The Digital Handshake

On this episode of the Digital Handshake Podcast, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Michael Stein to discuss building a premium plastic surgery practice in one of the most competitive markets in the world — New York City.

Dr. Stein shares how he’s grown a thriving breast and body practice on Park Avenue by focusing on exceptional patient care, honest results, and a strong word-of-mouth reputation rather than chasing trends or viral content. The conversation dives into the realities of marketing plastic surgery in today’s social media landscape, including shadow banning, before-and-after censorship, “Dr. TikTok,” and how influencers are shaping patient expectations.

In this episode of The Digital Handshake, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy of North Atlanta Plastic Surgery Group to explore how modern aesthetic surgery is being shaped by culture, social media, and celebrity influence. Dr. Kennedy shares her journey from training at Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan to building a thriving aesthetic breast and body practice in Atlanta.

In this episode of The Digital Handshake Podcast, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with plastic surgery icon Dr. Peter Fodor, past president of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and renowned UCLA professor.

Dr. Fodor shares the personal story behind what drew him to plastic surgery, why creativity and patient happiness define his life’s work, and how giving, not taking, became the driving force behind his career.

In this episode of The Digital Handshake Podcast, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with renowned Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. John Cook to discuss his journey into plastic surgery, the role of art and aesthetics in his work, and why organic, relationship-driven marketing still wins.

In this episode of The Digital Handshake Podcast, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Armando Soto, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Orlando, Florida, to explore the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine and patient engagement.

In Episode 18 of The Digital Handshake Podcast, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Jerry “Dr. Chiddy” Chidester, a fast-rising plastic surgeon based in Salt Lake City, Utah, who’s redefining what it means to grow a modern practice.

Welcome back to The Digital Handshake with your host Scott Jorgensen! In this episode, we’re joined again by Dr. Ed Gronet from Charlotte, North Carolina, as he shares his insights on how young plastic surgeons can stand out in a competitive field.

What does it take to build a powerful personal brand before you even finish residency?

On this episode of The Digital Handshake, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, a rising plastic surgeon completing her residency at Penn, who has already built an impressive social media presence with over 30,000 followers.

 In this episode, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Shawna Kleban, a board-certified plastic surgeon with the HKB Plastic Surgery Group in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Kleban shares her journey from aesthetic fellowship to becoming Fellowship Director within one of the fastest-growing plastic surgery groups in the Southeast. The conversation dives deep into massive weight-loss body contouring, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and how plastic surgeons can build trust and connection through authentic digital marketing.

 In this episode of The Digital Handshake, host Scott Jorgensen sits down with Dr. Alannah Phelan, a Boston-based plastic surgeon specializing in facial, breast, and body procedures as well as non-invasive aesthetics.