Enhance Your Practice Podcast

Confidence & Conflict | Limitless Leaders Edition: S16 Ep86Hosted by: Courtney Collins, MDGuest Speakers: Danielle LeBlanc, MD; Melinda Kimbrel, MD; Mindy Haws, MD; Caroline Glicksman, MDEpisode SummaryWhat does it really mean to be a resilient leader in surgery?In this episode of the Limitless Leaders Podcast Series, a panel of accomplished women surgeons comes together for a candid conversation about confidence, conflict, resilience, and leadership. They reflect on their own paths into surgery, the challenges women continue to face in the profession, and the experiences that have shaped how they lead today. The conversation explores the sometimes-fine line between confidence and arrogance, including the importance of humility, honesty, data, and being willing to acknowledge complications and learn from them. The panelists also discuss the value of having trusted colleagues who will offer perspective, advice, and support during difficult cases and challenging moments. They share candid lessons about navigating surgical complications, including why leaning into a complication rather than avoiding it can strengthen both patient relationships and professional growth.  The discussion also touches on career setbacks, family responsibilities, changing priorities, and recognizing that a successful career doesn't have to follow one timeline. Ultimately, the panel challenges the idea that leadership requires a title. Whether you're mentoring a student, leading an OR team, serving on a committee, supporting a colleague, or helping develop the next generation of surgeons, leadership happens in everyday moments—and its impact is often measured by who you help succeed after you. In this episode, you'll hear about: building resilience through difficult moments, handling complications with honesty and accountability, navigating conflict and expectations, developing confidence without losing humility, balancing career and family priorities, the power of mentorship and peer support, and finding meaningful ways to lead at every stage of your career.The Limitless Leaders Podcast Series celebrates and empowers women leaders in surgery through honest conversations, shared experiences, mentorship, and lessons learned along the way. Allergan AestheticsAdvancing aesthetic medicine. Empowering confidence.The Limitless Leaders Edition The Limitless Leaders podcast series is brought to you by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan Aesthetics. This podcast series provides you with real-life stories of women in surgery who are tackling gender-related hurdles, large and small. The stories and topics covered will be as diverse as this group of women we represent. Listen as we discuss the demands of our careers as surgeons, our roles as mothers, and the fulfillment we need in our personal lives. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

S5 Ep19: Limitless Leaders Edition | Leading Teams, Big & SmallHosted by: Donna Tepper, MDGuest Speakers: Amy Moore, MD; Andrea Pusic, MD; Vedra Augenstein, MD About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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 that don't show up in residency: board case collection, the underrated value of colleague support, and the real-world friction that can come with red tape, weak mentorship, and misaligned RVU compensation. Dr. Amalfi shares how a group practice model can create freedom through shared resources and reliable partners. Dr. Ramanadham breaks down the solo private practice reality, from HR and operations to the discipline of not discounting and instead building a boutique patient experience that matches your brand. We also dig into plastic surgery marketing and branding, including why social media matters for modern aesthetic patients, how to stay authentic and professional, and what a thoughtful consent process looks like. From private equity trends to the idea that it's okay to change your mind after your first job, the big takeaway is simple: your practice model should fit your priorities, your personality, and your life outside surgery 

Host:Noopur Gangopadhyay, MDGuests:Emily Hu, MDCynthia Diehl, MD, FACSBrought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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, FACSJustin M. Sacks MD MBA FACSHelen 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, MDGuest: Robert X Murphy,  Jr., MD

Host:Anne Peled, MDGuests:Sabrina Drexel, MDLiza Wu, MD Brought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Host:Kelly Bolden, MDGuests:Michele Shermak, MDPaige Benyamein, MD Shruti C. Tannan, MD, FACS Brought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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

Host: Donna Tepper, MD Guests:  Bonnie Koo, MD Jordan Frey, MDBrought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Host: Host: Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MDGuest: Jerry Chidester, MDDr. 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 patient-shared content—proves that social media can level the playing field, offering surgeons a cost-effective way to connect, educate, and grow their practice. 

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

Host: Dr. Diana Yoon-SchwartzGuest: David StaughtonAI 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. Discover practical advice for both novices and veterans on seamlessly integrating AI into daily practice, from drafting patient communications to efficiently planning your schedule.David's Website: https://davidstaughton.com.au/Specialist Practice Excellence Site: https://specialistpracticeexcellence.com.au/

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 on maintaining a sustainable practice amidst industry changes, ethical social media marketing and the future of plastic surgery in a commercialized environment.This episode also addresses the impact of modern marketing on the plastic surgery industry. Miller contrasts traditional referrals with today's digital strategies, highlighting the ethical considerations of social media marketing.

Moderated by Jenni Cheesborough, MDPanel:Debra A Bourne, MDMelissa Mastroianni, MDAmita Shah, MDCristiane Ueno, ND

Diana Yoon-Schwartz, MD HostJonathan 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 effective marketing techniques, including the power of social media and email marketing, this episode provides a comprehensive guide for any practice looking to add weight management services and significantly boost patient satisfaction and revenue.

Ashley Amalfi, MD ModeratorSara Dickie, MD PanelistRoberta Gartside, MD PanelistCarmen Kavali, MD PanelistDeana Shenaq, MD Panelist

Hosted by  Dr. Yoon-Schwartz with Special Guest Greg PondUnlock 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 strategic positioning of property holdings, Greg illustrates how these measures can repel potential creditor onslaughts. Heeding Greg's advice could be the difference between leaving your heirs a legacy or a labyrinth of legal woes, as he explains why early arrangements are your best defense against future claims.

Host: Donna Tepper, MD FACSGuest:Aldona J. Spiegel, MDAnne Peled, MDCarrie Strom, Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan AestheticsBrought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Hosted by Anureet Bajaj, MD, MBAGuest Speakers:Linda Phillips, MDLynn Jeffers, MD, MBA FACSMindy Haws, MDAndrea Pusic, MDJennifer Walden, MDGina Adrales, MD, MPH Brought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Hosted by Noopur Gangopadhyay, MD with guest speakers Amanda Gosman, MD, Julia Corcoran, MD, and Amber Leis, MD Brought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Hosted by Jana Sacco, MD, with guest speakers Ashley Steinberg, MD, FACS, Victoria Vastine, MD, and Aditi Kanth, MD. Brought to you by ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and the American Hernia Society with the generous support of Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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

Hosted by Smita Ramanadham, MD, with Guest Speakers Wilmena Landford, MD, and Erika Sears, MDAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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.This discussion brings to light the significance of meticulous record-keeping, from patient communication to phone consultations and doctor-to-doctor discussions. Uncover the potential perils of modifying records and grasp why it's imperative to structure your differential diagnosis most logically rather than most dangerously. Learn how you can bulletproof yourself against possible malpractice claims with these effective documentation strategies.PRS Article Referenced: Plastic Surgery and the Malpractice Boyd, J. Brian M.D.; Moon, Harry K. M.D.; Martin, Susan; Mastrogiovanni, Dena B.https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2021/01000/Plastic_Surgery_and_the_Malpractice_Industry.45.aspx 

Playing Well with the Boys Hosted by Ashley Amalfi, MD, with Guest Speakers Michael Neumeister MD, FRCSC, FACS and Paul Cederna, MD.                                                                                            LIMITLESS Leaders Podcast is made Possible with the support of  Allergan AestheticsAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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.JJoin us in a conversation with Janelle Wagner, a hand surgeon and speaker at the WPS Symposium. In this episode, we explore how incorporating small daily challenges can help us develop better financial habits, as well as Janelle's monthly routine of looking at cash flow, investments, and debt, and tracking net worth for a healthier relationship with money.We also gain valuable insights from Dr. Mary Ginbrass, a cosmetic practice veteran with 27 years of experience, on how to manage personnel and financials effectively. We discuss topics such as hiring and firing, job descriptions, expectations, probationary periods, bonuses, raises, and adapting job descriptions for new technologies – crucial aspects for any successful practice. Heather and I also dive into the nitty-gritty of building and owning your own OR, from assembling the right team to maintaining certification. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode packed with practical advice for both new and seasoned plastic surgeons!

Hosted by Noopur Gangopadhyay, MD, with Guest Speakers Victoria Vastine MD, FACS and Anu Bajaj, MD, MBAIn this episode Dr. Noopur Gangopadhyay discusses implicit bias encounters and how to handle these situations with Dr. Victoria Vastine and Dr. Anu Bajaj.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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 

Hosted by Donna Tepper, MD, with Guest Speakers Wendy Chen, MD, MS and Liza Wu, MDAbout Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

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.

In this Episode of Enhance Your Practice Host: Dr. Diana Yoon-Schwartz  and special guest Lee Korn  from Opal Wealth  Advisors  discuss the current state of our economy, stocks and bonds.

Season 13 Episode 58:  How to Prepare for a Slowing EconomySummary: This season of Enhance Your Practice podcast discusses economic trends and financial decisions and their impact on Plastic Surgery/Surgeons..Hosted by: Dr. Diana Yoon-SchwartzGuest Speaker: Jordan Frey  

Special guest host Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum speaks with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker and Dr. Nicole Sommer about their hobbies and how they make it work while being a plastic surgeon.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Special guest host Dr. Ashley Amalfi speaks with Dr. Sarah Troxel, Dr. Lisa Sowder, and Dr. Anu Bajaj about their experiences and perspectives on addiction, healing, and sobriety. About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Hosted by Dr. Renee Burke with Special Guests Dr. Ash Patel, Dr. Keith Blechman and Dr. Warren Ellsworth.On this episode of Enhance Your Practice, Dr. Renee Burke and Special Guests Dr. Ash Patel, Dr. Keith Blechman and Dr. Warren Ellsworth. discuss how to negotiate with insurance companies , finding the best group rates, best practices , when to rediscuss your contract and when is the right time to consider going out of network. 

Special guest host Dr. Anu Antony speaks with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker, Dr. Melinda Haws and, Dr. Deborah White about their experiences navigating life as single parents and an LGBTQ+ family.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Dr. Anu Bajaj joins special guest host Dr. Ashley Amalfi to discuss balancing a relationship and a career.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Special guest host Dr. Susan MacLennan is joined by Dr. Abby Chaffin, Dr. Carey Campbell and Dr. Summer Black to discuss how they balance growing their careers and families at the same time.About Enhance Your PracticeEnhance Your Practice is the official practice management podcast from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), featuring conversations with leaders in plastic surgery on practice management, leadership, innovation, and professional development. Each episode delivers practical insights to help plastic surgeons build successful practices and thrive throughout their careers.Explore more educational resources from ASPS at plasticsurgery.org.

Hosted by Dr. Renee Burke with Special Guests Dr. Kristen Aliano and Dr. Helen Daniell Dr. Kristen Aliano and Dr. Helen Daniell share their experience on how to get patients in the door. They will discuss the importance of having a staff with the same mindset regarding how patient engagement is extremely important and is what will keep them coming back to the destination. 

Hosted by Dr. Renee Burke with Special Guests Dr. Kristen Aliano and Dr. Helen Daniell Dr. Kristen Aliano and Dr. Helen Daniell share their experience on how to get patients in the door. They will discuss the importance of having a staff with the same mindset regarding how patient engagement is extremely important and is what will keep them coming back to the destination. 

Hosted by Dr. Renee Burke with Special Guests Dr. Marie Olesen and Riana MurphyHost Dr. Renee Burke talks with Dr. Marie Olesen, CEO La Jolla Cosmetic, founder of Inform and Enhance Software, and founder of Real Patient Ratings along with Riana Murphy, Lead Patient Coordinator, about the topic of training staff on how to talk to patients, setting expectations and the importance of providing the best service to patients. 

Hosted by Dr. Renee Burke with Special Guest Dr. Sean FigyDr. Sean Figy discusses the tough topic on what is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and how to recognize the signs in plastic surgery patients.