Doctors & Dollars Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of Dr. Hersh, a Gastroenterologist, husband, and coach for physicians. Join us as he shares his career's fast start in 2009 and the pivotal shift towards work/life balance he made in 2014 & 2017. Dr. Hersh reveals his reluctance to embrace coaching but experienced a turning point after conference call while driving home. Learn about...

This is the artificial intelligence conversation that you don't want to miss! Dr. Castro talks all things A.I., from the innovations happening right now that will create a better patient experience, the image-reading technology that will allow an X-Ray or CT scan to be evaluated in seconds, and the ethical challenges that healthcare faces as AI becomes more relevant. Tune in and let your mind...

Dana and Nate discuss how she leveraged her experience in healthcare and social media to create SoMeDocs, a healthcare hub for physicians that has grown to 40,000+ members since 2017. She also explains why it is important for doctors to have a strong voice in healthcare, not only for themselves but for their patients. Find out more about SoMeDocs at https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com . #ddpodcast #d...

Join Nate and Mike from Grand Vision Capital Group in this special episode where we go over what you need to know about our upcoming event - The Physicians Financial Summit 2024. Coming to Chicago this March, you can join us in-person for 2 days of wealth generation tips, passive income strategies, ideas for a better work-life balance, real estate investing, and so much more - all geared towards t...

Michele and Nate sit down to discuss her journey from Attending Physician to Medical Director after having kids, how the isolation of COVID allowed her to find financial literacy and boost her family's balance sheet, and the decision to become an author to teach the youth of today about several facets of finance and investing. Along with the book, she also shares great financial content for ki...

This is one of those conversations that will get you to think about your own personal journey, your confidence & trust in yourself, and to appreciate the freedoms that we are afforded being born in this great country! Dr. Shehz, also known as the Visionary Doc, shares his journey from undocumented immigrant to teenage entrepreneur to eye surgeon. This guy has heart, grit, and a love for life!...

If you've ever felt like your career trajectory is taking longer than you thought and have considered giving up, you have to listen to the is episode! Dr. Sheffield talks about the nearly 12 years of post-grad education, his love for pediatrics and all things ENT, how he and his wife juggle full-time clinical work with 3 young kids, and new technologies to reduce or even eliminate sleep apnea....

Scott shares his journey from growing up in So Cal, playing baseball at the Univ. of Michigan to medical school at Columbia University. He and Nate discuss the good and the bad for an emergency physician and how A.I. could help streamline the patient intake process in the ER and across several sectors of healthcare. They also talk about A.I. playing a big role in the Mars Mission with NASA. Scott...

Nate has a fantastic conversation with Dr. Sina Smith, author of "Demystifying Acupuncture: Modern Answers About Ancient Medicine," delving into the pivotal injury that altered her medical trajectory. Their discussion extends to the remarkable restorative capacity of the human body and the imperative role that nutrition plays in holistic health regimens. She also explains the differences...

Dr. Louis joins Nate to discuss the advantages his practice has with both physicians being double board certified in anesthesiology and pain management, why he has zero regrets going into private practice in Chicago after his fellowship in Boston, and his belief that the patient is a private practice physician's boss so patient care is always at the forefront. Bonus content: he shares the best...

Nate sits down with this amazing couple to talk about their medical influences when they were young and how they met, the financial challenges of starting a family while in residency, and their decision to for Dayo to move from a w2 physician to an independent contractor. They also talk about how their strong faith shapes not only who they are as people, but as physicians. Follow Dr. Dayo Adeyefa...

Dr. Moosavi and Nate spend time together talking about how he has expanded his practice by creating several revenue streams amongst the various areas of pain management. Along with building a trusted network of physicians, he has used a holistic view of clinic expansion to ensure that each patient that comes to his team is treated appropriately. They also discuss the growth of orthobiologics and t...

Nate sits down with Dr. Ludlow to discuss the importance of maintaining proper testosterone levels as men get older, the technological innovations in prostate surgery, his time on the cancer treatment team for Lance Armstrong, and how great it feels to be semi-retired and financially free at this stage of his career because of diligent and strategic financial planning. #testosteronelevels #prostat...

Dr. Shah discusses the pandemic impacts on vaccine clinical trials, his time spent in infectious disease research, AI opportunities to accelerate treatment and eradication of cancer and diseases, as well as the analytics sector of healthcare that is rapidly growing. #vaccineclinicaltrials #infectiousdisease #healthcareanalytics #ddpodcast⁠ ⁠#doctorsanddollars⁠ ⁠#physicianfinance⁠ ⁠#physicianinvest...

*Special Edition Episode* Nate has a special, on-location conversation with Mike Neubauer where he discusses his journey from single family real estate investing into a multi-family, private equity fund model. He explains why its important for physicians to buy back their time and create long-term wealth. Mike and Nate also discuss the growth of Grand Vision Capital Group and how their GV Wealth F...

"The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist" Amy Wilson talks with Nate about the pitfalls of the $3 Billion per year weight loss industry, why most diets don't work, and how to teach your body to burn fat better. They also dive into Ozempic and what this drug does to the body when its not used correctly. Learn more about Amy's virtual coaching practice at https://amykwilson.com . #fatburn #...

Sera and Nate sit down to discuss how she uses hypnosis in her patient sessions and why eating disorders are so prominent in today's society. With her new therapy app, Bea Better Eating, coming soon they also dive into how AI allows patients battling their disorders to thrive in psychological therapy when they have the ability to talk to artificial intelligence and a clinical psychologist conc...

Dr. Gantwerker explains how he and his wife, who operate together at the Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, have managed to create an ideal work/life balance after starting the practice at the same time they started a family. Nate and Brian also talk about the importance of keeping your nurses and staff feeling valued, the impacts that AI will have on certain specialties, and the interferences fr...

Dr. Mindy and Nate discuss the importance of good oral care and how that leads to good overall health and the reduces the risk of long term disease.  They also talk about eating healthy, even after you start that habit later in life, as well as finding a good work/life balance. Learn more about Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier and her team at https://apexdentaliowa.com . #worklifebalance #dentalhealth #denta...

Dr. Rafie joins Nate to talk about his journey from growing up in Southern California to providing world class home health care in Michigan. Together, they dive into important topics such as: the disparity in Medicare need for a small population of Medicare users, the impact of AI on the workflow for physicians and nurses, and ways that families can prepare today financially for the future costs o...

Dr. Reil sits down with Nate to talk about the key things to think about as you're setting up your own practice/clinic, how sound financial planning decisions helped accelerate the growth of his business, and why simple steps with mobility training can not only help rehabilitate an injury but also reduce the risk of future injuries. Learn more about Dr. Chris Reil, Owner/Chiropractor at Elite...

Dr. McKnight and Nate discuss the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the medical profession, as well as the recent supreme court ruling related to medical school marketing towards minorities. Dr. McKnight also discusses why physicians need to create guaranteed income sources and multiple revenue streams early on so that they have peace mind throughout their careers and going into r...

Dr. John Santa Ana, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, talks with Nate about how he thought he was leveraging the Army to get medical school for free but he ended up gaining a new perspective on life and healthcare. They also discuss the injuries of Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning, and how regenerative medicine (#Orthobiologics) is gaining traction as a reliable treatment as physicia...

Dr. Todd Otten and Nate discuss the path of Naval surgeon to primary care physician, the burnout he experienced in 2019 that lead to writing a book with former patient Joshua Judy, the importance of the Quadruple Aim movement within health care, as well as Todd's strategies for long term, alternative #investments and how he has fun growing his wealth! Go pick up a copy of Dr. Otten's book...