Fusebox <![CDATA[Above & Beyond Dermatology]]> 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 is part blueprint and part inspiration for aspiring direct independent practice owners from the lens of an entrepreneurial dermatologist who is 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 care of business in ways that can unlock the value and transformation you and your patients deserve.]]> 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 is part blueprint and part inspiration for aspiring direct independent practice owners from the lens of an entrepreneurial dermatologist who is 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 care of business in ways that can unlock the value and transformation you and your patients deserve.]]> en-us false https://lewellismd.com/podcast <![CDATA["Direct care is value-based care." | Dr. Farhaad Riyaz]]> fbx/36851416-a5fc-11ee-9762-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:42:42 -0600 Episode 002 | Farhaad Riyaz, MD on Medicine, Business, and the Value of StorytellingIn this episode, my friend and fellow direct care dermatologist, Dr. Riyaz, shares his journey from medical school to the innovative direct care practice that he launched in 2023. He sheds light on the pivotal influences in his life, the intersection of medicine, business, and journalism in his professional pursuits, and the transformative power of storytelling. He reflects on the rewards of his service-based approach that allows him to build deeper relationships with patients and how he seeks out value in his practice while maintaining uncompromised patient care standards. Reflecting on what direct care means to him, he provides us with an engaging and thought provoking reframe of direct care as value-based care. This contrasts starkly with the web of bureaucracy and alphabet soup that I imagine many of you think of when you hear the phrase "value-based care".Dr. Farhaad Riyaz, MD, FAAD, is a distinguished dermatologist and Mohs micrographic &amp; reconstructive surgeon. He excelled in his medical studies at the Medical College of Virginia, securing first place in his class and serving as President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Riyaz's expertise includes skin cancer, Mohs surgery, complex facial reconstruction, cosmetics, hair disorders, and clinical trials. His training included internships and residencies in Michigan, a fellowship at Northwestern University, and business school at the University of Chicago. In 2023, Dr. Riyaz founded a direct care dermatology practice in Michigan, focused on commitment to patient care and medical excellence.If you enjoy this, the best way to support the continued production of more content like it is to subscribe/follow and leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thank you!🔗 Connect with Dr. Riyaz🐦 Twitter/X (162K+ followers! — @DermDC)👨‍⚕️ DrFarhaadRiyazMD.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 002 | Farhaad Riyaz, MD on Medicine, Business, and the Value of Storytelling

In this episode, my friend and fellow direct care dermatologist, Dr. Riyaz, shares his journey from medical school to the innovative direct care practice that he launched in 2023.

He sheds light on the pivotal influences in his life, the intersection of medicine, business, and journalism in his professional pursuits, and the transformative power of storytelling.

He reflects on the rewards of his service-based approach that allows him to build deeper relationships with patients and how he seeks out value in his practice while maintaining uncompromised patient care standards.

Reflecting on what direct care means to him, he provides us with an engaging and thought provoking reframe of direct care as value-based care. This contrasts starkly with the web of bureaucracy and alphabet soup that I imagine many of you think of when you hear the phrase "value-based care".

Dr. Farhaad Riyaz, MD, FAAD, is a distinguished dermatologist and Mohs micrographic & reconstructive surgeon. He excelled in his medical studies at the Medical College of Virginia, securing first place in his class and serving as President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Riyaz's expertise includes skin cancer, Mohs surgery, complex facial reconstruction, cosmetics, hair disorders, and clinical trials. His training included internships and residencies in Michigan, a fellowship at Northwestern University, and business school at the University of Chicago. In 2023, Dr. Riyaz founded a direct care dermatology practice in Michigan, focused on commitment to patient care and medical excellence.

If you enjoy this, the best way to support the continued production of more content like it is to subscribe/follow and leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thank you!

🔗 Connect with Dr. Riyaz
🐦 Twitter/X (162K+ followers! — @DermDC)
👨‍⚕️ DrFarhaadRiyazMD.com

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place]]> 4452 false 2 full <![CDATA[What, Why, and a Quick Win]]> fbx/439ffe00-ab32-11ee-80be-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:28:37 -0600 Episode 001 | What, Why, and a Quick WinIn this episode, I share what this podcast is all about, my WHY for creating it, and one quick win that you can take home right away to help you succeed on your direct care journey.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once placeFull Show Notes and TranscriptIf you enjoy this, the best way to support the continued production of more content like it is to subscribe/follow and leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thank you!If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at&nbsp;drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com&nbsp;or text me at 715-391-9774. Episode 001 | What, Why, and a Quick Win

In this episode, I share what this podcast is all about, my WHY for creating it, and one quick win that you can take home right away to help you succeed on your direct care journey.

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place

Full Show Notes and Transcript

If you enjoy this, the best way to support the continued production of more content like it is to subscribe/follow and leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thank you!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com or text me at 715-391-9774.]]> 857 false 1 full <![CDATA[A Doc Reflects on 107 Units of Creative Output in 5 Months]]> fbx/9c544fca-ab31-11ee-9b40-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:33:12 -0600 Episode 003 | My reflections on 107 units of creative output in 5 monthsCreate more than you consume. You won't regret it.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 003 | My reflections on 107 units of creative output in 5 months

Create more than you consume. You won't regret it.

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
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Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place]]> 2879 false 3 full <![CDATA[The Dapper Dermatologist Comes Home to Direct Care | Dr. Adam Swigost]]> fbx/d941cea0-b03e-11ee-bff7-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:38:30 -0600 Episode 004 | Dr. Adam Swigost on his journey to building a solo direct care practice in his home state of North Dakota.Dr. Adam Swigost is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Dapper Dermatology, North Dakota's first and only entirely virtual dermatology clinic. As a North Dakota native, Dr. Swigost wanted to create a clinic that would help to expand access to dermatology services in a state where wait times can exceed several months. Additionally, Dapper Dermatology is a direct patient care clinic that is working to lower costs, increase financial transparency, and improve access to dermatology services. Dr. Swigost is an advocate for physician autonomy and reinvigorating the patient-physician relationship.&nbsp;Dr. Swigost completed his undergraduate degrees and medical training at the University of North Dakota. He completed his internship through the University of Central Florida in Ocala, FL, and his dermatology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association.Thank you to my partners at RegimenPro for sponsoring the Treat Yo' Self Skincare Giveaway! Learn more here.🔗 Connect with Dr. Swigost👨‍⚕️ Dapper Dermatology📷 Instagram📧 info@dapperdermatology.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 004 | Dr. Adam Swigost on his journey to building a solo direct care practice in his home state of North Dakota.

Dr. Adam Swigost is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Dapper Dermatology, North Dakota's first and only entirely virtual dermatology clinic. As a North Dakota native, Dr. Swigost wanted to create a clinic that would help to expand access to dermatology services in a state where wait times can exceed several months. Additionally, Dapper Dermatology is a direct patient care clinic that is working to lower costs, increase financial transparency, and improve access to dermatology services. Dr. Swigost is an advocate for physician autonomy and reinvigorating the patient-physician relationship. 

Dr. Swigost completed his undergraduate degrees and medical training at the University of North Dakota. He completed his internship through the University of Central Florida in Ocala, FL, and his dermatology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association.

Thank you to my partners at RegimenPro for sponsoring the Treat Yo' Self Skincare Giveaway! Learn more here.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Swigost
👨‍⚕️ Dapper Dermatology
📷 Instagram
📧 info@dapperdermatology.com

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
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Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
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Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 4654 false 4 full <![CDATA[Sneak Peek of Dr. Lewellis' Upcoming eBook!]]> fbx/d5b7b762-b184-11ee-b9be-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:30:00 -0600 Episode 005 | In this episode, we share a a sneak peek of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stephen Lewellis' upcoming eBook entitled:Your Derm's Secret to Looking 40 at 50 without Needles &amp; Knives — Your Simple, Cost-Effective, Science-Based System to Looking Younger than Your Friends Starts TodayMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 005 | In this episode, we share a a sneak peek of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Stephen Lewellis' upcoming eBook entitled:

Your Derm's Secret to Looking 40 at 50 without Needles & Knives — Your Simple, Cost-Effective, Science-Based System to Looking Younger than Your Friends Starts Today

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place]]> 1162 false 5 full <![CDATA[Part 1, Vulnerability as the Doorway to Connection | Dr. Dhaval Desai]]> fbx/fa822b4a-b184-11ee-99a0-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Episode 006 | Physician and author, Dr. Dhaval Desai, on his experience burning out on the COVID front lines, recovering, and living to write about it.In this episode:🔥 How Dhaval helped save me without knowing it.🔥 The big power of small gestures.🔥 Systemic racism, George Floyd, and white passing with vitiligo.🔥 Talking about getting help — Men can be vulnerable, too.🔥 Don't compare your despair.🔥 The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. (The recipient of all sales proceeds of Dr. Desai's book.)Dhaval Desai, MD is a dedicated father, husband, son, and doctor. In his work as a caregiver and a colleague, he places a priority on the well-being of both the patient and the healthcare provider. His commitment to fostering and advocating for humanity in medicine inspired him to write a personal narrative of his experience as a frontline physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, Burning Out on the Covid Front Lines: A Doctor’s Memoir of Fatherhood, Race and Perseverance in the Pandemic.&nbsp;Along with sharing the story of his own struggles as a leader and healer during a time of intense pressure and uncertainty for countless doctors, nurses, and hospital workers, Dr. Desai calls attention to ongoing issues plaguing the healthcare system, including health inequality, racial injustice, an emphasis on metrics over compassion in treatment, and the alarming rate of burnout and suicide among healthcare professionals.To learn more about Dr. Desai or his book, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Desai📚 Dr. Desai's Memoir👨‍⚕️ DhavalDesaiMD.com👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🐦 Twitter/XFacebookPinterestMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 006 | Physician and author, Dr. Dhaval Desai, on his experience burning out on the COVID front lines, recovering, and living to write about it.

In this episode:
🔥 How Dhaval helped save me without knowing it.
🔥 The big power of small gestures.
🔥 Systemic racism, George Floyd, and white passing with vitiligo.
🔥 Talking about getting help — Men can be vulnerable, too.
🔥 Don't compare your despair.
🔥 The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. (The recipient of all sales proceeds of Dr. Desai's book.)

Dhaval Desai, MD is a dedicated father, husband, son, and doctor. In his work as a caregiver and a colleague, he places a priority on the well-being of both the patient and the healthcare provider. His commitment to fostering and advocating for humanity in medicine inspired him to write a personal narrative of his experience as a frontline physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, Burning Out on the Covid Front Lines: A Doctor’s Memoir of Fatherhood, Race and Perseverance in the Pandemic. 

Along with sharing the story of his own struggles as a leader and healer during a time of intense pressure and uncertainty for countless doctors, nurses, and hospital workers, Dr. Desai calls attention to ongoing issues plaguing the healthcare system, including health inequality, racial injustice, an emphasis on metrics over compassion in treatment, and the alarming rate of burnout and suicide among healthcare professionals.

To learn more about Dr. Desai or his book, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Desai
📚 Dr. Desai's Memoir
👨‍⚕️ DhavalDesaiMD.com
👥 LinkedIn
📷 Instagram
🐦 Twitter/X
Facebook
Pinterest

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
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Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 2636 false 6 full <![CDATA[Part 2, Vulnerability as the Doorway to Connection | Dr. Bryce Bowers]]> fbx/07bd674e-b189-11ee-8cf7-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:30:00 -0600 Episode 007 | Resident physician, podcaster, and blogger, Dr. Bryce Bowers, on hitting rock bottom and fighting his way back with a little help from his friends (and family).In this episode:🔥 The wheels come off.🔥 Dr. Bowers' humble beginnings and an unexpected mentor.🔥 Sometimes someone else needs to believe in you before you believe in yourself.🔥 Tipping points and the critical importance of a supportive network.🔥 Two residency programs as model cultures of physician trainee wellness.🔥 The art of being a great listener -- he gets it from his mama.🔥 Being vulnerable and moving on from shame and guilt.🔥 Substance abuse among physicians and second chances.🔥 Should Bryce and I start a Red Table TikTok for Docs series a la Jada Pinkett Smith?Bryce Bowers, DO is a family medicine physician, currently in his last year of residency in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Thereafter, he began his military career and intern year as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.&nbsp;Returning home to Michigan to finish Residency after serving his military commitment, he discovered a passion for physician wellness and burnout and now has created both a blog and a podcast known as “Badge of Burnout”, aiming to help normalize and understand the unique mental health struggles physicians face.&nbsp;Dr. Bowers considers is currently working on writing a book, launching a public speaking career, learning about investing, and exploring physician coaching.&nbsp;To learn more about Dr. Bowers, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Bowers📚 Substack (Blog and Podcast)🎙️ Badge of Burnout (Apple Podcasts)🎙️ Badge of Burnout (Spotify Podcast)👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎶 Tik TokMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 007 | Resident physician, podcaster, and blogger, Dr. Bryce Bowers, on hitting rock bottom and fighting his way back with a little help from his friends (and family).

In this episode:
🔥 The wheels come off.
🔥 Dr. Bowers' humble beginnings and an unexpected mentor.
🔥 Sometimes someone else needs to believe in you before you believe in yourself.
🔥 Tipping points and the critical importance of a supportive network.
🔥 Two residency programs as model cultures of physician trainee wellness.
🔥 The art of being a great listener -- he gets it from his mama.
🔥 Being vulnerable and moving on from shame and guilt.
🔥 Substance abuse among physicians and second chances.
🔥 Should Bryce and I start a Red Table TikTok for Docs series a la Jada Pinkett Smith?

Bryce Bowers, DO is a family medicine physician, currently in his last year of residency in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Thereafter, he began his military career and intern year as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. 

Returning home to Michigan to finish Residency after serving his military commitment, he discovered a passion for physician wellness and burnout and now has created both a blog and a podcast known as “Badge of Burnout”, aiming to help normalize and understand the unique mental health struggles physicians face. 

Dr. Bowers considers is currently working on writing a book, launching a public speaking career, learning about investing, and exploring physician coaching. 

To learn more about Dr. Bowers, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Bowers
📚 Substack (Blog and Podcast)
🎶 Tik Tok

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]]> 4079 false 7 full <![CDATA[Managed Care Doldrums to Direct Care Mastery Through Functional Medicine | Dr. Robert Kornfeld]]> fbx/124c662e-b189-11ee-a709-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:30:40 -0600 Episode 008 | New York City-based functional medicine doctor for chronic foot and ankle pain, Dr. Robert Kornfeld, on his journey from the doldrums of insurance-dependency to a thriving and joyful, direct care, functional podiatry practice.In this episode:🔥 The good ol' days of indemnity health insurance🔥 50 patients a day and "everybody was expecting a lot from me"🔥 Dr. Kornfeld's tipping point: "I started to develop symptoms..."🔥 "Nothing was done for me except pills."🔥 "My whole world changed... this resonates with me, and I'm having fun!"🔥 It's not your fault that you're suffering. It's your fault that you're cooperating with the suffering.🔥 In a world of insurance dependency, you have to work fast. A lot of doctors have their heads buried in their computers. They're not really present.🔥 Not everyone needs a 60 minute visit, but some people do, and it requires a flexible business model to serve these people.🔥 How having skin in the game matters for patients.🔥 "The Last Stop Doc" -- You have to give them a compelling reason.🔥 A virtuous cycle🔥 How to handle criticism from peers🔥 The skinny on supplements🔥 The morbidity threshold🔥 The art of communicating as a teacher🔥 Branding and Marketing: Focusing on benefits, not features.🔥 Doctors who answer the phone -- "I do all my own reception work."🔥 The only real edge you'll always have over everyone else and how to use it&nbsp;Dr. Kornfeld has been practicing functional medicine for chronic foot and ankle pain for 37 years. In the year 2000, he left insurance-dependency so he could direct the care his patients needed and not be controlled by insurance companies.&nbsp;He is the Founder of The Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine – a teaching institute for podiatrists who want to take their practice to the next level of care and create a practice free from the stresses and constraints of commercial health insurance and Medicare.To learn more about Dr. Kornfeld, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Kornfeld 🦶 Dr. Kornfeld's Chronic Foot Pain Center (Manhattan &amp; Long Island)🎓 Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine (Dr. Kornfeld's course and coaching)👥 LinkedIn127 East 56th St. 4th Floor New York, N.Y. 10022551 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, N.Y. 11050&nbsp; &nbsp;P: 516-369-3172F: 516-945-0888More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 008 | New York City-based functional medicine doctor for chronic foot and ankle pain, Dr. Robert Kornfeld, on his journey from the doldrums of insurance-dependency to a thriving and joyful, direct care, functional podiatry practice.

In this episode:
🔥 The good ol' days of indemnity health insurance
🔥 50 patients a day and "everybody was expecting a lot from me"
🔥 Dr. Kornfeld's tipping point: "I started to develop symptoms..."
🔥 "Nothing was done for me except pills."
🔥 "My whole world changed... this resonates with me, and I'm having fun!"
🔥 It's not your fault that you're suffering. It's your fault that you're cooperating with the suffering.
🔥 In a world of insurance dependency, you have to work fast. A lot of doctors have their heads buried in their computers. They're not really present.
🔥 Not everyone needs a 60 minute visit, but some people do, and it requires a flexible business model to serve these people.
🔥 How having skin in the game matters for patients.
🔥 "The Last Stop Doc" -- You have to give them a compelling reason.
🔥 A virtuous cycle
🔥 How to handle criticism from peers
🔥 The skinny on supplements
🔥 The morbidity threshold
🔥 The art of communicating as a teacher
🔥 Branding and Marketing: Focusing on benefits, not features.
🔥 Doctors who answer the phone -- "I do all my own reception work."
🔥 The only real edge you'll always have over everyone else and how to use it
 
Dr. Kornfeld has been practicing functional medicine for chronic foot and ankle pain for 37 years. In the year 2000, he left insurance-dependency so he could direct the care his patients needed and not be controlled by insurance companies.
 
He is the Founder of The Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine – a teaching institute for podiatrists who want to take their practice to the next level of care and create a practice free from the stresses and constraints of commercial health insurance and Medicare.

To learn more about Dr. Kornfeld, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kornfeld
🦶 Dr. Kornfeld's Chronic Foot Pain Center (Manhattan & Long Island)
551 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, N.Y. 11050   
P: 516-369-3172
F: 516-945-0888

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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
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Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 4116 false 8 full <![CDATA[Learning from a Pioneer in Direct Pay Dermatology | Dr. Kathleen Brown]]> fbx/177fcc58-cc05-11ee-ae1b-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:04:01 -0600 Episode 009 | Kathleen Brown, MD, is a visionary and pioneer in bringing high quality, affordable, accessible dermatology care directly to the people without the interference of meddling third parties. Join us as we explore her career and learn how we too can build a successful direct specialty care business, practice medicine with joy, and make lots of people happy along the way. In this episode:🔥 How to talk to people about direct care🔥 Good faith estimates before they were mandated🔥 "We want them to be raving fans."🔥 Learning from our patients and seeking help from experts🔥 The value of having some skin in the game🔥 What about Medicare and Medicaid?🔥 A walk-in dermatology clinic🔥 A mobile dermatology clinic🔥 Inspirational advice🔥 The Seinfeld dermatologist joke 🤣🔥 Dr. Lewellis' WHY for this podcast🔥 Integrity and not shortchanging people🔥 Balancing family life and entrepreneurship🔥 Servant Leadership&nbsp;Kathleen M. Brown, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who started a solo direct pay practice in 2011.&nbsp;Over 13 years in a group practice prior to that, arrangements with third party payers became more complex and difficult, making it almost impossible to continue practicing medicine as she saw fit. Dr. Brown wanted more control over the way she practiced medicine, and felt that physicians should not allow billing and diagnosis codes to affect or control the practice of medicine, and also that fees should be predictable and reasonable. Because of all this, in 2011 she opened her own solo direct pay dermatology practice, Oregon Coast Dermatology. It operated free from third-party payers such as insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. For almost eight years, Dr. Brown worked directly for her patients by getting rid of the middlemen and posting prices in public, based on time spent with the patient.&nbsp;In 2019 she closed her practice in order to move with her husband to their property in Montana. They chose to have more time for life outside of medicine, including their time for family and outdoor recreation. She has continued to help other physicians succeed in third-party-free practices. She has also kept up with her specialty of dermatology and is ready to open a part-time mobile direct pay dermatology practice. She is a director on the board of the Frontier Institute, and stays involved with the Free Market Medical Association.&nbsp;To learn more about Dr. Brown, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Brown👩‍⚕️ Montana Dermatology (website coming soon!)👥 LinkedInMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 009 | Kathleen Brown, MD, is a visionary and pioneer in bringing high quality, affordable, accessible dermatology care directly to the people without the interference of meddling third parties. Join us as we explore her career and learn how we too can build a successful direct specialty care business, practice medicine with joy, and make lots of people happy along the way.

In this episode:
🔥 How to talk to people about direct care
🔥 Good faith estimates before they were mandated
🔥 "We want them to be raving fans."
🔥 Learning from our patients and seeking help from experts
🔥 The value of having some skin in the game
🔥 What about Medicare and Medicaid?
🔥 A walk-in dermatology clinic
🔥 A mobile dermatology clinic
🔥 Inspirational advice
🔥 The Seinfeld dermatologist joke 🤣
🔥 Dr. Lewellis' WHY for this podcast
🔥 Integrity and not shortchanging people
🔥 Balancing family life and entrepreneurship
🔥 Servant Leadership
 
Kathleen M. Brown, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who started a solo direct pay practice in 2011. 

Over 13 years in a group practice prior to that, arrangements with third party payers became more complex and difficult, making it almost impossible to continue practicing medicine as she saw fit. Dr. Brown wanted more control over the way she practiced medicine, and felt that physicians should not allow billing and diagnosis codes to affect or control the practice of medicine, and also that fees should be predictable and reasonable. Because of all this, in 2011 she opened her own solo direct pay dermatology practice, Oregon Coast Dermatology. It operated free from third-party payers such as insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. For almost eight years, Dr. Brown worked directly for her patients by getting rid of the middlemen and posting prices in public, based on time spent with the patient. 

In 2019 she closed her practice in order to move with her husband to their property in Montana. They chose to have more time for life outside of medicine, including their time for family and outdoor recreation. She has continued to help other physicians succeed in third-party-free practices. She has also kept up with her specialty of dermatology and is ready to open a part-time mobile direct pay dermatology practice. She is a director on the board of the Frontier Institute, and stays involved with the Free Market Medical Association. 

To learn more about Dr. Brown, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Brown
👩‍⚕️ Montana Dermatology (website coming soon!)
👥 LinkedIn

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
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Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 3429 false 9 full <![CDATA[Everything is Figureoutable (shout out Marie Forleo!) | Dr. Sarah Asch (Part 1 of 2)]]> fbx/e95c5574-d1b5-11ee-a5aa-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:44:10 -0600 Episode 010 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 1 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented doctor and delightful person. Part 2 will be out next Thursday.(This episode is marked as explicit. It's just one tiny BS. :)In this episode:🔥 Hard things and simple things🔥 Thinking about and doing things a bit differently🔥 Things are great, and then things change🔥 "I was no longer ethically and morally aligned with my leadership team."🔥 Everything is figureoutable (shout out Marie Forleo!)🔥 The riskiest thing you can tell yourself as an entrepreneur🔥 Work-life integration🔥 The importance of a stable financial foundation🔥 What would this look like if it were easy?Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD, is a triple board-certified pediatric dermatologist (Temple University School of Medicine, MD; Residencies: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Dermatology, UCSF; Fellowship: Pediatric Dermatology, Mayo Clinic - Rochester). She founded and is building Hometown Pediatric Dermatology, her pediatric teledermatology practice that operates via a direct care model, which she simply calls "practicing medicine".&nbsp; She serves (r)evolving volunteer roles in her profession with leadership roles in the Minnesota Dermatologic Society, FIRST (Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types), and the Teledermatology Committee of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She is a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Pediatric Dermatology. Dr. Asch is the founder and organizer of the Middle Country Mentorship group, a case-sharing, self-mentorship group of mostly solo pediatric dermatologists primarily in the Central and Mountain time zones.&nbsp; She is also the Project ECHO lead for Pediatric Dermatology for the Upper Midwest (HRSA grant supported via UMMC), first session scheduled for March 2024.&nbsp; She fills her soul by volunteering at the American Academy of Dermatology's Camp Discovery.She is currently Adjunct Faculty in Dermatology at the University of Minnesota and Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University School of Human Medicine in Pediatrics.To learn more about Dr. Asch, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Asch👩‍⚕️ Hometown Pediatric Dermatology👥 LinkedInMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 010 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 1 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented doctor and delightful person. Part 2 will be out next Thursday.

(This episode is marked as explicit. It's just one tiny BS. :)

In this episode:
🔥 Hard things and simple things
🔥 Thinking about and doing things a bit differently
🔥 Things are great, and then things change
🔥 "I was no longer ethically and morally aligned with my leadership team."
🔥 Everything is figureoutable (shout out Marie Forleo!)
🔥 The riskiest thing you can tell yourself as an entrepreneur
🔥 Work-life integration
🔥 The importance of a stable financial foundation
🔥 What would this look like if it were easy?

Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD, is a triple board-certified pediatric dermatologist (Temple University School of Medicine, MD; Residencies: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Dermatology, UCSF; Fellowship: Pediatric Dermatology, Mayo Clinic - Rochester). She founded and is building Hometown Pediatric Dermatology, her pediatric teledermatology practice that operates via a direct care model, which she simply calls "practicing medicine". 

She serves (r)evolving volunteer roles in her profession with leadership roles in the Minnesota Dermatologic Society, FIRST (Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types), and the Teledermatology Committee of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She is a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Pediatric Dermatology.

Dr. Asch is the founder and organizer of the Middle Country Mentorship group, a case-sharing, self-mentorship group of mostly solo pediatric dermatologists primarily in the Central and Mountain time zones.  She is also the Project ECHO lead for Pediatric Dermatology for the Upper Midwest (HRSA grant supported via UMMC), first session scheduled for March 2024.  She fills her soul by volunteering at the American Academy of Dermatology's Camp Discovery.

She is currently Adjunct Faculty in Dermatology at the University of Minnesota and Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University School of Human Medicine in Pediatrics.

To learn more about Dr. Asch, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Asch
👩‍⚕️ Hometown Pediatric Dermatology
👥 LinkedIn

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
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Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 3135 true 10 full <![CDATA[Warts, CYA Medicine, and the Value of Authenticity | Dr. Sarah Asch (Part 2 of 2)]]> fbx/0780683a-d731-11ee-b974-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:52:16 -0600 Episode 011 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 2 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented doctor and delightful person. Part 1 aired last week as episode 010.(This episode is marked as explicit. It's just one little a$$ :)In this episode:🔥 Talk to people who are doing what you want to do🔥 Under the hood of Dr. Asch's direct care practice🔥 Thinking outside the box about how we get paid🔥 Get good lawyers🔥 The importance of texting in the physician-patient relationship🔥 Maintaining integrity while integrating new tech🔥 Making it not so dang hard to help people🔥 Wart treatment without in office procedures🔥 Expectation setting and management🔥 Project ECHO🔥 The scourge of CYA medicine🔥 "Your brand is authenticity"See the episode 010 description for more about today's guest, Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD, a triple board-certified pediatric dermatologist who founded and is building Hometown Pediatric Dermatology, her pediatric teledermatology practice that operates via a direct care model, which she simply calls "practicing medicine".&nbsp;To learn more about Dr. Asch, check out these links👇🔗 Connect with Dr. Asch👩‍⚕️ Hometown Pediatric Dermatology👥 LinkedIn🔗 Connect with Dr. Lewellis and Learn More👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! Episode 011 | Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD is a trailblazer in direct care pediatric dermatology. She's on a mission to expand high-quality pediatric dermatology care throughout underserved areas of the Upper Midwest and beyond. She LOVES her work in pediatric dermatology, and she wanted to love her job again. She decided to solve that problem by founding Hometown Pediatric Dermatology. Join us for the Part 2 of a wide ranging, provocative, educational, and fun conversation with a wildly talented doctor and delightful person. Part 1 aired last week as episode 010.

(This episode is marked as explicit. It's just one little a$$ :)

In this episode:
🔥 Talk to people who are doing what you want to do
🔥 Under the hood of Dr. Asch's direct care practice
🔥 Thinking outside the box about how we get paid
🔥 Get good lawyers
🔥 The importance of texting in the physician-patient relationship
🔥 Maintaining integrity while integrating new tech
🔥 Making it not so dang hard to help people
🔥 Wart treatment without in office procedures
🔥 Expectation setting and management
🔥 Project ECHO
🔥 The scourge of CYA medicine
🔥 "Your brand is authenticity"

See the episode 010 description for more about today's guest, Sarah Asch, MD, FAAP, FAAD, a triple board-certified pediatric dermatologist who founded and is building Hometown Pediatric Dermatology, her pediatric teledermatology practice that operates via a direct care model, which she simply calls "practicing medicine". 

To learn more about Dr. Asch, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Asch
👩‍⚕️ Hometown Pediatric Dermatology
👥 LinkedIn
]]> 2425 true 11 full <![CDATA[Starting a Digital Marketing Agency at Age 14... "I just had to figure it out." | Bryson Bernarde]]> fbx/c24d4a40-dd47-11ee-8997-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:09:05 -0600 Episode 012 | Bryson Bernarde is the founder and owner of United Social Media Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Wausau, WI.He founded his company at age 14, making him a veteran of small business ownership and digital marketing at only 22 years old.He's an active leader and participant in local and international Toastmasters meetings and numerous other local groups. He recently moved back to Wausau, WI after playing college baseball in Michigan and is taking the town by storm. I'm grateful to know him. In this episode:🔥 Buying Instagram accounts at age 14 (not recommended)🔥 Willingness to take the L and learn valuable lessons🔥 The courage to build a business from scratch as a teenager🔥 Starting national, going local🔥 Facebook ads and the value of becoming an expert🔥 The importance of a good website🔥 My tuition house🔥 A flaw in our education system🔥 Embracing your natural strengths early in life🔥 Toastmasters International🔥 Everything is energy🔥 Self-awareness -- what go you here won't get you there🔥 Getting out of your comfort zone🔥 A place where mistakes are encouraged🔥 Bryson's experience of Big Box Dermatology🔥 How a recovering Big Box Dermatologist is trying to save lives🔗 Work with and learn from Bryson 📈 United Social Media Marketing 🧠 Free Knowledge🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis☀️ Sun Powder👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! Episode 012 | Bryson Bernarde is the founder and owner of United Social Media Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Wausau, WI.

He founded his company at age 14, making him a veteran of small business ownership and digital marketing at only 22 years old.

He's an active leader and participant in local and international Toastmasters meetings and numerous other local groups.

He recently moved back to Wausau, WI after playing college baseball in Michigan and is taking the town by storm. I'm grateful to know him.

In this episode:
🔥 Buying Instagram accounts at age 14 (not recommended)
🔥 Willingness to take the L and learn valuable lessons
🔥 The courage to build a business from scratch as a teenager
🔥 Starting national, going local
🔥 Facebook ads and the value of becoming an expert
🔥 The importance of a good website
🔥 My tuition house
🔥 A flaw in our education system
🔥 Embracing your natural strengths early in life
🔥 Toastmasters International
🔥 Everything is energy
🔥 Self-awareness -- what go you here won't get you there
🔥 Getting out of your comfort zone
🔥 A place where mistakes are encouraged
🔥 Bryson's experience of Big Box Dermatology
🔥 How a recovering Big Box Dermatologist is trying to save lives

🔗 Work with and learn from Bryson
📈 United Social Media Marketing
🧠 Free Knowledge
]]> 3811 false 12 full <![CDATA[When Derms Stop Being Polite... and Start Getting Real | Dr. Mary Alice Mina]]> fbx/9240334e-e224-11ee-8796-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:34:18 -0500 Episode 013 | Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, wife, mom, and skin enthusiast. She's on a mission to help educate people with real skincare, beauty, and cosmetic guidance and advice curated by true skin experts. She loves taking care of her patients at her practice, Baucom and Mina Derm Surgery, in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Mina has been practicing dermatology with a focus on dermatologic surgery for over a decade and truly loves what she does. She's also the creator and host of The Skin Real, a podcast that allows her to bring skincare education to a broader population because healthy skin begins from the inside out and requires real skincare education and guidance.And, don't be fooled by the title, there's nothing impolite about her :)In this episode:🔥 Holistic care for us and our patients🔥 How our skin health impacts how we feel🔥 Insurance -- it gets harder every year, but you can still do it🔥 You don't need a complicated skincare routine🔥 The value of physician entrepreneur communities🔥 Neuroaesthetics and how creative pursuits can help doctors restore their sense of autonomy🔥 Leveraging our expertise🔥 You can be mad or you can change🔥 Bathrooms full of lotions, potions, and procedures🔥 Shout out Dove bar soap and Amarte Skin Care!🔥 In fashion and skincare, find the core pieces that serve you🔥 Combatting bad information with good🔗 Connect with and learn form Dr. Mina 👩‍⚕️ Baucom and Mina Derm Surgery, LLC📚 Level Up Your Skin Care Habits! 🎙️ The Skin Real podcast 📷 Instagram 🎶 TikTokMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 013 | Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, wife, mom, and skin enthusiast. She's on a mission to help educate people with real skincare, beauty, and cosmetic guidance and advice curated by true skin experts. She loves taking care of her patients at her practice, Baucom and Mina Derm Surgery, in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Mina has been practicing dermatology with a focus on dermatologic surgery for over a decade and truly loves what she does. She's also the creator and host of The Skin Real, a podcast that allows her to bring skincare education to a broader population because healthy skin begins from the inside out and requires real skincare education and guidance.

And, don't be fooled by the title, there's nothing impolite about her :)

In this episode:
🔥 Holistic care for us and our patients
🔥 How our skin health impacts how we feel
🔥 Insurance -- it gets harder every year, but you can still do it
🔥 You don't need a complicated skincare routine
🔥 The value of physician entrepreneur communities
🔥 Neuroaesthetics and how creative pursuits can help doctors restore their sense of autonomy
🔥 Leveraging our expertise
🔥 You can be mad or you can change
🔥 Bathrooms full of lotions, potions, and procedures
🔥 Shout out Dove bar soap and Amarte Skin Care!
🔥 In fashion and skincare, find the core pieces that serve you
🔥 Combatting bad information with good

🔗 Connect with and learn form Dr. Mina
👩‍⚕️ Baucom and Mina Derm Surgery, LLC
📚 Level Up Your Skin Care Habits!
🎙️ The Skin Real podcast
📷 Instagram
🎶 TikTok

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 3580 false 13 full <![CDATA[CROSS-POD: Transforming Patient Care with a Holistic Approach | That's Derm Good!]]> fbx/91038b7a-ed05-11ee-ad08-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:50:29 -0500 Episode 014 | I'm excited to bring you something a bit different for which full credit goes to the wonderful and generous Janelle Ball, founder &amp; CEO at BC Educators, LLC. My conversation with Janelle originally appeared on her excellent podcast, That's Derm Good!, so that's why it sounds different than a typical episode of The Direct Care Derm. If you enjoy it, consider checking out some other episodes of her show.Janelle and her team have made patient access their priority, which is a big job. If you're not a doctor and have never heard of a biologic coordinator, I'm not surprised. These individuals and teams play a critical but often unsung role in navigating the complex, costly, and opaque road from the moment a physician in the U.S. prescribes a biologic medication to the moment the patient finally receives the first dose. While our conversation is about my approach to holistic care within dermatology rather than the specific role of the biologic coordinator, it's important to remember the role biologic coordinators play so we can recognize and properly value the work they do.Enjoy!In this episode:🔥 Raising the standard of care🔥 What is holistic dermatology? It's simple but not easy.🔥 Patient education and empowerment🔥 Meaningful conversations with patients take time🔥 Patient-led peer support and accountability groups🔥 Moving on from one-size-fits-none dermatology🔗 Connect with and learn form Janelle Ball👩‍⚕️ BC Educators🎙️ That's Derm Good!👥 LinkedInMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 014 | I'm excited to bring you something a bit different for which full credit goes to the wonderful and generous Janelle Ball, founder & CEO at BC Educators, LLC.

My conversation with Janelle originally appeared on her excellent podcast, That's Derm Good!, so that's why it sounds different than a typical episode of The Direct Care Derm. If you enjoy it, consider checking out some other episodes of her show.

Janelle and her team have made patient access their priority, which is a big job. If you're not a doctor and have never heard of a biologic coordinator, I'm not surprised.

These individuals and teams play a critical but often unsung role in navigating the complex, costly, and opaque road from the moment a physician in the U.S. prescribes a biologic medication to the moment the patient finally receives the first dose.

While our conversation is about my approach to holistic care within dermatology rather than the specific role of the biologic coordinator, it's important to remember the role biologic coordinators play so we can recognize and properly value the work they do.

Enjoy!

In this episode:
🔥 Raising the standard of care
🔥 What is holistic dermatology? It's simple but not easy.
🔥 Patient education and empowerment
🔥 Meaningful conversations with patients take time
🔥 Patient-led peer support and accountability groups
🔥 Moving on from one-size-fits-none dermatology

🔗 Connect with and learn form Janelle Ball
👩‍⚕️ BC Educators
🎙️ That's Derm Good!
👥 LinkedIn

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 1887 false 14 full <![CDATA[CROSS-POD: Dermatology, Real Estate, and Making Things Happen | Physicians and Properties]]> fbx/d22604d4-f287-11ee-a79a-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:05:22 -0500 Episode 015 | I'm thrilled and grateful to bring you a recent episode of the Physicians and Properties podcast from Dr. Alex Schloe on which I was a guest.Tune in for a great story about how I met my real estate investor agent and now business partner and plenty more.It's an opportunity to hear me answering more than asking. It's also a peak into another part of my life that brings me joy, personal and professional growth, new relationships and challenges, and financial diversification.The mission of the Physicians and Properties is simple and empowering: Teaching physicians how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want!If you enjoy this episode, consider checking out some more of Dr. Schloe's show. I'm grateful to him and his team for allowing us to include this episode in our feed.If you prefer video, check out the episode on YouTube.In this episode:🔥 How I met my investor agent and now business partner🔥 Insight into the world of direct specialty care with a focus on dermatology🔥 The importance of establishing a solid financial foundation on which to build🔥 How real estate investments can provide flexibility, security, and diversification, empowering you to navigate career uncertainties and changes with confidence🔗 Connect with and learn form Dr. Schloe / Physicians and Properties👨‍⚕️ Dr. Alex Schloe🎙️ Physicians and Properties Podcast 🎬 Physicians and Properties on YouTube🏘️ Physicians and Properties: Freedom Through Real Estate Investing FB Group🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis☀️ Try Sun Powder!👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! Episode 015 | I'm thrilled and grateful to bring you a recent episode of the Physicians and Properties podcast from Dr. Alex Schloe on which I was a guest.

Tune in for a great story about how I met my real estate investor agent and now business partner and plenty more.

It's an opportunity to hear me answering more than asking. It's also a peak into another part of my life that brings me joy, personal and professional growth, new relationships and challenges, and financial diversification.

The mission of the Physicians and Properties is simple and empowering: Teaching physicians how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want!

If you enjoy this episode, consider checking out some more of Dr. Schloe's show. I'm grateful to him and his team for allowing us to include this episode in our feed.

If you prefer video, check out the episode on YouTube.

In this episode:
🔥 How I met my investor agent and now business partner
🔥 Insight into the world of direct specialty care with a focus on dermatology
🔥 The importance of establishing a solid financial foundation on which to build
🔥 How real estate investments can provide flexibility, security, and diversification, empowering you to navigate career uncertainties and changes with confidence

🔗 Connect with and learn form Dr. Schloe / Physicians and Properties
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Alex Schloe
🎙️ Physicians and Properties Podcast
🎬 Physicians and Properties on YouTube
🏘️ Physicians and Properties: Freedom Through Real Estate Investing FB Group
]]> 3417 false 15 full <![CDATA[If We Don't Help Our Healers, We Won't Have Any Left | Amanda Hill, JD]]> fbx/e6a8d6d2-f789-11ee-b490-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:40:46 -0500 Episode 016 | Have you ever felt tangled in the web of healthcare law? You're not alone, and help is just a click away. Amanda B. Hill, JD, healthcare lawyer and CEO of Guard My Practice, hears this all the time from doctors like us. She's here to help us cut through the confusion and fear. Think of her as your friendly expert, turning legal complexities into something you can not only understand but use.We're great at medicine, and she's here to make sure legal hurdles don't slow us down. No more losing sleep over contracts or employee issues. Her courses are straightforward – no fluff, just the essential legal know-how you need without the mounting legal bills when they aren't necessary.&nbsp;In her courses, she dives into contract details, regulatory compliance, and more, all tailored for a doctor's busy schedule.She's also a true advocate for doctor's, a humorous speaker and writer, and a lovely person. Enjoy the show!In this episode:🔥 Learning about healthcare law as preventive medicine🔥 Becoming better at issue spotting (think before you sign!)🔥 Why modern day docs are uniquely vulnerable to scams🔥 You don't need a complicated skincare routine🔥 The realization that you're just part of the machine (but don't have to be)🔥 "I finally feel like I can breathe again."🔥 The value of physician coaches who still practice medicine🔥 Leveraging your expertise🔥 Love it, learn it, or outsource it🔥 Putting all the parts of your brain into your job🔥 Learning and growing from trauma🔥 Some parts of self care are hard and uncomfortable🔥 Your life isn't over when you get fired.🔥 Why so many of us are coming to each other's rescue🔥 Male vulnerability🔥 Supercommunicators and neural entrainment🔥 If you feel lost and confused, join the club!🔗 Connect with and learn form Amanda Hill 👩‍🏫 Guard My Practice📚 Hill Health Law👥 LinkedIn🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis☀️ Sun Powder👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! Episode 016 | Have you ever felt tangled in the web of healthcare law? You're not alone, and help is just a click away.

Amanda B. Hill, JD, healthcare lawyer and CEO of Guard My Practice, hears this all the time from doctors like us. She's here to help us cut through the confusion and fear. Think of her as your friendly expert, turning legal complexities into something you can not only understand but use.

We're great at medicine, and she's here to make sure legal hurdles don't slow us down. No more losing sleep over contracts or employee issues. Her courses are straightforward – no fluff, just the essential legal know-how you need without the mounting legal bills when they aren't necessary. 

In her courses, she dives into contract details, regulatory compliance, and more, all tailored for a doctor's busy schedule.

She's also a true advocate for doctor's, a humorous speaker and writer, and a lovely person. Enjoy the show!

In this episode:
🔥 Learning about healthcare law as preventive medicine
🔥 Becoming better at issue spotting (think before you sign!)
🔥 Why modern day docs are uniquely vulnerable to scams
🔥 You don't need a complicated skincare routine
🔥 The realization that you're just part of the machine (but don't have to be)
🔥 "I finally feel like I can breathe again."
🔥 The value of physician coaches who still practice medicine
🔥 Leveraging your expertise
🔥 Love it, learn it, or outsource it
🔥 Putting all the parts of your brain into your job
🔥 Learning and growing from trauma
🔥 Some parts of self care are hard and uncomfortable
🔥 Your life isn't over when you get fired.
🔥 Why so many of us are coming to each other's rescue
🔥 Male vulnerability
🔥 Supercommunicators and neural entrainment
🔥 If you feel lost and confused, join the club!

🔗 Connect with and learn form Amanda Hill
👩‍🏫 Guard My Practice
📚 Hill Health Law
👥 LinkedIn
]]> 3603 false 16 full <![CDATA[A Renaissance Medicine Woman & Entrepreneurial Physician Advocate | Susan Baumgaertel, MD]]> fbx/0281fd02-fda7-11ee-b1d3-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:41:52 -0500 Episode 017 | Dr. Susan Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. In 2020, she launched MenopauseMenu, a free informational website providing nourishing support for menopause and beyond.Soon after that, she stepped away from direct patient care and founded a novel telemedicine business model, myMDadvocate.&nbsp;She uses her extensive medical experience and expertise to serve patients by providing medical consultation and advocacy support.&nbsp;Common topics include aging with intent, preventive care, menopause, chronic diseases, autoimmune conditions, weight management, behavioral health, cancer and survivorship support, caregiver stress, coping with chronic pain, and referral advocacy.In 2023, she published her first book "The Menopause Menu"—an all-in-one giftbook, medical guide, and recipe book for navigating menopause.In this episode:🔥 A large company that got larger🔥 The danger of leaving the "business" of medicine to someone else🔥 A glimpse inside a doc's abrupt termination🔥 Using your moral and ethical code as a decision making filter🔥 The double edged sword of anger🔥 Leveraging yourself🔥 The value of giving freely🔥 Into the legal weeds🔥 Expressing your creative side🔥 We have done a disservice to women who are going through menopause🔥 The Menopause Menu🔥 Choosing to spend money on things that have meaning to us🔥 Self-publishing🔥 Making a difficult topic educational, relatable, and fun🔥 Transparency, honesty, and aligned incentives🔥 The freedom to be flexible and do what is right🔥 Living in the gain🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Baumgaertel👩‍⚕️ myMDadvocate📖 The Menopause Menu (book)⛬&nbsp; MenopauseMenu (website)📃 MenopauseMenu (FB page)👥 LinkedIn🎬 YouTube🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)From Dr. Lewellis:☀️ Sun Powder👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter Episode 017 | Dr. Susan Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience.

In 2020, she launched MenopauseMenu, a free informational website providing nourishing support for menopause and beyond.

Soon after that, she stepped away from direct patient care and founded a novel telemedicine business model, myMDadvocate. 

She uses her extensive medical experience and expertise to serve patients by providing medical consultation and advocacy support. 

Common topics include aging with intent, preventive care, menopause, chronic diseases, autoimmune conditions, weight management, behavioral health, cancer and survivorship support, caregiver stress, coping with chronic pain, and referral advocacy.

In 2023, she published her first book "The Menopause Menu"—an all-in-one giftbook, medical guide, and recipe book for navigating menopause.

In this episode:
🔥 A large company that got larger
🔥 The danger of leaving the "business" of medicine to someone else
🔥 A glimpse inside a doc's abrupt termination
🔥 Using your moral and ethical code as a decision making filter
🔥 The double edged sword of anger
🔥 Leveraging yourself
🔥 The value of giving freely
🔥 Into the legal weeds
🔥 Expressing your creative side
🔥 We have done a disservice to women who are going through menopause
🔥 The Menopause Menu
🔥 Choosing to spend money on things that have meaning to us
🔥 Self-publishing
🔥 Making a difficult topic educational, relatable, and fun
🔥 Transparency, honesty, and aligned incentives
🔥 The freedom to be flexible and do what is right
🔥 Living in the gain

🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Baumgaertel
👩‍⚕️ myMDadvocate
📖 The Menopause Menu (book)
⛬  MenopauseMenu (website)
📃 MenopauseMenu (FB page)
👥 LinkedIn
🎬 YouTube
🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)

From Dr. Lewellis:
]]> 3357 false 17 full <![CDATA["We're not picking low hanging fruit; we're tripping over it." | Matt Ohrt, Author and Co-Founder of Self Fund Health]]> fbx/ef559718-0308-11ef-9845-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:35:16 -0500 Episode 018 | Matt Ohrt is the Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer of Self Fund Health, Wisconsin's Sustainable Health Plan.Matt Ohrt and Jon Baran cofounded Self Fund Health to help brokers and employers write their own healthcare success stories. Self Fund Health combines traditional TPA, PBM, Direct Primary Care, and Direct Contracts under a single technology platform to dramatically simplify what’s needed for employers to succeed.&nbsp;By implementing similar approaches, progressive employers across Wisconsin have saved 10-30% on overall healthcare costs.In this episode:🔥 Lean principles From Toyota to Merrill Steel🔥 Passion for change management and problem solving🔥 The entrepreneurial spirit and mindset🔥 Never wait for someone else to solve your problems🔥 Big Healthcare is fiercely guarding the status quo🔥 Matt's book and the value of a newsletter🔥 Speaking directly to your customer's problems and pain🔥 Start with Why🔥 It can take decades before we really know ourselves🔥 What is a self funded health plan?🔥 The mission of Self Fund Health🔥 DPC, DSC, and smart shopping🔥 We're not picking low hanging fruit; we're tripping over it🔥 Playing a different game🔥 Shocking but not surprising surgery cost estimates🔥 An exciting time to be in healthcare🔥 Our only path to sustainability🔥 Matt's roots in helping his community run deep🔗 Connect with Matt and Self Fund Health📧 matt@selffundhealth.com⚕️ Self Fund Health👥 LinkedIn📖 Save Your Company: Don't Feed the Beast❤️ NOAHFrom Dr. Lewellis:☀️ Sun Powder👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to the Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology Newsletter Episode 018 | Matt Ohrt is the Co-Founder and Chief Healthcare Officer of Self Fund Health, Wisconsin's Sustainable Health Plan.

Matt Ohrt and Jon Baran cofounded Self Fund Health to help brokers and employers write their own healthcare success stories.

Self Fund Health combines traditional TPA, PBM, Direct Primary Care, and Direct Contracts under a single technology platform to dramatically simplify what’s needed for employers to succeed. 

By implementing similar approaches, progressive employers across Wisconsin have saved 10-30% on overall healthcare costs.

In this episode:
🔥 Lean principles From Toyota to Merrill Steel
🔥 Passion for change management and problem solving
🔥 The entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
🔥 Never wait for someone else to solve your problems
🔥 Big Healthcare is fiercely guarding the status quo
🔥 Matt's book and the value of a newsletter
🔥 Speaking directly to your customer's problems and pain
🔥 Start with Why
🔥 It can take decades before we really know ourselves
🔥 What is a self funded health plan?
🔥 The mission of Self Fund Health
🔥 DPC, DSC, and smart shopping
🔥 We're not picking low hanging fruit; we're tripping over it
🔥 Playing a different game
🔥 Shocking but not surprising surgery cost estimates
🔥 An exciting time to be in healthcare
🔥 Our only path to sustainability
🔥 Matt's roots in helping his community run deep

🔗 Connect with Matt and Self Fund Health
📧 matt@selffundhealth.com
⚕️ Self Fund Health
👥 LinkedIn
📖 Save Your Company: Don't Feed the Beast
❤️ NOAH

From Dr. Lewellis:
]]> 2911 false 18 full <![CDATA[From Launching Rockets to Launching a Direct Care Dermatology Practice | Miguel Villacorta, DO, MPH, FAAD]]> fbx/60c631aa-089a-11ef-8261-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 03 May 2024 16:52:25 -0500 Episode 018 | Building a successful direct care dermatology practice may not be rocket science, but even if it was, Dr. Miguel Villacorta would still crush it. He's one of my heroes in direct care dermatology, and I can't wait for you to learn from him.Dr. Villacorta is a board-certified dermatologist, the visionary founder of Galt Dermatology &amp; Concierge Medicine, and an advocate for transformative healthcare. He holds a degree in Osteopathic Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health, which underpin his mission to revolutionize the patient experience through compassionate, high-quality care. His innovative approach led to the establishment of South Florida’s first direct care dermatology service and the pioneering of a joint direct primary care and dermatology clinic.Before embarking on his medical journey, Dr. Villacorta's eclectic career spanned from engineering to entrepreneurship. He assisted in the launch of space shuttle missions 104 and 105 as an electrical engineer at NASA and honed his industrial engineering skills at UPS. As the director of business development for JET Group, Inc., his strategic insights propelled the company to twice rank in the INC5000.Dr. Villacorta's patient-first approach is driven by a commitment to transform the healthcare experience. He aims to provide high-quality, individualized care, upholding the highest standards of respect and dignity for patients and healthcare providers alike. Influenced by his summers in rural Spain, he brings a sense of community and personal touch to his practice.Away from work, Dr. Villacorta values family time with his wife and children and engages in cooking, travel, and tennis, activities that complement his dedication to a balanced lifestyle.Please note -- this episode was recorded a few months ago. As of this week, Dr. Villacorta's brand new website that we discuss in the show is up and running and looks great!In this episode:🔥 Knowing where the wind is blowing🔥 Learning from other business owners🔥 There's gotta be a better mouse trap🔥 Not everyone is ready to jump, but interest is growing every year🔥 An old model that feels new🔥 Branding and marketing🔥 Relationship building🔥 Pros and cons of direct care🔥 Having the courage to increase your prices🔥 Concierge Medicine vs Direct Care🔥 All the things primary care docs wish they had time to do🔥 Patients are realizing they aren't getting value from their insurance🔥 Virtuous cycles🔥 Knowing your weaknesses and leveraging the expertise of others🔥 Sales as a critical skill for bedside manner🔥 The magic of learning broadyly after learning deeply🔥 Delivering what the market wants🔥 Doing instead of complaining🔥 The wave is coming🔥 It's OK to failConnect with Dr. Villacorta:Galt Dermatology &amp; Concierge MedicineDr. Villacorta on LinkedInDirectCareDerm.orgGalt Dermatology on Instagram Galt Dermatology on FacebookMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place Episode 018 | Building a successful direct care dermatology practice may not be rocket science, but even if it was, Dr. Miguel Villacorta would still crush it.

He's one of my heroes in direct care dermatology, and I can't wait for you to learn from him.

Dr. Villacorta is a board-certified dermatologist, the visionary founder of Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, and an advocate for transformative healthcare. He holds a degree in Osteopathic Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health, which underpin his mission to revolutionize the patient experience through compassionate, high-quality care. His innovative approach led to the establishment of South Florida’s first direct care dermatology service and the pioneering of a joint direct primary care and dermatology clinic.

Before embarking on his medical journey, Dr. Villacorta's eclectic career spanned from engineering to entrepreneurship. He assisted in the launch of space shuttle missions 104 and 105 as an electrical engineer at NASA and honed his industrial engineering skills at UPS. As the director of business development for JET Group, Inc., his strategic insights propelled the company to twice rank in the INC5000.

Dr. Villacorta's patient-first approach is driven by a commitment to transform the healthcare experience. He aims to provide high-quality, individualized care, upholding the highest standards of respect and dignity for patients and healthcare providers alike. Influenced by his summers in rural Spain, he brings a sense of community and personal touch to his practice.

Away from work, Dr. Villacorta values family time with his wife and children and engages in cooking, travel, and tennis, activities that complement his dedication to a balanced lifestyle.

Please note -- this episode was recorded a few months ago. As of this week, Dr. Villacorta's brand new website that we discuss in the show is up and running and looks great!

In this episode:
🔥 Knowing where the wind is blowing
🔥 Learning from other business owners
🔥 There's gotta be a better mouse trap
🔥 Not everyone is ready to jump, but interest is growing every year
🔥 An old model that feels new
🔥 Branding and marketing
🔥 Relationship building
🔥 Pros and cons of direct care
🔥 Having the courage to increase your prices
🔥 Concierge Medicine vs Direct Care
🔥 All the things primary care docs wish they had time to do
🔥 Patients are realizing they aren't getting value from their insurance
🔥 Virtuous cycles
🔥 Knowing your weaknesses and leveraging the expertise of others
🔥 Sales as a critical skill for bedside manner
🔥 The magic of learning broadyly after learning deeply
🔥 Delivering what the market wants
🔥 Doing instead of complaining
🔥 The wave is coming
🔥 It's OK to fail

Connect with Dr. Villacorta:
Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine
Dr. Villacorta on LinkedIn
DirectCareDerm.org
Galt Dermatology on Instagram
Galt Dermatology on Facebook

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]]> 2928 false 19 full <![CDATA[CROSS-POD: Hanging a Shingle and the Direct Care Model with Dr. Stephen Lewellis | Dermasphere]]> fbx/8b349bb8-0e10-11ef-9cd2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 09 May 2024 14:55:25 -0500 Episode 020 | I'm excited to bring you an excerpt form a recent episode of the wonderful Dermasphere podcast hosted by Drs. Luke Johnson and Michelle Tarbox.This is episode 130 for them. They've been at this for a while and have amassed a bit of a cult following. The show is fun and wildly educational.I'm grateful to Luke and Michelle for allowing me to cross-post the interview on The Direct Care Derm feed. If you enjoy it, be sure to support them by checking out more episodes of Dermasphere!🔗 Connect with Dermasphere 🎙️ The Dermasphere Podcast👥 Drs. Johnson and Tarbox🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis🚨 $97 for a 60-minute dermatology consultation! (WI residents only)☀️ What is&nbsp;Sun Powder?👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! Episode 020 | I'm excited to bring you an excerpt form a recent episode of the wonderful Dermasphere podcast hosted by Drs. Luke Johnson and Michelle Tarbox.

This is episode 130 for them. They've been at this for a while and have amassed a bit of a cult following. The show is fun and wildly educational.

I'm grateful to Luke and Michelle for allowing me to cross-post the interview on The Direct Care Derm feed. If you enjoy it, be sure to support them by checking out more episodes of Dermasphere!

🔗 Connect with Dermasphere
🎙️ The Dermasphere Podcast
👥 Drs. Johnson and Tarbox
]]> 1388 false 20 full <![CDATA[Take Your Life Back and Have a Blast Caring for Patients Who Care for You | Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, FACR]]> fbx/83be0d30-13a9-11ef-b588-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 16 May 2024 13:53:50 -0500 Episode 021 | If you're a specialist who knows there has to be a better way but doesn't know where to start, start with Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, FACR, visionary Founder and CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall and the Direct Specialty Care Alliance.She's one of my heroes, and I'm so grateful she took the time to share her wisdom and experience with us. Rheumatologist OnCall is a telemedicine company delivering specialized care to arthritis and autoimmune disease patients across multiple U.S. states. This innovative platform grants access to top rheumatology experts from the comfort of patients' homes, overcoming the typical delays of up to 6 months for specialist appointments. It provides timely, compassionate, evidence-based care at affordable and transparent pricing.The company is built upon a groundbreaking healthcare model known as direct specialty care, offering a comprehensive approach that includes nutrition, mindfulness, physical therapy, and cutting-edge medicine.Educational background: Dr. Girnita is double board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She holds a PhD in immunology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, an immunology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, she graduated from the Nutrition Science course at Stanford University and a Mindfulness course at The University of Massachusetts.Recognized as a "Top Doctor" from 2017-2020, Dr. Girnita was featured in the New York Times,&nbsp; she is frequently invited guest speaker of the National Arthritis Foundation and American Congress of Rheumatology. She generously shares her expertise on her popular YouTube channel, boasting over 65,000 subscribers and more than 5 million views.&nbsp;In this episode:🔥 Early career physicians need independent role models🔥 From cardiologist in Romania to post-doctoral fellow at Harvard🔥 Life is what happens, not what you plan🔥 Doctor life within the System: "You start to sacrifice from somewhere."🔥 What you can do to improve your relationships with your patients AND your family🔥 The unique value proposition of telemedicine🔥 "But how am I going to bill for this?"🔥 Getting started in direct specialty care -- borrowing from the private practice model in Romania🔥 Having the courage to increase your prices🔥 "They had to refer in their system"🔥 All the things primary care docs wish they had time to do🔥 Systems that take advantage of our good nature🔥 Hiring and delegating🔥 Great doctors are leaving medicine🔥 Primary care as air traffic control🔥 Learning from our patients🔥 Taking holistic back from internet marketeers and autoimmunity charlatans🔥 Multi-state licensure strategy🔥 Getting your face in front of the camera🔥 Discovery calls, social proof, pricing🔥 Doctors supporting doctorsConnect with Dr. Girnita:Rheumatologist OnCallDirect Specialty Care AllianceYouTubeLinkedInInstagramRheumatologist OnCall on FB PageRheumatoid Arthritis Warriors FB GroupSpecialists for Direct Care FB GroupFrom Dr. Lewellis:Sun PowderSubscribe to the Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology Newsletter Episode 021 | If you're a specialist who knows there has to be a better way but doesn't know where to start, start with Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, FACR, visionary Founder and CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall and the Direct Specialty Care Alliance.

She's one of my heroes, and I'm so grateful she took the time to share her wisdom and experience with us.

Rheumatologist OnCall is a telemedicine company delivering specialized care to arthritis and autoimmune disease patients across multiple U.S. states. This innovative platform grants access to top rheumatology experts from the comfort of patients' homes, overcoming the typical delays of up to 6 months for specialist appointments. It provides timely, compassionate, evidence-based care at affordable and transparent pricing.

The company is built upon a groundbreaking healthcare model known as direct specialty care, offering a comprehensive approach that includes nutrition, mindfulness, physical therapy, and cutting-edge medicine.

Educational background: Dr. Girnita is double board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She holds a PhD in immunology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, an immunology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, she graduated from the Nutrition Science course at Stanford University and a Mindfulness course at The University of Massachusetts.

Recognized as a "Top Doctor" from 2017-2020, Dr. Girnita was featured in the New York Times,  she is frequently invited guest speaker of the National Arthritis Foundation and American Congress of Rheumatology. She generously shares her expertise on her popular YouTube channel, boasting over 65,000 subscribers and more than 5 million views. 

In this episode:
🔥 Early career physicians need independent role models
🔥 From cardiologist in Romania to post-doctoral fellow at Harvard
🔥 Life is what happens, not what you plan
🔥 Doctor life within the System: "You start to sacrifice from somewhere."
🔥 What you can do to improve your relationships with your patients AND your family
🔥 The unique value proposition of telemedicine
🔥 "But how am I going to bill for this?"
🔥 Getting started in direct specialty care -- borrowing from the private practice model in Romania
🔥 Having the courage to increase your prices
🔥 "They had to refer in their system"
🔥 All the things primary care docs wish they had time to do
🔥 Systems that take advantage of our good nature
🔥 Hiring and delegating
🔥 Great doctors are leaving medicine
🔥 Primary care as air traffic control
🔥 Learning from our patients
🔥 Taking holistic back from internet marketeers and autoimmunity charlatans
🔥 Multi-state licensure strategy
🔥 Getting your face in front of the camera
🔥 Discovery calls, social proof, pricing
🔥 Doctors supporting doctors
]]> 3571 false 21 full <![CDATA[Blazing a Joyful Path with Bluebird Dermatology, Writing Children's Books, HeartMath, and HUGE Visions | Meena Julapalli, MD]]> fbx/a6d7adda-194e-11ef-8c73-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 23 May 2024 17:45:41 -0500 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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Julapalli is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care that acknowledges and supports not just the physical aspects of her patients' skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She believes that by fostering sacred relationships of love, trust, and mutual respect and creating an environment and community whereby children and families affected by skin disease feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and supported, they are empowered, transformed, and healed in profound and life-changing ways. Dr. Julapalli has been blessed to facilitate and witness these transformations through her involvement with support groups and camp programs throughout the country, including the American Academy of Dermatology-sponsored Camp Discovery, Paul Newman's SeriousFun Network, and the American Camp Association, as well as through local workshops and healing circles that she leads. She is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.In addition to her philanthropic pursuits in her local and national communities, Dr. Julapalli is dedicated to serving children abroad. She has volunteered her time and expertise at a pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho, Africa, at orphanages and schools in Nicaragua, with children and adults with albinism in Tanzania, and most recently with people in impoverished villages in northern Thailand.Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!She's also simply one of the most truly joyful and generous people I've ever met. I'm honored and grateful to call her a friend and colleague.In this episode:🔥 From academia to direct care pediatric dermatology🔥 50 patients a day and feeling disconnected and like a hypocrite🔥 "The metric was how many patients can you see in the shortest amount of time possible to make the most amount of money."🔥 The current system does not allow us to do what we do best -- CONNECT with people🔥 Neurocardiology and HeartMath🔥 Integrative Dermatology🔥 Taking some time off to figure it out🔥 Pausing to reconnect with yourself🔥 Private practice as a means of utilizing our unique gifts🔥 Direct care is just one way of solving a huge problem&nbsp;🔥 Misalignment burnout🔥 Combatting bad information with good🔥 "How can I?" instead of "I can't"🔥 Educate, Empower, Advocate -- a virtuous cycle🔥 Marvel, DC, and Elsa🔥 Should out to Dr. Marinkovich and his team at Stanford working to help kids with EB!🔥 Chronic diseases are family affairs🔥 Dermatology Camps🔥 Asking kids "What brings you joy?"🔥 Writing children's books🔥 Ikigai🔥 The magic of building something of your own🔥 Mindset coaching for kids🔥 Big hairy audacious visions🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Julapalli🐦 Bluebird Dermatology 🐦Other Blubird Dermatology LinksThe Joyful PathOther Joyful Path LinksAAD's Camp DiscoveryPaul Newman's SeriousFun Network Roundup River RanchCamp Spirit (Winter Camp for kids with Epidermolysis Bullosa)🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis☀️ Sun Powder👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift! Your skin will thank you.👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Julapalli is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care that acknowledges and supports not just the physical aspects of her patients' skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She believes that by fostering sacred relationships of love, trust, and mutual respect and creating an environment and community whereby children and families affected by skin disease feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and supported, they are empowered, transformed, and healed in profound and life-changing ways.

Dr. Julapalli has been blessed to facilitate and witness these transformations through her involvement with support groups and camp programs throughout the country, including the American Academy of Dermatology-sponsored Camp Discovery, Paul Newman's SeriousFun Network, and the American Camp Association, as well as through local workshops and healing circles that she leads.

She is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.

In addition to her philanthropic pursuits in her local and national communities, Dr. Julapalli is dedicated to serving children abroad. She has volunteered her time and expertise at a pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho, Africa, at orphanages and schools in Nicaragua, with children and adults with albinism in Tanzania, and most recently with people in impoverished villages in northern Thailand.

Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!

She's also simply one of the most truly joyful and generous people I've ever met. I'm honored and grateful to call her a friend and colleague.

In this episode:
🔥 From academia to direct care pediatric dermatology
🔥 50 patients a day and feeling disconnected and like a hypocrite
🔥 "The metric was how many patients can you see in the shortest amount of time possible to make the most amount of money."
🔥 The current system does not allow us to do what we do best -- CONNECT with people
🔥 Neurocardiology and HeartMath
🔥 Integrative Dermatology
🔥 Taking some time off to figure it out
🔥 Pausing to reconnect with yourself
🔥 Private practice as a means of utilizing our unique gifts
🔥 Direct care is just one way of solving a huge problem 
🔥 Misalignment burnout
🔥 Combatting bad information with good
🔥 "How can I?" instead of "I can't"
🔥 Educate, Empower, Advocate -- a virtuous cycle
🔥 Marvel, DC, and Elsa
🔥 Should out to Dr. Marinkovich and his team at Stanford working to help kids with EB!
🔥 Chronic diseases are family affairs
🔥 Dermatology Camps
🔥 Asking kids "What brings you joy?"
🔥 Writing children's books
🔥 Ikigai
🔥 The magic of building something of your own
🔥 Mindset coaching for kids
🔥 Big hairy audacious visions

🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Julapalli
🐦 Bluebird Dermatology 🐦
]]> 4010 false 22 full <![CDATA[Clairvoyance, Intuition, and Living Your Truth with Joy | Oxana Ormonova, MD]]> fbx/e58f7090-1fc4-11ef-9de2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:29:56 -0500 Episode 023 | Dr. Oxana Ormonova is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Healer, and Intuitive Life Coach&nbsp;gifted with insight and perception to facilitate deep transformation and healing on spiritual, emotional, and mental levels.&nbsp;From a very young age, Oxana realized she was different – being able to see and feel things no one else could. As a physician, this talent was helpful to others, but painful for herself, as Oxana could feel all the pain of her patients and colleagues.Through much trial and error, she found a way to embody her intuitive gifts and feel great in her body, and it’s these secrets she’s now passionate about sharing with others.&nbsp;Oxana’s greatest love (other than diving into the Pacific with her marine family) is empowering people by helping them heal themselves on all levels – physical, emotional, and spiritual.&nbsp;She works with people all over the globe, from physicians, to business executives, to coaches and entrepreneurs. She also teaches others how to develop their intuition and maintain energetic boundaries.In this episode:🔥 Being an intuitive🔥 5 hour commute to med school... in Siberia!🔥 You can be creative AND be a doctor🔥 Not being able to fully be yourself and express your gifts🔥 Functional medicine🔥 Finding your tribe🔥 The trouble with trying to fit your truth into their system🔥 "I just have to go and have my own thing."🔥 Learning how to develop your intuition🔥 Opening the doors of perception🔥 "This practice doesn't exist, so I have to create it."🔥 Trust it, have fun with it, explore it&nbsp;🔥 Learning to ask the right questions🔥 We are here to express and share our gifts🔥 A sense of alignment and joy🔥 Shoulding ourselves to death🔥 It takes a long time to know who we are🔥 "This current job is not working for me."🔥 High sensitivity and The Land Before Time🔥 Boundaries to protect ourselves🔥 Opening yourself to energetic connections🔥 Swimming with dolphins and the power of play🔥 Allowing ourselves to live in alignment with our joy🔥 Realizing you are limitless🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Ormonova🩺 Wholenessana (formerly Divine Wellness MD)📷 Instagram👩 Facebook👥 LinkedIn🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!☀️ Sun Powder👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 realized she was different – being able to see and feel things no one else could. As a physician, this talent was helpful to others, but painful for herself, as Oxana could feel all the pain of her patients and colleagues.

Through much trial and error, she found a way to embody her intuitive gifts and feel great in her body, and it’s these secrets she’s now passionate about sharing with others. 

Oxana’s greatest love (other than diving into the Pacific with her marine family) is empowering people by helping them heal themselves on all levels – physical, emotional, and spiritual. 

She works with people all over the globe, from physicians, to business executives, to coaches and entrepreneurs. She also teaches others how to develop their intuition and maintain energetic boundaries.

In this episode:
🔥 Being an intuitive
🔥 5 hour commute to med school... in Siberia!
🔥 You can be creative AND be a doctor
🔥 Not being able to fully be yourself and express your gifts
🔥 Functional medicine
🔥 Finding your tribe
🔥 The trouble with trying to fit your truth into their system
🔥 "I just have to go and have my own thing."
🔥 Learning how to develop your intuition
🔥 Opening the doors of perception
🔥 "This practice doesn't exist, so I have to create it."
🔥 Trust it, have fun with it, explore it 
🔥 Learning to ask the right questions
🔥 We are here to express and share our gifts
🔥 A sense of alignment and joy
🔥 Shoulding ourselves to death
🔥 It takes a long time to know who we are
🔥 "This current job is not working for me."
🔥 High sensitivity and The Land Before Time
🔥 Boundaries to protect ourselves
🔥 Opening yourself to energetic connections
🔥 Swimming with dolphins and the power of play
🔥 Allowing ourselves to live in alignment with our joy
🔥 Realizing you are limitless

🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Ormonova
🩺 Wholenessana (formerly Divine Wellness MD)
📷 Instagram
👩 Facebook
👥 LinkedIn
]]> 2618 false 23 full <![CDATA[Del Rosso, Lebwohl, Armstrong, and... Brownstone? | Nick Brownstone, MD]]> fbx/4b4452fe-24d7-11ef-91c6-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:31:58 -0500 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. Brownstone completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Dermatology in Psoriasis, Phototherapy and Clinical Research and a fellowship in melanoma at the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine/Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. He is currently a Dermatology resident at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and, among other collaborations with dermsquared, hosts Cutaneous Miscellaneous, a fantastic podcast geared towards dermatology residents.In this episode:🔥 From plastic surgery to dermatology🔥 Podcasting as a dermatology resident🔥 From not loving what you do to loving it -- a new lease on life🔥 The sunk cost fallacy🔥 Great mentors🔥 The dermsquared rebrand🔥 The team dermatologist for the Yankees🔥 "I just have to go and have my own thing."🔥 A passion for teaching🔥 Key merits of different psoriasis biologics🔥 Remembering Dr. Charles Crutchfield🔥 Cutaneous Miscellaneous and Derms and Conditions🔥 Want to contribute? Look for where the need is.🔥 The hard stuff becomes soft and the soft stuff becomes hard🔥 Disability insurance🔥 The post-residency job trap🔥 Being called in front of the state medical board and a malpractice insurance pearl🔥 A day without laughter is a wasted day🔥 Why we love psychodermatology🔥 Dr. John Koo, a true master clinician🔥 Secondary negative psychological effects from acne, vitiligo, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis🔥 The art of communication🔥 The Koo-Brownstone Staging System for delusions of parasitosis🔥 Beware of emphathic failure🔥 How to break in with industry🔥 "All I want to do is get your life back on track."🔥 "I'm not going to give up on you if you don't give up on me."🔥 The morbidity threshold🔥 LinkedIn as an undervalued resource for dermatologists🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. BrownstoneCutaneous MiscellaneousUnder Your SkinDermbustersBiologics and JAK Inhibitor ChartsNon-steroidal Topicals Chart LinkedIn🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!☀️ Sun Powder👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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. Brownstone completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Dermatology in Psoriasis, Phototherapy and Clinical Research and a fellowship in melanoma at the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine/Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine.

He is currently a Dermatology resident at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and, among other collaborations with dermsquared, hosts Cutaneous Miscellaneous, a fantastic podcast geared towards dermatology residents.

In this episode:
🔥 From plastic surgery to dermatology
🔥 Podcasting as a dermatology resident
🔥 From not loving what you do to loving it -- a new lease on life
🔥 The sunk cost fallacy
🔥 Great mentors
🔥 The dermsquared rebrand
🔥 The team dermatologist for the Yankees
🔥 "I just have to go and have my own thing."
🔥 A passion for teaching
🔥 Key merits of different psoriasis biologics
🔥 Remembering Dr. Charles Crutchfield
🔥 Cutaneous Miscellaneous and Derms and Conditions
🔥 Want to contribute? Look for where the need is.
🔥 The hard stuff becomes soft and the soft stuff becomes hard
🔥 Disability insurance
🔥 The post-residency job trap
🔥 Being called in front of the state medical board and a malpractice insurance pearl
🔥 A day without laughter is a wasted day
🔥 Why we love psychodermatology
🔥 Dr. John Koo, a true master clinician
🔥 Secondary negative psychological effects from acne, vitiligo, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis
🔥 The art of communication
🔥 The Koo-Brownstone Staging System for delusions of parasitosis
🔥 Beware of emphathic failure
🔥 How to break in with industry
🔥 "All I want to do is get your life back on track."
🔥 "I'm not going to give up on you if you don't give up on me."
🔥 The morbidity threshold
🔥 LinkedIn as an undervalued resource for dermatologists
]]> 2549 false 24 full <![CDATA[Private Practice is Absolutely NOT Dead! | Teo Soleymani, MD, FAAD, FACMS]]> fbx/666f4aca-2e41-11ef-92b2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:43:02 -0500 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, where he received numerous accolades for academic excellence including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.&nbsp;Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases.&nbsp;Following residency, he completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D. Considered by many to be the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship, the program is directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent authorities in Mohs surgery. Notably, Dr. Zitelli, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, the founder and pioneer of Mohs micrographic surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani to give his patients the highest-quality Mohs surgery experience. Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.&nbsp; As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results.&nbsp;Prior to founding CDMS, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received local and national acclaim for introducing pioneering surgical treatments such as Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining for melanoma and other high risk skin cancers. He developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, staying active, and traveling.Coincidentally, this episode is dropping on the one year anniversary of CDMS, Dr. Soleymani's now thriving private practice. Congratulations to him and his team!In this episode:🔥 They need us; we don't need them🔥 The courage to leave the Ivory Tower🔥 "I realized I didn't need to be there."🔥 Betting on yourself🔥 Starting a dermatology and Mohs surgery practice🔥 Accepting all the insurances🔥 Sun Powder -- Developing and launching a skin health supplement🔥 Mohs surgery for melanoma🔥 Arrogance vs Confidence🔥 Grown men saying nice things to other grown men!🔥 Challenging the status quo in medicine and surgery🔥 Misalignment burnout🔥 A reason for hope -- the resurgence of independent practice🔥 Academic mentors and business mentors🔥 Taking care of your team🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. SoleymaniCalifornia Dermatology &amp; Mohs Surgery Specialists (CDMS)Sun Powder by Sol SciencesDr. Soleymani on Instagram (stunning cases!)🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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, where he received numerous accolades for academic excellence including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
 
Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases.
 
Following residency, he completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D. Considered by many to be the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship, the program is directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent authorities in Mohs surgery.

Notably, Dr. Zitelli, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, the founder and pioneer of Mohs micrographic surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani to give his patients the highest-quality Mohs surgery experience.

Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.  As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results. 

Prior to founding CDMS, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs. 
 
During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received local and national acclaim for introducing pioneering surgical treatments such as Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining for melanoma and other high risk skin cancers. He developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, staying active, and traveling.

Coincidentally, this episode is dropping on the one year anniversary of CDMS, Dr. Soleymani's now thriving private practice. Congratulations to him and his team!

In this episode:
🔥 They need us; we don't need them
🔥 The courage to leave the Ivory Tower
🔥 "I realized I didn't need to be there."
🔥 Betting on yourself
🔥 Starting a dermatology and Mohs surgery practice
🔥 Accepting all the insurances
🔥 Sun Powder -- Developing and launching a skin health supplement
🔥 Mohs surgery for melanoma
🔥 Arrogance vs Confidence
🔥 Grown men saying nice things to other grown men!
🔥 Challenging the status quo in medicine and surgery
🔥 Misalignment burnout
🔥 A reason for hope -- the resurgence of independent practice
🔥 Academic mentors and business mentors
🔥 Taking care of your team
]]> 3710 false 25 full <![CDATA[Revolutionizing the Medical Supply Chain AND Saving You Money | Luká Yancopoulos, CEO & Co-Founder of Grapevine]]> fbx/2bd757e8-3672-11ef-b01e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:37:25 -0500 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 Innovation Prize the same year for its outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship. Under Luká's leadership, Grapevine has secured approximately $4,000,000 in funding and partnered with more than 400 businesses across the United States. The Grapevine platform enables clients to save up to 50% on medical supply costs, reduce order times by over 90%, and seamlessly work with multiple vendors, thereby accelerating procurement and delivery processes.The Grapevine leadership team is committed to addressing critical issues in the healthcare supply chain, including:- Hidden Costs of Single Supplier Dependency in Healthcare Supply Chains- Inefficiencies in Medical Goods Transport- Warehousing Costs in Medical Supplies (a hidden killer!)- Managing Backorders in Large Hospitals- Embracing Digital TransformationLuká's thought leadership has been featured on prominent podcasts such as The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Healthcare Untold, and Health Innovators Show and notable publications including Medical Economics, Healthcare Express, and Healthcare Business Today. Grapevine has been highlighted in major outlets like USA Today and Benzinga.As you will hear, Luká is committed to inspiring and educating healthcare professionals on the importance of digital transformation in supply chain management.In this episode:🔥 Dorm room disruption during the pandemic🔥 Work doesn't have to suck in order for it to be work🔥 High Cost + Low Value = Not Great!🔥 Healthcare's Hapsburg Chin/Jaw🔥 The $900 Mayo stand🔥 First, provide value🔥 Serving the independent physician🔥 The lowest price every time you buy🔥 Networks are stronger than chains🔥 Dr. Lewellis' Virtual First model explained🔥 11:59 -- Grapevine's solution for the Innovator's Paradox🔥 Taking customers for granted (don't do that)🔥 How Grapevine makes money🔥 Decentralization of power🔥 Hidden warehousing costs🔥 Foul and disgusting markups🔥 The Cost Plus model🔥 Company culture🔥 Grapevine's BHAG🔗 Connect with and learn from Luká and GrapevineGrapevine on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, IG and FB&nbsp;Luká on LinkedIn🔗 More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 Innovation Prize the same year for its outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship.

Under Luká's leadership, Grapevine has secured approximately $4,000,000 in funding and partnered with more than 400 businesses across the United States. The Grapevine platform enables clients to save up to 50% on medical supply costs, reduce order times by over 90%, and seamlessly work with multiple vendors, thereby accelerating procurement and delivery processes.

The Grapevine leadership team is committed to addressing critical issues in the healthcare supply chain, including:
- Hidden Costs of Single Supplier Dependency in Healthcare Supply Chains
- Inefficiencies in Medical Goods Transport
- Warehousing Costs in Medical Supplies (a hidden killer!)
- Managing Backorders in Large Hospitals
- Embracing Digital Transformation

Luká's thought leadership has been featured on prominent podcasts such as The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Healthcare Untold, and Health Innovators Show and notable publications including Medical Economics, Healthcare Express, and Healthcare Business Today. Grapevine has been highlighted in major outlets like USA Today and Benzinga.

As you will hear, Luká is committed to inspiring and educating healthcare professionals on the importance of digital transformation in supply chain management.

In this episode:
🔥 Dorm room disruption during the pandemic
🔥 Work doesn't have to suck in order for it to be work
🔥 High Cost + Low Value = Not Great!
🔥 Healthcare's Hapsburg Chin/Jaw
🔥 The $900 Mayo stand
🔥 First, provide value
🔥 Serving the independent physician
🔥 The lowest price every time you buy
🔥 Networks are stronger than chains
🔥 Dr. Lewellis' Virtual First model explained
🔥 11:59 -- Grapevine's solution for the Innovator's Paradox
🔥 Taking customers for granted (don't do that)
🔥 How Grapevine makes money
🔥 Decentralization of power
🔥 Hidden warehousing costs
🔥 Foul and disgusting markups
🔥 The Cost Plus model
🔥 Company culture
🔥 Grapevine's BHAG

🔗 Connect with and learn from Luká and Grapevine
Grapevine on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, IG and FB 
Luká on LinkedIn

🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis

Need a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.

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📷 Instagram
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🐦 Twitter/X
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🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast
🐕 Pippa!
]]> 2974 false 26 full <![CDATA[It's Not Your Fault! Acknowledging Burnout and Helping Early Career Docs Thrive | Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC]]> fbx/5f1aa9de-3681-11ef-a3b3-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:54:06 -0500 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 two young girls.In this episode:🔥 In search of alignment🔥 3 stages of the Early Career Physician&nbsp; &nbsp;🔥 Ask yourself what still gives you joy in medicine?🔥 The importance of early awareness and intervention🔥 The training you need after your training is done🔥 How Amna is helping great doctors stay in medicine🔥 Recognizing how much agency we always have🔥 Ripple of Change -- shout out to Dr. Todd Otten and Joshua Judy🔥 It's only your fault if you accept it -- shout out Dr. Robert Kornfeld🔥 How to start climbing out of the hole🔥 Being a doctor is a life threatening profession🔥 Overwhelm and denial🔥 The value of creative pursuits&nbsp;🔥 Shout out to Dr. Erinn Weisman and the Dr. Me First and Burnout to Badass podcasts🔥 Burned out docs as crabs in a bucket -- should out Dr. Michael Hersh🔥 Simply creating white space is often the first step. After that, everything else just pours out.🔥 Choice + agency + a little help from your friends🔥 The power of our stories🔥 Feeling held in the shared human experience🔥 You will fall, and you will fail, and you need help. You're not broken.🔥 The higher you get, the more help you need🔥 Do you have anyone in your corner?🔥 Work dread and morning dread as indicators -- another shout out to Dr. Hersh🔥 Misery and cynicism love company🔥 It's complicated as another way of saying it's not a priority🔥 Corporations that abdicated responsibility for taking care of the doctors they employ🔥 The organizations that truly care (they do exist) -- a business case and a moral case🔥 Chronic undervaluation of human capital🔥 What choice are you making today?🔥 Unique challenges that female physicians face🔥 Despite the challenges, the future of our profession is bright🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Shabbir and the Early Career Physicians Institute🧐 Free quiz to Save you 1 hour per day👩‍⚕️ Early Career Physicians Institute👥 LinkedIn&nbsp;📷 Instagram 🔗 More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 two young girls.

In this episode:
🔥 In search of alignment
🔥 3 stages of the Early Career Physician   
🔥 Ask yourself what still gives you joy in medicine?
🔥 The importance of early awareness and intervention
🔥 The training you need after your training is done
🔥 How Amna is helping great doctors stay in medicine
🔥 Recognizing how much agency we always have
🔥 Ripple of Change -- shout out to Dr. Todd Otten and Joshua Judy
🔥 It's only your fault if you accept it -- shout out Dr. Robert Kornfeld
🔥 How to start climbing out of the hole
🔥 Being a doctor is a life threatening profession
🔥 Overwhelm and denial
🔥 The value of creative pursuits 
🔥 Shout out to Dr. Erinn Weisman and the Dr. Me First and Burnout to Badass podcasts
🔥 Burned out docs as crabs in a bucket -- should out Dr. Michael Hersh
🔥 Simply creating white space is often the first step. After that, everything else just pours out.
🔥 Choice + agency + a little help from your friends
🔥 The power of our stories
🔥 Feeling held in the shared human experience
🔥 You will fall, and you will fail, and you need help. You're not broken.
🔥 The higher you get, the more help you need
🔥 Do you have anyone in your corner?
🔥 Work dread and morning dread as indicators -- another shout out to Dr. Hersh
🔥 Misery and cynicism love company
🔥 It's complicated as another way of saying it's not a priority
🔥 Corporations that abdicated responsibility for taking care of the doctors they employ
🔥 The organizations that truly care (they do exist) -- a business case and a moral case
🔥 Chronic undervaluation of human capital
🔥 What choice are you making today?
🔥 Unique challenges that female physicians face
🔥 Despite the challenges, the future of our profession is bright

🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Shabbir and the Early Career Physicians Institute
🧐 Free quiz to Save you 1 hour per day
👥 LinkedIn 
📷 Instagram

🔗 More from Dr. Lewellis

Need a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.

👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!
👥 LinkedIn
📷 Instagram
🎬 YouTube
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🐦 Twitter/X
🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast
🐕 Pippa!
]]> 2895 false 27 full <![CDATA[Patch Testing, Prayer Dermatoses, Passion for Education | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP]]> fbx/2ecb18d0-4f3c-11ef-8c2d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:24:43 -0500 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 working with diverse patient populations. Dr. Hussain has won multiple teaching awards from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and written for prestigious media outlets, such as The New York Times. Dr. Hussain completed his medical degree and master’s degree in public policy at the University of Chicago, and his dermatology residency at Georgetown University. He is known as the Pun-isher due to his penchant for bad puns.In this episode:🔥 Shout out to friend of the pod Dr. Adam Swigost🔥 Interfaith dynamics -- a Muslim walks into a Catholic Jesuit institution🔥 Dermatology's affluence and acccess problem🔥 What it means when your dermatologist looks like you🔥 Vibe shift -- the value of speaking the same language🔥 A Derm who speaks 5 languages🔥 Cultural competency and religious literacy in dermatology🔥 Building rapport through curiosity🔥 What you should know about prayer-related dermatoses🔥 A dermatologist's experience on the COVID-19 front lines (not a joke)🔥 The residency to "job" transition🔥 The value of mentorship🔥 Alignment and the Jesuit model of discernment🔥 Misalignment burnout (credit to Dr. Ali Abdaal)🔥 Shout out to Heroic Leadership by Chrois Lowney🔥 The economics of offering patch testing🔥 The Jesuits as an exercise in branding: education first, religion second🔥 Complement your deep learning with broad learning🔥 Spiky ideas get pushed away until a crisis arrives🔥 Patch testing in dermatology: show me the incentive and I'll show you the results&nbsp;🔥 Shout out to all the Allergic Contact Dermatitis phenoms🔥 Medical staff and clinic culture🔥 A medical practice as a pillar of the community&nbsp; &nbsp;🔥 Shout out to the incomparable Tim Callahan and Chantilly, VA🔥 Physician, have your own web page!🔥 Sometimes it's as simple as Expertise + Circumstance = Opportunity🔥 Shout out to Interfaith America🔥 Setting yourself up for opportunity to knockConnect with and learn from Dr. Hussain👨‍⚕️ hussainderm.com📷 Instagram🐦 Twitter/Xℹ️ Dr. Hussain's publication on allergic contact dermatitis associated with religious practicesMore from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 working with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Hussain has won multiple teaching awards from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and written for prestigious media outlets, such as The New York Times.

Dr. Hussain completed his medical degree and master’s degree in public policy at the University of Chicago, and his dermatology residency at Georgetown University. He is known as the Pun-isher due to his penchant for bad puns.

In this episode:
🔥 Shout out to friend of the pod Dr. Adam Swigost
🔥 Interfaith dynamics -- a Muslim walks into a Catholic Jesuit institution
🔥 Dermatology's affluence and acccess problem
🔥 What it means when your dermatologist looks like you
🔥 Vibe shift -- the value of speaking the same language
🔥 A Derm who speaks 5 languages
🔥 Cultural competency and religious literacy in dermatology
🔥 Building rapport through curiosity
🔥 What you should know about prayer-related dermatoses
🔥 A dermatologist's experience on the COVID-19 front lines (not a joke)
🔥 The residency to "job" transition
🔥 The value of mentorship
🔥 Alignment and the Jesuit model of discernment
🔥 Misalignment burnout (credit to Dr. Ali Abdaal)
🔥 Shout out to Heroic Leadership by Chrois Lowney
🔥 The economics of offering patch testing
🔥 The Jesuits as an exercise in branding: education first, religion second
🔥 Complement your deep learning with broad learning
🔥 Spiky ideas get pushed away until a crisis arrives
🔥 Patch testing in dermatology: show me the incentive and I'll show you the results 
🔥 Shout out to all the Allergic Contact Dermatitis phenoms
🔥 Medical staff and clinic culture
🔥 A medical practice as a pillar of the community   
🔥 Shout out to the incomparable Tim Callahan and Chantilly, VA
🔥 Physician, have your own web page!
🔥 Sometimes it's as simple as Expertise + Circumstance = Opportunity
🔥 Shout out to Interfaith America
🔥 Setting yourself up for opportunity to knock

Connect with and learn from Dr. Hussain
👨‍⚕️ hussainderm.com

More from Dr. Lewellis

Need a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.

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🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place
👥 LinkedIn
📷 Instagram
🎬 YouTube
🎶 TikTok
🐦 Twitter/X
🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)
🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast
🐕 Pippa!
]]> 3501 false 28 full <![CDATA[The Doc Making Physician-Led Healthcare More Accessible | Brittany Busse, MD]]> fbx/4284d776-5b5d-11ef-85a6-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:16:23 -0500 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 technology specific for Telemedicine. Dr. Busse has a keen intuition and is able to make meaningful connections between disparate ideas and systems. She is also able to speak clearly and at a level that most people can immediately relate to and understand, which has led to her being a featured expert and contributor for a variety of local, regional and national media publications. As a physician leader, she is a vocal advocate for the well-being of both physicians and patients. Her curiosity for innovation and technology and her excitement for improving the healthcare system is contagious. As the president and CMO of ViTelHealth, she is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizing digital health tools that augment the patient-physician connection and improve outcomes so that everyone can thrive. She launched the ViTel Health Physician Services Cooperative in 2024 to empower physicians to work together to improve healthcare delivery and to create a bridge from employed work to thriving in independent practice.&nbsp;Please note that this was recorded in April 2024. Check out the links below for the latest on Dr. Busse's mission and vision.Connect with Dr. Busse, ViTelHealth and The Physician Services Cooperative👥 Dr. Busse on LinkedIn👩‍⚕️ ViTelHealth🩺 The Physician Services CooperativeMore from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 technology specific for Telemedicine.

Dr. Busse has a keen intuition and is able to make meaningful connections between disparate ideas and systems. She is also able to speak clearly and at a level that most people can immediately relate to and understand, which has led to her being a featured expert and contributor for a variety of local, regional and national media publications.

As a physician leader, she is a vocal advocate for the well-being of both physicians and patients. Her curiosity for innovation and technology and her excitement for improving the healthcare system is contagious.

As the president and CMO of ViTelHealth, she is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizing digital health tools that augment the patient-physician connection and improve outcomes so that everyone can thrive.

She launched the ViTel Health Physician Services Cooperative in 2024 to empower physicians to work together to improve healthcare delivery and to create a bridge from employed work to thriving in independent practice. 

Please note that this was recorded in April 2024. Check out the links below for the latest on Dr. Busse's mission and vision.

Connect with Dr. Busse, ViTelHealth and The Physician Services Cooperative
👥 Dr. Busse on LinkedIn
👩‍⚕️ ViTelHealth

More from Dr. Lewellis

Need a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.

🩺 Above & Beyond Dermatology
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]]> 3128 false 29 full <![CDATA[Facing and Fighting the Physician Burnout Crisis through Learning, Community and Action | Diana Londoño, MD]]> fbx/f7acee7a-5b7d-11ef-9a0f-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:26:28 -0500 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 wide array of urological conditions but doesn't stop there. Her mission is to provide you with compassionate care that you can understand. She enjoys providing care using simple language without fancy words that few people understand. As a board-certified urologist, she doesn't just want to tell you what to do. She thinks it's important to work together as a team and is always happy to do so in English or Spanish. Much like me, Dr. Londoño's goal is to improve and maintain the overall health of her patients. This isn't something that's easy to find in a specialist, especially in a field that can rely much more on procedures than nuanced improvement of health and coaching. She aims to empower you with an understanding of your condition and share with you a comprehensive wellness plan so you can be on a path to life long well being.The treatments she offers are both medical and surgical. She uses open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted techniques for surgical procedures.Not surprisingly, Dr. Londono received the 2022 Physician Leadership Award from the Los Angeles County Medical Association. Education:Bachelors of Arts: Spanish and Biology: Claremont McKenna College.Medical Doctor: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.Residency in Urology: Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles.&nbsp;This episode was recorded in April 2024.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Londoño👩‍⚕️ Dr. Londoño's website👥 Dr. Londoño on LinkedIn 🩺 Dr. Londoño at City of Hope🎗️ Physician Coach Support 📷 Instagram&nbsp;More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 wide array of urological conditions but doesn't stop there. Her mission is to provide you with compassionate care that you can understand. She enjoys providing care using simple language without fancy words that few people understand. As a board-certified urologist, she doesn't just want to tell you what to do. She thinks it's important to work together as a team and is always happy to do so in English or Spanish.

Much like me, Dr. Londoño's goal is to improve and maintain the overall health of her patients. This isn't something that's easy to find in a specialist, especially in a field that can rely much more on procedures than nuanced improvement of health and coaching. She aims to empower you with an understanding of your condition and share with you a comprehensive wellness plan so you can be on a path to life long well being.

The treatments she offers are both medical and surgical. She uses open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted techniques for surgical procedures.

Not surprisingly, Dr. Londono received the 2022 Physician Leadership Award from the Los Angeles County Medical Association.

Education:
Bachelors of Arts: Spanish and Biology: Claremont McKenna College.
Medical Doctor: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Residency in Urology: Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles. 

This episode was recorded in April 2024.

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]]> 2874 false 30 full <![CDATA[My Life Looks the Same and Completely Different -- The Impact of Physician Coaching | Michael Hersh, MD]]> fbx/128c3996-706c-11ef-8e21-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:49:24 -0500 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 and took on as many leadership opportunities as he could find. If there was a committee that needed a young, eager physician, he was the guy. His position in the group blossomed, and he became a well-respected physician in his community.Everything changed in 2014, as he tells it, with the birth of his daughter.&nbsp; He went from having all of the time he needed for everything he wanted to do, to realizing that every patient and committee meant trading valuable family time for his career.&nbsp; He slowly backed away from the leadership roles, but the extra time quickly became filled with patient care.&nbsp; The more he tried to slow down, the faster everything seemed to move and the less control he had over his day.&nbsp; His family grew even more with the birth of his son in 2017.&nbsp; He stepped away from other activities outside of the home, but was never quite able to untangle himself from the complexities of patient care.Like so many other physicians, he had fallen prey to a mutual fund company and needed to figure out his finances immediately.&nbsp; In his journey to learn as much as possible about that, he found the solution to his problem: The financial independence community.&nbsp; He devoured all of the information he could find and pursued financial independence like it was his only job. &nbsp; He knew that if he could achieve that, he would finally get to live the life he wanted.&nbsp; He could finally carve time out of his day to be with his family.&nbsp; But once he got on the path, nothing changed.&nbsp; He was still working just as hard as before. Scrolling social media one day, he came across physician coaching and looked into it with a healthy dose of skepticisim. He soon typed out the words that would change everything: Something needs to change, but I don’t know where to start.&nbsp; When he saw those words in front of him, his decision became clear.&nbsp; He took a huge leap of faith and invested in himself.He continues to practice as a gastroenterologist and also runs his own physician coaching business, Better Physician Life. Tune in to hear more of his transformational story!This episode was recorded in May 2024.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Hersh👨‍⚕️ Better Physician Life (Physician Coaching)👥 Dr. Hersh on LinkedIn🩺 Dr. Hersh at Endeavor Health&nbsp;More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Text or call me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 and took on as many leadership opportunities as he could find. If there was a committee that needed a young, eager physician, he was the guy. His position in the group blossomed, and he became a well-respected physician in his community.

Everything changed in 2014, as he tells it, with the birth of his daughter.  He went from having all of the time he needed for everything he wanted to do, to realizing that every patient and committee meant trading valuable family time for his career. 

He slowly backed away from the leadership roles, but the extra time quickly became filled with patient care.  The more he tried to slow down, the faster everything seemed to move and the less control he had over his day. 

His family grew even more with the birth of his son in 2017.  He stepped away from other activities outside of the home, but was never quite able to untangle himself from the complexities of patient care.

Like so many other physicians, he had fallen prey to a mutual fund company and needed to figure out his finances immediately.  In his journey to learn as much as possible about that, he found the solution to his problem: The financial independence community. 

He devoured all of the information he could find and pursued financial independence like it was his only job.   He knew that if he could achieve that, he would finally get to live the life he wanted.  He could finally carve time out of his day to be with his family.  But once he got on the path, nothing changed.  He was still working just as hard as before.

Scrolling social media one day, he came across physician coaching and looked into it with a healthy dose of skepticisim. He soon typed out the words that would change everything: Something needs to change, but I don’t know where to start. 

When he saw those words in front of him, his decision became clear.  He took a huge leap of faith and invested in himself.

He continues to practice as a gastroenterologist and also runs his own physician coaching business, Better Physician Life. Tune in to hear more of his transformational story!

This episode was recorded in May 2024.

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]]> 2942 false 31 full <![CDATA[Sometimes One Response Is All You Need | Tofunmi Omiye, MD, MS]]> fbx/ba059c98-7ce3-11ef-b08b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:07:53 -0500 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 and Biomedical Data Science.Dr. Omiye works at the nexus of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and policy. His research covers computer vision, foundation models, and AI bias. His projects have been published in journals like Nature Medicine and featured in media outlets like the Washington Post and AP news.Before Stanford, Tofunmi earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he was privileged to be a Federal Govt. and Shell University Scholar. He later pursued an MS in Health Policy at Stanford while focusing on AI and working in a surgery-AI lab. Here, he explored the utility of machine learning algorithms in clinical settings and how macroeconomic policies influence mortality.Dr. Omiye has previously collaborated on global health projects with the WHO and Gates foundation and had a stint in venture capital supporting early stage investments in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is passionate about helping ensure that AI benefits all patients, and enjoys concerts, and the real Football. ⚽️This episode was recorded in June 2024.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Omiye👨‍⚕️ Dr. Omiye's website👥 Dr. Omiye on LinkedIn&nbsp;More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 and Biomedical Data Science.

Dr. Omiye works at the nexus of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and policy. His research covers computer vision, foundation models, and AI bias. His projects have been published in journals like Nature Medicine and featured in media outlets like the Washington Post and AP news.

Before Stanford, Tofunmi earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he was privileged to be a Federal Govt. and Shell University Scholar.

He later pursued an MS in Health Policy at Stanford while focusing on AI and working in a surgery-AI lab. Here, he explored the utility of machine learning algorithms in clinical settings and how macroeconomic policies influence mortality.

Dr. Omiye has previously collaborated on global health projects with the WHO and Gates foundation and had a stint in venture capital supporting early stage investments in the San Francisco Bay Area.

He is passionate about helping ensure that AI benefits all patients, and enjoys concerts, and the real Football. ⚽️

This episode was recorded in June 2024.

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]]> 2881 false 32 full <![CDATA[He May Not Be Your First Call for Disability Insurance, But He'll Likely Be Your Last | Larry Keller, CFP]]> fbx/1c585ab4-7ceb-11ef-9f07-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:31:54 -0500 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 know.There is no shortage of insurance agents and/or financial advisors who work with or want to work with physicians. However, the one thing that cannot be replicated is experience.&nbsp;Working with an Insurance Agent familiar with the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies can potentially minimize any surprises during the process.Larry spoke at the 2022 Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference (WCICON22) and is a frequent contributor to White Coat Investor. While he might not be a doctor's first phone call regarding their insurance needs, he is often their last.Tune in to hear Larry's story and learn about the vital role disability insurance plays in a physician's overall financial health.Connect with and learn more about Larry Keller, CFP, and Physician Financial Services💰 Physician Financial Services&nbsp;More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in MN, IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa!Please note: This podcast is intended for general public use and is for informational purposes only.&nbsp; The Direct Care Derm is not affiliated with or endorsed by Park Avenue Securities, Guardian, or Physician Financial Services and opinions stated are their own. Lawrence B. Keller is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 355 LEXINGTON AVE, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10017, 212-2611850. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Physician Financial Services is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #0C37340, AR Insurance License #1057229. 2024-179969 Expires 8/2026 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 know.

There is no shortage of insurance agents and/or financial advisors who work with or want to work with physicians. However, the one thing that cannot be replicated is experience. 

Working with an Insurance Agent familiar with the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies can potentially minimize any surprises during the process.

Larry spoke at the 2022 Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference (WCICON22) and is a frequent contributor to White Coat Investor.

While he might not be a doctor's first phone call regarding their insurance needs, he is often their last.

Tune in to hear Larry's story and learn about the vital role disability insurance plays in a physician's overall financial health.

Connect with and learn more about Larry Keller, CFP, and Physician Financial Services
💰 Physician Financial Services
 
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Please note: This podcast is intended for general public use and is for informational purposes only.  The Direct Care Derm is not affiliated with or endorsed by Park Avenue Securities, Guardian, or Physician Financial Services and opinions stated are their own. Lawrence B. Keller is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 355 LEXINGTON AVE, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10017, 212-2611850. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Physician Financial Services is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #0C37340, AR Insurance License #1057229. 2024-179969 Expires 8/2026
]]> 3978 false 33 full <![CDATA[A Promising Public Health Leadership Journey from Dhulikhel to Baltimore | Niroj Bhandari, MBBS]]> fbx/a58fe0d6-7ceb-11ef-8060-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:30:00 -0500 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 2018 while I was a dermatology resident at Stanford, but I caught up with him shortly after he received the prestigious Sommer Scholars Program award for his outstanding contributions in public health leadership. When we recorded this interview on August 6, 2024, this scholarship was supporting his pursuit of a Master of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and providing him with enrichment activities to hone his leadership skills, develop his professional network, and engage with today's leaders.A bit more about my pal Niroj... Dr. Bhandari is the Founder of Drishya Health Care and holds roles as Research Associate and Executive Officer at the Institute for Implementation Science and Health. He also advises Federal Parliament of Nepal Member Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, serves as an executive member of the Authentic Leadership Institute Nepal, and is a consultant to the Ever Forward Club in Hayward, California. Dr. Bhandari's diverse activities and passions underscore his unwavering commitment to healthcare, research, leadership, and community service. Additionally, he has published over two dozen research papers and is now enthusiastic about studying the transformative impact of politico-economic systems, international relations, technology, academia, business, and organizational structures on global healthcare, particularly in developing regions.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Bhandari👥 Dr. Bhandari on LinkedIn&nbsp;More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 2018 while I was a dermatology resident at Stanford, but I caught up with him shortly after he received the prestigious Sommer Scholars Program award for his outstanding contributions in public health leadership. When we recorded this interview on August 6, 2024, this scholarship was supporting his pursuit of a Master of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and providing him with enrichment activities to hone his leadership skills, develop his professional network, and engage with today's leaders.

A bit more about my pal Niroj... Dr. Bhandari is the Founder of Drishya Health Care and holds roles as Research Associate and Executive Officer at the Institute for Implementation Science and Health. He also advises Federal Parliament of Nepal Member Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, serves as an executive member of the Authentic Leadership Institute Nepal, and is a consultant to the Ever Forward Club in Hayward, California.

Dr. Bhandari's diverse activities and passions underscore his unwavering commitment to healthcare, research, leadership, and community service. Additionally, he has published over two dozen research papers and is now enthusiastic about studying the transformative impact of politico-economic systems, international relations, technology, academia, business, and organizational structures on global healthcare, particularly in developing regions.

Connect with and learn more about Dr. Bhandari
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]]> 2737 false 34 full <![CDATA[Creating a Dermatology Oasis for Your Team, Your Patients, and YOU! | Joshua Weitz, MD]]> fbx/00e3da16-9964-11ef-9e00-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:30:00 -0600 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 benefit the patient. He’s triple board-certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.Born and raised in northern Michigan, Dr. Weitz graduated with Latin honors from Colby College in Maine. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences followed by an internal medicine residency at the University of Buffalo. He returned to Rochester where he completed a prestigious dual fellowship in allergy/immunology and rheumatology at the University of Rochester.Dr. Weitz also completed a naturopathic, functional, and regenerative medicine fellowship through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Metabolic Medicine Institute. He has published in peer review journals and presented to groups of physicians as well as the public, both locally and nationally. He enjoys clinical research and the goal of advancing our understanding of health and wellness.Dr. Weitz worked closely with Dr. Robert Loss, Jr. and helped establish an electronic database for Skin Search, the clinical research partner of Dermatology Associates of Rochester.When he’s away from work, Dr. Weitz enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and exploring nature through hiking, skiing, and rock climbing.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Weitz👨‍⚕️ Dermatology Associates of Rochester🧬 Skin Search👥 Dr. Weitz on LinkedIn&nbsp;More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 benefit the patient. He’s triple board-certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.

Born and raised in northern Michigan, Dr. Weitz graduated with Latin honors from Colby College in Maine. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences followed by an internal medicine residency at the University of Buffalo. He returned to Rochester where he completed a prestigious dual fellowship in allergy/immunology and rheumatology at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Weitz also completed a naturopathic, functional, and regenerative medicine fellowship through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Metabolic Medicine Institute. He has published in peer review journals and presented to groups of physicians as well as the public, both locally and nationally. He enjoys clinical research and the goal of advancing our understanding of health and wellness.

Dr. Weitz worked closely with Dr. Robert Loss, Jr. and helped establish an electronic database for Skin Search, the clinical research partner of Dermatology Associates of Rochester.

When he’s away from work, Dr. Weitz enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and exploring nature through hiking, skiing, and rock climbing.

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]]> 2757 false 35 full <![CDATA[A Chiropractor and a Dermatologist Walk Into a Red Light Therapy Bar... | David Lipman, DC, Owner of Physical Evidence Chiropractic]]> fbx/d72f9708-7ceb-11ef-8348-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:30:00 -0600 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, endurance, and overall health well into his 60s. His mission is to share the knowledge and processes that have profoundly benefited his life, helping others achieve optimal health and wellness.Dr. Lipman provides his patients with expert diagnosis, non-addictive pain relief, swift corrective care for present conditions, and education in preventative care. His chiropractic practice is a reflection of his personal journey as a patient who experienced significant injuries from a young age and found chiropractic care to be the solution. Combining this with his personal fitness program, Dr. Lipman has gained unique insights into managing musculoskeletal pain both personally and professionally. He offers maintenance solutions to keep his patients pain-free and functional, despite acute or chronic injury.Dr. Lipman's experiences with pain and his education have given him a unique perspective on patient care. He believes that while most healthcare providers focus on structural damage as the cause of musculoskeletal pain, the real issue often lies in the body's mechanical compensation for that damage. By correcting this dysfunction rather than merely treating the pain, Dr. Lipman helps his patients achieve lasting relief. Over time, he has incorporated cutting-edge therapies and devices, such as Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, Whole Body Vibration, Mechanical Motion Therapy, Whole Body Cryotherapy, and Photo Bio Modulation Therapy, to quickly and safely resolve issues.Proud to offer progressive therapies not commonly found in other practices, Dr. Lipman is dedicated to providing empathetic, effective, and proactive relief. His philosophy addresses the daily stressors that impact natural weight-bearing and movement mechanics, which often lead to musculoskeletal problems. With experience owning and operating several fitness-club based healthcare practices, Dr. Lipman is committed to helping patients of all ages achieve pain-free and fit lives, enhancing their structural integrity and overall well-being.Tune in to my conversation with Dr. David Lipman for a far-reaching conversation with a fellow practice owner who has built a great life and a great business by going to bat to help people the best way he knows how. I love learning from practice owners in other fields. It helps me broaden my knowledge and learn new things that can potentially help my own patients.Connect with and learn more about Dr. LipmanPhysical Evidence ChiropracticInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebook&nbsp;More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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, endurance, and overall health well into his 60s. His mission is to share the knowledge and processes that have profoundly benefited his life, helping others achieve optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Lipman provides his patients with expert diagnosis, non-addictive pain relief, swift corrective care for present conditions, and education in preventative care. His chiropractic practice is a reflection of his personal journey as a patient who experienced significant injuries from a young age and found chiropractic care to be the solution. Combining this with his personal fitness program, Dr. Lipman has gained unique insights into managing musculoskeletal pain both personally and professionally. He offers maintenance solutions to keep his patients pain-free and functional, despite acute or chronic injury.

Dr. Lipman's experiences with pain and his education have given him a unique perspective on patient care. He believes that while most healthcare providers focus on structural damage as the cause of musculoskeletal pain, the real issue often lies in the body's mechanical compensation for that damage. By correcting this dysfunction rather than merely treating the pain, Dr. Lipman helps his patients achieve lasting relief. Over time, he has incorporated cutting-edge therapies and devices, such as Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, Whole Body Vibration, Mechanical Motion Therapy, Whole Body Cryotherapy, and Photo Bio Modulation Therapy, to quickly and safely resolve issues.

Proud to offer progressive therapies not commonly found in other practices, Dr. Lipman is dedicated to providing empathetic, effective, and proactive relief. His philosophy addresses the daily stressors that impact natural weight-bearing and movement mechanics, which often lead to musculoskeletal problems. With experience owning and operating several fitness-club based healthcare practices, Dr. Lipman is committed to helping patients of all ages achieve pain-free and fit lives, enhancing their structural integrity and overall well-being.

Tune in to my conversation with Dr. David Lipman for a far-reaching conversation with a fellow practice owner who has built a great life and a great business by going to bat to help people the best way he knows how. I love learning from practice owners in other fields. It helps me broaden my knowledge and learn new things that can potentially help my own patients.

Connect with and learn more about Dr. Lipman
Physical Evidence Chiropractic
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]]> 2981 false 36 full <![CDATA[Black Friday Bonus -- A Gift From Me To You]]> fbx/a8b5fd96-ae5e-11ef-a495-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:23:12 -0600 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 started many months ago. While I never ended up finishing it, it contains a lot of valuable information, much of which I frequently discuss during consultations with my patients. In the spirit of not letting perfect be the enemy of good, I offer it to you here as a short, unfinished audio book. If it sounds a bit different to you than usual if you're a regular listener or a bit odd in general if you're a new listener, it's because the audio was generated using an AI clone of my voice with the help of Eleven Labs (affiliate link). Please excuse any pronunciation errors or hallucinations. Speech generation models can hallucinate just like text based generative AI models do. The difference between this and my actual voice will only become less obvious over time, so I'll always disclose when an artificial voice rendering is being used.I hope you learn something. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 715-391-9774 or drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com&nbsp; if you have any questions or comments.More from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 started many months ago. While I never ended up finishing it, it contains a lot of valuable information, much of which I frequently discuss during consultations with my patients. In the spirit of not letting perfect be the enemy of good, I offer it to you here as a short, unfinished audio book.

If it sounds a bit different to you than usual if you're a regular listener or a bit odd in general if you're a new listener, it's because the audio was generated using an AI clone of my voice with the help of Eleven Labs (affiliate link).

Please excuse any pronunciation errors or hallucinations. Speech generation models can hallucinate just like text based generative AI models do. The difference between this and my actual voice will only become less obvious over time, so I'll always disclose when an artificial voice rendering is being used.

I hope you learn something. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 715-391-9774 or drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com  if you have any questions or comments.


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🐕 Pippa!]]> 3075 false 37 full <![CDATA[Earn Your Media, Own Your Media, and Get the Heck on OPS | Saul Marquez, CEO & Founder of Outcomes Rocket]]> fbx/e477acc4-b2bb-11ef-a912-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:30:00 -0600 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 roles at major players like Stryker, NuVasive, and Medtronic.&nbsp;Recognizing significant gaps that companies were faced with in strategy, digital marketing, and commercialization, Saul founded Outcomes Rocket to address these challenges head-on by helping healthcare brands and businesses scale and thrive in the digital age.&nbsp;Saul also hosts the Outcomes Rocket Podcast, a daily show featuring over 1,800 interviews and boasting a 4.8-star rating. The podcast attracts a diverse range of guests, from health tech entrepreneurs to hospital CEOs, offering valuable insights into the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.&nbsp;Connect with and learn more about Saul MarquezOutcomes RocketOutcomes Rocket PodcastLinkedInFacebookTwitter/XYouTubeMore from Dr. LewellisNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I can do in office and virtual care in WI and virtual care in IL, NE, AL, and CO.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 roles at major players like Stryker, NuVasive, and Medtronic. 

Recognizing significant gaps that companies were faced with in strategy, digital marketing, and commercialization, Saul founded Outcomes Rocket to address these challenges head-on by helping healthcare brands and businesses scale and thrive in the digital age. 

Saul also hosts the Outcomes Rocket Podcast, a daily show featuring over 1,800 interviews and boasting a 4.8-star rating. The podcast attracts a diverse range of guests, from health tech entrepreneurs to hospital CEOs, offering valuable insights into the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. 

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]]> 2078 false 38 full <![CDATA[Solving a Problem as a Physician through Product Development and Innovation | Dr. Manju Dawkins, Creator & Co-Founder of Thimble]]> fbx/91b808f8-be2d-11ef-ad05-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:34:53 -0600 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 disease detection, blood donation and life-saving treatments. Thimble is a holistic platform of pain and stress reducing products for common needle procedures. Thimble is changing the way healthcare feels.Dr. Dawkins received her B.A. from Columbia University. She then returned to her home state to obtain her M.D. from the University of Maryland. She completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She served as Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. She has practiced in academic, private, hospital-based, and group practice settings in New York and Los Angeles.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Dawkins &amp; ThimbleThimble's WebsiteThimble on InstagramThimble on TikTokThimble on LinkedInDr. Dawkins on LinkedIn Team@thimblehealth.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 disease detection, blood donation and life-saving treatments. Thimble is a holistic platform of pain and stress reducing products for common needle procedures. Thimble is changing the way healthcare feels.

Dr. Dawkins received her B.A. from Columbia University. She then returned to her home state to obtain her M.D. from the University of Maryland. She completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY.

She served as Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. She has practiced in academic, private, hospital-based, and group practice settings in New York and Los Angeles.



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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
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Pippa! 🐕
Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 2292 false 39 full <![CDATA[Betting on Yourself and Building a Skin Care Brand with a Powerful Why | Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey, Founder of Bright Girl]]> fbx/247aeb80-c92b-11ef-a871-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:30:00 -0600 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 assistant program director and the head of Dermatologic Surgery for the OhioHealth Dermatology residency program.&nbsp;On top of all of that, Dr. Casey is also the founder of Bright Girl youth skincare, a collection she created to instill effective and consistent daily skincare habits from a young age. Bright Girl’s mission is to prevent skin damage and ultimately create an impact on skin cancer incidence.As the mother of three daughters, Dr. Casey is passionate about educating and empowering youth with the knowledge, tools and daily habits to care for their skin and prevent the majority of skin damage that she sees in her practice each day. Her roles demonstrate her commitment to teaching, and she uses various media outlets to share fact-based, practical skin health knowledge with the community at large.Connect with and learn more about Dr. Casey &amp; Bright GirlDr. Casey on InstagramDr. Casey on LinkedInBrightGirl.comBright Girl on InstagramBright Girl on TikTokMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa! 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 assistant program director and the head of Dermatologic Surgery for the OhioHealth Dermatology residency program. 

On top of all of that, Dr. Casey is also the founder of Bright Girl youth skincare, a collection she created to instill effective and consistent daily skincare habits from a young age. Bright Girl’s mission is to prevent skin damage and ultimately create an impact on skin cancer incidence.

As the mother of three daughters, Dr. Casey is passionate about educating and empowering youth with the knowledge, tools and daily habits to care for their skin and prevent the majority of skin damage that she sees in her practice each day. Her roles demonstrate her commitment to teaching, and she uses various media outlets to share fact-based, practical skin health knowledge with the community at large.



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]]> 3797 false 40 full <![CDATA[Return of the Dapper Dermatologist! | Dr. Adam Swigost]]> fbx/1118c118-d38d-11ef-b513-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:30:00 -0600 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 with me that he has no regrets about this experience, and I believe it. He's undoubtedly more prepared now than ever to serve his patients in the way that suits him best. (Suits! Dapper! The PUNisher, Dr. Aamir Hussain, will hopefully appreciate this.) If you love him like I do and want to know more, stay tuned for future episodes or reach out to him directly to say hello. Now on with the show!*** &nbsp;Dr. Adam Swigost is a board-certified dermatologist and entrepreneur. He founded Dapper Dermatology, which started as North Dakota's first and only entirely virtual dermatology clinic and evolved into a full service direct care dermatology clinic located in Austin, TX (closing 2/28/2025 as discussed above). Above all, Dr. Swigost is an advocate for physician autonomy and reinvigorating the patient-physician relationship, and he will no doubt bring an outstanding and innovative suite of services to wherever he is headed next.He completed his undergraduate degrees and medical training at the University of North Dakota. He completed his internship through the University of Central Florida in Ocala, FL, and his dermatology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association.If you aren't one of the 186 people (or 86 people plus my mom 100 times -- thanks, Ma!) who have listened to Episode 004 published on January 11th, 2024 back when the show was still called The Direct Care Derm, I highly recommend you check that out first and then come back to this episode. You'll have fun learning about Dr. Swigost's origin story, and you'll get to hear me suck at podcasting way more than I do now. Win-win! I hope you enjoy the show(s).Connect with Dr. SwigostDapper Dermatology Instagram info@dapperdermatology.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 with me that he has no regrets about this experience, and I believe it. He's undoubtedly more prepared now than ever to serve his patients in the way that suits him best. (Suits! Dapper! The PUNisher, Dr. Aamir Hussain, will hopefully appreciate this.)

If you love him like I do and want to know more, stay tuned for future episodes or reach out to him directly to say hello. Now on with the show!***  
Dr. Adam Swigost is a board-certified dermatologist and entrepreneur. He founded Dapper Dermatology, which started as North Dakota's first and only entirely virtual dermatology clinic and evolved into a full service direct care dermatology clinic located in Austin, TX (closing 2/28/2025 as discussed above).

Above all, Dr. Swigost is an advocate for physician autonomy and reinvigorating the patient-physician relationship, and he will no doubt bring an outstanding and innovative suite of services to wherever he is headed next.

He completed his undergraduate degrees and medical training at the University of North Dakota. He completed his internship through the University of Central Florida in Ocala, FL, and his dermatology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association.

If you aren't one of the 186 people (or 86 people plus my mom 100 times -- thanks, Ma!) who have listened to Episode 004 published on January 11th, 2024 back when the show was still called The Direct Care Derm, I highly recommend you check that out first and then come back to this episode. You'll have fun learning about Dr. Swigost's origin story, and you'll get to hear me suck at podcasting way more than I do now. Win-win! I hope you enjoy the show(s).

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]]> 4458 false 41 full <![CDATA[What a Country Derm Can Learn from the Men's Skin Health Expert of Beverly Hills | Lashelle Ullie, Licensed Esthetician]]> fbx/8d5f81b0-d984-11ef-b8b8-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:09:26 -0600 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 Youtube. Specializing in men's skin health and assisting individuals living with cancer, Lashelle connects clients with complementary health and wellness practices that go beyond skin treatment and address the individual as a whole. This integrative approach helps his clients address the root causes holding them back from optimal health and well-being. Lashelle aspires to build a network of health professionals from different therapeutic modalities to collaborate on improving their clients' quality of life.Connect with and learn more about Lashelle🛑 Lashelle Ullie📷 Instagram📺 YouTube📘 FaceBook⏱️ TikTokEmail: Lashelle@lashelleullie.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 Youtube.

Specializing in men's skin health and assisting individuals living with cancer, Lashelle connects clients with complementary health and wellness practices that go beyond skin treatment and address the individual as a whole. This integrative approach helps his clients address the root causes holding them back from optimal health and well-being.

Lashelle aspires to build a network of health professionals from different therapeutic modalities to collaborate on improving their clients' quality of life.

Connect with and learn more about Lashelle
📺 YouTube
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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
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Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 3572 false 42 full <![CDATA[Itchy, Aging Skin is Everywhere... Let's Do Something About It! | Daniel C. Butler, MD]]> fbx/839ed8a2-c92a-11ef-a314-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:30:00 -0600 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 than in the dead of winter in central Wisconsin where the dreaded winter itch is currently raging.My guest -- who is staying warm and hopefully not very itchy in Arizona -- is the delightful Dr. Daniel C. Butler. I can't imagine a better person for this discussion. Dr. Butler is the assistant dean of student affairs and an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He directs the University of Arizona’s Inflammatory and Aging Skin Research Program. Dr. Butler's research interests focus on the presentation and treatment of skin disease in older adults. He founded and leads international clinical and research groups evaluating best practices in this population. He has active clinical trials focusing on pruritus and atopic dermatitis in older adults.&nbsp;Dr. Butler graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School.&nbsp; He continues to mentor students and trainees all over the country who are interested in skin diseases of the oldest generation.I'd like to extend a huge thanks to the Dermeleve Cream and Scalp Serum team at Advanced Derm Solutions, LLC for their generous support of this episode, for connecting me with Dr. Butler, and for their dedication to helping itchy people!If you're a healthcare provider and would like samples, simply use the Dermeleve sample request form.Click here (this is an affiliate link) to learn more about and/or purchase Dermeleve products.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 than in the dead of winter in central Wisconsin where the dreaded winter itch is currently raging.

My guest -- who is staying warm and hopefully not very itchy in Arizona -- is the delightful Dr. Daniel C. Butler. I can't imagine a better person for this discussion.

Dr. Butler is the assistant dean of student affairs and an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. He directs the University of Arizona’s Inflammatory and Aging Skin Research Program.

Dr. Butler's research interests focus on the presentation and treatment of skin disease in older adults. He founded and leads international clinical and research groups evaluating best practices in this population. He has active clinical trials focusing on pruritus and atopic dermatitis in older adults. 

Dr. Butler graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School.  He continues to mentor students and trainees all over the country who are interested in skin diseases of the oldest generation.


I'd like to extend a huge thanks to the Dermeleve Cream and Scalp Serum team at Advanced Derm Solutions, LLC for their generous support of this episode, for connecting me with Dr. Butler, and for their dedication to helping itchy people!

If you're a healthcare provider and would like samples, simply use the Dermeleve sample request form.

Click here (this is an affiliate link) to learn more about and/or purchase Dermeleve products.


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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
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]]> 2866 false 43 full <![CDATA[A Joyful Approach to Delivering Outstanding Integrative Dermatology Care | Meena Julapalli, MD]]> fbx/d3823c90-e40c-11ef-ae82-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:30:00 -0600 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 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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas.Dr. Julapalli is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care that acknowledges and supports not just the physical aspects of her patients' skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She believes that by fostering sacred relationships of love, trust, and mutual respect and creating an environment and community whereby children and families affected by skin disease feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and supported, they are empowered, transformed, and healed in profound and life-changing ways.Dr. Julapalli has been blessed to facilitate and witness these transformations through her involvement with support groups and camp programs throughout the country, including the American Academy of Dermatology-sponsored Camp Discovery, Paul Newman's SeriousFun Network, and the American Camp Association, as well as through local workshops and healing circles that she leads.She is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.In addition to her philanthropic pursuits in her local and national communities, Dr. Julapalli is dedicated to serving children abroad. She has volunteered her time and expertise at a pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho, Africa, at orphanages and schools in Nicaragua, with children and adults with albinism in Tanzania, and most recently with people in impoverished villages in northern Thailand.Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!She's also simply one of the most truly joyful and generous people I've ever met. I'm honored and grateful to call her a friend and colleague and am thrilled to have her back on the show.🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Julapalli🐦 Bluebird Dermatology 🐦Other Blubird Dermatology LinksThe Joyful PathOther Joyful Path LinksAAD's Camp DiscoveryPaul Newman's SeriousFun Network Roundup River RanchCamp Spirit (Winter Camp for kids with Epidermolysis Bullosa)More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Julapalli is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care that acknowledges and supports not just the physical aspects of her patients' skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She believes that by fostering sacred relationships of love, trust, and mutual respect and creating an environment and community whereby children and families affected by skin disease feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and supported, they are empowered, transformed, and healed in profound and life-changing ways.

Dr. Julapalli has been blessed to facilitate and witness these transformations through her involvement with support groups and camp programs throughout the country, including the American Academy of Dermatology-sponsored Camp Discovery, Paul Newman's SeriousFun Network, and the American Camp Association, as well as through local workshops and healing circles that she leads.

She is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.

In addition to her philanthropic pursuits in her local and national communities, Dr. Julapalli is dedicated to serving children abroad. She has volunteered her time and expertise at a pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic in Lesotho, Africa, at orphanages and schools in Nicaragua, with children and adults with albinism in Tanzania, and most recently with people in impoverished villages in northern Thailand.

Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!

She's also simply one of the most truly joyful and generous people I've ever met. I'm honored and grateful to call her a friend and colleague and am thrilled to have her back on the show.

🔗 Connect with and learn from Dr. Julapalli
🐦 Bluebird Dermatology 🐦

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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

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]]> 3745 false 44 full <![CDATA[THE Dermy Doc Is In to Talk Dermy Doc Box, Dermy Doc Institute, IP & Direct Care | Fatima Fahs, MD, FAAD]]> fbx/631f2178-f525-11ef-b307-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:37:46 -0600 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 featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Forbes, Self, Time, Today, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and many more.She's also the founder of the award winning skincare subscription box, Dermy Dox Box, as well as the Dermy Doc Institute, a fabulous direct care dermatology practice in Southfield, Michigan. We recorded this episode just days before the Institute's grand opening, and I'm so grateful she was willing to give us some of her time.I love how more and more doctors are redefining healthcare and bringing it back to a much healthier place and can't help but shout these stories from the rooftop.At the Dermy Doc Institute, Dr. Fahs provides comprehensive, personalized care without the demands and restrictions placed by insurance companies. This allows for her sole focus to be on you, the patient, and your unique dermatological needs.She knows that many of us experience barriers to quality healthcare imposed by health insurance companies that we all so clearly know value profits over health and well-being. Dr. Fahs believes every patient has the right to make their own healthcare decisions. She's helping put the power of your healthcare back into your hands by utilizing a direct care model. Dr. Fahs has a particular interest in skincare and product formulation, researching the efficacy of over the counter cosmeceuticals. Her Instagram account is where she decodes skincare ingredients and explains common dermatological concerns and her award-winning subscription box, Dermy Doc Box, is how she brings quality and effective skincare to your doorstep for a fraction of the price.She graduated with honors as a MedStart full-ride scholar from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in art. She went on to attend Oakland University William Beaumont School on a full-ride scholarship, earning her medical doctorate. Dr. Fahs then completed her medicine internship at Beaumont Hospital and her dermatology residency at Wayne State University, serving as Chief Resident in her final year.She's a Michigan native, born and raised and resides in West Bloomfield with her husband and three children.Tune in to learn more!🔗 Connect with and learn from The Dermy DocThe Dermy Doc InstituteDermy Doc BoxMeet Dr. FahsDr. Fahs on the Value of Direct CareTransparent Pricing! 😱More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Forbes, Self, Time, Today, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and many more.

She's also the founder of the award winning skincare subscription box, Dermy Dox Box, as well as the Dermy Doc Institute, a fabulous direct care dermatology practice in Southfield, Michigan.

We recorded this episode just days before the Institute's grand opening, and I'm so grateful she was willing to give us some of her time.

I love how more and more doctors are redefining healthcare and bringing it back to a much healthier place and can't help but shout these stories from the rooftop.

At the Dermy Doc Institute, Dr. Fahs provides comprehensive, personalized care without the demands and restrictions placed by insurance companies. This allows for her sole focus to be on you, the patient, and your unique dermatological needs.

She knows that many of us experience barriers to quality healthcare imposed by health insurance companies that we all so clearly know value profits over health and well-being. Dr. Fahs believes every patient has the right to make their own healthcare decisions. She's helping put the power of your healthcare back into your hands by utilizing a direct care model.

Dr. Fahs has a particular interest in skincare and product formulation, researching the efficacy of over the counter cosmeceuticals. Her Instagram account is where she decodes skincare ingredients and explains common dermatological concerns and her award-winning subscription box, Dermy Doc Box, is how she brings quality and effective skincare to your doorstep for a fraction of the price.

She graduated with honors as a MedStart full-ride scholar from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in art. She went on to attend Oakland University William Beaumont School on a full-ride scholarship, earning her medical doctorate. Dr. Fahs then completed her medicine internship at Beaumont Hospital and her dermatology residency at Wayne State University, serving as Chief Resident in her final year.
She's a Michigan native, born and raised and resides in West Bloomfield with her husband and three children.

Tune in to learn more!

🔗 Connect with and learn from The Dermy Doc
The Dermy Doc Institute

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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
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]]> 2620 false 45 full <![CDATA[Diving into Naturopathic Dermatology with a Skin+Care Superhero | DeJarra "DJ" Sims, ND]]> fbx/0e429c60-0002-11f0-a53c-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:28:54 -0500 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&amp;M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California and was a former Adjunct Professor at SCNM in Arizona.&nbsp;Dr. DJ established Superhero Skin+Care to remind women of their identity and bring out the adventurous, gorgeous superhero that exists within them. To do this, she provides personalized treatment plans to improve the skin, reset the liver, and support digestion.Dr. DJ is a well-known keynote speaker, who has given talks at medical conferences and even Comic-Con! Her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood has helped her create lively and energetic presentations that keep audiences engaged as they learn.She is currently accepting patients for virtual consults. Click here to schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call.​If you would like to have Dr. DJ speak at your next event, send her team an email with your request and someone will get back to you.Tune in to learn more!Connect with and learn from Dr. SimsSuperhero Skin+CareMeet Dr. DJTake the Acne QuizMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California and was a former Adjunct Professor at SCNM in Arizona. 

Dr. DJ established Superhero Skin+Care to remind women of their identity and bring out the adventurous, gorgeous superhero that exists within them. To do this, she provides personalized treatment plans to improve the skin, reset the liver, and support digestion.

Dr. DJ is a well-known keynote speaker, who has given talks at medical conferences and even Comic-Con! Her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood has helped her create lively and energetic presentations that keep audiences engaged as they learn.

She is currently accepting patients for virtual consults. Click here to schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call.
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If you would like to have Dr. DJ speak at your next event, send her team an email with your request and someone will get back to you.

Tune in to learn more!

Connect with and learn from Dr. Sims
Superhero Skin+Care
Meet Dr. DJ
Take the Acne Quiz

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]]> 3796 false 46 full <![CDATA[Compromised, Acneic Skin Solutions Your 5-Minute Dermatologist Isn't Teaching You About | Christine Preston & NeoGenesis]]> fbx/ba82bb54-058e-11f0-beea-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:52:05 -0500 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 care routines that work. She opened the Skin Discovery Spa in 2021 where she helps her clients clear acne, calm rosacea and relieve eczema-prone skin. (Did someone say road trip?! 🇨🇦🏒)Christine is trained as a Corneotherapist by Pastiche and is a member of the International Association of Corneotherapy (IAC), so she understands the importance of repairing the skin barrier and maintaining it at all times. She loves helping busy women who are feeling frustrated and embarrassed by their appearance feel more confident in their skin and get back to focusing on what they care about most. She achieves this through personalized, professional and holistic skin care. Her proven process has helped countless women achieve their skin care goals, both virtually and in-person in her spa located in Barrie, Ontario. Instead of only treating the symptoms on your skin, Christine helps you discover the leading causes of your condition, the mindset and lifestyle adjustments that move the needle and a skin care routine that works for your unique skin.She's also the Head of Product Testing &amp; Educational Ambassador at one of my favorite skin care companies, NeoGenesis. Tune in to learn more about how Christine helps transform her clients' skin with the help of the remarkable technology and products that NeoGenesis offers. The Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology podcast is grateful to NeoGenesis for the great work they do and for their generous support of this episode, including the exciting NeoGenesis giveaway that will be running along with this episode!If you're a skin care professional and would like to learn more about helping your customers with NeoGenesis, click here to learn more.Connect with and learn from Christine Preston &amp; NeoGenesisSkin Discovery SpaWhy Christine?Christine &amp; Skin Discovery Spa on IGNeoGenesisMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place(This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, you're getting the same price you would otherwise and are also helping support the show.) 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 care routines that work. She opened the Skin Discovery Spa in 2021 where she helps her clients clear acne, calm rosacea and relieve eczema-prone skin. (Did someone say road trip?! 🇨🇦🏒)

Christine is trained as a Corneotherapist by Pastiche and is a member of the International Association of Corneotherapy (IAC), so she understands the importance of repairing the skin barrier and maintaining it at all times. She loves helping busy women who are feeling frustrated and embarrassed by their appearance feel more confident in their skin and get back to focusing on what they care about most. She achieves this through personalized, professional and holistic skin care. Her proven process has helped countless women achieve their skin care goals, both virtually and in-person in her spa located in Barrie, Ontario.

Instead of only treating the symptoms on your skin, Christine helps you discover the leading causes of your condition, the mindset and lifestyle adjustments that move the needle and a skin care routine that works for your unique skin.

She's also the Head of Product Testing & Educational Ambassador at one of my favorite skin care companies, NeoGenesis. Tune in to learn more about how Christine helps transform her clients' skin with the help of the remarkable technology and products that NeoGenesis offers.

The Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast is grateful to NeoGenesis for the great work they do and for their generous support of this episode, including the exciting NeoGenesis giveaway that will be running along with this episode!

If you're a skin care professional and would like to learn more about helping your customers with NeoGenesis, click here to learn more.

Connect with and learn from Christine Preston & NeoGenesis
Skin Discovery Spa
Why Christine?
Christine & Skin Discovery Spa on IG
NeoGenesis

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]]> 3012 false 47 full <![CDATA[Get Quiet, Learn to Listen & Make Your Mind Your Medicine (...is that a bird?!) | Kathy Harmon Luber]]> fbx/229718e4-10c4-11f0-9e25-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:30:32 -0500 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 how we think about about integrative health and how little things can accumulate to make remarkable differences.Her best-selling book, “Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life,” is full of wisdom gleaned from decades of healing from debilitating health crises. She has appeared in Yoga Magazine, Best Holistic Life Magazine, Authority Magazine, MindBodyGreen.com, Elephant Journal, Pretty Woman Hustle Magazine, Woman’s World Magazine, Kindred Spirit UK Magazine, and numerous top-rated podcasts.Connect with and learn from KathyKathy's websiteKathy on InstagramKathy on LinkedInKathy on FacebookMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 how we think about about integrative health and how little things can accumulate to make remarkable differences.

Her best-selling book, “Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life,” is full of wisdom gleaned from decades of healing from debilitating health crises.

She has appeared in Yoga Magazine, Best Holistic Life Magazine, Authority Magazine, MindBodyGreen.com, Elephant Journal, Pretty Woman Hustle Magazine, Woman’s World Magazine, Kindred Spirit UK Magazine, and numerous top-rated podcasts.

Connect with and learn from Kathy
Kathy's website
Kathy on Instagram

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]]> 3197 false 48 full <![CDATA[Lewellis Catches a Charizard... it's Dr. Peter Lio!!! (IDCP 25-26 Enrollment Deadline is April 21st!)]]> fbx/a9e20b2c-18af-11f0-9429-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:33:45 -0500 (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 to patient care and reignite their passion for dermatology.From evidence-informed functional medicine to new treatment strategies, IDCP provides practical tools to enhance how we support our patients with the comprehensive, holistic dermatology care I know so many of them are seeking.If you want to join and learn form a forward thinking, supportive, growth-minded community and expand your dermatology toolkit, opportunity is knocking... will you answer?🔗 Applications are due April 21st, 2025 -- Scholarships are available. I got one last year!Please note, this episode is NOT sponsored by LearnSkin or IDCP. It's fully funded by me (Dr. Lewellis). Now on with the show...&nbsp;They say, "Never meet your heroes."I say, sure, sound advice... but if you do, make sure to invite them on your podcast!*************Episode 049 | Peter Lio, MD, FAAD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology). He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture.Dr. Lio is partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago and founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center. He's also a founding faculty member and co-chair of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP).&nbsp; Dr. Lio is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Atopic Dermatitis Expert Resource Group and has written 3 textbooks and is an author on more than 200 publications. He speaks nationally and internationally about atopic dermatitis and integrative dermatology.He has received a Leader of Distinction Award, a Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology, and numerous teaching awards.Dr. Lio is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients of all ages. His special interests include pediatric dermatology, eczema / atopic dermatitis, acne, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory diseases of the skin, and he works tirelessly to integrate alternative and complementary medicines in dermatology for his patients and to help teach others (like me!) to bring that gift to their patients.Dr. Lio has dedicated his career to bridging conventional dermatology with complementary and integrative approaches, helping patients achieve healthier skin through a holistic lens.In this episode, we explore his journey, the evolving landscape of integrative dermatology including the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), and practical strategies for incorporating holistic, integrative care into dermatology practice.Connect with and learn from Dr. Lio &amp; the IDCPIDCP -- Enrollment deadline is April 21st, 2025!Peter Lio, MD, FAADChicago Integrative Eczema CenterMedical Dermatology Associates of ChicagoMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com.🩺 Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology👨‍⚕️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free gift!🔗 Biolinky: All the links in once place👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🎬 YouTube🎶 TikTok🐦 Twitter/X🧠 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎙️ The Direct Care Derm Podcast🐕 Pippa!(This page contains affiliate links.) (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 to patient care and reignite their passion for dermatology.

From evidence-informed functional medicine to new treatment strategies, IDCP provides practical tools to enhance how we support our patients with the comprehensive, holistic dermatology care I know so many of them are seeking.

If you want to join and learn form a forward thinking, supportive, growth-minded community and expand your dermatology toolkit, opportunity is knocking... will you answer?

🔗 Applications are due April 21st, 2025 -- Scholarships are available. I got one last year!

Please note, this episode is NOT sponsored by LearnSkin or IDCP. It's fully funded by me (Dr. Lewellis). Now on with the show...
 
They say, "Never meet your heroes."

I say, sure, sound advice... but if you do, make sure to invite them on your podcast!

*************

Episode 049 | Peter Lio, MD, FAAD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology). He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture.

Dr. Lio is partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago and founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center. He's also a founding faculty member and co-chair of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP).  Dr. Lio is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Atopic Dermatitis Expert Resource Group and has written 3 textbooks and is an author on more than 200 publications. He speaks nationally and internationally about atopic dermatitis and integrative dermatology.

He has received a Leader of Distinction Award, a Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology, and numerous teaching awards.
Dr. Lio is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients of all ages. His special interests include pediatric dermatology, eczema / atopic dermatitis, acne, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory diseases of the skin, and he works tirelessly to integrate alternative and complementary medicines in dermatology for his patients and to help teach others (like me!) to bring that gift to their patients.

Dr. Lio has dedicated his career to bridging conventional dermatology with complementary and integrative approaches, helping patients achieve healthier skin through a holistic lens.

In this episode, we explore his journey, the evolving landscape of integrative dermatology including the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), and practical strategies for incorporating holistic, integrative care into dermatology practice.

Connect with and learn from Dr. Lio & the IDCP
IDCP -- Enrollment deadline is April 21st, 2025!
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago

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]]> 3366 false 49 full <![CDATA[Does Your Practice Need a Cryptocurrency Policy? | Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP]]> fbx/989fa094-26bb-11f0-91b5-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 01 May 2025 21:47:09 -0500 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 cryptocurrency and the business of dermatology in light of his recent cover story in The Dermatologist. Dr. Hussain is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer and educator on health policy, medical education and interfaith dialogue. He speaks five languages and enjoys teaching and working with diverse patient populations. He'll also be welcoming his first child in less than month, so let's wish him and his family all the best as they begin that beautiful journey!Dr. Hussain has won multiple teaching awards from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and written for prestigious media outlets, such as The New York Times.He completed his medical degree and master’s degree in public policy at the University of Chicago, and his dermatology residency at Georgetown University. And watch out -- he's known as the Pun-isher due to his penchant for bad puns!Connect with and learn from Dr. Hussain👨‍⚕️ hussainderm.com📷 Instagram🐦 Twitter/Xℹ️ Cryptocurrency in Dermatology by Dr. HussainMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 cryptocurrency and the business of dermatology in light of his recent cover story in The Dermatologist.

Dr. Hussain is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer and educator on health policy, medical education and interfaith dialogue. He speaks five languages and enjoys teaching and working with diverse patient populations.

He'll also be welcoming his first child in less than month, so let's wish him and his family all the best as they begin that beautiful journey!

Dr. Hussain has won multiple teaching awards from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and written for prestigious media outlets, such as The New York Times.

He completed his medical degree and master’s degree in public policy at the University of Chicago, and his dermatology residency at Georgetown University. And watch out -- he's known as the Pun-isher due to his penchant for bad puns!

Connect with and learn from Dr. Hussain
👨‍⚕️ hussainderm.com

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]]> 3452 false 50 full <![CDATA[Breaking Down the Science Behind the What and How of NeoGenesis | Greg Maguire, PhD]]> fbx/b4513fba-31a5-11f0-bb4f-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 15 May 2025 14:11:40 -0500 Episode 051 | Greg Maguire, PhD is the Co-Founder of the SRM Living Foundry at UCSD in San Diego and the Co-Founder &amp; 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 one pairs delightfully with my conversation with Dr. Maguire.Awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Maguire managed his NIH funded laboratory at UCSD studying tissue degeneration and regeneration, and the role of stem cell released molecules (SRM) through paracrine and autocrine actions to maintain, repair, and regenerate human tissues. His NIH funded studies of systems biology and reverse engineering at UC Berkeley and stem cell biology at UC San Diego led to the development of adult stem cell-based S2RM® technology for the development of therapeutics and medical procedures.Dr. Maguire pursued his graduate training at the University of California, Berkeley, University of Houston, University of Texas, The Marine Biological Labs, Woods Hole, MA, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY.&nbsp;He is a former professor of neuroscience and ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, a visiting associate professor of physiology at Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, visiting assistant professor of molecular neurobiology at the University of Washington, and a visiting scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), at Harvard University.Dr. Maguire has over 100 publications and is currently working on his book entitled, “Spontaneous Stem Cell Healing”.The Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology podcast is grateful to NeoGenesis for the great work they do and for their generous support of this episode. If you're a skin care professional and would like to learn more about helping your customers with NeoGenesis, click here to learn more. If you'd like to learn directly from the NeoGenesis team, text me at 715-391-9774 and I'll be happy to make a warm introduction.Connect with and learn from Greg Maguire &amp; NeoGenesisLearn &amp; Shop NeoGenesisDr. Maguire's Skin Care BlogNeoGenesis Wholesale Partnership for Medical ProfessionalsMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place(This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, you're getting the same price you would otherwise and are also helping support the show.) 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 one pairs delightfully with my conversation with Dr. Maguire.

Awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Maguire managed his NIH funded laboratory at UCSD studying tissue degeneration and regeneration, and the role of stem cell released molecules (SRM) through paracrine and autocrine actions to maintain, repair, and regenerate human tissues.

His NIH funded studies of systems biology and reverse engineering at UC Berkeley and stem cell biology at UC San Diego led to the development of adult stem cell-based S2RM® technology for the development of therapeutics and medical procedures.

Dr. Maguire pursued his graduate training at the University of California, Berkeley, University of Houston, University of Texas, The Marine Biological Labs, Woods Hole, MA, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY. 

He is a former professor of neuroscience and ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, a visiting associate professor of physiology at Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, visiting assistant professor of molecular neurobiology at the University of Washington, and a visiting scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), at Harvard University.

Dr. Maguire has over 100 publications and is currently working on his book entitled, “Spontaneous Stem Cell Healing”.

The Above & Beyond Dermatology podcast is grateful to NeoGenesis for the great work they do and for their generous support of this episode.

If you're a skin care professional and would like to learn more about helping your customers with NeoGenesis, click here to learn more.

If you'd like to learn directly from the NeoGenesis team, text me at 715-391-9774 and I'll be happy to make a warm introduction.

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]]> 3899 false 51 full <![CDATA[Thriving through Direct Care Dermatology in the City by the Bay | Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD]]> fbx/8e824d94-3c93-11f0-838a-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 29 May 2025 09:21:10 -0500 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 devices to treat nearly any medical or cosmetic skin concern, in all skin types. Dr. Karhade believes in keeping skin youthful and clear using minimal interventions. She aims to dispel misinformation through her presence on social media and has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Women's Health, and Allure.Part of how Dr. Karhade delivers exceptional experiences and results to her patients is attributable to the "direct care" model that she has chosen for her practice. It's remarkable what can happen when you kick self-interested, for profit health insurance companies out of the space between you and the people you're trying to serve. If you've ever been curious about starting or joining a direct care practice, this episode is for you.Connect with and learn from Dr. Karhadekarhademd.comInstagramTik TokMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 devices to treat nearly any medical or cosmetic skin concern, in all skin types.

Dr. Karhade believes in keeping skin youthful and clear using minimal interventions. She aims to dispel misinformation through her presence on social media and has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Women's Health, and Allure.

Part of how Dr. Karhade delivers exceptional experiences and results to her patients is attributable to the "direct care" model that she has chosen for her practice. It's remarkable what can happen when you kick self-interested, for profit health insurance companies out of the space between you and the people you're trying to serve.

If you've ever been curious about starting or joining a direct care practice, this episode is for you.

Connect with and learn from Dr. Karhade
karhademd.com

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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

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]]> 3428 false 52 full <![CDATA[Independence and Entrepreneurship in Dermatology and Clinical Trials | Marthe Dika, MD, FAAD]]> fbx/84fd3934-47d6-11f0-9a34-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:35:22 -0500 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, hair, and nails. Dr. Dika is particularly experienced in and passionate about managing hair loss and has helped many people who struggle with this often devastating problem.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Dika is involved in advancing the field ofdermatology through clinical trials conducted at her two locations. Her dedication to research allows her to remain at the forefront of dermatologic advancements and offer her patients cutting edge treatment options.She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Iowa.&nbsp;Dr. Dika's commitment to patient care coupled with her passion for dermatology ensures that all who visit M. Dika Dermatology receive the highest quality care tailored to their individual needs.Shout out to Dr. Dika's mentor, Dr. Chesahna Kindred, as mentioned in this episode! Thanks to all the great mentors out there for all that you do. And shout out to the absolutely delightful Whitney Hubbell, PharmD, IBCLC. Dr. Hubbell is currently an all-star Medical Science Liaison at Sanofi, and I'm grateful to her for introducing me to Dr. Dika.This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. DikaM. Dika DermatologyInstagramFacebookMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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, hair, and nails.

Dr. Dika is particularly experienced in and passionate about managing hair loss and has helped many people who struggle with this often devastating problem.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Dika is involved in advancing the field of
dermatology through clinical trials conducted at her two locations. Her dedication to research allows her to remain at the forefront of dermatologic advancements and offer her patients cutting edge treatment options.

She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Iowa. 

Dr. Dika's commitment to patient care coupled with her passion for dermatology ensures that all who visit M. Dika Dermatology receive the highest quality care tailored to their individual needs.

Shout out to Dr. Dika's mentor, Dr. Chesahna Kindred, as mentioned in this episode! Thanks to all the great mentors out there for all that you do.

And shout out to the absolutely delightful Whitney Hubbell, PharmD, IBCLC. Dr. Hubbell is currently an all-star Medical Science Liaison at Sanofi, and I'm grateful to her for introducing me to Dr. Dika.

This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2025.

Connect with and learn from Dr. Dika
M. Dika Dermatology

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Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

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]]> 3308 false 53 full <![CDATA[Your Patients Have Scar Anxiety... Learn How to Help Them! | Lisa Massaad & Silagen]]> fbx/aefd5e14-529c-11f0-a5f4-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:09 -0500 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 part of the informed consent process, there tends to be far less routine discussion about how patients can optimize the appearance of those inevitable scars. We can and should do better. My guest is Lisa Massaad, Senior Director of Global Marketing &amp; Business Development at Newmedical Technology, makers of the physician exclusive Silagen Scar Refinement System.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ms. Massaad joined the Newmedical team in 2014 in anticipation of the launch of the Silagen professional line. She manages all aspects of global brand management for the Silagen and NewGel+ brands and serves as team lead for new product development projects. In addition to having extensive knowledge about the Silagen Scar Refinement System, she also has personal experience using it, which she shares in this episode.Ms. Massaad has 14 years of pharmaceutical industry sales experience, including six years as an award-winning Regional Sales Director. She joined Advanced Bio-Technologies, Inc. as the National Sales Manager and built its outside sales team. She has directed professional, consumer, and international marketing, including the launch of seven new products, while with ABT/enaltus/Sinclair IS Pharma.Lisa received a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College and an M.A. in Communications/PR from Kent State University.I'd like to extend a huge thank you to the whole team at Newmedical Technology for their generous support of this episode and their dedication to scar refinement and optimization. If you'd like to connect with them to learn more about how you can support your patients with Silagen products, you can contact them here.This episode was recorded at their headquarters in Northbrook, IL where I had the opportunity to meet with leadership and tour their remarkable manufacturing and packaging facility. Knowing that Silagen products are made in the USA makes me even more excited about sharing them with my patients.The Silagen Scar Refinement System is exclusively physician dispensed. If you're interested in purchasing it for yourself or someone you care about, you can contact me directly at 715-391-9774 or drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com or head to silagen.biz if you'd like to order it online. My favorite Silagen products are the 100% Pure Silicone Gel (with and without SPF) and the Acne Scar + Spot Corrector. This will take you to a page that says "Login or Create an Account to Access the Website". Assuming you haven't previously made an account, click "Create Account" at the bottom. You'll be prompted to enter your Name, Email Address, Practice Code (1206240832P), and Password. You should then be able to learn about and purchase products.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)Pippa! 🐕Biolinky: All the links in once place 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 part of the informed consent process, there tends to be far less routine discussion about how patients can optimize the appearance of those inevitable scars. We can and should do better.

My guest is Lisa Massaad, Senior Director of Global Marketing & Business Development at Newmedical Technology, makers of the physician exclusive Silagen Scar Refinement System. 
 
Ms. Massaad joined the Newmedical team in 2014 in anticipation of the launch of the Silagen professional line. She manages all aspects of global brand management for the Silagen and NewGel+ brands and serves as team lead for new product development projects. In addition to having extensive knowledge about the Silagen Scar Refinement System, she also has personal experience using it, which she shares in this episode.

Ms. Massaad has 14 years of pharmaceutical industry sales experience, including six years as an award-winning Regional Sales Director. She joined Advanced Bio-Technologies, Inc. as the National Sales Manager and built its outside sales team. She has directed professional, consumer, and international marketing, including the launch of seven new products, while with ABT/enaltus/Sinclair IS Pharma.

Lisa received a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College and an M.A. in Communications/PR from Kent State University.

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to the whole team at Newmedical Technology for their generous support of this episode and their dedication to scar refinement and optimization. If you'd like to connect with them to learn more about how you can support your patients with Silagen products, you can contact them here.

This episode was recorded at their headquarters in Northbrook, IL where I had the opportunity to meet with leadership and tour their remarkable manufacturing and packaging facility. Knowing that Silagen products are made in the USA makes me even more excited about sharing them with my patients.

The Silagen Scar Refinement System is exclusively physician dispensed. If you're interested in purchasing it for yourself or someone you care about, you can contact me directly at 715-391-9774 or drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com or head to silagen.biz if you'd like to order it online. My favorite Silagen products are the 100% Pure Silicone Gel (with and without SPF) and the Acne Scar + Spot Corrector.

This will take you to a page that says "Login or Create an Account to Access the Website". Assuming you haven't previously made an account, click "Create Account" at the bottom. You'll be prompted to enter your Name, Email Address, Practice Code (1206240832P), and Password. You should then be able to learn about and purchase products.

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Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
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Biolinky: All the links in once place
]]> 3757 false 54 full <![CDATA[RePod! Going Above & Beyond to Take Care of Patients and Take Care of Business | Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar]]> fbx/637d8b8c-5885-11f0-bd1c-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:53:18 -0500 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 to see some of you at LearnSkin's 2025 Integrative Dermatology Symposium in Tucson, AZ, where you'll also be able to meet, Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar and so many other amazing folks who are part of the vibrant, growing, and supportive integrative dermatology community. Show notes and audio content for this episode are courtesy of Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar. If you like what you hear, please give their show a listen and a follow. You won't regret it. Looking to take your career above and beyond? You’ll want to hear this. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Lewellis as he walks us through what it means to go above and beyond. Listen in as he describes the pros and cons of owning your own practice, when to make changes in your career, and how to tell your own story to patients and peers alike. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in both conventional and integrative dermatology. He earned his MD and PhD from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at Stanford University.He is the founder of Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology, an independent integrative dermatology practice in central Wisconsin offering office visits, virtual care, and house calls. He also serves as the Medical Director of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics and hosts Above &amp; Beyond Dermatology, a podcast dedicated to challenging conventional wisdom in both patient care and business. Additionally, he is a Founding Medical Partner at Doctorpedia and the Executive Director of Dermatology at FirstHx.Dr. Lewellis is passionate about combining evidence-based care with functional medicine principles to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions—often achieving results that go beyond the surface. He serves his team, patients, and audience by upholding his Core Four Values: Hospitality, Trust, Access, and Accountability.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 to see some of you at LearnSkin's 2025 Integrative Dermatology Symposium in Tucson, AZ, where you'll also be able to meet, Dr. Raja, Dr. Hadar and so many other amazing folks who are part of the vibrant, growing, and supportive integrative dermatology community.

Show notes and audio content for this episode are courtesy of Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar. If you like what you hear, please give their show a listen and a follow. You won't regret it.

Looking to take your career above and beyond? You’ll want to hear this. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Lewellis as he walks us through what it means to go above and beyond. Listen in as he describes the pros and cons of owning your own practice, when to make changes in your career, and how to tell your own story to patients and peers alike.

Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.

Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in both conventional and integrative dermatology. He earned his MD and PhD from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at Stanford University.

He is the founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, an independent integrative dermatology practice in central Wisconsin offering office visits, virtual care, and house calls. He also serves as the Medical Director of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics and hosts Above & Beyond Dermatology, a podcast dedicated to challenging conventional wisdom in both patient care and business. Additionally, he is a Founding Medical Partner at Doctorpedia and the Executive Director of Dermatology at FirstHx.

Dr. Lewellis is passionate about combining evidence-based care with functional medicine principles to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions—often achieving results that go beyond the surface. He serves his team, patients, and audience by upholding his Core Four Values: Hospitality, Trust, Access, and Accountability.

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
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This page may contain affiliate links.]]> 1804 false 55 full <![CDATA[Insurance-less in Seattle: A Direct Pay Premiere in the Emerald City | Sarah Sung, MD, Co-Founder of The Perq]]> fbx/4b450a0c-5b70-11f0-ba40-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:30:00 -0500 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 care private practice, The Perq, at 5101 25th Ave NE in Seattle, WA!To give you an idea of what's going on at The Perq, here's a lovely bit from their website that I know will resonate with many of you: "Everyone’s skin has a story. We'll take time to listen to yours."Want more? So do I. Dr. Sung explains on PerqMD.com: “After a decade in dermatology, I’ve seen how large clinics often leave patients feeling rushed and unheard. It became clear that effective treatment wasn’t enough.&nbsp; Patients deserve more: more time, more empathy, more personalized care.So, we created The Perq. Here, you’re treated as an individual, not a number. We take the time to understand your needs, provide exceptional care, and create a medical experience you’ll look forward to.”Day after day, my patients tell me how they're fed up with 5-minute dermatologists. Well, folks, Dr. Sung is listening, and she ain't no 5-minute derm.Dr. Sung's impressive background includes training at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and with the United States Air Force. Before founding The Perq, Dr. Sung practiced at The Polyclinic in Downtown Seattle and the Overlake Clinic in Bellevue, Washington.She's also a fellow graduate of the 2024-2025 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), which is how I met her and many other remarkable past and future guests... I'm looking at you, Spoons! ;)And a huge shout out to Sarah's husband and Perq co-founder, Michael Sung. Great work and can't wait to have you on the show!Connect with and learn from Dr. Sung and The Perqinfo@perqmd.comperqmd.comInstagramMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)(This page contains affiliate links.) 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 care private practice, The Perq, at 5101 25th Ave NE in Seattle, WA!

To give you an idea of what's going on at The Perq, here's a lovely bit from their website that I know will resonate with many of you: "Everyone’s skin has a story. We'll take time to listen to yours."

Want more? So do I. Dr. Sung explains on PerqMD.com: “After a decade in dermatology, I’ve seen how large clinics often leave patients feeling rushed and unheard. It became clear that effective treatment wasn’t enough.  Patients deserve more: more time, more empathy, more personalized care.

So, we created The Perq. Here, you’re treated as an individual, not a number. We take the time to understand your needs, provide exceptional care, and create a medical experience you’ll look forward to.”

Day after day, my patients tell me how they're fed up with 5-minute dermatologists. Well, folks, Dr. Sung is listening, and she ain't no 5-minute derm.

Dr. Sung's impressive background includes training at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and with the United States Air Force. Before founding The Perq, Dr. Sung practiced at The Polyclinic in Downtown Seattle and the Overlake Clinic in Bellevue, Washington.

She's also a fellow graduate of the 2024-2025 cohort of LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), which is how I met her and many other remarkable past and future guests... I'm looking at you, Spoons! ;)

And a huge shout out to Sarah's husband and Perq co-founder, Michael Sung. Great work and can't wait to have you on the show!

Connect with and learn from Dr. Sung and The Perq
info@perqmd.com

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]]> 2967 false 56 full <![CDATA[Shining Bright in NorCal through Integrative Dermatology, Phototherapy, and Nutraceutical Development | Katie Varman, MD]]> fbx/169d0d0a-6349-11f0-98e8-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:44:44 -0500 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 light and the things we can do to Sun Responsibly beyond just sunscreen, clothing, and avoidance. That's why I get so much inspiration and knowledge from Dr. Katie Varman.Dr. Varman is a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Shine Functional Dermatology located at 566 E St. Lincoln, CA 95648 and Shine Nutraceuticals, LLC.She has a special interest in photo-dermatology and phototherapy and enjoys teaching patients and colleagues about the interaction between sunlight, skin, and the immune system. Her commitment to functional medicine shapes her approach to care, and she is dedicated to reversing chronic skin conditions with diet and lifestyle interventions.Dr. Varman is a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she graduated with Research Distinction after completing a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill. She later completed dermatology residency at UNC before moving with her family to Northern California and accepting a position with The Permanente Medical Group. After five years of employment, she chose to develop a new approach to dermatologic care and opened Shine Functional Dermatology.&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on a deep understanding of photo-dermatology, Dr. Varman has a special interest in the development of nutraceuticals that support our bodies' innate management of sunlight. The goal of her work in this area is to allow the body to get the sunlight that it needs for optimal health and wellness without taking on unnecessary risk of skin cancer and photo-aging. SolcareMD is the first of the Daily Defense line borne of Dr. Varman's experience in photomedicine and integrative dermatology.Outside of the office, Dr. Varman is a homesteader and enjoys an active farm life with her husband and children.This episode was recorded on April 7th, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. VarmanShine Nutraceuticals / SolcareMDShine Functional DermatologyDr. Varman's Blog: The Sunlight Doctorinfo@shinefunctionalmed.comMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 light and the things we can do to Sun Responsibly beyond just sunscreen, clothing, and avoidance. That's why I get so much inspiration and knowledge from Dr. Katie Varman.

Dr. Varman is a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Shine Functional Dermatology located at 566 E St. Lincoln, CA 95648 and Shine Nutraceuticals, LLC.

She has a special interest in photo-dermatology and phototherapy and enjoys teaching patients and colleagues about the interaction between sunlight, skin, and the immune system. Her commitment to functional medicine shapes her approach to care, and she is dedicated to reversing chronic skin conditions with diet and lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Varman is a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she graduated with Research Distinction after completing a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill. She later completed dermatology residency at UNC before moving with her family to Northern California and accepting a position with The Permanente Medical Group. After five years of employment, she chose to develop a new approach to dermatologic care and opened Shine Functional Dermatology. 
 
Based on a deep understanding of photo-dermatology, Dr. Varman has a special interest in the development of nutraceuticals that support our bodies' innate management of sunlight. The goal of her work in this area is to allow the body to get the sunlight that it needs for optimal health and wellness without taking on unnecessary risk of skin cancer and photo-aging. SolcareMD is the first of the Daily Defense line borne of Dr. Varman's experience in photomedicine and integrative dermatology.

Outside of the office, Dr. Varman is a homesteader and enjoys an active farm life with her husband and children.

This episode was recorded on April 7th, 2025.


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]]> 4068 false 57 full <![CDATA[Raise a Glass to UV Safety Awareness Month with a Skin Fortifying Energy Drink | Brett Ozanich, DO, FAAD, Co-Founder of Solstice]]> fbx/cf09777a-64c5-11f0-a1f8-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:54:11 -0500 ***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 and patching things up, but I do want my audience to be aware of it. I apologize in advance, and thanks as always for listening!**Episode 058 | Brett&nbsp; Ozanich, DO, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso, Texas. He performs approximately 1500 Mohs cases per year as well as providing medical and cosmetic dermatology services. &nbsp;In April of 2024, Brett and his wife, an anesthesiologist, conceptualized a skin-focused line of beverages that they named Solstice. In 2025, Solstice came to market with a glow-up in a can. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like polypodium leucotomos, zinc, niacinamide, and vitamins A, C, D, Solstice works in harmony with sunscreen and other sun protective measures to shield your skin from the inside out. Whether you’re starting your day with the vibrant “Let’s Glo” or winding down with the relaxing “After Hours,” every sip is designed to help you feel radiant and ready to shine.Dr. Ozanich received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine &amp; Biosciences and completed Dermatology Residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Mohs Surgery (ASMS), as well as an active member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Texas Dermatologic Society (TDS), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA). He is actively involved in medical student and physician-assistant student education as well as research/clinical trials.Dr. Lewellis does not have an ownership stake in Solstice to declare, and Solstice did not provide financial or other support for this episode, which was recorded on March 21st, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. Ozanich and SolsticeDr. Brett Ozanich at Epiphany DermatologySolstice — Drink Up. Glo Up.Solstice on InstagramMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. ***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 and patching things up, but I do want my audience to be aware of it. I apologize in advance, and thanks as always for listening!**

Episode 058 | Brett  Ozanich, DO, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso, Texas. He performs approximately 1500 Mohs cases per year as well as providing medical and cosmetic dermatology services.  

In April of 2024, Brett and his wife, an anesthesiologist, conceptualized a skin-focused line of beverages that they named Solstice. In 2025, Solstice came to market with a glow-up in a can. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like polypodium leucotomos, zinc, niacinamide, and vitamins A, C, D, Solstice works in harmony with sunscreen and other sun protective measures to shield your skin from the inside out. Whether you’re starting your day with the vibrant “Let’s Glo” or winding down with the relaxing “After Hours,” every sip is designed to help you feel radiant and ready to shine.

Dr. Ozanich received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences and completed Dermatology Residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Mohs Surgery (ASMS), as well as an active member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the Texas Dermatologic Society (TDS), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA). He is actively involved in medical student and physician-assistant student education as well as research/clinical trials.

Dr. Lewellis does not have an ownership stake in Solstice to declare, and Solstice did not provide financial or other support for this episode, which was recorded on March 21st, 2025.

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]]> 3108 false 58 full <![CDATA[RePod! Celebrating the launch of "White Coats, Courageous Hearts" with Drs. Hersh, Harrison, Sears, and Lewellis | Stand Up (for) Doctors! with Kim Downey, PT]]> fbx/e42df1be-7409-11f0-b2d0-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:03:49 -0500 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 -- the extraordinary Kim Downey, PT -- who is leading the way in advocating for physicians from the other side of the stethoscope. Tune in to this heartwarming and jovial conversation amongst friends as Drs. Adam Harrison, Dawn Sears, Michael Hersh, and Stephen Lewellis share the stories behind the chapters they authored in White Coats, Courageous Hearts, which was published on June 2nd, 2025 thanks to a remarkable effort by Kim and her publishing team.From battling workplace bullying and balancing motherhood in medicine, to breaking the silence around male vulnerability and reimagining the power of storytelling, this episode is packed with truth, courage, and connection. This is what advocacy in action sounds like.As Kim says, let’s stand up for doctors and build a healthier future for all of us — TOGETHER!If you enjoy this episode, please give Kim's show some love because doctors deserve to be seen, heard, and healed.&nbsp;More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 -- the extraordinary Kim Downey, PT -- who is leading the way in advocating for physicians from the other side of the stethoscope.

Tune in to this heartwarming and jovial conversation amongst friends as Drs. Adam Harrison, Dawn Sears, Michael Hersh, and Stephen Lewellis share the stories behind the chapters they authored in White Coats, Courageous Hearts, which was published on June 2nd, 2025 thanks to a remarkable effort by Kim and her publishing team.

From battling workplace bullying and balancing motherhood in medicine, to breaking the silence around male vulnerability and reimagining the power of storytelling, this episode is packed with truth, courage, and connection. This is what advocacy in action sounds like.

As Kim says, let’s stand up for doctors and build a healthier future for all of us — TOGETHER!

If you enjoy this episode, please give Kim's show some love because doctors deserve to be seen, heard, and healed. 

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]]> 2106 false 59 full <![CDATA[The Skinification of Hair and a Haircare System Designed with Your Skin Health in Mind | Iris Rubin, MD, Founder and CMO of SEEN]]> fbx/cd53b3f8-7e1c-11f0-a912-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:30:00 -0500 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 medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She did her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago and Harvard Medical School, and served as academic chief resident at Harvard. She completed a laser surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Wellman Center for Photomedicine.Prior to launching SEEN, Dr. Rubin’s previous positions include Medical Director of the Dermatologic and Vascular Laser Surgery Program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., Dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Rubin has been an invited speaker at meetings sponsored by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), Washington D.C. Dermatological Society, and Children’s National Medical Center.This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. Rubin and SEENSEENThe Science Behind SEENFind Your SEEN RegimenMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She did her dermatology residency at the University of Chicago and Harvard Medical School, and served as academic chief resident at Harvard. She completed a laser surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Wellman Center for Photomedicine.

Prior to launching SEEN, Dr. Rubin’s previous positions include Medical Director of the Dermatologic and Vascular Laser Surgery Program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., Dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Rubin has been an invited speaker at meetings sponsored by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), Washington D.C. Dermatological Society, and Children’s National Medical Center.

This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2025.

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]]> 2466 false 60 full <![CDATA[Digital Twinning to Empower Patients, Transform Consultations, and Grow Your Practice | Arisa Ortiz, MD, Founder of Your Pre-Visit]]> fbx/04eb3630-89d8-11f0-94d7-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:45:28 -0500 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 prestigious cosmetic and laser fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Wellman Center for Photomedicine.&nbsp;Dr. Ortiz completed her dermatology residency training at UC Irvine and Beckman Laser Institute. She has authored over sixty publications and several book chapters. Dr. Ortiz also coedited a textbook on surgical reconstruction. She has presented at international and national conferences and is frequently an invited speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).&nbsp;She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and has won several awards including the ASLMS Dr. Horace Furumoto Young Investigator Award and ASLMS Best of Session Award for Cutaneous Applications, ASDS President’s Outstanding Service Award, Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award, Exceptional Women in Medicine, and Newsweek America’s Best Dermatologists.&nbsp;She has also been featured on The Doctors &amp; Dr. Pimple Popper. Dr. Ortiz has served as the President of the San Diego Dermatologic Surgery Society and President of ASLMS. Her research interests are in laser treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.This episode was recorded on March 24th, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. Rubin and SEENArisa Ortiz, MD (arisaortiz@gmail.com)Dr. Ortiz on IGYour Pre-Visit (Use code DERM60 for an extended free trial!)YPV on IGMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 prestigious cosmetic and laser fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Wellman Center for Photomedicine. 

Dr. Ortiz completed her dermatology residency training at UC Irvine and Beckman Laser Institute. She has authored over sixty publications and several book chapters. Dr. Ortiz also coedited a textbook on surgical reconstruction. She has presented at international and national conferences and is frequently an invited speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). 

She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and has won several awards including the ASLMS Dr. Horace Furumoto Young Investigator Award and ASLMS Best of Session Award for Cutaneous Applications, ASDS President’s Outstanding Service Award, Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award, Exceptional Women in Medicine, and Newsweek America’s Best Dermatologists. 

She has also been featured on The Doctors & Dr. Pimple Popper. Dr. Ortiz has served as the President of the San Diego Dermatologic Surgery Society and President of ASLMS. Her research interests are in laser treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.

This episode was recorded on March 24th, 2025.

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]]> 2395 false 61 full <![CDATA[Leverage Your Expertise by Getting in the Social Media Arena | Bonnie Hodge, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist]]> fbx/4a731f20-9a58-11f0-a61d-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:23:27 -0500 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 autoimmune and bullous dermatoses, pigmentation disorders, vitiligo, and prurigo nodularis.As a recent residency graduate, she has undergone extensive training in cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment strategies. She worked under several world-renowned experts in psoriasis, melanoma detection, alopecia, and pigmentary disorders.Dr. Hodge caught my eye through her rising, homegrown stardom on social media. As of the publication of this episode, she has amassed over 54K followers on TikTok! Her story is a great example of what can happen when you have the courage to leverage your expertise by consistently putting yourself in front of a camera and into the algorithm. Given the amount of misinformation our patients are routinely exposed to, the more board certified dermatologists who are willing to do this in an engaging, educational, and entertaining way, the better!&nbsp;Dr. Hodge graduated with a degree in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University. She received an MD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at The University of Alabama, Birmingham.Outside the office, you'll find her enjoying life with her husband, Sonny, a sports medicine physician, and their son, Walker, alongside their canine companion named, Sipsey.This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2025.Connect with and learn from Dr. HodgeDr. Hodge on TikTokDr. Hodge on IGDr. Hodge at Haley DermatologyMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 autoimmune and bullous dermatoses, pigmentation disorders, vitiligo, and prurigo nodularis.

As a recent residency graduate, she has undergone extensive training in cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment strategies. She worked under several world-renowned experts in psoriasis, melanoma detection, alopecia, and pigmentary disorders.

Dr. Hodge caught my eye through her rising, homegrown stardom on social media. As of the publication of this episode, she has amassed over 54K followers on TikTok!

Her story is a great example of what can happen when you have the courage to leverage your expertise by consistently putting yourself in front of a camera and into the algorithm. Given the amount of misinformation our patients are routinely exposed to, the more board certified dermatologists who are willing to do this in an engaging, educational, and entertaining way, the better! 

Dr. Hodge graduated with a degree in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University. She received an MD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at The University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Outside the office, you'll find her enjoying life with her husband, Sonny, a sports medicine physician, and their son, Walker, alongside their canine companion named, Sipsey.

This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2025.


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]]> 2934 false 62 full <![CDATA[RePod! Raising the Standard of Care — The DermBiz Show, Episode 20, Tony Jackson x Dr. Stephen Lewellis]]> fbx/5e50203e-aaf1-11f0-ac4f-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:34:39 -0500 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 Odueyungbo-Jackson, both of whom I can’t wait to feature on this show! If you like what you hear, please watch and follow their show. You won't regret it. You can check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/qaRvkHp6z8o?si=LaMrEXA_Y9mqnoeBRaising the Standard of Care with Dr. Stephen LewellisDo you feel constrained in a corporate environment? Do you believe there is a better way to treat patients than the assembly-line model? Then this episode is for YOU.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Lewellis shares his journey from a corporate job to building his own private practice. He explains why "the standard of care is table stakes" and how he is raising the bar by focusing on his Four Core Pillars. Dr. Lewellis shows you how to humanize the patient experience, where patients are so delighted they actually want to pay for it.He offers a unique perspective on starting a practice, reminding us that building a business is "not med school hard" and that success comes down to having a sustained "WHY" to drive you forward.👉 Watch now and share with someone who needs the courage to take the leap!More from The DermBiz ShowYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thedermbizshow?si=XiWiCDh-QrZ-L522IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedermbizshow/FB: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-DermBiz-Show-61559772644163/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedermbizshowMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 Odueyungbo-Jackson, both of whom I can’t wait to feature on this show! If you like what you hear, please watch and follow their show. You won't regret it.

You can check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/qaRvkHp6z8o?si=LaMrEXA_Y9mqnoeB

Raising the Standard of Care with Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Do you feel constrained in a corporate environment? Do you believe there is a better way to treat patients than the assembly-line model? Then this episode is for YOU.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Lewellis shares his journey from a corporate job to building his own private practice. He explains why "the standard of care is table stakes" and how he is raising the bar by focusing on his Four Core Pillars. Dr. Lewellis shows you how to humanize the patient experience, where patients are so delighted they actually want to pay for it.

He offers a unique perspective on starting a practice, reminding us that building a business is "not med school hard" and that success comes down to having a sustained "WHY" to drive you forward.

👉 Watch now and share with someone who needs the courage to take the leap!

More from The DermBiz Show

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thedermbizshow?si=XiWiCDh-QrZ-L522

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]]> 4792 false 63 full <![CDATA[Building an Independent Practice with Heart: Culture, Hospitality, and the Power of “Who Not How” | Tony Jackson & Dr. Mercy, Lilly Dermatology]]> fbx/53b16ea4-e781-11f0-a654-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:13:21 -0600 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 Show and strategist in all things dermatology business, and his wife and business partner, Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo, a board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon whose own reality TV show on TLC — Dr. Mercy — brought the world an up close and personal view of some extraordinary cases and exemplary doctor-patient relationships full of heart and empathy.On Dr. Mercy, which ran on TLC, her rapport with patients, and the real-world impact of dermatologic care—she wasn’t just treating skin conditions; she was changing lives and reshaping how people think about what we do as doctors. But that’s just one part of her story…Dr. Mercy is part of dynamic duo. Enter her husband and business partner, Tony Jackson: former NFL player, business expert, and co-pilot on their wild ride of practice building, podcasting, and storytelling — not to mention building a beautiful family all the while. Now that’s what I call taking care of patients and taking care business.In this episode, we explore building an independent dermatology practice rooted in intentional, authentic hospitality and strong culture. We discuss why the small details matter, how leadership shapes experience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people so everyone can shine.If you’re interested in independent medicine, entrepreneurship, and creating successful a practice that feels truly human, this episode is for you.More from Lilly DermatologyWebsite: https://www.lillydermmd.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/LillydermatologyUP/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lillydermatology/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lillydermatologyMore from The DermBiz ShowYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thedermbizshow?si=XiWiCDh-QrZ-L522IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedermbizshow/FB: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-DermBiz-Show-61559772644163/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedermbizshowMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 Show and strategist in all things dermatology business, and his wife and business partner, Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo, a board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon whose own reality TV show on TLC — Dr. Mercy — brought the world an up close and personal view of some extraordinary cases and exemplary doctor-patient relationships full of heart and empathy.

On Dr. Mercy, which ran on TLC, her rapport with patients, and the real-world impact of dermatologic care—she wasn’t just treating skin conditions; she was changing lives and reshaping how people think about what we do as doctors. But that’s just one part of her story…

Dr. Mercy is part of dynamic duo. Enter her husband and business partner, Tony Jackson: former NFL player, business expert, and co-pilot on their wild ride of practice building, podcasting, and storytelling — not to mention building a beautiful family all the while. Now that’s what I call taking care of patients and taking care business.

In this episode, we explore building an independent dermatology practice rooted in intentional, authentic hospitality and strong culture.

We discuss why the small details matter, how leadership shapes experience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people so everyone can shine.

If you’re interested in independent medicine, entrepreneurship, and creating successful a practice that feels truly human, this episode is for you.
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]]> 3543 false 64 full <![CDATA[Safety, Systems, and Culture: A Tale of Two Superlative Med Spas | Jennifer Fleming, APRN & Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS]]> fbx/5d54be46-fd8b-11f0-ab7b-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:33:59 -0600 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 building a culture of safety, support, and trust, and the complexities of selecting devices and services in your practices. We also touch on the balance between personal and professional life (especially tough for all the moms out there!), emphasizing the need for continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving field.This episode was recorded July 7th, 2025.Jennifer Fleming, APRN, is the founder of The Alchemy Clinic, where she blends evidence-based medicine with a deeply personalized, whole-person approach to care. With a clinical philosophy rooted in curiosity, precision, and partnership, Jennifer helps patients move beyond symptom management toward true healing and resilience.&nbsp;As both a clinician and a business owner, she is redefining what modern integrative care can look like—grounded in science, guided by intuition, and delivered with humanity. She is also a devoted mom, navigating the realities of leadership, family, and sustainability with honesty and intention.Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS, is the founder of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics, where clinical excellence, integrity, and patient experience are non-negotiables. Known for her thoughtful, results-driven approach, Anna combines advanced aesthetic medicine with a strong ethical compass and a deep respect for safety, trust, and individualized care.As a seasoned nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and mom, she brings a rare blend of precision, warmth, and leadership to everything she builds—proving that high standards and heart can coexist beautifully in modern healthcare.More from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois and Nebraska.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page may contain affiliate links. 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 building a culture of safety, support, and trust, and the complexities of selecting devices and services in your practices.

We also touch on the balance between personal and professional life (especially tough for all the moms out there!), emphasizing the need for continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving field.

This episode was recorded July 7th, 2025.

Jennifer Fleming, APRN, is the founder of The Alchemy Clinic, where she blends evidence-based medicine with a deeply personalized, whole-person approach to care. With a clinical philosophy rooted in curiosity, precision, and partnership, Jennifer helps patients move beyond symptom management toward true healing and resilience. 

As both a clinician and a business owner, she is redefining what modern integrative care can look like—grounded in science, guided by intuition, and delivered with humanity. She is also a devoted mom, navigating the realities of leadership, family, and sustainability with honesty and intention.

Anna Wicklund, MSN, NP, CANS, is the founder of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics, where clinical excellence, integrity, and patient experience are non-negotiables. Known for her thoughtful, results-driven approach, Anna combines advanced aesthetic medicine with a strong ethical compass and a deep respect for safety, trust, and individualized care.

As a seasoned nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and mom, she brings a rare blend of precision, warmth, and leadership to everything she builds—proving that high standards and heart can coexist beautifully in modern healthcare.

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]]> 3671 false 65 full <![CDATA[22 + 44 = 66 -- A Joyful Highlight Reel Featuring Past and Future Guest, Dr. Meena Julapalli]]> fbx/a4860cb0-310d-11f1-9eec-ba5fa9561315 https://lewellismd.com/podcast Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:26:05 -0500 Episode 066 | It's a Meena Mash-Up &amp; 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, CME-accredited program covering nutrition, gut health, lifestyle medicine, hormone health, regenerative medicine, botanicals, and much more. The deadline to apply for the next cohort is April 21st, 2026!I'm a proud 2024-2025 graduate, contributing faculty member, and proud booster of this fantastic program. If you have any questions about it, feel free to text me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com. This episode is NOT sponsored by the IDCP or LearnSkin. I'm just a big fan. And if you sign up through the link above, it helps support the show. Now on to episode 066, featuring the QUEEN of joy, Dr. Meena Julapalli. Dr. Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology and appeared in episodes 022 and 044 of the show. I promised her 066 as well.We had some technical difficulty last time we tried to record an episode, so I decided to use this as an opportunity to share some highlights from her first two appearances on the show.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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas.She's also the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!Connect with and learn from Dr. JulapalliBluebird DermatologyOther Bluebird Dermatology LinksThe Joyful PathOther Joyful Path LinksMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois and Nebraska.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.Above &amp; Beyond DermatologyIntegrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP)Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive productsNeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hairSilagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)NewsletterLinkedInFacebookDr. Lewellis on InstagramAbove &amp; Beyond Dermatology on InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitter/XChange Your Mind, Change Your LifeSoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)This page contains affiliate links. 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, CME-accredited program covering nutrition, gut health, lifestyle medicine, hormone health, regenerative medicine, botanicals, and much more. The deadline to apply for the next cohort is April 21st, 2026!

I'm a proud 2024-2025 graduate, contributing faculty member, and proud booster of this fantastic program. If you have any questions about it, feel free to text me at 715-391-9774 or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com.

This episode is NOT sponsored by the IDCP or LearnSkin. I'm just a big fan. And if you sign up through the link above, it helps support the show.

Now on to episode 066, featuring the QUEEN of joy, Dr. Meena Julapalli.

Dr. Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology and appeared in episodes 022 and 044 of the show. I promised her 066 as well.

We had some technical difficulty last time we tried to record an episode, so I decided to use this as an opportunity to share some highlights from her first two appearances on the show.

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 pediatric dermatology practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, Texas.

She's also the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to help children build the intuition of how to nourish their mind, body, and soul so that they may live, love, and serve generously with an open heart, intention, and purpose.

Dr. Julapalli's adventures also include being a children's book author, wisdom coach and yoga instructor for kids, Reiki master, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker, meditator, sound healer/instrumentalist, and amateur swing dancer!

Connect with and learn from Dr. Julapalli
Bluebird Dermatology

More from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond Dermatology

Need a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois and Nebraska.

Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

Above & Beyond Dermatology
Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP)
Nutrafol -- special pricing and physician exclusive products
NeoGenesis -- my favorite source of stem cell released molecules for skin/hair
Silagen.biz -- physician dispensed scar refinement products delivered to your door (use practice code 1206240832P)
Newsletter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Dr. Lewellis on Instagram
Above & Beyond Dermatology on Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Twitter/X
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)

This page contains affiliate links.
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