Burnout, Business, and Reinvention - A Physician’s $15M Lesson with Dr. Gennady Gekht

What happens when clinical excellence collides with real-world business pressure?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gekht, a neurologist and pain management physician whose career spans medicine, aviation, healthcare partnerships, private equity, and artificial intelligence.From immigrating to the U.S. and building a successful neurology practice, to becoming a long-term partner in a large orthopedic group, Dr. Gekht shares the rarely discussed realities of physician partnerships, burnout, and financially successful exits that still carry emotional weight.This conversation is for physicians who see themselves not just as clinicians—but as operators, partners, and long-term decision-makers in healthcare.If you’re navigating growth, ownership, reinvention, or the future role of AI in medicine, this episode offers grounded insight from someone who’s lived every side of it.About The Guest Dr. Gennady Gekht:Dr. Gekht is a neurologist and healthcare executive with extensive experience across neurology, pain management, and healthcare operations. His work focuses on applying artificial intelligence to improve clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and patient outcomes—particularly within neurological care.With a background spanning clinical practice, research, and healthcare technology consulting, he has operated at the intersection of medicine and business, including leadership roles in large physician groups and healthcare ventures. His formal training includes advanced AI coursework from MIT and an MBA from Emory University, complementing decades of hands-on experience in neurology.As Founder and CEO of Southern Smiles Group, Dr. Gekht has led strategic growth initiatives while maintaining a strong emphasis on clinical rigor. His current work centers on responsibly integrating AI into healthcare systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient-centered care.