Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

#23: Finding Work-Life Harmony When Starting a Private Practice


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Starting a private practice can feel like an all-consuming process — and once you’re open, the demands of running a clinic only grow. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Leung, a board-certified hematologist and physician coach, to talk about something every doctor needs to hear: work-life harmony.

Dr. Leung shares practical strategies for how physicians can avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create more balance — both during the startup process and in the daily flow of practice ownership. Whether you’re in the thick of launching or already seeing patients, her advice will help you realign your priorities so your practice doesn’t come at the expense of your health, your family, or your joy in medicine.

You’ll hear us cover:

  • Why harmony (not “balance”) is a better goal for physicians
  • Small, realistic shifts you can make while building your practice
  • How to set boundaries without guilt
  • Simple ways to preserve your energy and stay connected to your “why”
  • If you’ve ever worried that private practice means trading freedom for exhaustion, this conversation will encourage you that it’s possible to build a practice you love and a life you enjoy.

     

    Connect with Dr. Leung:

    www.shiningwithgratitudemd.com

    LinkedIn: Mary Leung, MD
    Facebook: Mary Leung

     

    📌 Resources:

    And if you want step-by-step guidance, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp

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