Practice on Purpose | Episode 5

Breaking the Mold: Unique Practice Models for Modern Physicians

Welcome to Practice on Purpose, where physicians can explore how to set up their career on purpose from the very beginning, to stay connected to their purpose for their entire career.

Today, we are talking about different practice models, such as concierge and boutique practice. Our guests today are Doctor Siada Dunbar with Saravit Direct Health, Doctor Rebecca Gallagher with Gallagher Family Medicine, and Doctor Sajan Rao, a cardiologist at Naples Concierge Cardiology.

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Published on
September 30, 2024

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0:00:05 – You are listening to practice on purpose, where physicians can explore how to set up their career on purpose (intro).
0:01:09 – Doctor Rao runs a concierge practice in Naples, Florida.
0:03:02 – Doctor Gallagher’s practice was a product of her own health crisis.
0:04:37 – Doctor Dunbar opened his own direct primary care practice two weeks ago.
0:07:31 – Doctor Gallagher’s business model is a hybrid of direct primary care and private practice.
0:08:48 – Saravit Direct Health is membership based.
0:10:10 – Doctor Rao practices concierge cardiology, different from traditional models.
0:12:40 – Doctor Dunbar’s focus is really on prevention and treating root cause.
0:13:59 – The biggest driver of burnout is loss of autonomy, says Rao.
0:15:17 – Doctor Gallagher says owning your own business enhances relationships with patients.
0:16:26 – Doctor Rao says running a business is never 100% a positive experience.
0:18:02 – Doctor Gallagher says working on the business versus in the business can be difficult.
0:18:56 – How do you market and network to get this model out?
0:20:37 – What advice would you give someone considering a more unconventional model of practice?
0:26:26 – Rao says taking care of people is his greatest passion.
0:29:33 – Dunbar says helping patients understand they have control over their health is his greatest passion.
0:31:51 – Gallagher says being an advocate for patients is her greatest passion.
0:34:42 – We hope this show has you thinking about your own career (outro).