In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal, a hospitalist and host of the Immigrant Doctor Podcast. Avishkar shares his journey from medical school in India to his residency and eventual move to the U.S., where he also pursued a fellowship in geriatrics before entering hospital medicine. Alongside his medical career, Avishkar ventured into real estate investment, seeking more impactful and fruitfully spent time. After exploring various investment avenues and encountering challenges such as poor underwriting and lack of oversight on projects, he shifted focus towards larger institutional investments, learning from mentorships and emphasizing network significance. Throughout, Avishkar emphasizes the power of persistence and the potential of branching into diverse business ventures, regardless of one's professional background.

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In this episode of the "Underdog Physician Podcast," we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Alen Voskanian, a family medicine and hospice/palliative care physician who rose to become the COO and Vice President at Cedar Sinai's Medical Network. Dr. Voskanian shares his inspirational path from facing language barriers, to achieving his medical dreams motivated by her mother's battle with cancer. His educational path took him from a community college to UC Berkeley, and into a rewarding medical career.

Dr. Voskanian initially specialized in HIV/AIDS care, dealing with marginalized communities, then pivoted to hospice and palliative care following burnout. He further discusses his transition into healthcare leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, leadership training, and an MBA in navigating and enhancing his role in healthcare management. Dr. Voskanian also provides insights into his innovative dyad model of leadership in medical operations, increasing efficiency and physician involvement. He closes the conversation highlighting her book on physician burnout and the role AI and various skill sets will play in the future of healthcare.

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In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Dr. Takashi Nakamura, an emergency medicine physician who transitioned into telemedicine to better balance work and family life. Dr. Nakamura shares his journey from handling urgent care consultations to fully embracing telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, which culminated in co-founding the IR Academy. The academy guides physicians through the transition from traditional to telehealth practices, focusing on legal compliance, job satisfaction, and maximizing income. Dr. Nakamura emphasizes the importance of embracing technology like AI to stay current and discusses the personal fulfillment he derives from helping physicians achieve a more flexible and rewarding work-life balance.

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In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Cyrus Attia discusses his unconventional path to medicine after initially leaving the field. He shares insights into his transition from a government career to embracing digital health post-medical school, highlighting the importance of varied experiences in shaping compassionate healthcare providers. Dr. Attia details his journey through different roles in digital health, emphasizing the transformative potential of bridging clinical knowledge with technological innovation. He also touches on his work at Options MD, advocating for the integration of AI to streamline healthcare processes and enhance provider efficiency. Lastly, Dr. Attia offers advice to medical professionals interested in digital health, stressing the importance of maintaining clinician involvement in innovation to ensure meaningful healthcare delivery.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Bepple, an established urologist and Chief Medical Officer at AllaiHealth, Inc., discusses her transition from clinical practice to becoming a leader in health informatics and digital health. Sparked by personal experiences and a passion for improving patient access and healthcare delivery, Dr. Bepple embarked on a journey into digital health starting with telehealth initiatives. Her work expanded as she pursued an education in health informatics, which led to her current role where she focuses on bridging the gap between clinical care and technological innovation. Dr. Bepple advocates for the integration of technology in healthcare to enhance patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and support medical education. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in mentorship and the potential of AI to transform both clinical practice and healthcare education.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician podcast, Dr. Hardik Soni, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and CEO of Ethos Aesthetics and Wellness, shares his journey from choosing medicine influenced by popular culture to pioneering in aesthetics and wellness. Inspired by the TV show "ER" during its peak, Hardik ventured into emergency medicine, which led to an unexpected opportunity in the burgeoning field of aesthetic medicine after a brief interaction with a C-suite executive whose wife needed a physician for her med spa. With minimal initial training, Hardik navigated early challenges and potential risks in aesthetic procedures. He elaborates on the evolution of aesthetic medicine from basic injectables and peels to sophisticated, technology-driven treatments and a holistic approach towards wellness and longevity. Hardik emphasizes the importance of business acumen for physicians, describing the strategic shifts and expansions his practice underwent, underscoring the importance of learning from mistakes, and leveraging business opportunities in aesthetics. He highlights the transformation in patient demographics and the shift towards preventative care, reflecting on his personal growth, the necessity of a reliable team, and the entrepreneurial spirit required in today’s healthcare landscape. Lastly, Hardik offers advice to aspiring practitioners in the aesthetics field, advocating for proper training, mentorship, and the importance of taking decisive action to overcome analysis paralysis.

Welcome to the Underdog Physician Podcast, where today we feature Dr. Dana Corriel. As an internal medicine physician, healthcare tech advisor, and a Medscape top 20 physician influencer, Dr. Corriel discusses her journey from practicing medicine to becoming the CEO of SoMeDocs. In today's episode, she shares insights into the flexibility that stepping back from her medical career provided, allowing her to discover hidden talents and ultimately leading her to establish a digital presence in healthcare. Dr. Corriel reveals her experiences with blogging and content creation, and how these skills helped her launch SoMeDocs, aiming to assist physicians in building their online presence. This episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from traditional medicine to entrepreneurship, coupled with expert advice for physicians hesitant about stepping into the digital world.

In this episode of the underdog physician podcast, Dr. Archie Jao, a primary care physician and founder of CJR Capital, shares his journey from medicine to real estate investing aimed at aiding healthcare professionals towards financial independence. Dr. Jao, who initially followed a traditional path influenced by cultural expectations, found a unique niche in providing community healthcare and harnessing real estate for economic and personal freedom. He discloses how a personal life event prompted him to reconsider his work-life balance, driving his deeper engagement in real estate to secure more family time while still impacting community health positively. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Jao emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the strategic shift to multifamily properties for efficiency, and fostering financial literacy and independence among medical professionals.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Mary Leung, a hematologist oncologist and certified physician life coach, discusses her journey into medicine, influenced by her physician parents and personal experiences with cancer patients. After facing burnout as an attending, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to explore life coaching, leading to improved time management and work-life balance. She now runs her coaching program, "Shining with Gratitude," aimed at helping other physicians alleviate stress and rediscover joy in their practice. Dr. Leung emphasizes the value of coaching in fostering introspection and self-discovery for physicians seeking to enhance both their professional and personal lives.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shreya Ramayya, a first-year internal medicine resident at Cedars Sinai who is not only pursuing a career in primary care but is also deeply invested in entrepreneurship and digital health innovations. She discusses her foundational inspiration in medicine from childhood, influenced by her mother, and elaborates on her educational path, including a unique stint as a medical specialist at Google and balancing clinical responsibilities with her role in non-profit efforts. Dr. Ramayya emphasizes the integration of tech tools like AI in healthcare practices, specifically in primary care, to innovate and improve patient education and healthcare delivery. She shares insightful advice for medical professionals on maintaining personal identity and vision in the demanding world of medicine.