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ASPS Enhance Your Practice Podcast series serves as an educational appetizer for Plastic Surgeons and Office Professionals looking for practice management information on-the-go. It covers next steps early in a career; financial planning; staffing; med spas; starting a private practice; and much more.

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
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    EP77 WPS Remix Edition: Weight a Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 27:27 Transcription Available


    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.

    Season 16: Episode 76: Social Media discussion with Dr.Jerry Chidester

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 61:29 Transcription Available


    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. 

    AI & Technology with Guest Steve Williams, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 55:20 Transcription Available


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

    S15 E74: AI Technology in Plastic Surgery Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 48:48 Transcription Available


    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/

    Special Edition: A Surgeon's Path an Interview with Dr.Miller - Hosted by Dr.Dolen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 43:12


    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.

    E72 WPS Remix: Lessons I Learned From the Trenches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 68:22 Transcription Available


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

    S14 EP 70: Incorporating Weight Loss Management Into Your Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 65:38 Transcription Available


    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.

    WPS REMIX: Navigating Important Transitions in Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 50:59 Transcription Available


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

    Season 15: Episode 67: Estate Planning and Asset Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 61:25 Transcription Available


    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.

    WPS Remix Edition of Enhance Your Practice: WPS Symposium, Office Structure Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 26:38 Transcription Available


    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

    Season 14 Ep 66: Understanding the Legal Risks in Plastic Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 46:09 Transcription Available


    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 

    WPS Remix Edition of Enhance Your Practice: WPS Symposium, Practice Management Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 37:00 Transcription Available


    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!

    S14 EP 65 - Medical Malpractice and Expert Witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 35:46


    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.

    S14 EP64: Employment Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 42:55


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

    S14 EP 63: Plastic Surgery and Attorneys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 33:56


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

    S13E62 - Private Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 57:24


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

    S13E61 - Charitable Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 45:21


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

    S13 EP 60: Financial Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 36:39


    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.

    S13 E59 - A Primer on Markets: stocks and bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 50:51


    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.

    S13 E58 -How to Prepare for a Slowing Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 38:49


    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  

    S12 E55 - Dealing With Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 55:58


    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. 

    S12 E57 - How to Get Patients in The Door…and Keep Them Coming Back Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 32:39


    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. 

    S12 E57 - How to Get Patients in The Door…and Keep Them Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 78:43


    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. 

    S12 E56 - Training Staff on How to Talk to Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 49:49


    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. 

    S12 E54 - Recognizing the Signs of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Plastic Surgery Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 39:24


    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. 

    S11 E53 - Leading with Grit and Perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 67:18


    On this episode of Leadership Conversations, special guest host Dr. Gordon Lee and co-host, Dr. Vikram Sharma, interview Michelin Star Chef Andrew Pern on his successes, his failures, and everything in between.

    S11 E52 - The Path to Your True Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 50:02


    Special guest hosts, Dr. Michelle Roughton and Dr. Gordon Lee, talk with Robbie Poe, COO of Amelia Aesthetics about the series of events that led him to where he is today.

    S11 E51 - Honesty in Leadership: Relationships of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 49:58


    S11 E50 - Leadership with a Little L

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 47:18


    On this episode of Leadership Conversations, special guest host Dr. Gordon Lee and co-host, Dr. Vikram Sharma, continue the conversation with Phil Higton, Commercial pilot of British Airways for 34 years and the Director of Training for Terema Ltd.

    S10 E49 - Digital Presence Optimization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 41:21


    S10 E47 - How to Evolve Your Marketing for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 43:52


    S10 E46 - Management of Online Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 44:49


    Host Dr. Renee Burke talks with Dr. Dustin Reid and Marie Olesen, CEO La Jolla Cosmetic, founder of Inform and Enhance Software, and founder of Real Patient Ratings, about the tough topic of managing online reviews.

    S9 E45 - Leading Your Team to Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 80:09


    On this episode of Leadership Conversations, special guest host Dr. Gordon Lee talks with Phil Higton, Commercial pilot of British Airways for 34 years and the Director of Training for Terema Ltd, and ASPS Member Dr. Vikram Sharma. Includes outro with a special interview of Dr. Susan Zhong, creator of the Limitless Series.

    S9 E44 - Her Personal Journey and Dealing with Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 46:44


    On this episode of Leadership Conversations, special guest host Dr. Gordon Lee and co-host Dr. Michelle Roughton talk with Saori Casey, VP of Corporate Financial Planning at Apple.

    S9 E43 - Investment Strategies: Growing Financial and Human Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 53:35


    S9 E42 - Building and Leading a Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 49:08


    On this episode of Leadership Conversations, special guest host Dr. Gordon Lee and co-host Dr. Michelle Roughton talk with Meagan Pi, VP of Privacy, Engineering, and Data Governance at Google.

    S8 E41 - The Journey to Financial Well Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 28:30


    S8 E40 - Measuring the ROI of New Technologies in Your Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 25:16


    Host Dr. Ash Patel discusses measuring the ROI of new technologies in your office with John Lindsey, MD who shares how adding portable ultrasound to his practice has benefits beyond monetary compensation.

    S8 E39 - Real Estate: Choosing the Right Investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 26:55


    Host Dr. Ash Patel talks to Nathan McElroy from Marcus & Millichap about investing in real estate, whether it’s your own practice or an investment opportunity. If you have additional questions please contact Nathan McElroy.email: Nathan.McElroy@MarcusMillichap.com office: 919-674-1106cell: 919-805-6204

    S8 E38 - How I Financed My Private Practice Without a Loan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 22:27


    S7 E37 - Working with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 21:10


    S7 E35 - How to Choose the Right Staff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 31:23


    S7 E34 - What Staff Do You Need?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 16:10


    S6 E33 - Diversity and Inclusion in Corporate Culture: Conversation with Allergan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 40:13


    Host Dr. Ash Patel interviews this seasons sponsor, Senior Vice President of AbbVie and President of Global Allergan Aesthetics, Carrie Strom and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Kamakshi Zeidler, MD. They will discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it shapes corporate culture.

    S6 E32 - Why Diversity Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 41:04


    Host Dr. Ash Patel interviews Board Certified Plastic Surgeons Steven Williams, MD, Paris Butler, MD, MPH, and Kia Washington, MD on why diversity matters, now more than ever.

    S6 E31 - Dealing with Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 45:22


    Host Dr. Ash Patel and Board Certified Plastic Surgeons Kavitha Ranganathan, MD and Erika Sears, MD share their personal experiences and how they’ve dealt with discrimination.

    S6 E30 - Empowerment - Gender Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 58:27


    Special guest host Dr. Ashley Amalfi interviews Residents Wendy Chen, MD and Shuting (Susan) Zhong, MD and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Katerina Gallus, MD, on the importance of Gender Diversity in the field of Plastic Surgery.

    S6 E29 - LGBTQ issues in Plastic Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 49:56


    S6 E28 - Gender Identity – Caring for Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 35:22


    Host Dr. Ash Patel interviews Board Certified Plastic Surgeons William Kuzon MD, PhD and Katy Gast, MD on the topic of working with gender affirming patients and as their doctor what you can do to make them feel comfortable.

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