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Happily Never After - Exvadio NetworkHappily Never After Season 2 Ep 8- Dr. Vasanth KainkaryamHost Kate Mollison talks with Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam about empathy, healthcare reform, patient advocacy, and emotional support2025-05-2737 min
Humanity and Hashtags#253 | Rethinking HealthcareOn this episode Tony chats with Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam who’s the founder of @4elementsmd and is working on changing the way we think about Healthcare. In the US, more often than not we want of FIX issues with drugs instead of spending time with patience and learning how to correct the issue.Follow him at https://www.instagram.com/drvkares4everyone/ . 🎙️ COURSES AND DISCOUNTS:https://stan.store/theberardo🛒 SHOP AMAZON MUST-HAVES:http://www.amazon.com/shop/theberardo🎧 FIND ME EVERYWHERE ELSEYouTube: h...2025-03-2048 min
The Kli'nishen's AtelierWhat No One Tells You About Running a Direct-Pay PracticeSend us a textStarting a direct-pay practice is exciting—but there’s a lot no one warns you about. The biggest factor in success isn’t just marketing or pricing—it’s mindset. From overcoming the fear of failure to thinking like a business owner, this episode is packed with insights from Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, who built his Direct Patient Care (DPC) practice from the ground up.In this episode, we break down:✔️ Why some DPCs take off—and why others struggle to get patients✔️ The hidden financial challenges no on...2025-02-1234 min
Humanity and Hashtags#227 | Healthcare or Sickcare?In this episode, Tony chats with Doctorprenueur/Founder at 4 ELEMENTS, Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam. They discuss everything from the growth of social media in the healthcare space, the problem with medical offices, the differences in healthcare in other countries plus a lot more.Follow Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam at on Instagram at @the.doctor.vk🎙️ COURSES AND DISCOUNTS:https://stan.store/theberardo🛒 SHOP AMAZON MUST-HAVES:http://www.amazon.com/shop/theberardo 🎧 FIND ME EVERYWHERE ELSEYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@theberardo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thebera...2024-03-0657 min
Exploring Health: Macro to Micro with Parker ConditThe Power of Personalized Care: An Insight into Direct Primary Care with Dr. Vasanth KainkaryamImagine a healthcare system where you and your doctor are at the center, not insurance companies. This episode promises to inform you on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, a revolutionary approach in healthcare that fosters a one-on-one relationship between you and your doctor. Our guest is Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, a triple board-certified physician and founder of Four Elements Direct Primary Care and Wellness Space, who will share why he believes in this model's power to transform the future of primary care.Dr. Kainkaryam shares how DPC is different from concierge medicine and traditional healthcare models. He...2024-02-191h 01
Where We LiveTrust: The public health issue that has fractured the doctor/patient relationshipWhen you don’t feel well, and don’t know why, the last thing you want to be is dismissed by your doctor. More and more patients are taking it on themselves to research their own symptoms, and looking for answers and diagnoses through online forums. What’s happening at the doctor’s office that is causing a disconnect and distrust between patients and their doctors? Today, we’re talking about the relationship between doctors and their patients, and how that’s impacting diagnostics. We want to hear from you. When was the last time were you at...2023-08-2949 min
Success Showcase - Exvadio NetworkSuccess Showcase Episode 231 - VasanthKainkaryamDr. Vasanth Kainkaryam discusses the model of direct primary care, changing perspectives on health care, and the importance of focusing on wellness instead of sick care.2023-04-1829 min
4 Elements of Health CareShop for Your Surgery - S2E9Did you know you can shop for surgeries, and not compromise on quality? Did you know direct pay surgeries may actually save you money? How are surgery prices decided? If you find a place that can get you the surgery for cheaper, how do you navigate insurance? Dr. Kainkaryam joins a conversation with founders of Wellbridge Surgical Dr. Eric Inman, Dr. Ron Piniecki, and Jeff Williams to dissect (no pun intended) the monetary world of surgery and how to empower patients with knowledge on how shop for surgeries. 2023-04-1134 min
4 Elements of Health CareMovement as Therapy - S2E8Do you need insurance to see a Physical Therapist?Is everyone an athlete?How do you become a physical therapist?What is the difference between evidence-based vs. evidence-informed medicine?How do you choose the right Physical Therapist?When does imaging play a role?Dr. Kainkaryam chats with Roger St. Onge, founder of Move Athletics and host of the Move Well Radio, and explore some of these questions in how we should think of Physical Therapy and its benefits, and how to tackle musculoskeletal wellness.2023-03-2837 min
4 Elements of Health CareHealing with Functioning - S2E7What is an Occupational Therapist?What does does integrative medicine like Yoga have to do with Occupational Therapy?How does an Occupational Therapist differ than a Lactation Consultant for newborn feeding?How can Journey Dance help you?Dr. Kainkaryam chats with Jennifer Hirschberg-Wise, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Radiant Journey about what occupational therapists do, and how integrative services can help promote functioning.2023-03-1430 min
4 Elements of Health CareLive Life with Purpose - S2E6How do you set goals?How do you figure out what to achieve?How do you plan success?Can a vision board help?Why is it important to say "no"?Can ikigai help us?How do we change our behaviors, especially when the largest determinant of health is human behavior?Dr. Kainkaryam discusses it all with our guest Scott Weiss, Founder of Kay Journal and Life Coach, as he shares his own personal experience and journey, and incorporates those tips into working with his clients.2023-02-2824 min
4 Elements of Health CareWinning the Food Fight at Home - S2E5Are you struggling feeding your child? Are you frustrated that one day they love their food but another day they don’t? What tools do you use to ensure your kids get good nutrition? What about organic or non-organic foods? What role does dessert play?How do we eat healthy knowing the rising epidemic of pediatric obesity?We discuss it all with our guest Jennifer Anderson, a Registered Dietician, mother, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, as she reveals some of her secrets and tips on how to win the food fight...2023-02-0730 min
Money Supports HappyEps. 004 - 4 ElementsOn this episode of Money Supports Happy we sit down and have a very in-depth chat with the owner of 4 Elements in South Windsor CT. We talk with Dr Vasanth Kainkaryam about the healthcare system currently as it is in America today. We discuss how insurance companies are running the healthcare system and making decisions on your health based on cost instead of your illness and needs. 2022-10-201h 01
My DPC StoryDr. Vasanth Kainkaryam (He/Him) of 4 Elements DPC - South Windsor, CTEpisode 49: Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam of 4 Elements DPC - South Windsor, CTIn today's episode, Dr. Kainkaryam shares about his DPC practice that he opened a day after he left his previous job. He shares his experience transitioning from being an employed physician to being his own boss opening his practice with the design of his ikigai in mind!This is My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!->Be a...2021-08-011h 04
4 Elements of Health Care#MoreThanPrivacy - S2E4People often think that HIPAA is there to help prevent people from finding out about their personal information. In actuality, the law actually focuses on the "portability" and "accountability" of such data, and where and how it can be shared. In casual lingo, people often joke around, "oh that's HIPAA" or "that's a HIPAA violation," and even medical offices sometimes refuse to send records without a signed release (which isn't required by HIPAA when it is going to another treating provider).But of course, HIPAA Is one aspect. Did you know by law you have a right to...2021-07-2837 min
4 Elements of Health Care#AnotherWayToPay - S2E3People often confuse health insurance with health care. They are NOT the same. Insurance is a way of PAYING for care, and is not care in itself. Health insurance is also just ONE way of paying for higher cost care. There are other ways to pay for care, one of which is medical cost sharing. Many individuals have chosen this method of paying for higher cost expenses, and often times it is much cheaper than traditional insurance.In this episode, we are joined by Eric Baird, founder of Health Share Support, as we learn more about...2021-06-3033 minSuccess Showcase - Exvadio NetworkSuccess Showcase Episode 168 - Dr KainkaryamThe state of healthcare is a major issue. Most proposed solutions rely on more insurance, which in reality makes the problem worse. Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski talk with Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam about Direct Primary Care, a new medical model which could make the difference and improve health care.2021-05-1831 min
4 Elements of Health Care#IDDidntStopMe - S2E2COVID has changed the way we work and live. Unemployment rates went up. But did you know that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have an unemployment rate of over 80% at baseline? Imagine if you went through school only to be told that you may not have a job afterwards?So what is life like in these families? In this authentic conversation, facing the trials and joys of raising a child with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability, I welcome Noelle Alix, a finance attorney and co-owner of Beanz and Co, a cafe that focuses on inclusive employment....2021-04-2232 min
Live Your Life With PurposeLive Your Life with Purpose episode 20 - Dr. Vasanth KainkaryamDr. Vasanth Kainkaryam is an Internist, Pediatrician, husband, father, author, baker, patient, and believer that life is a mix of free will and destiny.He created 4 Elements Direct Primary Care for a simple reason: to help patients have a smooth experience in their journey for health and wellness.4 Elements Direct Primary Care is a membership-based, direct primary care (DPC) practice. That means we work for you. Not for insurance companies or big hospital systems. You. We believe our care and your health should not depend on third parties.2021-04-1830 min
4 Elements of Health Care#DoctorsDirtyLaundry - S2E1Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes in a doctor's life? Or why your visits may last only 8-12 minutes? Did you know doctor's may get pay cuts if they don't see a certain number of patients a day, or if they don't bill a certain amount of money? In this behind-the-scenes season premiere of 4 Elements of Health Care, Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam, Founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care, has the opportunity to interview Dr. Anand Mehta, Founder of StandUp Family Medicine, a #directprimarycare practice in Georgia.In this authentic conversation where they share the harsh rea...2021-03-2339 min
MOVE Well RadioEp: 10 Meet Dr. Vasanth KainKaryam, Owner of 4 Elements DPCToday Dr. Roger interviews Dr. KainKaryam of 4 Elements DPC, an extremely affordable, membership based, direct primary care model. They discuss how to keep medicine focused on the patient, and how relationship based primary care is coming back around. Once upon a time, you had full access to your Doc. You could call them, they would come by your house, and you actually knew each. Dr Kainkaryam is part of a movement that is bringing it back!For more info check out https://www.4elementsdpc.com/FB @4 Elements Direct Pr...2021-02-2330 min
4 Elements of Health Care#VaccunaMatataThe year of COVID - is there an end in sight? Well, besides the fact that the calendar year is coming to a close, there may be a vaccine soon! But it's the first of its kind. What do we know about it? What do we know about vaccines in general? Why do we vaccinate? In this episode, we explore some of these questions and share some insights on the new COVID vaccine. Join us in discussion with with Dr. Lorena Polo, Infectious Disease specialist, as we delve into some of these hot topics.2020-11-2421 min
4 Elements of Health Care#APicturesWorthA picture's worth a thousand words...but is it worth over a thousand dollars? In this episode, we explore the world of medical imaging, as we look at access and costs, and learn about a company that is fundamentally shifting how that is approached. Join us in discussion with with Lucas Takahashi, CEO and Co-Founder of Medmo, as we explore their innovative approach to helping patient's save money while getting their medical imaging.2020-08-0223 min
4 Elements of Health Care#BigDecisionsAs we reflect over the past few months and look ahead, it has been a time when big decisions have been made, and will continue to be made. But how are some of these decisions made - at the town level, state level and federal level? What is the role of advocacy, and how do we ensure that our voice is heard? Join us in discussion with CT State Senator Saud Anwar, a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician and State Senator, as we look at some of the questions many of us may have been asking in the recent past.2020-06-2226 min
4 Elements of Health Care#RXercisePhysical activity and exercise - it's important, and we struggle. 42% of adults in the US have obesity, so why isn't our health system working? Do we struggle with motivation? Do we surround ourselves with the right people? Are all approaches to fitness the same, and how do you think about your own? And now more than ever, with COVID-19 stressors around us, how do we balance it all and make time? In conversation with Gerry Matyschsyk, Owner of CrossFit Brickyard, we explore these questions as we learn how to approach our own personal plan.2020-04-1430 min
4 Elements of Health Care#CopingWithCOVIDAmid the stressors that are impacting the entire world in this pandem(ic)onium, let's pause for a second to reflect on how we cope. Why do we have stigma against those afflicted with communicable disease? How do we cope with our stress? Can Qi Gong help us be more mindful and centered? Can something as simple as being aware of our breathing help? Join me in conversation with local experts Karen Friedmann, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Risa Gaul, a Medical Qi Gong Therapist, to discuss these emotional matters.2020-03-1741 min
4 Elements of Health Care#GetHealth-EIn conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, one of the Top 25 Women in Health IT, we discuss the current reality of technology in health care. Can doctors access all of your records? Will artificial intelligence be a part of your care in the future? What is your relationship with the health record - both as a patient and as a provider? And finally, how do you figure out what is good information vs. well, not-so-good information that is out there? Join our conversation to get answers to these questions, and more.2020-03-1120 min
4 Elements of Health Care#SharingKnowledgeIn conversation with Gil Addo, CEO and Co-Founder of RubiconMD, e-consult platform, learn about how they are extending the knowledge of medical subspecialists to primary care physicians. Did you know that up to 40% medical specialist consults may not be necessary? Did you know there are options to tap into the knowledge of subspecialists without burdening high cost care to patients? Join our conversation to learn more about how an e-consult can get you faster care to the knowledge of subspecialists through your primary care physician.2020-02-0531 min
4 Elements of Health Care#Hypno-What?When 36% of health outcomes is determined by individual behavior, how do we tap into the mind-body connection to influence some of those behavior challenges? Perhaps hypnosis can help us? Learn about what hynpotherapy is, how to find a good hynotherapist, and what studies have shown in terms of the benefit of hypnosis on conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, smoking cessation, and weight loss. Can hypnosis help you cope with parts of your own life? Can it help motivate you? Join me in a conversation with Psychologist and Hypnotherapist Deborah Maccarone as we explore these questions.2020-01-0828 min4 Elements of Health Care#TheMWordThe "M" Word - "Money" - something that is not often discussed in the clinical encounter. Let's learn about different ways of paying for healthcare, find out some fascinating statistics, and learn how to better be informed on options for how to contain your costs when you get care. Learn about medical cost-sharing communities, and other insightful tips on how to empower yourself to get high quality care at affordable costs.2019-12-2233 min4 Elements of Health Care#DisruptingHealthCareHealth care in America is broken. We spend the most out of many countries on health care, and yet among developed countries our quality is among the worst. Why? Because the system doesn't allow us to develop true relationships with our patients. In our inaugural episode, we are joined by Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, CEO and Co-Founder at Iora Health to discuss new and innovative ways of getting health care, particularly in a model known as Direct Primary Care. Learn how you can find out how to expect more from the health care system, and how entities like Iora Health are t...2019-12-1214 min