STELLAR SUCCESS: Leveling Up For Medical Pros with Dr. Tudor Francu

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Ashley Maes, Physician Liaison at CCARE, the largest private oncology practice in California. Ashley brings a fresh and vital perspective from outside the traditional physician role, offering a deeper look at how community outreach, education, and empathy are reshaping patient care.

Ashley shares what it means to be the "voice" of the clinic in the community...

In this eye-opening episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Ryan Neinstein breaks the mold of traditional medicine and dives deep into how luxury, branding, and team culture shape the future of private surgical practice.

Dr. Neinstein shares how building a patient-first, luxury-centered plastic surgery experience starts with understanding your ideal client. From his hyper-focused a...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Len May, CEO of EndoDNA, to explore how DNA-based insights are reshaping healthcare. Len shares his powerful personal story — from struggling with ADD as a child to pioneering precision medicine using genetic testing. His journey includes everything from being kicked out by his parents over cannabis use, to helping healthcare providers optimize treatments using...

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Susan Dost, the powerhouse founder of Sheridan In-Home Care. With over 24 years of experience in the non-franchise home care industry, Susan shares her deeply personal journey into elder care — one rooted in family needs and built on grit, resilience, and heartfelt service.

Susan pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a successful home care business in Cal...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we sit down with Dr. Tyson Cobb, an orthopedic surgeon turned real estate investor, to explore how physicians and healthcare professionals can leverage real estate investing not only for passive income but also for significant tax advantages.

Dr. Cobb shares his personal story — from long hours in the operating room to building multiple streams of income through ...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Luis Raez, a leading thoracic oncologist, to explore the realities of lung cancer care, diagnosis, and research. With over 25 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Raez offers an unfiltered look into the progress—and persistent challenges—in fighting this devastating disease.

They discuss why lung cancer is often diagnosed too late, the role of smoking and secondhand expo...

In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with long-time anesthesia expert Dr. Keith Chamberlin to explore the evolution of his remarkable career. From flying helicopters in the Army to leading a highly respected all-MD anesthesia group in Northern California, Dr. Chamberlin shares hard-earned lessons, business insights, and the mindset required to lead and thrive in today’s challenging healthcare environment.

Dr. Chamberlin reve...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Terrence Hight Jr., founder of Hyde Health, a healthcare innovator who’s transforming the way communities access medical care. From his early days in hospital registration to launching a full-scale community health initiative, Terrence shares how a personal mission turned into a movement.

Listeners will learn how Hyde Health organizes free health events, workshops, and ...

What happens when a top urologist walks away from traditional medicine to redefine health and success? In this compelling episode, Dr. Tracy Gapin shares how his journey from burnout to breakthrough led him to build a multimillion-dollar practice in precision performance medicine.

Dr. Gapin opens up about the moment he realized traditional healthcare wasn’t serving him—or his patients—and how that revelation inspired a new model of...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Sourabh Arora, a physician-turned-entrepreneur who’s redefining what success looks like for medical professionals.

From pharmaceutical innovation to launching a wellness-centered real estate concept, Dr. Arora has transformed his medical expertise into multiple impactful ventures. He walks us through his journey from ophthalmology to biotech and exp...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Lally Pia—a child psychiatrist, author, and immigrant physician with a life story that could be its own Netflix series. Lally shares her incredible journey from Sri Lanka to Ghana, Wales, and finally the U.S., where she overcame overwhelming challenges, including family pressure, immigration setbacks, single motherhood, and even working in a morgue.

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In this insightful episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Stephanie Allard, a seasoned expert in medical coding, billing compliance, and legal defense. Together, they dive into the world of revenue cycle management—a critical topic for medical professionals who are often overworked and underpaid.

Stephanie shares real-world stories and advice on avoiding costly billing mistakes, how to vet billing companies, and why many practice...

In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Michelle Pearlman, a board-certified gastroenterologist and certified menopause provider, to discuss the why and how behind her bold transition from academic medicine to launching a concierge practice with her twin sister. Dr. Pearlman opens up about the hard truths of GLP-1s, the failures of our current healthcare system, and how she’s helping patients transform their lives thro...

In this compelling episode of The Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Carl Knopke, a family medicine physician who now leads a successful practice in obesity medicine. With candor and insight, Dr. Knopke shares how he navigated early academic struggles, rejection from medical school, and a roundabout journey through IT before becoming a leader in his field.

You’ll hear how his athletic background, personal ...

In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and leader Dr. Brian Schmutzler to share his dynamic path from private practice to running a successful multi-contract anesthesia business. With over a decade of experience and a passion for clinical innovation, Dr. Schmutzler discusses the highs, the pitfalls, and the real-life business lessons of medical entrepreneurship.

Listeners will learn:

• How Br...

What do you get when you mix dentistry, motherhood, and a sharp eye for prevention? You get Dr. Ashley Lerman.

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu talks with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist turned tech entrepreneur. After completing residency during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeing firsthand the gaps in pediatric oral health, Ashley launched FirstGrin, a preventive oral health tech co...

From the academic grind to a life by the Caribbean Sea, Dr. Kristine Goins' journey is anything but traditional. In this episode, she opens up about how she left a high-stress medical job, embraced location independence, and built a career centered around telemedicine and joy.

Dr. Goins candidly shares how severe burnout led her to reconsider everything—from her mental health to her professional choices. She walks us through her jo...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a board-certified psychiatrist, internist, and trailblazer in telehealth medicine, to unpack his gripping journey from national acclaim to a criminal trial — and ultimately, full exoneration.

Dr. Rifai shares how he went from building a thriving multi-location psychiatry practice to facing four federal charges for healthcare fraud, simply for doing i...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Gasbarro to unpack the personal and professional journey that led him to become a leading shoulder specialist in the Baltimore area.

From his roots in Cleveland and collegiate soccer days to his pivot from biomedical engineering to medicine, Dr. Gasbarro shares how mentorship and perseverance shaped every step of his career. He opens up about th...