Telemedicine isn’t just changing the way patients receive care—it’s reshaping the way physicians practice medicine, especially for women in endocrinology. In this episode, Dr. Munira Mehta joins Dr. Arti Thangudu to share how virtual care has created new opportunities for endocrinologists to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while also gaining more autonomy and work-life balance.

With 75% of U.S. counties lacking a single endocrinologist, access to specialty care is a significant challenge. Telemedicine is bridging that gap, making expert endocrine care more accessible to patients—while also allowing physicians to practice in a way that aligns with their values, schedules, and personal lives.

Dr. Mehta reflects on her journey from traditional practice to telemedicine, navigating non-competes, and redefining her career on her own terms. This conversation explores how telemedicine fosters longer, more meaningful patient interactions, greater flexibility for physicians, and a work culture that prioritizes well-being—especially for women physicians who often face systemic barriers in medicine.

Whether you’re a physician, healthcare leader, or just curious about the evolution of medical practice, this episode is an inspiring look at how technology can support better care, stronger physician-patient relationships, and a more sustainable future for medicine.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• 06:30 Improving patient care & physician well-being
• 12:30 Addressing the endocrinology shortage
• 19:30 Overcoming skepticism & building patient trust
• 28:30 Work-life balance & career fulfillment
• 40:00 Gender disparities & systemic challenges in medicine
• 51:00 Rethinking patient access & prevention strategies

Episode Highlights:

• The power of telemedicine in improving access to endocrine care
• How virtual practice enables more meaningful patient interactions
• Challenges women physicians face—from non-competes to work-life integration
• The importance of workplace culture in building fulfilling medical careers
• Why flexibility and autonomy matter for physician well-being and patient outcomes
• How telemedicine is reshaping the future of endocrinology
  
  

Resources and Links:

• Connect with Dr. Mehta
  • LinkedIn
  • Complete Medicine
• Simon Sinek’s book, Leaders Eat Last
  
  

Connect with Dr. Arti: 

Instagram: @drartithangudu

LinkedIn: Arti Thangudu, MD 

YouTube: @drartithangudu