Healthcare Unscripted

Choosing a specialty in orthopedics seems straightforward when you're in training. In reality, it's rarely that simple. In this episode of Healthcare Unscripted, Dr. Hunter Greene steps into his new role as host, sitting down with sports medicine surgeon Dr. Dustin Richter to talk about fellowship training, building a practice, and what life actually looks like once residency is over. The conversa...

In this episode of Healthcare Unscripted , Dr. Chris Leslie sits down with Dr. Brian Polsky for a candid conversation on the realities of building and operating within modern orthopedic systems. From launching programs in hospitals with little existing infrastructure to navigating the complexities of large, multi-site groups, the discussion highlights what it actually takes to deliver consistent c...

This conversation with Dr. Hunter Greene offers a practical look at how orthopedic care continues to evolve across technique, technology, and training. From being part of the early adoption of hip arthroscopy to refining modern approaches in ACL reconstruction and shoulder arthroplasty, he shares how experience and repetition shape better outcomes over time. The discussion goes beyond procedures a...

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Schultzel joins Dr. Chris Leslie for a wide ranging conversation about modern surgical practice, training the next generation of physicians, and building a thriving private practice in today’s healthcare environment. Drawing from his experience leading orthopedic services within one of Southern California’s largest physician run groups, Dr. Schultzel shares insights on...

In this episode of the Healthcare Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Chris Leslie sits down with Joe Bingold, CEO of XO Armor Technology, to unpack how a sideline innovation at Auburn University evolved into a scalable healthcare solution. What started with a 3D printed hand guard for a college football player has grown into an on-site, same-day orthotic platform that is changing how clinics think about work...

In this episode of Healthcare Unscripted, hosts Dr. Chris Leslie, MD and Rob Nathan sit down with Kerem Mavituncalilar for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain innovation in healthcare. From early-stage MedTech investing to the realities of commercialization, Kerem shares insights on how capital, clinical insight, and execution intersect and where things...

In this episode of Healthcare Unscripted, Dr. Chris Leslie sits down with Rob Nathan , Co-Founder and Chairman of Fair Winds Medical, to explore the real drivers behind MedTech success. Rob breaks down the origin of Fair Winds, how disruptive technologies are identified, and why leadership, strategic distribution, and multistage expertise are essential for long-term growth. He offers a clear look...

In this episode, former spine surgeon Ben Carr, MD opens up about the diagnosis that changed everything. After discovering a massive pelvic tumor and later losing proprioception in both hands following a bone-marrow transplant, Ben stepped away from a career he spent decades building. He walks through the physical and emotional aftermath, the four-year fight to survive, and his reinvention from or...

In the premiere episode of Healthcare Unscripted, Dr. Chris Leslie sits down with Raja Sundaram, Co-Founder and CEO of Plethy, to explore how patient engagement and connected technology are reshaping the future of musculoskeletal care. From orthopedic surgery to workers’ compensation, recovery often depends less on what happens in the clinic and more on what happens at home. That’s where Plethy’s...