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Above & Beyond Dermatology
by Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD
You want the freedom, time, and autonomy to care for your patients the right way and live the wealthy life you’ve worked so hard for, but you don’t know to get there. The Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast — where we talk about taking care of patients and taking care of business — is part blueprint and part inspiration for aspiring independent practice owners from the lens of an entrepreneurial dermatologist learning, building and exploring in real time. Each week, you’ll hear from board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, Dr. Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, as he shares his story and interviews other doctors and experts in areas you need to know about such as marketing, law, technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and more Whether you’re well on your way or just thinking about dipping your toe in the water, the Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast is your guide to bucking the conventional wisdom of taking care of patients and taking c
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From Patient and Mother of a Patient to Director of Operations & Patient Experience | Paton Smith, Above & Beyond Dermatology
**This episode was recorded in April 2026.Episode 070 | When it comes to taking care of patients and taking care of business, look no further than the patient who became the business. In this episode, Dr. Lewellis dives under the hood with Above & Beyond Dermatology's Director of Operations &...
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AI AIn't Just for Notes -- Unleash Your Team with Software Built For and By the Dermatology Community | Dr. Adrian Tinajero, Practice Owner & subQdocs Co-Founder
**This episode was recorded in April 2026. A lot of exciting things have happeend at subQdocs since then, but this is a great place to start!Episode 071 | "I want the Jarvis of dermatology."In this episode, Dr. Lewellis talks with Dr. Adrian Tinajero, board certified dermatologist, co-founder of...
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The Free AI Workflow that Lets Your Team Spend More Time Caring for People, Not Paper | Cannon Brumley, Dermatology Specialists of Fort Worth
Episode 069 | Dr. Lewellis sits down with Cannon Brumley, Director of Operations at Dermatology Specialists of Fort Worth, to talk about operational leverage, culture, and AI for independent dermatology practices that want to survive, thrive, and remain independent. They dive into the operational...
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If You Build It, They Will Come -- Opting Out of Insurance Dependent Insanity | Courtney Herbert, MD, Founder of FDL Dermatology Consulting
**Editor's Note: We had some technical difficulties near the end of the episode so weren't able to capture the full conversation, but if you like what you hear so far, stay tuned for more conversations with the wise and wonderful, Dr. Courtney Herbert!**Episode 068 | Dr. Courtney Herbert is an...
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From Flight Surgeon to Longevity & Regenerative Aesthetics | Amanda Hill, MD, Founder, RENEW
Episode 067 | Dr. Amanda Hill—Founder of RENEW Longevity & Medical Aesthetics—is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in longevity medicine, regenerative aesthetics, and precision-based care. She completed her dermatology residency at Stanford University (with Dr. Lewellis!), where she...
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22 + 44 = 66 -- A Joyful Highlight Reel Featuring Past and Future Guest, Dr. Meena Julapalli
Episode 066 | It's a Meena Mash-Up & Joyful Julapalli Highlight Reel!But first, a quick PSA... If you're looking to enhance your approach to patient care and finally find your tribe, consider exploring the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) from LearnSkin, a 9-month…
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Safety, Systems, and Culture: A Tale of Two Superlative Med Spas | Jennifer Fleming, APRN & Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS
Episode 065 | In this episode, Jennifer Fleming, APRN, Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS, and Dr. Lewellis explore the importance of education, patient safety, and collaboration within the medical aesthetics industry.We delve into into the challenges faced by aesthetic providers, the significance of...
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Building an Independent Practice with Heart: Culture, Hospitality, and the Power of “Who Not How” | Tony Jackson & Dr. Mercy, Lilly Dermatology
Episode 064 | In episode 063, you heard me as a guest on The DermBiz Show. In this episode, the tables are turned, so your view just got a lot better!Joining me in this episode are two people who live at the crossroads of medicine, media, and real life—Tony Jackson, the brains behind The DermBiz...
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RePod! Raising the Standard of Care — The DermBiz Show, Episode 20, Tony Jackson x Dr. Stephen Lewellis
Episode 063 | Today I'm bringing you an episode of The DermBiz Show in which I had the pleasure and opportunity of sharing some of my story and private practice journey.Show notes and audio content for this episode are courtesy of The DermBiz Show with Tony Jackson and Dr. Mercy…
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Leverage Your Expertise by Getting in the Social Media Arena | Bonnie Hodge, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist
Episode 062 | Bonnie Hodge, MD is a board certified dermatologist originally from Meridian, Mississippi. She specializes in skin cancer detection and treatment, management of psoriasis, acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, other common inflammatory conditions, and more complex conditions such as...
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Digital Twinning to Empower Patients, Transform Consultations, and Grow Your Practice | Arisa Ortiz, MD, Founder of Your Pre-Visit
Episode 061 | Arisa E. Ortiz, MD is the Founder/Creator of Your Pre-Visit, Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. She received training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at UC San Diego and also completed the...
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The Skinification of Hair and a Haircare System Designed with Your Skin Health in Mind | Iris Rubin, MD, Founder and CMO of SEEN
Episode 060 | Iris Rubin, MD is the founder of SEEN, a patented, award-winning, science-backed, mission-driven haircare system. At SEEN, it's all about great haircare that won't do damage to your skin.Dr. Rubin received her undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University, and her…
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RePod! Celebrating the launch of "White Coats, Courageous Hearts" with Drs. Hersh, Harrison, Sears, and Lewellis | Stand Up (for) Doctors! with Kim Downey, PT
Episode 059 | In this Special Edition of Stand Up (for) Doctors! with Kim Downey, we're celebrating the launch of White Coats, Courageous Hearts with four of the physician-authors who are reclaiming their voices and humanity in a system that too often silences them and one very special advocate…
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Raise a Glass to UV Safety Awareness Month with a Skin Fortifying Energy Drink | Brett Ozanich, DO, FAAD, Co-Founder of Solstice
***For 20% off your Solstice order, use code ABOVEANDBEYOND*****A note from Dr. Lewellis: We encountered a number of recording difficulties during this episode, which resulted in a mild echo and some transitions that can be hard to follow. My wonderful editing team did an excellent job cleaning…
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Shining Bright in NorCal through Integrative Dermatology, Phototherapy, and Nutraceutical Development | Katie Varman, MD
Episode 057 | Dermatologists like me — rightfully so — spend a lot of time talking about the short and long-term harmful effects of UV light from the sun. Those are plentiful and very real.However, most of us don't spend enough time talking about the benefits of controlled, moderate doses of UV...
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Insurance-less in Seattle: A Direct Pay Premiere in the Emerald City | Sarah Sung, MD, Co-Founder of The Perq
Please note that this episode was recorded on February 5th, 2025.Episode 056 | Dr. Sarah Sung, MD has long been one of Seattle's most sought-after board-certified dermatologists. She's now taking a bold new step to become more accessible to her beloved patients through her new independent, direct...
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RePod! Going Above & Beyond to Take Care of Patients and Take Care of Business | Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar
Episode 055 | Today I'm bringing you a cross-post of a bucket list interview appearance I recently made on Episode 214 of Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Big thanks to Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar, and the whole team at LearnSkin for this opportunity. I hope…
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Your Patients Have Scar Anxiety... Learn How to Help Them! | Lisa Massaad & Silagen
Episode 054 | Today's episode is all about helping you empower your patients who want to be proactive about scar refinement and optimization. Most dermatologists perform procedures multiple times a day that will undoubtedly result in a scar. While we routinely inform our patients about this as…
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Independence and Entrepreneurship in Dermatology and Clinical Trials | Marthe Dika, MD, FAAD
Episode 053 | Dr. Marthe Dika, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and proud owner of M. Dika Dermatology, with practices located in Burlington and Glendale, Wisconsin. At her clinics, she welcomes patients of all ages and skin types, offering comprehensive care for diseases of the skin,...
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Thriving through Direct Care Dermatology in the City by the Bay | Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD
Episode 052 | Dr. Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist in San Francisco, CA who specializes in treating acne, hair loss, and pigmentation concerns especially in patients with skin of color. She also focuses on advanced techniques in cosmetic dermatology, using lasers and...
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Breaking Down the Science Behind the What and How of NeoGenesis | Greg Maguire, PhD
Episode 051 | Greg Maguire, PhD is the Co-Founder of the SRM Living Foundry at UCSD in San Diego and the Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of NeoGenesis, a wonderful company I talk with my patients about all the time. If you haven't yet listed to episode 047 featuring Christine Preston, that...
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Does Your Practice Need a Cryptocurrency Policy? | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP
Episode 050 | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP is a board-certified dermatologist currently practicing in Northern Virginia. If you didn't catch him on episode 028 published on August 1st, 2024, check that out first to learn more of his story and then join us as we explore the intersection of…
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Lewellis Catches a Charizard... it's Dr. Peter Lio!!! (IDCP 25-26 Enrollment Deadline is April 21st!)
(Editor's note: Apologies for the mild echo!)TL;DR: The application deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) is April 21st, 2025!As a proud and transformed IDCP alumnus, I know how this program helps dermatologists expand their approach…
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Get Quiet, Learn to Listen & Make Your Mind Your Medicine (...is that a bird?!) | Kathy Harmon Luber
Episode 048 | Kathy Harmon Luber is a certified Sound Therapy, Sound Healing practitioner, Reiki Master, and wellness guide whose passion is helping people navigate the challenging terrain of the healing journey—and thrive. As you'll soon learn, Kathy and I have a lot in common when it comes to…
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Compromised, Acneic Skin Solutions Your 5-Minute Dermatologist Isn't Teaching You About | Christine Preston & NeoGenesis
Episode 047 | Christine Preston is a compromised Skin Therapist (certificate in Skin Therapy from George Brown College) who has been certified since 2016. Since then, she's been helping women across North America achieve calm, clear skin by helping them identify their triggers and creating skin...
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Diving into Naturopathic Dermatology with a Skin+Care Superhero | DeJarra "DJ" Sims, ND
Episode 046 | Dr. DeJarra "DJ" Sims is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has...
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THE Dermy Doc Is In to Talk Dermy Doc Box, Dermy Doc Institute, IP & Direct Care | Fatima Fahs, MD, FAAD
Episode 045 | The Dermy Doc is in the house! Big shout out to friend of the pod Dr. Adam Swigost (episodes 004 and 041) for introducing me to the incomparable Dr. Fatima Fahs.Dr. Fahs is a board-certified dermatologist and diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. She has been quoted and...
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A Joyful Approach to Delivering Outstanding Integrative Dermatology Care | Meena Julapalli, MD
Episode 044 | The Queen of Joy, Dr. Meena Julapalli, is BACK!If you're new around here or missed it for any other reason, I recommend that you first enJOY episode 022 and follow it with this one.Dr. Julapalli is a triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology.After…
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Itchy, Aging Skin is Everywhere... Let's Do Something About It! | Daniel C. Butler, MD
Episode 043 | Today's episode is all about helping people, particularly in the geriatric population, who suffer from itchy skin. Tune in to learn about a secret OTC weapon you may not be aware of yet that Dr. Butler and I often recommend to our patients. There's no better time to discuss this…
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What a Country Derm Can Learn from the Men's Skin Health Expert of Beverly Hills | Lashelle Ullie, Licensed Esthetician
Episode 042 | Lashelle Ullie is a Beverly Hills esthetician and men's skin health expert who advocates for an integrated care approach to holistic wellness that combines conventional and complementary treatment strategies for optimal health. He's also the host of Conversations with Lashelle on...
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Return of the Dapper Dermatologist! | Dr. Adam Swigost
Episode 041 | ***Please note that this episode was recorded in October 2024 and is being published on January 16, 2025. Dr. Swigost's tale has evolved in some big ways since that time, including the announcement of the imminent closure of Dapper Dermatology in Austin, TX on 2/28/2025. Adam shared...
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Betting on Yourself and Building a Skin Care Brand with a Powerful Why | Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey, Founder of Bright Girl
Episode 040 | Dr. Angel Sanfilippo Casey is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic dermatologic surgeon with a focus on skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology. She's a partner in a suburban private practice, Center for Surgical Dermatology, in Columbus, Ohio and serves as...
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Solving a Problem as a Physician through Product Development and Innovation | Dr. Manju Dawkins, Creator & Co-Founder of Thimble
Episode 039 | Dr. Manju Dawkins is a board-certified dermatologist and creator/co-founder of Thimble, the first easy, safe, and comprehensive solution for alleviating needle pain and stress. Needle aversion stops millions from participating in other forms of essential care, including early…
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Earn Your Media, Own Your Media, and Get the Heck on OPS | Saul Marquez, CEO & Founder of Outcomes Rocket
Episode 038 | Saul Marquez is the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a global digital marketing agency exclusively serving clients in the healthcare industry. With over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing within the healthcare sector, Saul’s journey began in sales and leadership...
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Black Friday Bonus -- A Gift From Me To You
For all who celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I'm grateful to all of you who have listened to the show so far.Instead of selling you something on Black Friday, I want to give you something.What you're about to hear is an unfinished draft of an e-book I...
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A Chiropractor and a Dermatologist Walk Into a Red Light Therapy Bar... | David Lipman, DC, Owner of Physical Evidence Chiropractic
Episode 036 | David Lipman, DC, a seasoned chiropractic physician and owner of Physical Evidence Chiropractic in Boca Raton, FL, has successfully treated thousands of patients. With a deep personal commitment to bio-optimization, Dr. Lipman has achieved extraordinary levels of strength…
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Creating a Dermatology Oasis for Your Team, Your Patients, and YOU! | Joshua Weitz, MD
Episode 035 | Joshua Weitz, MD is the CEO and Clinical Director at Dermatology Associates of Rochester. Dr. Weitz specializes in immunology and is passionate about nonsurgical procedures such as CoolSculpting® and miraDry® that use the body’s natural immune response to produce results that…
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A Promising Public Health Leadership Journey from Dhulikhel to Baltimore | Niroj Bhandari, MBBS
Episode 034 | I had the good fortune of meeting and befriending the delightful and remarkable Niroj Bhandari, MBBS when he was a Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences medical student doing his clinical training at Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Jai Nepal!🇳🇵That was back in…
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He May Not Be Your First Call for Disability Insurance, But He'll Likely Be Your Last | Larry Keller, CFP
Episode 033 | Larry Keller, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RHU®, LUTCF (oh my!) of Physician Financial Services is a great person to know if you're in the market for disability insurance. If you're a physician and have never even thought about or heard of disability insurance, he's an even better person to...
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Sometimes One Response Is All You Need | Tofunmi Omiye, MD, MS
Episode 032 | Tofunmi Omiye, MD, MS is an incoming dermatology resident (class of 2028) at Stanford and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University where he works in the Daneshjou (shout out Roxana!) and Zaba (shout out Lisa!) Labs that are part of the departments of Dermatology…
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My Life Looks the Same and Completely Different -- The Impact of Physician Coaching | Michael Hersh, MD
Episode 031 | Michael Hersh, MD is a practicing gastroenterologist, coach, and founder of Better Physician Life. When he became an attending in 2009, he hit the ground running. Like many of us, he was excited to build his practice and engage with patients. He joined a small multispecialty group…
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Facing and Fighting the Physician Burnout Crisis through Learning, Community and Action | Diana Londoño, MD
Episode 030 | Diana Londoño, MD is 1 of the only 0.5% (1 in 200!) of urologists in the U.S that are both women and Latin. She's also a life coach, writer, speaker, Reiki Master and founder of Physician Coach Support. She's my friend, and she is most definitely #NotAProvider. Dr. Londoño' treats a...
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The Doc Making Physician-Led Healthcare More Accessible | Brittany Busse, MD
Episode 029 | Brittany Busse, MD is the co-founder, president, and Chief Medical Officer of ViTelHealth, Inc and the Founder and CEO of the ViTelHealth Physician Services Cooperative. She has more than seven years of experience in Executive Physician Leadership and in developing processes and...
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Patch Testing, Prayer Dermatoses, Passion for Education | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP
Episode 028 | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP is a board-certified dermatologist who is currently practicing in Northern Virginia.He is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer and educator on health policy, medical education and interfaith dialogue. He speaks five languages and enjoys teaching and...
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It's Not Your Fault! Acknowledging Burnout and Helping Early Career Docs Thrive | Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC
Episode 027 | Amna Shabbir, MD, CPC is passionate about helping doctors thrive in life after medical training as an early career physician. She is the Founder of Early Career Physicians Institute, a Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to…
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Revolutionizing the Medical Supply Chain AND Saving You Money | Luká Yancopoulos, CEO & Co-Founder of Grapevine
Episode 026 | Luká Yancopoulos is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Grapevine, a groundbreaking startup that is transforming the healthcare supply chain. Since its launch in 2022, Grapevine has made waves in the industry, including earning the prestigious President’s…
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Private Practice is Absolutely NOT Dead! | Teo Soleymani, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Episode 025 | Dr. Teo Soleymani, a Los Angeles native, one of my Stanford residency mates, and founder of California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists (CDMS), completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the UC Irvine School of Medicine,...
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Del Rosso, Lebwohl, Armstrong, and... Brownstone? | Nick Brownstone, MD
Episode 024 | Dr. Nicholas D. Brownstone received a BA degree in Psychology from Cornell University and attended medical school at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson. He trained for over 3 years as a resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery before switching to a career in Dermatology. Dr.…
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Clairvoyance, Intuition, and Living Your Truth with Joy | Oxana Ormonova, MD
Episode 023 | Dr. Oxana Ormonova is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Healer, and Intuitive Life Coach gifted with insight and perception to facilitate deep transformation and healing on spiritual, emotional, and mental levels. From a very young age, Oxana...
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Blazing a Joyful Path with Bluebird Dermatology, Writing Children's Books, HeartMath, and HUGE Visions | Meena Julapalli, MD
Episode 022 | Dr. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. After 7 years in academics as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Texas - Austin and the University of Colorado, she opened her own direct care...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You want the freedom, time, and autonomy to care for your patients the right way and live the wealthy life you’ve worked so hard for, but you don’t know to get there.
The Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast — where we talk about taking care of patients and taking care of business — is part blueprint and part inspiration for aspiring independent practice owners from the lens of an entrepreneurial dermatologist learning, building and exploring in real time.
Each week, you’ll hear from board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, Dr. Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, as he shares his story and interviews other doctors and experts in areas you need to know about such as marketing, law, technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and more
Whether you’re well on your way or just thinking about dipping your toe in the water, the Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast is your guide to bucking the conventional wisdom of taking care of patients and taking c
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You want the freedom, time, and autonomy to care for your patients the right way and live the wealthy life you’ve worked so hard for, but you don’t know to get there. The Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast — where we talk about taking care of patients and taking care of business — is part blueprint...
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