Family Medicine Meets Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Dennis Klein

Behind every white coat is a person with a story. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Klein opens up about leadership, parenthood, and the personal challenges that shaped his approach to medicine.In this deeply personal and professionally insightful episode, we sit down with Dennis Klein, DO — Chief Physician Executive and Division 1 President at Apogee Physicians. A former Navy physician and family medicine doctor, Dr. Klein shares his powerful journey through military medicine, private practice, and leadership across 13 states. But beyond the titles, this episode explores the vulnerable side of medicine: what it means to face your own child’s mental health struggles while also being the one others look to for care. Dr. Klein opens up about how his daughter’s challenges changed his perspective on psychiatry, family medicine, and the way we support both patients and providers. Join us as we discuss stigma, empathy, leadership, and how personal experience can shape professional purpose.We also explore:Why practicing medicine is both an art and a scienceDr. Klein's secret to successThe shift in family medicine over the yearsWhy this generation of kids struggle with their mental healthWhether you're a clinician, healthcare leader, parent or simply someone who believes in the importance of mental health and empathy in medicine, this episode offers a grounded, honest conversation about what it really means to lead in healthcare today.👉 Let’s keep the convo going! Hit that Follow button so you never miss a fresh take from your fave Psych PAs.Follow us on Instagram! — ⁠⁠psych_pas_on_call