Episode 029 | Brittany Busse, MD is the co-founder, president, and Chief Medical Officer of ViTelHealth, Inc and the Founder and CEO of the ViTelHealth Physician Services Cooperative . She has more than seven years of experience in Executive Physician Leadership and in developing processes and technology specific for Telemedicine. Dr. Busse has a keen intuition and is able to make meaningful connections between disparate ideas and systems. She is also able to speak clearly and at a level that mo...
Aug 16, 2024•52 min•Ep. 29
Episode 028 | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP is a board-certified dermatologist who is currently practicing in Northern Virginia. He is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer and educator on health policy, medical education and interfaith dialogue . He speaks five languages and enjoys teaching and working with diverse patient populations . Dr. Hussain has won multiple teaching awards from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, auth...
Aug 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 28
Episode 027 | Amna Shabbir, MD, CPC is passionate about helping doctors thrive in life after medical training as an early career physician . She is the Founder of Early Career Physicians Institute , a Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. In this episode: 🔥 In search of alignment 🔥 3 stages of the Early Career Physician 🔥 Ask yourself what still gives you joy in medicine? 🔥 The importance of early awareness and interv...
Jul 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 27
Episode 026 | Luká Yancopoulos is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Grapevine , a groundbreaking startup that is transforming the healthcare supply chain . Since its launch in 2022, Grapevine has made waves in the industry, including earning the prestigious President’s Innovation Prize the same year for its outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship. Under Luká's leadership, Grapevine has secured approximately $4,000,000 in funding and partnered with more than 400 businesses...
Jun 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 26
Episode 025 | Dr. Teo Soleymani , a Los Angeles native, one of my Stanford residency mates , and founder of California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists (CDMS) , completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA . He went on to graduate from the UC Irvine School of Medicine , where he received numerous accolades for academic excellence including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 25
Episode 024 | Dr. Nicholas D. Brownstone received a BA degree in Psychology from Cornell University and attended medical school at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson. He trained for over 3 years as a resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery before switching to a career in Dermatology. Dr. Brownstone completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Dermatology in Psoriasis, Phototherapy and Clinical Research and a fellowship in melanoma at the National Society fo...
Jun 07, 2024•42 min•Ep. 24
Episode 023 | Dr. Oxana Ormonova is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Healer, and Intuitive Life Coach gifted with insight and perception to facilitate deep transformation and healing on spiritual, emotional, and mental levels. From a very young age, Oxana realized she was different – being able to see and feel things no one else could . As a physician, this talent was helpful to others, but painful for herself , as Oxana could feel all the pain of her patient...
Jun 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 23
Episode 022 | Dr. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. After 7 years in academics as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Texas - Austin and the University of Colorado, she opened her own direct care pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology , in Houston, Texas. Dr. Julapalli is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care that acknowledges and supports not ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
Episode 021 | If you're a specialist who knows there has to be a better way but doesn't know where to start, start with Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, FACR, visionary Founder and CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall and the Direct Specialty Care Alliance . She's one of my heroes, and I'm so grateful she took the time to share her wisdom and experience with us. Rheumatologist OnCall is a telemedicine company delivering specialized care to arthritis and autoimmune disease patients across multiple U.S. states. Th...
May 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 21
Episode 020 | I'm excited to bring you an excerpt form a recent episode of the wonderful Dermasphere podcast hosted by Drs. Luke Johnson and Michelle Tarbox. This is episode 130 for them. They've been at this for a while and have amassed a bit of a cult following. The show is fun and wildly educational. I'm grateful to Luke and Michelle for allowing me to cross-post the interview on The Direct Care Derm feed. If you enjoy it, be sure to support them by checking out more episodes of Dermasphere !...
May 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 20
Episode 018 | Building a successful direct care dermatology practice may not be rocket science, but even if it was, Dr. Miguel Villacorta would still crush it. He's one of my heroes in direct care dermatology, and I can't wait for you to learn from him. Dr. Villacorta is a board-certified dermatologist, the visionary founder of Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine , and an advocate for transformative healthcare. He holds a degree in Osteopathic Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health, whic...
May 03, 2024•49 min•Ep. 19
Episode 018 | Matt Ohrt is the Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer of Self Fund Health , Wisconsin's Sustainable Health Plan. Matt Ohrt and Jon Baran cofounded Self Fund Health to help brokers and employers write their own healthcare success stories. Self Fund Health combines traditional TPA, PBM, Direct Primary Care, and Direct Contracts under a single technology platform to dramatically simplify what’s needed for employers to succeed. By implementing similar approaches, progressive employe...
Apr 25, 2024•49 min•Ep. 18
Episode 017 | Dr. Susan Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. In 2020, she launched MenopauseMenu , a free informational website providing nourishing support for menopause and beyond. Soon after that, she stepped away from direct patient care and founded a novel telemedicine business model, myMDadvocate . She uses her extensive medical experience and expertise to serve patients by providing medical consultation and advocacy support. Common topic...
Apr 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 17
Episode 016 | Have you ever felt tangled in the web of healthcare law? You're not alone, and help is just a click away. Amanda B. Hill, JD, healthcare lawyer and CEO of Guard My Practice , hears this all the time from doctors like us. She's here to help us cut through the confusion and fear. Think of her as your friendly expert, turning legal complexities into something you can not only understand but use. We're great at medicine, and she's here to make sure legal hurdles don't slow us down. No ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 16
Episode 015 | I'm thrilled and grateful to bring you a recent episode of the Physicians and Properties podcast from Dr. Alex Schloe on which I was a guest. Tune in for a great story about how I met my real estate investor agent and now business partner and plenty more. It's an opportunity to hear me answering more than asking. It's also a peak into another part of my life that brings me joy, personal and professional growth, new relationships and challenges, and financial diversification. The mi...
Apr 04, 2024•57 min•Ep. 15
Episode 014 | I'm excited to bring you something a bit different for which full credit goes to the wonderful and generous Janelle Ball , founder & CEO at BC Educators, LLC . My conversation with Janelle originally appeared on her excellent podcast, That's Derm Good! , so that's why it sounds different than a typical episode of The Direct Care Derm. If you enjoy it, consider checking out some other episodes of her show. Janelle and her team have made patient access their priority, which is a ...
Mar 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 14
Episode 013 | Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, wife, mom, and skin enthusiast. She's on a mission to help educate people with real skincare, beauty, and cosmetic guidance and advice curated by true skin experts. She loves taking care of her patients at her practice, Baucom and Mina Derm Surgery , in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Mina has been practicing dermatology with a focus on dermatologic surgery for over a decade and truly loves what she does. She's also the...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 13
Episode 012 | Bryson Bernarde is the founder and owner of United Social Media Marketing , a digital marketing agency based in Wausau, WI. He founded his company at age 14, making him a veteran of small business ownership and digital marketing at only 22 years old. He's an active leader and participant in local and international Toastmasters meetings and numerous other local groups. He recently moved back to Wausau, WI after playing college baseball in Michigan and is taking the town by storm. I'...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 12
Episode 011 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 2 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented ...
Feb 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 11
Episode 010 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 1 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented ...
Feb 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 10
Episode 009 | Kathleen Brown, MD, is a visionary and pioneer in bringing high quality, affordable, accessible dermatology care directly to the people without the interference of meddling third parties. Join us as we explore her career and learn how we too can build a successful direct specialty care business, practice medicine with joy, and make lots of people happy along the way. In this episode: 🔥 How to talk to people about direct care 🔥 Good faith estimates before they were mandated 🔥 "We...
Feb 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 9
Episode 008 | New York City-based functional medicine doctor for chronic foot and ankle pain, Dr. Robert Kornfeld, on his journey from the doldrums of insurance-dependency to a thriving and joyful, direct care, functional podiatry practice. In this episode: 🔥 The good ol' days of indemnity health insurance🔥 50 patients a day and "everybody was expecting a lot from me"🔥 Dr. Kornfeld's tipping point: "I started to develop symptoms..." 🔥 "Nothing was done for me except pills." 🔥 "My whole worl...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8
Episode 007 | Resident physician, podcaster, and blogger, Dr. Bryce Bowers, on hitting rock bottom and fighting his way back with a little help from his friends (and family). In this episode: 🔥 The wheels come off.🔥 Dr. Bowers' humble beginnings and an unexpected mentor.🔥 Sometimes someone else needs to believe in you before you believe in yourself. 🔥 Tipping points and the critical importance of a supportive network. 🔥 Two residency programs as model cultures of physician trainee wellness....
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
Episode 006 | Physician and author, Dr. Dhaval Desai, on his experience burning out on the COVID front lines, recovering, and living to write about it. In this episode: 🔥 How Dhaval helped save me without knowing it.🔥 The big power of small gestures.🔥 Systemic racism, George Floyd, and white passing with vitiligo.🔥 Talking about getting help — Men can be vulnerable, too.🔥 Don't compare your despair.🔥 The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation . (The recipient of all sales proceeds of Dr. Desai...
Jan 25, 2024•44 min•Ep. 6
Episode 005 | In this episode, we share a a sneak peek of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stephen Lewellis' upcoming eBook entitled: Your Derm's Secret to Looking 40 at 50 without Needles & Knives — Your Simple, Cost-Effective, Science-Based System to Looking Younger than Your Friends Starts Today More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form , text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.c...
Jan 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 5
Episode 004 | Dr. Adam Swigost on his journey to building a solo direct care practice in his home state of North Dakota. Dr. Adam Swigost is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Dapper Dermatology, North Dakota's first and only entirely virtual dermatology clinic. As a North Dakota native, Dr. Swigost wanted to create a clinic that would help to expand access to dermatology services in a state where wait times can exceed several months. Additionally, Dapper Dermatology is a direct ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4
Episode 003 | My reflections on 107 units of creative output in 5 months Create more than you consume. You won't regret it. More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form , text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois , Nebraska , and Colorado ...
Jan 04, 2024•48 min•Ep. 3
Episode 001 | What, Why, and a Quick Win In this episode, I share what this podcast is all about, my WHY for creating it, and one quick win that you can take home right away to help you succeed on your direct care journey. More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form , text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits,...
Jan 04, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1
Episode 002 | Farhaad Riyaz, MD on Medicine, Business, and the Value of Storytelling In this episode, my friend and fellow direct care dermatologist, Dr. Riyaz, shares his journey from medical school to the innovative direct care practice that he launched in 2023. He sheds light on the pivotal influences in his life, the intersection of medicine, business, and journalism in his professional pursuits, and the transformative power of storytelling. He reflects on the rewards of his service-based ap...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 2
