In this insightful podcast episode, entrepreneur Shlomo Friedman emphasizes the significance of perseverance and mutual support among entrepreneurs. He advocates that instead of viewing each other as competitors, entrepreneurs should see themselves as allies against the conventional norms of business, striving to innovate and change the status quo. Shlomo highlights the value of podcasts as platforms for sharing diverse ideas and fostering connections, encouraging listeners to stay true to their...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, the host welcomes Dr. Resa Lewiss, a multifaceted professional with credentials in emergency medicine, education, and podcasting, among others. She discusses her non-traditional entry into the medical field, beginning with a childhood inspiration from the TV show "Emergency!" After exploring various academic interests and gaining hands-on experience in emergency departments, she ultimately chose emergency medicine due to its dynamic environment....
Jun 10, 2025•29 min
In this episode of "The Underdog Physician Podcast" Colin Carr, CEO of CARR and an expert in healthcare real estate, discusses how physicians can avoid overpaying for office space, which is typically the second-highest expense in healthcare practices. He emphasizes the importance of professional representation in real estate negotiations to secure favorable terms that can significantly impact patient care quality, staff retention, and practice growth. Carr also shares his commitment to using his...
May 27, 2025•31 min
Welcome to this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, where we delve into the captivating world of healthcare innovation and personal resilience with Dr. Roupen Odabashian. In today's discussion, Roupen, a seasoned podcast host for three renowned shows and an advisor for the healthtech startup Mesh AI, shares his intense journey from medical training during the Syrian war to his pioneering work in telehealth and healthcare startups across North America. He also offers insight into the chall...
May 13, 2025•27 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Mohita Shrivastava shares her journey into neuroscience and founding Cognito Program LLC. With a deep passion kindled from childhood, Mohita delves into how the brain's complexity drove her to pioneer a program focused on cognitive health, aiming at enhancing cognitive skills and abilities post-COVID. She outlines the blend of digital and manual cognitive training approaches used in her programs and discusses the challenges of introducing ne...
May 06, 2025•23 min
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 avenu...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min
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 c...
Apr 01, 2025•30 min
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, ...
Mar 26, 2025•26 min
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 knowled...
Mar 18, 2025•20 min
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 heal...
Feb 25, 2025•18 min
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 ...
Feb 18, 2025•18 min
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 heal...
Jan 29, 2025•19 min
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 promp...
Jan 21, 2025•18 min
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 physician...
Jan 02, 2025•27 min
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 respons...
Dec 03, 2024•18 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, seasoned investor, Karamvir Singh shares his journey from working on Wall Street to becoming a successful real estate investor. Karamvir discusses his entry into real estate using his corporate income, strategies like house hacking, and the challenges of property management. He delves into lending changes, international property investment, and advises newbie investors on getting started. The podcast also highlights Karamvir's experiences with t...
Nov 05, 2024•36 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we chat with Christopher Gaur, a seasoned healthcare executive and co-founder of Vital Care Services, LLC. Christopher shares his journey into the telehealth industry, discussing the evolution and impact of telemedicine over the past decade. He delves into the unique service-driven model of his company and the role of AI and technology in shaping healthcare. Additionally, he offers insights into building startups, maintaining work-life balance, ...
Oct 22, 2024•28 min
In this episode, Dr. Pearl dives into the transformative potential of generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, in revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing personalized care and reducing clinician burnout. He explains how AI can empower patients with accurate information and alleviate routine tasks for doctors, allowing them to focus more on patient care. Robert stresses the importance of clinician leadership in integrating AI into healthcare to ensure it benefits patients and providers rather than me...
Oct 01, 2024•30 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Yudara Kularathne, an emergency medicine physician and CEO of eHealth, shares his journey of blending medicine and technology to create a startup focused on early detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Inspired by personal experiences and the challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kularathne emphasizes the importance of innovation in healthcare. He offers advice to aspiring physician entrepreneurs on starting smal...
Aug 27, 2024•24 min
🎙️ Exciting News: In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we were thrilled to chat with Dr. Leti and Dr. Kenji, the remarkable founders of Semi-Retired MD. This dynamic physician duo shared their incredible journey from hospital medicine to real estate investing, and how they now educate over 3,000 physicians and high-income earners on achieving Fast FIRE through real estate. They also delve into the crucial roles of self-belief and mentorship in their success. Don’t miss this episod...
Jul 30, 2024•31 min
🎙️ Exciting Announcement! In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we had the privilege of hearing Rakesh Suri’s incredible story from becoming cardiothoracic surgeon to serving as the president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to being a Co-Founder at Titan III Capital He shared his passion for mitral valve repair, reducing healthcare disparities across the world, the impact of COVID-19, and his journey towards helping others achieve financial independence. Dr. Suri’s determinat...
Jul 02, 2024•44 min
🎙️ Exciting News: In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Nkem, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and CEO of Pheenyx Capital Investment. Dr. Nkem shared her inspiring journey from growing up in a big family in Nigeria to discovering her passion for emergency medicine during her third year of medical school. She discussed the joys and challenges of working in the ER, the impact of COVID-19 on her perspective, and how it led her to explore additional a...
Jun 11, 2024•25 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Maria Artunduaga, founder and CEO of Samai, an AI-driven acoustic resonance platform, joins as a guest. Dr. Artunduaga, a Harvard and UC Berkeley-trained scientist and transitional physician, shares her underdog story and remarkable journey. From her upbringing in Colombia with physician parents to her experiences in surgical residency and discrimination, she discusses her pivot into entrepreneurship and how she found inspiration in technolo...
May 28, 2024•18 min
Welcome to another episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast. Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Arlen Meyers, a highly accomplished individual in the medical field. Dr. Meyers is the Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering at the University of Colorado. He has also served as a Medical Advisor to several companies, Editor in Chief of Medscape Otolaryngology Division, and is the President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Dr. ...
May 02, 2024•18 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Graham Walker, founder of the app MDCalc, shares his journey as an emergency medicine physician and entrepreneur. He discusses the role of simulation medicine and the importance of focusing on medical training before diving into side hustles. Dr. Walker also highlights the potential of AI in clinical decision-making while emphasizing the need for ethical implementation. Tune in for valuable insights on healthcare technology and entrepreneurs...
Apr 09, 2024•25 min
In this episode, Dr. Dominic Corrigan, co-founder of Physicians Anonymous.org, shares his personal journey of leaving clinical medicine due to burnout and his mission to provide peer support, coaching, and advocacy to physicians worldwide. He discusses the signs of burnout, the importance of self-care and seeking help, and the impact of creating safe spaces for physicians to share and connect. Dr. Corrigan also talks about the burnout vaccine program and the need for preventative measures and su...
Mar 26, 2024•23 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, host Charles Gilman interviews Charles Gellman, CEO and co-founder of HiDOHealth. Charles shares how his own experience with a misdiagnosis sparked his passion for healthcare and led to the creation of HiDOHealth, an AI-assisted robotic company. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned in building a startup, emphasizing the importance of networking, mentorship, and surrounding oneself with a diverse and talented team. Charles also discuss...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Chettipally shares his underdog story and discusses his journey from being an emergency medicine physician to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the healthcare technology space. He talks about the importance of blending medical expertise with technology and encourages physicians to be proactive in driving healthcare innovation. Dr. Chettipally also discusses his latest venture, Sirica Therapeutics, where they are developing a VR-based rehabil...
Feb 20, 2024•21 min
Dr. Joshua Engle, founder of ExciteMD, shares his underdog story and offers advice on starting a clinic, including the importance of remote patient monitoring. He also emphasizes the need to break down challenges into manageable tasks and encourages experimentation and networking in the digital health space.
Feb 06, 2024•25 min
Dr. Patel is a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. He started by flipping nursing homes and transitioned into multifamily syndication. He has a passion for helping professionals create passive income streams and is hosting the Healthcare REI Summit to educate and provide insights for those interested in real estate investing. His advice includes educating oneself, investing in real estate funds, and expanding one's mindset to understand the power of compounding and financial educat...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min
