55. What’s Driving Doctors to QUIT Hospitals? The Shocking Truth You Need to Hear

Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS, a world-renowned vascular surgeon and healthcare leader, joins Life of Flow to uncover the critical challenges facing modern healthcare. As the Chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, Dr. DeRubertis shares his firsthand experience navigating the complexities of hospital systems, physician burnout, and the growing trend of doctors transitioning to independent practice.This episode is essential for anyone seeking to understand the physician exodus and what it means for the future of medicine.00:00 – Introduction: Who is Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis?05:52 – The Physician Exodus: Why doctors are leaving large healthcare systems.12:08 – Challenges of Modern Medicine: Navigating bureaucracy and administrative growth.18:30 – Independent Practices vs. Hospitals: How physicians are reshaping patient care.25:15 – Transforming Care Delivery: Lessons learned from UCLA's hybrid model.31:16 – Leadership in Healthcare: Insights from leading at Weill Cornell.44:57 – The Future of Medicine: Patient-centered care and systemic reform.💡 Who Should Listen?This episode is perfect for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone interested in understanding the systemic shifts happening in the medical field today.Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS, is the Chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He specializes in the management of complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and lower extremity arterial occlusive disease.A graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. DeRubertis completed his surgical training at Oregon Health & Science University and Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is a nationally recognized leader in vascular surgery and is deeply committed to advancing patient care through innovative surgical techniques.Connect with Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis💼 LinkedIn: Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS📲 Professional Profile:Weill Cornell MedicineConnect with Life of Flow📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlow👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast🐦 X: @vascularpodcast🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our mission of bringing transformative healthcare conversations to the forefront!