Enhance Your Practice Podcast

The hardest part of becoming a plastic surgeon isn’t always the operating room, it’s building a career that still feels like yours once training ends. We sit down with Drs. Ashley Amalfi and Smita Ramanadham  to talk candidly about early career plastic surgery, why both started in academic medicine, and what ultimately pushed them toward private practice.  We get specific about the decision points...

Explore how residents balance the operating room with clinical research. This episode covers why research matters, how to start, and how it enhances evidence-based practice. Host: Aleksandar Jovanović, MD (Serbia) Guests: Lynn Jeffers, MD, MBA, FACS Justin M. Sacks MD MBA FACS Helen Xun, MD

Join us for this International Residents Forum Edition of EYP! From practical skills to theory, board exams test it all. Learn how residents prepare for clinical components, with tips, resources, and experiences from those who’ve been there. Host: Armin Edalatpour, MD Guest: Robert X Murphy,  Jr., MD

Host: Rukmini (Vinaya) Rednam, MD, FACS Guest Speakers:  Patricia Mars, MD Beth Collins, MD The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

Host: Host: Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MD Guest: Jerry Chidester, MD Dr. Jerry Chidester shares how social media transformed his plastic surgery practice, turning consistent, authentic content into a powerful marketing tool. From battling shadow banning to spending 20 hours a week creating posts, he breaks down the realities of building an online presence in medicine. His viral success—often driven by p...

Host: Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MD Guest: Steven Williams, MD

Host: Dr. Diana Yoon-Schwartz Guest: David Staughton AI is transforming the world of plastic surgery, and our latest episode promises to shed light on this fascinating evolution. Join us in conversation with David Staughton, an industry expert with a vast background in medical and business consulting, as he shares how AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming indispensable in practice management. Discove...

Join us as Utku Can Dölen, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS, engages in a gripping conversation with Arch Miller, MD, a retired plastic surgeon. They explore the intricate balance between professional and personal life as Dr. Miller reflects on the early, chaotic years of his career. This episode is packed with hot topics —  from coaching and family life to groundbreaking research, Miller shares candid insights...

Moderated by Jenni Cheesborough, MD Panel: Debra A Bourne, MD Melissa Mastroianni, MD Amita Shah, MD Cristiane Ueno, MD

Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MD Host Jonathan Kaplan, MD Guest    Learn how to successfully integrate weight management programs into medical practices, from logistics to marketing strategies. Dr. Kaplan shares valuable insights on direct shipments from compounding pharmacies, the importance of customer service, and how to scale these programs using existing patient databases. With practical examples and...

Ashley Amalfi, MD Moderator Sara Dickie, MD Panelist Roberta Gartside, MD Panelist Carmen Kavali, MD Panelist Deana Shenaq, MD Panelist

Hosted by  Dr. Yoon-Schwartz with Special Guest Greg Pond Unlock the secrets to bulletproofing your financial legacy with the wisdom of Greg Pond, a legal maestro in asset protection and estate planning, in our latest episode. We dissect the essential steps for securing a financial fortress, emphasizing the power of proactive planning. From the sturdy shield retirement accounts offer to the strate...

Office Structure Panel moderated by Ashley Amalfi, MD  • Vinaya Rednam, MD: Group Private Practice: The Good, The Bad, and The Confusing • Renee Burke, MD: Go Solo, Go Far • Amber Leis, MD: Academic Practice

Get ready to unearth the realities of plastic surgery and medical malpractice. We promise a deep dive into a field fraught with potential pitfalls, as we offer you insights on how to navigate this delicate terrain. Join us on this episode of the Enhance Your Practice podcast as Dr. Yoon-Schwartz engages with our  guest, Dr. Narav Patel who dispels the shadows surrounding the risk of malpractice. T...

Hosted by Patricia Mars, MD •Janelle Wagner, MD: Let's Talk About Money: How to Master Your Personal Finances & Actually Enjoy It! • Mary Gingrass, MD: Let's Talk about the Hard Stuff: Hiring, Firing, Outsourcing, and Maintaining a Healthy Partnership • Heather Furnas, MD, FACS: Owning Your Own O.R.J Join us in a conversation with Janelle Wagner, a hand surgeon and speaker at the WPS...

In this episode Dr. Yoon-Schwartz welcomes back Dr. Nirav Patel to discuss issues within medical malpractice and the evolving nature of  expert witness work.

Dr. Diana Yoon Schwartz is joined by Guest Dr. Nirav Patel to discuss Employment Contracts within academics, group practice, and solo practice 

Dr. Diana Yoon-Schwartz is joined by Dr. James Nachbar to discuss situations where Plastic Surgeons need the assistance of an attorney.

Dr. Yoon-Schwartz is joined by Dr. David Kim, co-founder and general partner of Regal Healthcare Capital Partners, to discuss private equity.

Dr. Yoon Scwartz is joined by Dr. Ines Lin to discuss charitable giving. 

In this episode of the Enhance Your Practice Podcast Dr. Yoon-Schwartz discusses greatest financial mistakes with Dr. Dan Ness, founder of Piedmont Plastic Surgery.