Dr. Felice Gersh: How To Thrive In Private Practice

Dr. Felice Gersh delves into her decision to pursue integrative medicine and the expansion of her therapeutic toolbox. The conversation covers the evolution of medicine, the challenges of starting a practice, building a thriving practice, balancing clinical and non-clinical work, and the impact of integrative medicine. It delves into the flexibility and evolution of medical practice, as well as the challenges and rewards of venturing into private practice.Chapters00:00 Early Career Influences25:27 Transition into Integrative Medicine34:45 The Evolution of Medicine49:34 Balancing Clinical and Non-Clinical Work01:05:21 The Impact of Integrative MedicineAbout Dr. GershFelice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor, and she now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Felice is a prolific writer and lecturer who speaks globally on women’s health and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is the bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know.Her research focuses on women's hormones, metabolism, aging, and menopause. Whether she’s mentoring medical students, writing groundbreaking books and medical articles, or guiding her patients, Dr. Gersh’s mission remains constant: Empower women to thrive in harmony with their bodies and their health.