Are You Happy with Your Practice? I Am! How I Built a Sustainable, Fulfilling and Rewarding Patient Focused Practice-Session Recording

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In this seminar, Dr. John Cianca and Dr. Atul Patel discuss their experiences and insights on building a sustainable, fulfilling, and rewarding patient-focused practice in the face of physician burnout. The session underscores the importance of passion, adaptability, and understanding one's personal and professional goals. Both doctors share their diverse career paths, emphasizing the significance of being patient, adaptable, and prepared to make bold changes when necessary.<br /><br />Dr. Cianca discusses his journey from academic medicine to a cash-based practice, illustrating how his choices allowed him to focus more on patient care and less on administrative burdens. He highlights how adding new skills like ultrasound and shockwave therapy to his practice contributed to its evolution and success.<br /><br />Dr. Patel talks about his transition from academia to private practice and how he managed to maintain an academic approach while working in an orthopedic group. He stresses the importance of patience, passion, process efficiency, and professionalism. Patel also highlights the value of being a good doctor and building a reputable practice through quality patient care.<br /><br />Both doctors agree on the need for new practitioners to understand their personal goals, to strive for continual growth, and to carefully consider career moves. They suggest that building a good reputation through dedicated patient care is the key to practice growth and satisfaction. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing concerns about starting a cash-based practice and balancing professional responsibilities with personal life.

Keywords

sustainable practice

physician burnout

patient-focused

career paths

cash-based practice

ultrasound therapy

private practice

process efficiency

professionalism

patient care

practice growth