The Underdog Physician Podcast

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...

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 lead...

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 importanc...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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 COV...

🎙️ 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 worki...

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 dis...

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 Div...

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...

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....

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 ne...

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...

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.

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 e...

In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Sanjay Sharma, a hematology oncologist, speaks about his journey into medicine and his passion for oncology. He also discusses his interest in real estate and how he became involved in syndication. Dr. Sharma emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the benefits of having a clear vision for your professional endeavors.

In this episode of the Underdog Physician podcast, Thiv Paramsothy, a serial entrepreneur focused on health tech and founder of Hera Fertility, shares his journey from starting a health tech club in college to launching multiple startups. He discusses his passion for improving making patient care more accessible and affordable. Thiv emphasizes the value of mentorship, networking, and learning from...

In this episode of the Underdog Physician podcast, Dr. Adebayo Fasanya shares his inspiring journey as a critical care doctor and real estate investor. With a mission to increase financial literacy among physicians, he aims to achieve financial independence while balancing his clinical career. Tune in to hear his story and gain valuable insights into building passive income streams. #UnderdogPhysi...

Shiv Gaglani, co-founder and CEO of Osmosis, shares his journey of becoming a doctor and developing the company. He discusses his early experiences in healthcare and how they inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. Shiv also talks about his interest in preventive medicine and education, which led him to create Osmosis.

Dr. Umer Khan is a special guest on the Underdog Physician Podcast. He is an internal medicine trained physician who has also founded and led several companies, including IMedHealth and True Talent Online. Dr. Khan has experience in digital health transformation, developing telemedicine portals and mobile applications, and serves as a physician advisor to multiple companies. In this episode, Dr. K...

Dr. George Ozoude is a sports orthopedic surgeon and founder of Time Health Capital who asks us to explore our why in our careers and our lives. Dr. Ozoude began in an employed, corporate medical practice and realized that to practice medicine in the way he always imagined he would need to take the next step into his own concierge private practice. He has diversified into real estate and more broa...

Dr. Raj Venkatramani is an academic pediatric oncologist, real estate investment sponsor, and fellow podcaster who brings his take on early career development and real estate investing to this episode. Ten years into his practice, Dr. Venkatramani was working hard, living frugally, and investing in the stock market but realized that it would take something else to secure his family’s financial fut...

Dr. Ron Himmelman is a board certified emergency medicine physician who has taken his years of experience and shared them with fellow physicians through coaching. This new career path gave him the opportunity to create something and build a business…things which he had never done before that sparked a passion for him. With a compassionate approach, he shares in the process of career reinvention an...

Dr. Varun Verma is an internal medicine-trained physician, hospitalist, global health leader, and start-up founder with a very different career path than most. He has navigated a number of transitions including a move from Australia to the States, switching from a top ophthalmology residency to a field aligned with his life mission, and serving in a global health initiative in Nepal. He is now the...

Zain Syed is a clinical pharmacist, product manager for Amerisource Bergen, podcaster, and thinker on all things healthcare. He began his medical career in oncology “in the trenches” working directly with patients in outpatient infusions and investigational drug services. Loving the work he did, but knowing he wanted something more, Zain set out to discover his passion in health tech through netwo...

Dr. Prashant Phalpher is an emergency medicine physician and head of strategy at First Hx which is an AI-powered clinical engagement solution that empowers patients to tell their medical story. He is a believer in learning by doing- whether that is fully immersing yourself in your clinical rotations as a medical student in northern Canada or diving into a start-up as he did. Through his experience...