Practice Management

Carl Thornfeldt, MD

Ascendant

Carl Thornfeldt, MD, has reached peaks in both his career and recreational life.

Like Winning the Lottery

Self-described workaholic Michael Niccole, MD, thrives on making patients happy and picking up new skills, even after 35 years in practice

Stanley Okoro, MD

Take a Bow

Stanley Okoro, MD, heads thriving practices in the United States and Nigeria, but never forgets the importance of giving back.

Dual Degree Programs for MDs

Dual Degrees

Brooke Jackson, MD

Do Your Thing

Improving Communication

Practice Management: Better Communication

Patrick Bitter Jr

Light Show

State and Municipal Legislative Issues

Local Politics

Staying abreast of state and municipal legislation can benefit both your profession and your practice.

Renegotiating your practice lease

Practice Management: Lease Renewals

Renegotiating lease terms can transform the financials of your practice. Here’s how to make sure you’re on the winning end.

Offering Retail Apparel

The Right Fit

Adding clothing and accessories to your retail area can be a win-win for patients and practices.

Staff Assessments

Practice Management: Peak Performance

How to set staff expectations, track performance, reward excellence and address problems before they become major issues.

Denying Unreasonable Requests

Saying "No"

In aesthetic medicine, the customer—or patient—is not always right, and practitioners need to be prepared to deny unreasonable requests.

Emily Kirby, MD

A Clear Vision

At an early age, Emily Kirby, MD, discovered the career road she wanted to travel—and that has made all the difference.

Annual Practice Marketing Review

Practice Checkup

A regular review of key aspects of your business will help you retain existing patients and attract new ones.

Incorporating Research in Private Practice

Getting Started in Research

Conducting clinical studies can benefit your career and your patients. Here’s how to make it part of your practice.

Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD

Setting a High Bar

Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD’s desire to provide better access to care fuels the growth of Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Centers.

Telemedicine and Virtual Consults

Telemedicine (R)evolution

Patients are demanding more virtual healthcare options, and it’s time to listen.

Anne Chapas, MD

Taking the Leap

Early mentors and entrepreneurial family members inspired Anne Chapas, MD, to launch a research-based aesthetic practice.

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