From Hospital Employee to Surgery Center CEO | Dr. Betsy Dovec

Dr. Betsy Dovec was one of the busiest bariatric surgeons in the country when she made a decision that shocked many of her colleagues: she walked away from a secure, high-paying hospital position to build her own practice and surgery center from the ground up.In this episode of FEM, MD, Betsy shares the behind-the-scenes reality of launching Body by Bariatrics, navigating non-competes, securing a $12 million loan, building an ambulatory surgery center, and leading a growing healthcare business. She also discusses how GLP-1 medications are changing the bariatric landscape, why she believes traditional hospital-employed bariatric programs are facing major disruption, and what it takes to balance entrepreneurship, surgery, and motherhood.If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build a medical practice on your own terms, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on risk-taking, leadership, resilience, and creating a life that aligns with your ambitions.Host: Dr. Lauren UmstattdConnect with Lauren: @lauren_umstattd_mdGuest: Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" DovecConnect with Betsy: @drdovechttps://bodybybariatrics.com/Produced by: The Hippocratic CollectiveSee more shows and content at hippocratic-collective.com

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