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Dr. Tatyana Reznik, MD, FACP, MSCP, DipABLM, DABOM, is the CEO and founder of AmazVita MD. She is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, plus Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She specializes in helping women navigate menopause/perimenopause and achieve sustainable weight loss through comprehensive, evidence-based care. Dr. Reznik is a practicing physician, bestselling author, and a Certified Life Coach. She interviews many talented women physicians, diving into their journeys to success inside and outside of medicine. Her guests share practical tips from their areas of expertise you can easily apply to your life. Additionally, her solo episodes focus on many effective coaching tools to add more joy to your life. She is here to inspire you, to elevate your voice, and to help you build your happiness toolkit for the journey to Joyful Success! Check out her website at joyfulsuccessliving.com. DISCLAIMER: The Voices of Women Physicians® podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide any medical, financial, tax, legal or psychological services or advice. You are responsible for your own wellbeing, decisions and results. Dr. Reznik is a practicing physician but Voices of Women Physicians® podcast is not reflective of the opinion of her employer or her guests' employers. You should always contact a professional if you have any specific questions about your unique situation.

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September 8, 202632 min

Ep 208: How to Build and Lead a High-Performing Medical Practice with Dr. Soheila Rostami

Building a successful medical practice takes far more than being a great physician. Dr. Soheila Rostami shares the lessons she learned building two practices from the ground up—including how to identify your ideal patient population, hire and retain high-performing staff, create a strong practice culture, and use market research and technology to stay competitive. Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS, is a double board-certified surgeon, renowned for her expertise in oculoplastic and facial aesthetic surgery. As the founder and medical director of Sanctuary Cosmetic Center and Rostami Oculo Facial Plastic Consultants, Dr. Rostami has dedicated her career to enhancing both the function and beauty of the face through advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques. With over two and a half decades of experience, Dr. Rostami is a sought-after expert in facelift and eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation, and aesthetic injectables. Dr. Rostami have performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries over the last 25 years and have created a unique- state of the art AAAHC accredited Surgical Center in her McLean, Virginia Location- serving the state of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Colombia in addition to patients who fly in to see her from all over the world. Dr. Rostami is also a Fellowship Director for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, where she hosts a Fellow for 1 year at a time to help the cosmetic surgeons of the future become experienced and board eligible. In this episode, we discuss: What does it really take to build a successful medical practice from the ground up? How can physicians develop a unique value proposition instead of simply copying what competitors are doing? What role does marketing research play in understanding what your patients actually want and need? How do you find the right people for the right roles—and recognize when a highly skilled employee may still be a poor fit for your practice? What can physicians do to build, motivate, and retain a high-performing team? How can bonuses, recognition, and other incentives be used to reward exceptional performance? What systems help keep a growing practice organized and running smoothly? What does an effective hiring process look like, and what kinds of interviews are best before making an offer? How can physicians prevent burnout and chaos by creating a culture of accountability and organization? How is Dr. Rostami using AI to improve patient education, scheduling, and surgical center operations? From hiring the right people to knowing when to let the wrong ones go, Dr. Rostami offers a candid look at the people, systems, and business decisions behind a thriving medical practice. Her biggest lesson? Building a successful practice is a continuous process of learning, adapting, and surrounding yourself with the right team. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Rostami: Instagram (Dr. Rostami): @beautybyDrRostami Instagram (Sanctuary Cosmetic Center): @sanctuarycosmeticcenter Website: https://www.sanctuarycosmeticcenter.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SanctuaryCosmeticCenter/

September 1, 202629 min

Ep 207: Why Doesn't Having More Money Make You Feel More Secure? with Dr. Billina Shaw Part 2

What happens when years of medical training teach you to undervalue your own time—and how can that affect the way you earn, spend, and build wealth? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Billina Shaw explores the financial boundaries, money scripts, and deeply ingrained beliefs that can shape women physicians’ financial decisions. She discusses why it can be so difficult to charge what your work is worth, how medical training can contribute to financial devaluation and lifestyle creep, and how to move beyond guilt and shame toward more intentional financial choices. Dr. Shaw also shares practical ways to recognize inherited money patterns, build financial resilience, and separate your net worth from your self-worth. Dr. Billina Shaw is a Yale-educated triple board-certified psychiatrist (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry; addiction medicine) with an MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has served as a Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), bringing federal-level expertise in behavioral health policy and implementation. Dr. Shaw now works with high-achievers, leaders, and organizations to move from anxious and disconnected to purposeful, peaceful, and prosperous. Through her speaker platform and financial wellness coaching practice, she bridges clinical psychiatry, behavioral health strategy, and the psychological roots of financial decision-making and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: Why do women physicians often feel uncomfortable charging for their time, expertise, and services? How can setting financial boundaries protect your time, energy, peace, and long-term financial goals? How does medical training contribute to the devaluation of physicians’ time and expertise—and how can that affect financial decisions later? Why can physicians experience a pendulum swing from extreme financial deprivation to overspending after residency? How can physicians enjoy their money without falling into mindless spending or all-or-nothing financial rules? How do guilt, shame, and financial trauma influence the way we earn, spend, save, and invest? How can you recognize and reshape inherited money scripts that may have been passed down through generations? What can we learn from major financial disruptions or losses that were outside our control? How can viewing your knowledge, skills, relationships, and abilities as assets help you feel more financially resilient? How long does it typically take to make meaningful changes in deeply rooted financial beliefs and behaviors? What is the difference between your net worth and your self-worth—and why does that distinction matter for financial wellness? Ultimately, Dr. Shaw reminds us that financial wellness is about more than numbers. It begins with understanding the beliefs and experiences that shape our relationship with money—and recognizing that our net worth does not determine our worth. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shaw: Website: www.drbillina.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billina Instagram: @drbillina Text GROW to 55444 to join Dr. Shaw’s email list.

August 25, 202620 min

Ep 206: Why Doesn't Having More Money Make You Feel More Secure? with Dr. Billina Shaw Part 1

Money decisions aren't always just about numbers, budgets, or financial knowledge. In Part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Billina Shaw explores the often-overlooked psychological side of money—examining how childhood experiences, professional training, past financial struggles, and deeply held beliefs can shape the way women physicians earn, spend, save, and think about wealth. Dr. Billina Shaw is a Yale-educated triple board-certified psychiatrist (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry; addiction medicine) with an MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has served as a Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), bringing federal-level expertise in behavioral health policy and implementation. Dr. Shaw now works with high-achievers, leaders, and organizations to move from anxious and disconnected to purposeful, peaceful, and prosperous. Through her speaker platform and financial wellness coaching practice, she bridges clinical psychiatry, behavioral health strategy, and the psychological roots of financial decision-making and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: How do childhood experiences and past financial struggles shape the way we think about and manage money? Why can financial advice focused on what we “should have” done earlier create guilt and shame rather than lasting change? How can medical training and a career centered on serving others affect physicians’ sense of worth and relationship with money? Why might women feel over-responsible for financial problems that aren't entirely theirs to solve? How can a past financial struggle continue to shape your identity even after your circumstances have changed? Why do some people continue to feel financially insecure even when they are objectively doing well? How can a scarcity mindset lead to overspending, hoarding, avoidance, or anxiety around money? What does your spending behavior reveal about the deeper needs or emotions you may be trying to meet? How can connecting your financial goals to your values and vision for your life make them more meaningful? Where do your core beliefs about money come from, and how can you begin to change beliefs that no longer serve you? Why can feeling worthy of wealth—and allowing yourself to want more—be an important part of changing your relationship with money? Drawing on her background as a psychiatrist and financial wellness coach, Dr. Shaw shares why feelings of scarcity, guilt, shame, and unworthiness can persist even when someone's financial circumstances have changed. She also discusses how understanding your relationship with money, shifting your identity, and connecting your financial decisions to your deeper values can help you move toward greater peace, freedom, and abundance. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shaw: Website: www.drbillina.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billina Instagram: @drbillina Text GROW to 55444 to join Dr. Shaw’s email list.

August 18, 202611 min

Ep 205: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 2

What does it really mean to have an AI assistant working alongside you? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Ladan Davallow takes a closer look at the safety considerations involved in using AI, from protecting personal and patient information to setting appropriate guardrails for AI agents. She also shares more of the ways she uses AI to automate tasks, conduct research, create presentations and content, and support both her clinical practice and everyday life. Dr. Ladan Davallow is a practicing pediatric endocrinologist and founder of Aimforth, where she teaches physicians how to use AI practically and responsibly to save time, reduce administrative burden, and make medicine work better—without compromising patient privacy, clinical judgment, or the human side of care. Since 2023, she’s invested thousands of hours and five figures testing AI across clinical medicine, academia, private practice, and business. In this episode, she cuts through the hype to share what physicians actually need to know: which AI tools are worth their time and which aren’t, how to think about HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, what you should—and shouldn’t—put into AI, how to navigate hallucinations and unreliable outputs, and whether AI is really coming for physicians’ jobs. Most importantly, she shares what she wishes she’d known when she started, so physicians can use AI more confidently without spending years figuring it out themselves. In this episode, we discuss: What privacy and security considerations should physicians keep in mind when using AI? How can physicians protect personal and patient information when using AI tools and agents? What guardrails should be put in place when giving AI access to other applications and information? What kinds of tasks can physicians automate with AI? How can AI assist with presentations, scheduling, patient care, research, and content creation? How can physicians use AI for academic medicine and research? How can AI be used as a personalized tutor, coach, or educational resource? How can physicians decide which tasks to delegate to AI and which are better handled by a person? What possibilities emerge when physicians can build AI agents without extensive technical or coding skills? Dr. Davallow also shares some of the unexpected ways she has incorporated AI into her life, including creating a presentation on short notice, developing personalized systems for managing her household, and using AI to support her children's education. Whether you're already using AI regularly or are just beginning to explore what it can do, this episode offers a look at the increasingly broad range of ways physicians can use AI to simplify their work and create more time for the things that matter most. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Ladan Davallow: Save Your Seat for the FREE Live Masterclass: Build Your First 3 AI Employees Live https://www.aimforthstudio.com/masterclass Learn more about Aimforth - Practical AI for Physicians: https://www.aimforthstudio.com Ep 204: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-204-how-to-create-more-time-and-money-with-an-ai/id1630624425?i=1000782661448 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64e35tqwcI1BcZjsWhLWbL?si=Oqp1MgkCQ5OQZzcDJe5PHA

August 11, 202621 min

Ep 204: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 1

What if AI could do more than write an email or summarize a document? In Part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Ladan Davallow shares how she went from experimenting with AI to building AI assistants that help her manage both her personal life and clinical practice. Drawing on her experience as a pediatric endocrinologist, practice owner, and physician who has spent thousands of hours exploring AI, she explains how physicians can begin using these tools in practical ways to reclaim their time and reduce administrative burden. Dr. Ladan Davallow is a practicing pediatric endocrinologist and founder of Aimforth, where she teaches physicians how to use AI practically and responsibly to save time, reduce administrative burden, and make medicine work better—without compromising patient privacy, clinical judgment, or the human side of care. Since 2023, she’s invested thousands of hours and five figures testing AI across clinical medicine, academia, private practice, and business. In this episode, she cuts through the hype to share what physicians actually need to know: which AI tools are worth their time and which aren’t, how to think about HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, what you should—and shouldn’t—put into AI, how to navigate hallucinations and unreliable outputs, and whether AI is really coming for physicians’ jobs. Most importantly, she shares what she wishes she’d known when she started, so physicians can use AI more confidently without spending years figuring it out themselves. In this episode, we discuss: How did Dr. Davallow’s frustration with inefficiencies in medicine lead her to explore AI? How can physicians use AI to organize their lives, prioritize tasks, and manage their schedules? What can AI assistants and agents actually do for physicians beyond answering questions or generating text? How can AI help physicians work with lengthy medical records and other clinical information? How can physicians use AI scribes more effectively and reduce the amount of editing required? What should physicians know about HIPAA compliance and protecting patient information when using AI? How can physicians reduce the risk of hallucinations and inaccurate information in AI-generated outputs? How can physicians learn to use AI effectively without having a technical background? How might the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI change the way physicians work? Dr. Davallow also shares how she taught herself to use AI, why she began investing significant time and money into learning the latest tools, and how those skills have allowed her to automate tasks and explore new possibilities beyond traditional clinical work. Whether you're already experimenting with AI or aren't sure where to begin, this episode offers a practical introduction to how physicians can start thinking about AI as an assistant rather than simply another tool to learn. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Ladan Davallow: Save Your Seat for the FREE Live Masterclass: Build Your First 3 AI Employees Live https://www.aimforthstudio.com/masterclass Learn more about Aimforth - Practical AI for Physicians: https://www.aimforthstudio.com

August 5, 202629 min

Ep 203: From Refugee to Physician and Author with Dr. Maryam Sabetian

Dr. Maryam Sabetian was born in Tehran, Iran, into an interfaith family. Her father is a Baha’i, and her mother is Muslim. Like many Baha’i families in Iran, they faced significant religious persecution and discrimination. From the age of seven, Dr. Sabetian knew she wanted to become a physician. She was fascinated by science and dreamed of becoming a source of healing and comfort for people during their most vulnerable moments. Religious persecution, limited opportunities, and financial hardship ultimately forced her family to flee Iran. At the age of ten, they crossed the border into Pakistan with the help of a smuggler in search of safety and a better future. They settled in Islamabad, where they became part of a community of refugees awaiting resettlement. After being recognized as refugees by the United Nations, they applied for refugee visas through the U.S. Embassy. Their visas were approved on September 10, 2001, but were revoked the following day after the September 11 terrorist attacks. They waited another year and a half before their visas were finally reinstated. Dr. Sabetian, her parents, and her younger brother, arrived in the United States at the end of 2002. She was thirteen years old and spoke very little English. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and language, Dr. Sabetian remained committed to her dream of becoming a physician. She attended Boise State University, where she majored in Molecular Biology, and later met her husband. Dr. Sabetian recently published her memoir, Flowers of Kindergarten , which chronicles her childhood in Iran, their escape to Pakistan, and the journey to the United States through the eyes of a young girl. Her hope in writing this memoir is to humanize the refugee experience, increase understanding of Iran and Persian culture, and preserve the memories of her childhood friend, Maryam, whose friendship profoundly shaped her life. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Dr. Maryam Sabetian shares her remarkable journey from childhood in Iran to building a new life in the United States. She reflects on growing up in an interfaith family, fleeing religious persecution, living as a refugee in Pakistan, and the experiences that ultimately led her to a career in medicine. Topics discussed include: Growing up in Iran and dreaming of becoming a physician Religious persecution and the decision to leave Iran Escaping to Pakistan and navigating life as a refugee The impact of September 11 on her family's immigration journey Building a new life after arriving in the United States The role of friendship, family, and community throughout her journey And more! This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In Part 2, Dr. Sabetian discusses adapting to life in the United States, her path to becoming a family physician, and the inspiration behind writing her memoir, Flowers of Kindergarten . Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Sabetian: Flowers of Kindergarten: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3WXQ127

July 28, 202627 min

Ep 202: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 2

Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure. Even the best-planned trip can take an unexpected turn. In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Julie Shamas shares practical strategies for handling travel emergencies—from losing your passport or phone to missing a cruise departure or getting stranded by severe weather. Drawing on decades of experience as an emergency physician, she explains how a little preparation can turn a crisis into a manageable setback. In this episode, we discuss: What should you do if your wallet, passport, phone, and cash are stolen while traveling? How can you prepare before your trip so that losing your important documents doesn’t become a catastrophe? What should you do if you’re traveling alone and suddenly lose access to everything you need? Who should you contact if a medical emergency occurs while you’re traveling or on a cruise? What happens if you miss your cruise ship or become separated from it while in port? How should you prepare for travel disruptions caused by hurricanes or other natural disasters? What travel insurance and credit card benefits should you understand before your trip? What unique challenges can arise when children or teenagers are traveling alone? Why is having a strong community just as important as having a well-packed suitcase when the unexpected happens? Dr. Shamas also shares several memorable real-life stories—including a cruise ship emergency involving her daughter’s insulin-dependent diabetes—that illustrate how preparation, quick thinking, and knowing the right resources can make all the difference. Whether you’re planning your next vacation or simply want greater peace of mind when you travel, this episode offers practical lessons that will help you feel more prepared for the unexpected. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shamas: Website: preppingpartner.com Free Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guides Free Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talks STRANDED: preppingpartner.com/stranded Free 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30min Doctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255 Emergency Ready Foundation course : preppingpartner.com/founding_member_enrollment Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497 Email: hello@preppingpartner.com Ep 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000777701423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70TAM6wKDPzclJs499CZ8d?si=EErhQ21ST7qAJMMUVxa8Yw

July 21, 202617 min

Ep 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1

July 14, 202618 min

Ep 200: Growing a Pediatric DPC—The Essential Growth Roadmap with Dr. Meaghan Andre

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness , a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family’s values, rhythms, and wellness goals. Some of the topics we discussed were: Balancing an employed position while growing a pediatric DPC practice Creating a flexible practice model through scheduling, telemedicine, and home visits Using AI, automation, and virtual assistants to streamline administrative tasks Setting healthy boundaries while providing personalized access for patients and families Building referral networks through community partnerships and professional relationships Growing your practice organically through networking, events, social media, and patient referrals Leveraging testimonials, online reviews, and automated follow-up to support practice growth Why reaching out to mentors and learning from other physicians can accelerate your journey And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Andre: Website: www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com Instagram: @EmpoweringPediatrician Email: Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com

July 7, 202618 min

Ep 199: Launching a Pediatric DPC—The Essential Startup Checklist with Dr. Meaghan Andre

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness , a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family’s values, rhythms, and wellness goals. Some of the topics we discussed were: Dr. Andre’s journey from traditional pediatrics to pediatric Direct Primary Care Defining your mission and ideal patient before launching your practice Building an essential startup checklist—from forming an LLC to finding office space Keeping startup costs low with a lean, flexible practice model Learning from the DPC community and avoiding common startup mistakes Finding mentors and resources to simplify the launch process Balancing an employed position while gradually launching a DPC practice Growing your practice one step at a time with a progress-over-perfection mindset And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Andre: Website: www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com Instagram: @EmpoweringPediatrician Email: Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com