The Micropractice Mama Podcast

In this episode I answer listener questions including,

• how do handle administrative tasks that are normally done by an MA, referral coordinator, etc.?
• what are my tips for doctors who are direct care specialists or don't plan to do primary care?
• who are the hardest patients to turn away?
• plus my hot takes on non-physician run DPCs and executive physicals

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I discuss seven signs that direct care micropractice might not be a good fit for you including

• Why micropractice stats can sometimes be misleading
• The things patients can sense right away that will tank your practice
• A good “test” to decide if you’re ready to make the leap
• A guarantee I can make about micropractice
• The ways side gigs can hold you back

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I chat with Dr. Taylor about her journey to direct care micropractice including,

• how and why she moved from academic medicine to traditional concierge to DPC
• how she started her practice with over 60 patients pre-enrolled
• the biggest reservations she had about starting a practice and how she overcame them
• the resources that finally made her go "all in"
• what a week in her life looks like now 8 months after opening with 100+ patients

Shayne's Email: [email protected]

Shayne's Practice Website: https://www.bluecanyonprimarycare.com/

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I discuss several ideas and “facts” that we as physicians often believe to be self-evidence truths but are in fact, lies, including

• The “industry standard” that nobody likes that is not based on evidence
• The lie your employer is likely telling you about your compensation
• The lie insurance companies perpetuate to patients and doctors
• The lie that academic training often instills in us
• The lie that I have the hardest time letting go of and that likely does the most damage long-term

Doximity Op-Ed: https://www.doximity.com/articles/a8ffb2d0-4eb6-4611-87c8-5dd4040e457b 

NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/22/upshot/hospital-prices.html 

The End of the 15–20 Minute Primary Care Visit: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4617939/#CR3 

Association of Primary Care Visit Length With Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2802144

SO MUCH TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME: CARE FOR THE SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AND THE 15-MINUTE VISIT: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2606692/ 

Additional Micropractice Mama Podcast Episodes To Consider:

PCPs Are Being Gaslit

Why Primary Care is Better Without Insurance

Entrepreneurship As A Feminist Act

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I’m sharing my top five (somewhat) controversial opinions starting a successful direct care practice, including

• The two invaluable things I spend $$$ on that everyone told me not to
• Why I think copied & pasted legal docs are a bad idea
• My thoughts on choosing an appropriate price
• The types of practices I try not to associate myself with
• A tip that most docs are nervous to take but creates magic

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I share what's in store for Season 3 of the Micropractice Mama Podcast, including

• Updates on the course and upcoming webinar
• What I've been struggling with personally & professionally over the past 6 months
• The steps I've taken to protect myself physically and mentally
• A sneak peek of upcoming episodes

DocDefender: https://www.doximity.com/docdefender

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I share my thoughts on patient reviews and how they relate to micropractice, including

• why I have a different opinion on this compared to most doctors
• why they are especially important in DPC and micropractice
• the only type of reviews I believe really matter and why
• how I typically ask for reviews 
• a special update on one of our very special Micropractice Mamas 

Everything at Micropractice Mama is currently on SALE through 5/26/25 at midnight. Here are direct links to learn more about what's available:

The Micropractice 101 E-Course ($600 off)

The Website-in-a-Week Package ($500 off)

The Pre-Launch Bundle ($1000 off)

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I discuss how to grow your practice via Facebook groups in a non-sleazy way including

• why Facebook groups are a powerful tool for marketing
• which groups to join
• what types of posts are and aren't effective
• what NOT to do & common mistakes doctors make

For more non-sleazy marketing tips, check out this episode, sign up for the Micropractice Memo or the Micropractice 101 E-Course (links below).

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I discuss how entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business, it is a path to equity, empowerment and wellness for women physicians. I try to convince you of this hypothesis by sharing

• The evolution of my own thoughts about entrepreneurship 
• The current state of affairs for women in medicine
• The ways in which entrepreneurship addresses inequity

Male Physicians Earn More Than Women Physicians in Primary Care & Specialty: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/male-physicians-earn-more-women-primary-and-specialty-care

Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/despite-drop-burnout-women-physicians-still-feeling-burden#:~:text=But%20women%20physicians%20were%20more,of%20men%20who%20felt%20valued

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn

In this episode I chat with Dr. Katie Pencek, a board-certified internist and former hospitalist, about her micropractice journey including

• How and why she transitioned from hospital medicine to primary care
• What it was like starting a panel from scratch in a city she had never practiced in
• How she she got 10 patients signed up in the first week despite spending almost nothing on marketing 
• What she wishes she spent less time stressing about

Hometown Health: https://hometownhealthmd.com/

Follow Katie on IG: @hometownhealthmd

If you're enjoying this pod, I would love to connect! Real human feedback is so deeply appreciated. Here are a few ways to reach me:

Connect with me on IG @soniasinghMD
Email me at [email protected]
Learn more at www.micropracticemama.com

The Micropractice 101 E-Course is available NOW. Learn more or enroll here: https://micropracticemama.thinkific.com/courses/micropracticemama

And if you're not sick of my voice yet, check out my other podcast with Dr. Rebecca Berens: The Antisocial Doctors on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Sign up here for the Micropractice Memo to get weekly tips, updates and resources on all things micropractice and motherhood in medicine: https://micropracticememo.myflodesk.com/s51y9r3knn