185. The Innovator: Tay Sha Howell, MD

This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/d8utks Dr. Randy Cook interviews Dr. Tay Sha Howell, a physician specializing in wound care. Dr. Howell shares her career journey from the emergency room to wound care, highlighting the importance of following one's passion and intuition when making career transitions. She discusses the benefits of direct pay wound care, emphasizing the focus on patient-centered care without the limitations of insurance. Dr. Howell encourages physicians to pursue business education to explore diverse career opportunities, empowering them to make a difference and achieve greater success. For more information, connect with Dr. Howell at [email protected] and visit directwoundcare.net. Dr. Tay Sha Howell is the founder of Direct Wound Care and Consulting which is one of the few direct pay wound care centers in the country. She is board certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and has practiced wound care since 2006. Prior to her current practice model, Dr. Howell served as the medical director for the Oklahoma Wound Center for 12 years, as well as developing and directing the Norman Regional Diabetic Limb Salvage Program for 5 years. Amputation prevention is a special interest for Dr. Howell.  She has been involved with Save a Leg Save a Life Foundation as the Oklahoma Metro co-chapter leader as well as serving for many years on the National Board of Directors for the Foundation. Dr. Howell has been an honoree in the Journal Record's 50 Women Making a Difference in Oklahoma in 2012, 2015 and 2016, and is now included in their Circle of Excellence. She has been involved throughout her career in medical education at every level as well as community health presentations.  Dr. Howell is proudly involved with the Free Market Medical Association and the direct specialty care model of healthcare. She now enjoys the freedom to treat patients in a more personalized manner without interference from outside entities and believes this path renewed her enthusiasm for practicing medicine.  -=+=-=+=-=+= Are you a doctor struggling to provide the best care for your patients while dealing with financial and caregiving matters out of the scope of your practice? Do you find yourself scrambling to keep up with the latest resources and wish there was an easier way? Finally, our Virtual Health and Financial Conference for Caregivers is here! This conference helps you and your patients enlist the best strategies around health care resources and the best financial steps for your patients to take while navigating care. You don't have to go home feeling frustrated and helpless because you couldn't connect your patients with the best services. In just 90 minutes, our VIP Live Roundtable will answer your questions and be the lifeline that helps your patients put together an effective caregiving plan. Find out more at Jeanniedougherty.com and click on Conference for Caregivers VIP. -+=-+=-+=-+=   Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- There's more at https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at [email protected] Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com