements, and other practice-related business matters — making her the perfect guest to discuss the FTC and potential changes to healthcare workers’ rights on this episode of Prosperous Doc. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would effectively ban employers from using noncompete clauses.If yo...
2023-04-2823 minThe Prosperous DocNegotiating the Physician Contract You Deserve with Ethan A. NkanaIn a 2014 survey, the medical network Doximity found that over 72% of residents had negative feelings about negotiating their compensation, including feeling stressed, concerned, anxious, or lost. 31% of physicians felt prepared to network, while only 9% felt ready to negotiate. It wasn’t just first-time attending doctors who felt that way — doctors seeking raises were also affected. It’s no wonder so many doctors feel anxious when few receive any training in contract negotiations.But physicians shouldn't settle for less, says Ethan A. Nkana, Principle at the Rocky Mountain Physician Agency (RMPA), which advocates for doctors...
2023-03-2443 minThe Prosperous DocThe Ins and Outs of Virtual Medical Professionals with Beth LachanceMany years ago, Beth Lachance realized that there was an opening for virtual professionals in medical and dental practices. She began working on her business plan and fine tuning what would become REVA Global Medical. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Beth Lachance, CEO of REVA Global Medical, to discuss how she became one of the leaders in the virtual professional evolution in medicine.From front desk and clerical work to back-end insurance dealings and accounting needs, the medical virtual professionals at REVA are alleviating the stress caused by...
2023-03-1036 minThe Prosperous DocUnpacking the Good and the Bad of Grit with Dr. Rob OrmanDr. Orman spent 21 years working in clinical community emergency medicine. In the first 10 years of his practice, he experienced three severe burnouts. Without much guidance, he thought the solution was to work harder - grit it out. Soon after his third major bout of burnout, Dr. Orman realized that his current way of life wasn’t sustainable. So, he switched gears to work in medical education, and that became a salvation for him, giving him a new purpose. This led him to start his podcast, Stimulus, and spend a year getting his certification from a coac...
2023-02-2438 minThe Prosperous DocHow To Make the Most of Your Time with Dr. Christina Shenvi“We have 1,440 minutes a day. We tend to be pretty careful thinking about our finances or our money, but ironically, we can always make more money, but we can never make more time,” says Dr. Christina Shenvi, MD, Ph.D.,MBA. Dr. Shenvi is no stranger to the challenge of time management. Having earned a PhD, MD and executive MBA, she was using timeboxing and other techniques before there was a name for them.After coaching medical students for their exams, Dr. Shenvi realized that much of that success came down to how students manage their...
2023-02-1038 minThe Prosperous DocHow to Attract, Grow, and Keep a Great Team with Ben ShaverFor those working in medicine and dentistry, having a great team is key to being able to support their patients. Today’s guest wants to help practitioners attract, develop, and retain the right team so they can see their businesses thrive. Ben Shaver is a certified leadership coach and a business consultant working with medical and dental practices on organizational development, recruiting, and branding. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, host Shane Tenny, CFP®, asks the questions you want answers to if you’re considering buying your own practice or struggling with attracting the type of...
2023-01-0632 minThe Prosperous DocLearn How to Let Go of Perfectionism with Dr. Cindy TsaiDr. Cindy Tsai considers herself a recovering perfectionist. Having been motivated by extremely high standards for much of her life, Dr. Tsai found that her perfectionist tendencies were actually holding her back, impacting her relationships, and causing her to overwork herself.In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® talks to Dr. Cindy Tsai about the root of perfectionism, the connection between perfectionist-induced stress and physical symptoms, and how to overcome this chronic belief system.Dr. Tsai discusses her own experiences with illness as a result of perfectionism’s toll on her...
2022-11-1829 minThe Prosperous DocFull Scope Primary Medical Care in Rural America with Dr. Zed ZhaFrom an early stage in her medical education and training, Dr. Zed Zha knew she wanted to do primary care family medicine. The urban market of highly specialized care wasn’t the place for Dr. Zha, given her love for delivering babies, geriatric care, and an interest in dermatology, all of which led to work in rural areas where she could practice a variety of medicinal care. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® talks to Dr. Zed Zha, MD about her work in a rural eastern Washington State farming community of 8,500, where...
2022-08-1239 minThe Prosperous DocNever Stuck: How Doctors Can Find New Career Paths with Melissa McClungMelissa McClung, M.S. didn’t have any plans to be a career coach when she began working at the career center at the University of Kansas Medical Center. But while there, Melissa fell in love with career coaching, and 12 years later, she’s established a niche helping doctors get into residencies and scientists decide whether they want to work in the field or academia.In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP®, talks to Melissa about her work as a career coach, specifically in the realm of healthcare, medical, and science professionals. Meliss...
2022-07-1531 minThe Prosperous DocSparking Change: How Physician Well-Being Affects Quality of Life with Dr. Dael WaxmanBurnout is one of the greatest challenges with which healthcare providers struggle today. As Dr. Dael Waxman explains, “Burnout happens when there’s a mismatch between the individual factors that a person brings to the system they work in and the system factors of that system.”This dissonance often creates long-term emotional distress. To counteract this, Dr. Dael Waxman focuses on improving physician well-being. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® invites Dr. Waxman to discuss the importance of physician well-being and his journey from clinician to physician well-being coach. Dr. Waxma...
2022-06-2439 minThe Prosperous DocBreaking Down the Value of Sleep with Dr. Fariha Abbasi-FeinbergIt is something we need to survive, but the more we try to obtain it, the more it can evade us: sleep. Looking at the clock throughout the night, scrolling on smart phones until our eyes shut, or sleeping with televisions on, many Americans do not create ideal, sleep-conducive settings for themselves, which can cause harm. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, one of the foremost experts on sleep and the Medical Director of Sleep Medicine for Millennium Physician Group, to discuss how sleep impacts health, memory, and...
2022-06-0333 minThe Prosperous DocGet Educated and Empowered About Estate Planning with Christian Perrin and Pete BenenatiEstate planning is a topic most people don’t want to think about, but it shouldn’t be avoided. While it may seem daunting, it’s a crucial step for you and your loved ones. “Appropriate estate planning is truly planning for your estate, meaning planning for the management and disposition of your property, both during your lifetime and upon your passing,” explains Christian Perrin.In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes esteemed attorneys Christian Perrin of Perrin Legal and Pete Benenati of Benenati Law Firm, P.C. The three discuss...
2022-05-1340 minThe Prosperous DocMaking Friends and Building Your Community with Dr. Stacy GoldbaumDr. Stacy Goldbaum’s move to Charlotte, North Carolina was a bigger transition than she’d anticipated. She missed having her friends and extended family near. Recognizing the importance of having a sense of community, Dr. Goldbaum decided to find a way to create connections in her new city. Historically, making new friends isn’t difficult for Dr. Goldbaum. However, with this move, she knew putting herself out there would be key to finding her people. “I think we all are very aware, just as with training, you can't always pick [your city]. Sometimes when you're try...
2022-04-2234 minThe Prosperous DocThe Importance of Community Health with Dr. Beena NagappalaDr. Beena Nagappala has done a lot in her career as a family physician and a public health expert — and she’s still going. As a practicing medical doctor as well as a leader in school-based community healthcare in Detroit, Michigan region, Dr. Nagappala knows how important public health is for everyone.Part of Dr. Nagappala’s mission has always been to provide healthcare for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access it. But unfortunately, in Detroit in particular, there are people who simply aren’t able to get quality healthcare in the area where they live...
2021-12-1721 minThe Prosperous DocThe Role that Empathy, Compassion, and Emotional Agility Play in Bridging the Doctor-Patient Gap with Dr. Joseph SternDr. Joseph Stern was accustomed to helping patients face some of the toughest times of their lives.But when his sister was diagnosed with advanced leukemia, he realized what it was like to be on the other side of the doctor-patient relationship — and gained some crucial insights along the way.To Dr. Stern, grief is a part of life that everyone will experience at some point. This begs the question: why don’t we take an honest and community-oriented approach to dealing with it? Too often, he says, doctors gloss over the intense emotional aspects of t...
2021-12-0340 minThe Prosperous DocRethinking Burnout and Why it is Important to Address it at the Organizational Level with Paula DavisBecoming a lawyer made Paula Davis realize that she’d always been destined for one kind of job: teaching! She just took a less-than-typical route to make it happen.After earning her undergraduate degree in psychology, Paula graduated from law school. Working for corporate America eventually burned her out. That’s when she returned to her plans to teach.She went back to school, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Applied Positive Psychology program. As part of the university’s Resiliency Program, she taught Army personnel coping skills for depression. Based on this education, Paula wa...
2021-11-1248 minThe Prosperous DocWhat’s Changing with Public Service Loan Forgiveness with Will KosterIn this special episode of the Prosperous Doc® Podcast, Will Koster, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Spaugh Dameron Tenny, is here to walk you through student loans and recent updates to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.He helps make sense of how the recent changes might apply to you, this is an episode you don’t want to miss if you have outstanding student loans.The announcement from the Department of Education in early October that they will be easing some of the requirements for Public Service Loan Forgiveness likely left many people feeling a mix...
2021-10-2924 minThe Prosperous DocCarving Out a Path to Happiness and Success in Dentistry with Dr. Michael WilliamsFrom the start, Dr. Michael Williams knew he wanted to run his own business. He liked the independence of working for himself and deciding on his own path.After finishing his dental residency, Dr. Williams worked as an associate in a private practice for about four years before starting his first practice.“Growing up, we had a few family friends that were dentists and watching them own their own business, talk about the autonomy, talk about work-life balance … that seemed admirable, that seemed exciting,” Dr. Williams says.On this episode of the Prosperous Doc ®...
2021-10-2229 minThe Prosperous DocBuilding Trusted Doctor-Patient Relationships Through More Effective Communication with Shelly O’DonovanAfter spending the first part of her career in political and governmental affairs for healthcare companies, Shelly O’Donovan noticed that there was a pattern to effective communication. These patterns separated the strong communicators who could accomplish agendas and climb corporate ladders from the communicators who didn’t achieve their goals. That observation sparked a passion for decoding communication and understanding what makes others tick.“I started to be interested in what those patterns were and started to do some research on my own ... and eventually got trained in nonverbal communication by a behavioral research lab,” S...
2021-08-2026 minThe Prosperous DocThere is Strength in Scars: Creating Books With a Purpose with Dr. Maria Baimas-GeorgeAs someone who started creating her own books when she was two, Dr. Maria Baimas-George believed she would grow up to become an author. When she fell in love with science and went on to medical school, Dr. Baimas-George found herself writing and drawing to de-stress.“Growing up, I loved English and I loved science, and now I feel like they are merging, which is wonderful,” Dr. Baimas-George says of her newfound side hustle. She’s a surgical resident by day, and an author and illustrator by weekend.In this episode of Prosperous Doc®, our host Sh...
2021-08-0633 minThe Prosperous DocFrom Clinician to Physician Leader: How to Positively Impact More Patients With Dr. Janelle WhiteDr. Janelle White had no idea what she wanted to do when she grew up until she watched a care team save her brother’s life.“Watching his recovery is what really motivated me,” she says. “That was a life-changing experience for me, to see how those physicians … [and] the entire care team — honestly saved my brother's life, and revived him. So that spurred my interest in medicine.” Dr. White accomplished her goal of becoming one such “miracle worker.” Still, it wasn’t until several years into her career that she realized her impact isn’t defined by the number...
2021-07-0936 minThe Prosperous DocDiscussing the Hot Dental Market and How it’s Affecting Practice Valuations and Transitions with Doug CoppleDespite not being a doctor himself, Doug Copple understands the challenges of running a medical or dental practice.He is a Partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, a transition company that assists orthodontists nationwide with practice valuation, partner location services, as well as negotiating transitions. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc ®, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Doug to discuss changes in the dental market and what that looks like for private practices and future doctors.“Orthos are really our bread and butter. We're involved with 50 to 60 transactions a year, at least on the o...
2021-06-1833 minThe Prosperous DocWhy Venture Capital is the Right Side Gig for this Physician with Dr. Marshall KuremskyDr. Marshall Kuremsky knew he wanted to be an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon since he was 12 or 13, but it wasn’t until four years or so into his practice that he took a keen interest in the financial and business world. That craving for knowledge, which had propelled him to success in medical school and at work, itched to be satisfied yet again.“I simply started to realize that I craved as much information, knowledge, and experience about business and finance as I could. I started to expand my network, socially and professionally, outside of medicine,” says Dr. Ku...
2021-05-0736 minThe Prosperous DocPracticing Self-Care as a Physician Isn’t Selfish, It Is Self-Preservation With Dr. Jillian BybeeEveryone has their breaking point, but doctors — especially in the era of COVID-19 — often feel like they have no choice but to push past their burnout. Dr. Jillian Bybee, however, decided to do something about it.“I was born and raised in a really hard-working family with a lot of perfectionism tendencies and some mental health issues like anxiety that probably were undiagnosed,” she says. “And I just achieved my way through school, through med school, through training. Kept going and didn't really pay attention to self-care. … It finally came to a head my second year [in residency] w...
2021-04-1633 minThe Prosperous DocThe Ins and Outs of Medical-Legal Consulting With Dr. Armin FeldmanDr. Armin Feldman, like many medical professionals, is driven by a passion to help the sick and injured. After selling his rehabilitation clinics more than a decade ago, he knew he wanted to continue helping others but in a less time-consuming way than as a practicing physician.The answer: consulting attorneys as a traumatic head and brain injury medical expert. This path made sense based on Dr. Feldman’s expertise in this field, which had developed over nearly 40 years from a personal injury lawyer who sent him head-injured clients. Dr. Feldman realized his knowledge of these types of...
2021-04-0331 minThe Prosperous DocCultivating a Growth Team: Steps to Building Your Own Practice with Andrew TuckerYou might say Andrew Tucker was born to be an entrepreneur after growing up in a family of business owners. Today, as a tax attorney and CPA by training, he guides physicians and dentists who want to launch and run their own businesses.“There's something amazing about the entrepreneurship opportunities in the United States,” Andrew says. “But when people are coming into the idea of ownership, particularly from a trade where you're a doctor first or an accountant first or an attorney first, it's really hard to think about that role of entrepreneurship.”In this episode...
2021-03-1934 minThe Prosperous DocThe Importance of Physician Mental Health with Dr. Michael MyersDr. Michael Myers admits he was late coming into the psychiatry field. As a first-year medical student in 1962, one of Dr. Myers’s roommates, also a medical student, committed suicide.The stigmatization surrounding mental health and suicide was so profound that the school did not even acknowledge this student’s passing. It was then some years later as an internal medical resident that Dr. Myers saw, once again, the imminent threat of poor mental health amongst physicians.“It was through that, that I got thinking I would like to attempt to be involved in people’s lives...
2021-03-0536 minThe Prosperous DocTaking Risks and Reaping the Reward With Dr. Scott and Heather PaviolHeather and Scott Paviol are one of the rare couples that can work together — and it’s because they each have strengths where the other has weaknesses.As an interior designer with an interest in leadership development and organizational performance, it was only fitting that Heather help her dermatologist husband open his new practice last year (even though he chose to do so during a global pandemic). “We were coming off easily our best year at Mooresville. I wasn't even accepting new patients,” Scott says of his first practice. “It was a little bit both amazing and...
2021-02-1938 minThe Prosperous DocHow an MBA Can Help Doctors Discover Opportunities and Earn Passive IncomeDr. Nithin Natwa wears many hats. He practices family care, and he's also a board-certified physician in sports medicine. He provided care to football players at Michigan State University during his fellowship and continues to take on athletes as patients. He even runs an esports injury analysis Instagram account for his almost 13,000 followers.He's also back in school, but this time for something entirely different: an MBA. Dr. Natwa returned to school in part so he could get a better understanding of how the healthcare system worked from a business perspective and channel that into opportunities for...
2021-02-0536 minThe Prosperous DocHow Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine Can Help You Thrive, With Dr. Colin ZhuFor Dr. Colin Zhu, medicine runs in the family.Dr. Zhu's mother practiced Chinese medicine, an ancient practice that focuses on finding balance within the body. Now Dr. Zhu incorporates this philosophy into his own work."She instilled in me how to look at the person, the patient, in a very holistic way. So, she instilled in me prevention, wellness, compassion, listening to the person. And so those were the values and skill sets that I've brought with me and that's the direction that I took going into medicine," he says.Dr. Zhu...
2021-01-2532 minThe Prosperous DocHow To Make the Most Out of Your Healthcare Employment Contract with Anu MurthyHealthcare attorney and practice consultant Anu Murthy wants to help physicians make the money they deserve — and keep making that amount, even during a global pandemic that’s furloughed and laid off many people.“There is inherent value in speaking to a healthcare attorney to understand the anatomy of the contract, the nuts and bolts, and primarily what are your rights under the contract?” Anu says. “But also what are your responsibilities under the contract? You may not be able to negotiate very much in terms of language, but you could negotiate some compensation matters.”In this epis...
2020-12-2833 minThe Prosperous DocHow To Make a Dental Practice Your Own with Dr. Ken RandallDr. Ken Randall’s decision to go to dental school rather than medical school was largely inspired by a lazy vacation in North Carolina many years ago. Sick of seeing his grandson wake up at noon or later, one day Dr. Randall’s grandfather told the teen to be ready by 6:30 the next morning — so that he could help out at his grandfather’s practice. Almost instantly, Dr. Randall was hooked.“Basically from that day forward, any break that I had from school all throughout undergrad, I was in the office working as an assistant, scrubbing dirty instrument...
2020-12-1435 minThe Prosperous DocThe Perks of Value-Based Healthcare with Dr. Uli ChettipallyEpisode SummaryDr. Uli Chettipally once made the CEO of the company he worked for stop him mid-presentation because he dropped a figure that was so jarring: “50% of what happens in a typical U.S. clinical practice is unnecessary, ineffective, or dangerous.”This isn’t just Dr. Chettipally’s opinion, it’s a statement backed by much of his own research as well as others’ on the downsides of America’s most common business model of healthcare: the fee-for-service system.In this episode of the Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Dr. Uli Chettip...
2020-11-3037 minThe Prosperous DocHow Doctors Can Maximize Their Personal Brand with Dr. Ernesto GutierrezPersonal branding is a familiar concept for people in business or marketing, but is often a foreign concept to medical professionals. Whether you’re in practice or employed, your personal brand is your professional identity and making proper use of it can help you elevate your career or business. If people don’t know you exist, how will they find out about you?In this episode of the Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny, CFP® welcomes Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez to discuss personal branding, how to acquire more patients, and how to leverage social media. As the owner of th...
2020-11-1634 minThe Prosperous DocFacing Racism in the Medical Community with Dr. Aaron BrandtThe last few months have brought intense focus to the topic of racism in the United States and around the world. The immediate circulation of media content has brought violent images of racial injustices to the forefront of our cultural attention. Here at the Prosperous Doc, we wanted to do our part to try and change the tone in our country around this. We know this is a emotionally fraught topic and we want to start by sharing a few words from our host, Shane Tenny, from this episode:Today's topic, I have felt compelled to address...
2020-11-0244 minThe Prosperous DocOvercoming Impostor Syndrome in Medicine with Dr. Gail GazelleYou did the heavy lifting to become a doctor. The sleepless nights in medical school, the long hours of residency, the personal sacrifices to bring your dream to fruition. However, even at the pinnacle of this success, the little voice in the back of your head refuses to relent, ‘you don’t belong, you’re a fraud, how long before they find you out?’ Where does this voice come from? Why do I feel this way? Do my colleagues struggle with these thoughts?On this episode of Prosperous Doc, we welcome Dr. Gail Gazelle, assistant professor at Harvard...
2020-10-1930 minThe Prosperous DocMedical Malpractice: How to Thrive After Litigation, with Dr. Stacia DearminShame and guilt are common emotions faced by health care providers when dealing with a malpractice lawsuit. These struggles intensify when physicians hear phrases such as “don’t talk to anyone about this” from their lawyers, leading them to feel isolated, depressed, or anxious. Today’s guest discovered an unusual way of combatting some of these stressful emotions: reading.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny is joined by Dr. Stacia Dearmin, a pediatric physician who faced an unfortunate patient outcome. In 2012, Dr. Dearmin checked on a young woman in the emergency department and, after he...
2020-10-0546 minThe Prosperous DocHow Blockchain Technology Can Improve Physician Credentialing With Dr. Leah HoustonIn the modern digital world, we’re all accustomed to having our personal information online. From our ID numbers, credit cards, birth certificates, cellphone numbers, to, in the case of a doctor, the MD at the end of your name, whether you completed a residency or board certification, or have a license to practice medicine. When our credentials are in the hands of a third party, we can unknowingly set ourselves up for fraud, waste, and abuse.On this episode of Prosperous Doc, we welcome Dr. Leah Houston, a Locum Tenens doctor who faced the stressful ordeal of...
2020-09-2132 minThe Prosperous DocEffective Employee Contract Negotiation, with Dr. Jason GoebelYou accepted a position at a new practice, you like your colleagues, and the work is fulfilling; everything is going great. However, before very long, the veil starts to come off; maybe this isn’t the perfect position you thought it was? What do you do now? How do you get out of your contact? What are your options?Dr. Jason Goebel, known in some circles as the Godfather of Contract Negotiations, found himself in a similar situation. On this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny speaks with Dr. Goebel about his experience navigating various em...
2020-09-0746 minThe Prosperous DocNon-Clinical Career Options with the Doctor's Doctor, Michelle Mudge-Riley, DOYou go through years of medical school, residency, and training, focused on one goal – to finally become a doctor. But what happens when after everything you’ve been through, you feel like being a doctor isn’t your calling anymore? That you don’t feel the same fire or passion as you did on your first day of medical school? Are you confined to the medical industry or are there more paths available?In this episode of Prosperous Doc, host Shane Tenny speaks with Michelle Mudge-Riley, a.k.a. The Doctor’s Doctor, about her experience leaving clinical p...
2020-08-2431 minThe Prosperous DocHow Podcasting Saved My Marriage, with Lara McElderryLoneliness and relationship troubles are common obstacles faced by medical students. These struggles are intensified for students during testing and test preparations, but the effects on family members can be severe as well, including loneliness, financial concerns, and extended partner separation. Today’s guest discovered an unusual way of combatting some of these obstacles: podcasting.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny is joined by Lara McElderry, an English teacher who is married to a physician. After teaching children for several years, Lara chose to put her career on hold to support her husband as...
2020-08-1032 minThe Prosperous DocHEART-ificial Intelligence and Physician-Patient Relationships with Dr. Brian LimaIt’s not uncommon to see doctors whose lives revolve around their medical careers, especially those who are practicing a demanding subspecialty. These doctors have a tendency to define their lives through their profession, and, absent this role, would lose their sense of identity. However, being in ‘career mode’ 24/7 can be detrimental to your physical and emotional well-being.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, host Shane Tenny speaks to cardiac surgeon Dr. Brian Lima about heart-ificial intelligence, a topic he explores in his book, Heart To Beat: A Cardiac Surgeon’s Inspiring Story of Success and Overcoming Adversit...
2020-07-2727 minThe Prosperous DocFinding Freedom and Balance as a Locum Tenens Doc with Nii Darko, MDThere’s a common misconception that there’s only one path you can take in the medical field: graduate from med school, finish residency, get a job at a hospital, and save lives until the end. While plenty who have chosen this path are contented, there are others that do not share the same enthusiasm. Don’t worry if you’re part of the latter group! There is a vast world outside of medicine for you to explore while continuing to practice your profession.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, trauma surgeon Dr. Nii Darko and host Shane Te...
2020-07-1336 minThe Prosperous DocTaking Care of Doctors During COVID-19 and BeyondThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great strain on the public health system, affecting not only the lives of patients and families who have contracted the virus, but also to healthcare providers. The additional precautions required of healthcare workers have become more exhausting, stressful, and intense, possibly contributing to the psychological burden and burnout.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny is joined by Dr. Milad Memari, an Internal Medicine resident from the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Milad is himself a COVID-19 survivor and shares his firsthand experience in...
2020-06-2928 minThe Prosperous DocThe Impact of Physician Coaching with Errin Weisman, MDBurnout, physician suicide, and other mental illnesses are issues the medical community continues to grapple with. Although there is greater awareness and recognition of these mental health problems than in the past, doctors are still find themselves afraid to speak up and seek help. (4:05) Despite these prevalent fears, some medical professionals are stepping up to provide resources to help each other out.In this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny is joined by family medicine physician and founder of Physician Coaching Alliance, Dr. Errin Weisman. Dr. Weisman explores the benefits of physician coaching for coping...
2020-06-1535 minThe Prosperous DocHow the Physicians Foundation is Combatting Mental Health in Healthcare with Dr. Gary PriceSeveral unique challenges are facing the medical profession today that often go unnoticed or unspoken. Thankfully, there are organizations like the Physicians Foundation who are helping shed light on these issues, bringing them to the forefront and sparking conversations in the community. The intention of these discussions is to generate solutions to promote physician wellness and improve the healthcare industry at large.Dr. Gary Price, president of the Physicians Foundation and board-certified plastic surgeon, joins host Shane Tenny for this episode of Prosperous Doc to provide insight on vital issues in the medical community. He talks about...
2020-06-0137 minThe Prosperous DocWomen in Medicine and How Social Media Can Be Used in Healthcare with Shikha Jain, MDDespite the many advancements made in the field of medicine, there still seems to be a problem that has persisted over the years with minimal progress. It’s an issue that a lot of physicians aren’t aware of, but has greatly impacted the careers of their female colleagues – gender inequality. The healthcare industry seems to be stacked against women, where discrepancies exist and opportunities are not as available. Implicit and unconscious biases that contribute to this problem. 03:26This week’s guest, Dr. Shikha Jain, aims to not only shed light into this issue, but to educate people i...
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Married to DoctorsFinancial InfidelityIn episode 130, Lara interviews Shane Tenny of Spaugh Dameron, Tenny to discuss ways he has seen couples demonstrate various levels of financial infidelity. They explore how finances and our conversations about money affect our marriages.
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Onward NationMaking a positive impact through thought leadership, with John DameronUpon graduating from college, John Dameron started a career with Marriott International. After almost seven years as a hotel manager, John was seeking more autonomy over his future and decided to change his course. He entered the financial services industry in 1997 and quickly found his niche in helping physicians with their personal finances. As he continued to gain experience in the medical community, John co-founded Spaugh Dameron Tenny in 2002. Today, Spaugh Dameron Tenny educates and advises physicians and dentists in more than 26 states. What you will learn from this episode: Why a family tradition of working...
2020-03-1800 minThe Prosperous DocReal Estate Loans and Other Lending Options for Physicians with Jason WatkinsOne of the biggest and major financial decisions that doctors and dentists face in their lives involves purchasing, building or renovating their own homes. A lot of preparation, time and money is involved in this whole process and it should not be taken lightly. But for those who have just finished medical school, plagued by student loans and supported only by a not-so-high wage, is it even possible to for a resident or those still undergoing training to purchase a house of their own?This episode’s guest is Jason Watkins from SunTrust Mortgage, a company that of...
2020-03-0932 minThe Prosperous DocHow Health System Executives Can Address Physician Burnout with Dr. Kevin MosserBeing a doctor and practicing medicine is a noble profession. And when you ask a physician or medical practitioner, you used to hear about passion as the main reason why one should pursue this path in the first place. But sadly, the excitement and enthusiasm that is often associated with the practice is being heard less often. There is a lack of joy in the profession that’s prevalent among many doctors today, caused by burnout, among other things. Additionally, more practitioners moving out of an independent practice into one where they’re employed in a corporate orga...
2020-02-2437 minMarried to DoctorsCreative Dating in Different CircumstancesDating is good for relationships, no one argues that. But how does dating actually look when married to medicine or living long distance? In this episode, Lara visits with a creative couple who shows that it's possible to have fun dating even if there is limited time or long distance involved. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Spaugh Dameron Tenny!
2020-02-1343 minThe Prosperous DocDealing with Financial Infidelity in a MarriageMoney is among the main causes of stress in a marriage. It’s a tough topic to talk about in many couples, whether you’re in the medical field or not. And the core issue isn’t money itself, but in how much you trust your partner when it comes to managing your finances. (01:39) One of the biggest problems that have affected couples is financial infidelity, wherein a spouse makes major money decisions in secrecy. If not addressed or prevented, this can have detrimental effects that impact a marriage.This episode’s guests are John and Joan, a couple...
2020-02-0946 minThe Prosperous DocHow to Survive and Thrive in a Growing Dental Practice with Dr. Sonia ChopraIt’s the dream and goal of many dentists to eventually start and run their private practice. You may have this perception that having your own practice is better than being an associate dentist, as you have more control over your time and what you want to do. While it is true that there are advantages to a private practice, there are also struggles that those who chose this path go through. These are normally what you wouldn’t see portrayed on T.V. or on social media feeds.Endodontist Dr. Sonia Chopra is all too familiar with...
2020-01-2736 minThe Prosperous DocManaging Stress and Relationships During Medical Training with Dr. Neela RaoBecoming a doctor is a highly regarded opportunity that takes a certain type of person to embark on. While this profession is honorable, media often glamorizes it, only showing the good sides of a physician’s life. But what’s hidden in the public eye are the exhaustion from long hours of study and shifts at the hospital, or the pressure and anxiety that comes from ensuring that patients are being taken cared of. And this is just internally – there are insurance companies to deal with and student loans to pay. (05:03)According to a Mayo Clinic study publis...
2020-01-1333 minThe Prosperous DocBehind Physician Burnout with Dr. Dike DrummondHave you ever had days when just opening the door to your office becomes physically painful to do so? Maybe you’ve had moments that, despite feeling genuine love and care towards your patients, you just are not in the mood to see them. Are you going through the motions and slowly losing the ‘why’ that has kept you going in your medical career? If you’ve nodded your head in agreement as you read these questions, you may be among the many physicians who are part of the growing statistic of practitioners suffering from burnout. Dr. Dike Dru...
2019-12-3045 minThe Prosperous DocUnderstanding the Disease of Obesity with Dr. Fatima StanfordObesity is not a simple issue, as many of us have been conditioned to think. And unfortunately, this misconception is prevalent in the medical community even today as there is a lack of education about this topic in schools. Because of these, people carrying excessive weight have been shamed, oftentimes even by the professionals in-charge of giving treatment and care. (07:11)On this episode of White Coat Wellness, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford dives deep into the disease of obesity and how complex this condition really is. Wanting to become a physician at a young age, Dr. Stanford worked...
2019-12-1638 minThe Prosperous DocPrivate Practice in High-End Dentistry with Dr. George Betancourt & Dr. John PinnixIt’s the goal of many dental practitioners to eventually own their private practice where they can practice their specialty or high-end dentistry. But as setting up shop is difficult even for seasoned dentists, so the trend nowadays is to find a business partner to help you out in this endeavor. This is what Dr. George Betancourt and Dr. John Pinnix did, who opened their own private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. (02:35)On this episode of White Coat Wellness, these two owners of Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney talk about their journey in forming their practice and how th...
2019-12-0239 minThe Prosperous DocPhysician Depression and Trends in Medicine with Dr. Carmen Teague - Part TwoOn Part Two of this special two-part episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome back Dr. Carmen Teague, director of internal medicine for Atrium Health. Dr. Teague is a dedicated wife and mother of four who became a published author of a wonderful book titled Motherhood, Medicine, and Mayhem. She also sits on the board of Bless Back Worldwide, an initiative to provide medical services, educational experiences, and economic development to developing countries. On this episode, Dr. Teague joins us to discuss physician burnout and trends in medicine.First, Dr. Teague discusses her work at Atrium Health...
2019-11-1823 minThe Prosperous DocFinding Sanity as a Doctor in the Midst of the Stress with Dr. Carmen Teague - Part OneOn Part One of this special two-part episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Carmen Teague, director of internal medicine for Atrium Health. Dr. Teague is a dedicated wife and mother of four who became a published author of a wonderful book titled Motherhood, Medicine, and Mayhem. She also sits on the board of Bless Back Worldwide, an initiative to provide medical services, educational experiences, and economic development to developing countries. First, Dr. Teague details her road to becoming a doctor and reveals that medicine was the last thing on her mind when thinking about what s...
2019-11-1835 minThe Prosperous DocSocial Media & Student Loans - With Dr. Sean FoxOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Sean Fox to discuss the broad topics of social media and student loans. Dr. Fox is a professor of emergency medicine, pediatrics, and is a part of the resident leadership team for the emergency medicine residency program at Carolinas Medical Center, part of the Atrium Healthcare network in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to his academic and clinical work, he also manages several educational websites geared toward the practice of emergency medicine.Dr. Fox begins the episode by talking about how he has embraced the internet and...
2019-11-0437 minThe Prosperous DocFinancial Pressures Influencing Physicians with Dr. Sanjiv LakhiaOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia. Dr. Lakhia is a physician with Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, with offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dr. Lakhia joins us to discuss some of the unique financial pressures facing physicians today. (1:35)First, we hear Dr. Lakhi discuss the need for physician-specific health and wealth resources. (2:05) He goes on to examine how sound financial decisions can lead to better physical and emotional health. He also highlights the financial peer pressure that can undermine a physician's financial plans. (3:45) Dr. Lakhia then...
2019-10-2126 minThe Prosperous DocDiversity in Medicine - With Dr. Narjust DumaOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Narjust Duma. Dr. Duma is a thoracic oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, and a Latina physician who completed medical school in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Duma was named 2018 Resident of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association and spearheaded the Twitter community #LatinasInMedicine.Dr. Duma begins the episode by discussing her family heritage in medicine and the differences in medical training in the United States and other countries. (1:57) Dr. Duma describes some of the challenges she faced in medical school and in...
2019-10-0730 minThe Prosperous DocDr. Erin Elliott: The Sleep Better DentistOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Erin Elliott. Dr. Elliott is a general dentist at Post Falls Family Dental in Post Falls, Idaho specializing in solutions for sleep apnea and snoring. Dr. Elliott is a graduate of Houghton College and Creighton University Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Elliott begins the episode by describing her path to becoming a dentist and subsequently an owner of her current practice. 3:31 Dr. Elliott goes on to discuss how she developed a niche in sleep apnea and snoring solutions and how that passion led to YouTube success. 9:30
2019-09-2338 minThe Prosperous DocGlobal Health and Innovation With Dr. Joe HsuOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Joseph R. Hsu. Dr. Hsu is the Vice-Chair of Quality for the Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, a professor of the Orthopedic Trauma Fellows program, and the director of the Limb Lengthening and Deformity service. Dr. Hsu served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006, where he spent the majority of his military career trying to optimize outcomes for limb reconstruction patients. Dr. Hsu also focuses his research on opioid prescription safety and non-opioid strategies for pain management. Dr. Hsu begins t...
2019-09-0930 minThe Prosperous DocLife as an Health Care EntrepreneurOn this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Angela Fusaro. Angela, originally from Connecticut, specializes in emergency medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Angela's compelling story includes time spent in Guatemala and Indonesia. She has an MBA and was honored by Emory University last year as one of their 40 under 40. Angela begins by detailing her unique path to becoming a doctor. (1:20) She then discusses why she chose emergency medicine as a specialty and how this choice has impacted her life as an entrepreneur. (4:47) Seeing doctors as subject matter experts, Angela outlines why she went to get her...
2019-08-2635 minThe Prosperous DocDirect Primary Care and Financial Wellness with Dr. Jessica MendelsohnWhite Coat Wellness is a podcast for physicians and dentists that will educate, inspire, and encourage you to personal, professional, and financial wellness. White Coat Wellness is brought to you by Spaugh Dameron Tenny, a boutique financial planning firm that is fun-loving and specializes in comprehensive, holistic financial planning for physicians and dentists. Episodes feature discussions with physicians, dentists, and other partners in the medical and dental world to bring you one step closer to making the right decisions to achieve personal, professional, and financial wellness. These discussions are explicitly tailored to doctors and dentists and include...
2019-08-0941 min