Ep 199: Launching a Pediatric DPC—The Essential Startup Checklist with Dr. Meaghan Andre

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness, a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family’s values, rhythms, and wellness goals.Some of the topics we discussed were:Dr. Andre’s journey from traditional pediatrics to pediatric Direct Primary Care Defining your mission and ideal patient before launching your practiceBuilding an essential startup checklist—from forming an LLC to finding office spaceKeeping startup costs low with a lean, flexible practice modelLearning from the DPC community and avoiding common startup mistakesFinding mentors and resources to simplify the launch processBalancing an employed position while gradually launching a DPC practiceGrowing your practice one step at a time with a progress-over-perfection mindsetAnd more!Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:[email protected] more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Andre:Website:www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.comInstagram:@EmpoweringPediatricianEmail: [email protected]