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

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

Welcome to STELLAR SUCCESS: Leveling Up For Medical Pro’s with Dr. Tudor Francu, the go-to podcast for medical professionals aiming to achieve excellence in their careers, personal lives, and financial well-being. Join Dr. Francu as he sits down with industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the medical field to uncover their secrets to success. From mastering medical practice to navigating the complexities of healthcare investments and building wealth, this podcast is your ultimate guide to leveling up in every aspect of life. Tune in for actionable insights, inspiring stories, and expert strategies that will help you thrive as a medical

Episodes

July 10, 2025 41 mins

In this moving and educational conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu talks with Dr. Nasha Winters about her personal story of surviving end-stage ovarian cancer through a combination of curiosity, unconventional approaches, and a mindset shift that transformed her life. From fasting and the metabolic terrain approach, to building a global network of integrative oncology practitioners, Dr. Winters offers insight, science, and inspiration f...

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Purva Merchant shares her dynamic path from growing up in India to building two thriving pediatric dentistry practices in Washington. She opens up about choosing her specialty, overcoming the challenges of running a business without formal training, and the critical balance between personal well-being and professional success.

You’ll hear how she transformed dental visits into fun experiences for chil...

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In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with retired dentist and author Dr. Jan Gilbert to explore the powerful link between oral health, nutrition, and lifelong wellness. With more than four decades in dentistry and a passion for preventative care, Dr. Gilbert shares his unique approach to fighting periodontal disease—starting with your toothbrush.

Key Takeaways:
  • Why brushing five times a day beats the s...

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Dr. Lewis Marshall’s career spans decades of experience from the ER to law school, from mentoring new doctors to setting policy for millions of patients across New York State. He shares how his early days in primary care sparked his passion for healthcare policy—and how that drive led him to hold key roles such as Chief Medical Officer at Lincoln Hospital and Medical Director for the NYC Fire Department EMS.

Listeners will hear how...

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Join Dr. Tudor Francu as he sits down with Barry Howell, the dynamic CEO of Plano Orthopedic, for an insightful conversation on healthcare leadership, practice management, and the real human side of running a successful orthopedic group. Barry walks us through his career—from banking to physician recruiting to private equity deals—and how he leads with collaboration, transparency, and purpose.

You'll hear about his philosophy of “r...

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June 23, 2025 37 mins

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Hamidreza Nassery, a seasoned dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of a high-tech dental practice in Miami, Florida. From fleeing Iran as a teenager to building a respected name in physiologic dentistry, Dr. Nassery shares how discipline, lifelong learning, and a passion for better outcomes shaped his professional journey.

He dives deep into why he rejected “drill and fil...

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Alaina Rajagopal to discuss her fascinating journey from NASA intern to emergency medicine doctor and founder of Esperto Medical. She opens up about her academic beginnings in biology and space research, how a desire to better understand the human body led her from a PhD to an MD, and why global health and diagnostics became a personal mission.

They dive into the revolu...

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In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Gabriel Griess—a former Air Force pilot turned medical staffing entrepreneur—for an honest and enlightening discussion about building a purpose-driven business in healthcare.

Gabriel shares his journey from leading missions in the military to tackling one of the biggest problems in healthcare today: medical staffing shortages. You'll hear how his faith, leadership philosophy, and commitmen...

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June 12, 2025 25 mins

What happens when a physician with a background in angel investing redefines primary care from the ground up? In this episode, Dr. Joshua Engle shares how he’s bridging operations, mental health, and metabolic wellness in his cutting-edge practice, With You MD.

Summary: Dr. Joshua Engle’s path to launching a digital-first primary care practice is anything but typical—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. In this candid and tho...

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What if the key to healing chronic illness isn’t just in medicine, but in food, lifestyle, and human connection? Dr. Matthew Lederman believes it is—and he's proving it.

Expanded Description: In this transformative episode, Dr. Matthew Lederman, renowned physician and co-creator of Wellness to Wonderful, joins Dr. Tudor Francu to explore how “connection medicine” is redefining what it means to treat chronic disease. From his early ...

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Dr. Jenna Carl shares her unconventional journey from government consulting to becoming a licensed clinical psychologist and health tech executive. She discusses the emotional intensity of one-on-one therapy, the growing issue of burnout among healthcare workers, and the lack of awareness around evidence-based treatment for clinical mental health conditions. Dr. Carl emphasizes the importance of finding the right kind of therapy fo...

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What does it look like when a physician refuses to settle for the broken status quo—and builds something better?

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Joe Pazona, a urologist-turned-entrepreneur who’s blazing a new trail in healthcare. From the moment he stepped into medicine, Dr. Pazona questioned not only his specialty—but the entire system surrounding it. What he discovered was a calling beyond the exam ...

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In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we sit down with Dr. Steven Waldren, a leading expert in healthcare informatics and AI in medicine. From an unexpected journey into primary care to becoming a thought leader in medical technology, Dr. Waldren shares his experiences, challenges, and insights into the evolving world of digital healthcare.

We discuss: ✅ How a chance encounter led him to medical info...

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In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive deep into the business side of medicine with expert consultant Jessica Jones. Jessica shares her journey from corporate marketing to helping medical professionals scale and manage their practices successfully.

We explore why many doctors struggle with accepting business advice, how to build strong partnerships, and why financial planning is crucial for lo...

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In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Franky Davis, an orthopedic surgeon and successful real estate investor based in Georgia. Franky opens up about his journey from medical school to rural practice—and how a desire for financial independence led him to build a thriving real estate portfolio.

Franky shares how he bought his first duplex as a resident and scaled up to owning self-storag...

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Join Dr. Tudor Francu in a deeply reflective and insightful conversation with Dr. Art Lazarus, a physician, academic, pharma executive, and widely published writer. Dr. Lazarus opens up about his path in psychiatry, early career struggles, personal evolution, and how the “why” in medicine often comes down to relationships, love, work, and — not to be forgotten — play.

Dr. Lazarus shares candid moments about career “earthquakes,” li...

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On this episode of the Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Hardik Chodavadia, a powerhouse in the dental industry who transformed a single practice into a multi-location dental group. Hardik shares his entrepreneurial journey—from working for a large dental group to co-founding Enamel Dentistry, a thriving business with eight locations and counting.

Dr. Chodavadia opens up about the mindset shifts necessary...

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What does it take to build a successful healthcare startup? William Nelson, founder of Healthy Amplified, joins Dr. Tudor Francu to share his incredible journey from corporate finance to healthcare innovation. With a background in business and medical device development, William has a unique perspective on what it takes to navigate the complex world of healthcare startups.

In this episode, William shares:

  • His personal definiti...
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What if your side hustle could out-earn your day job? Dr. Gelerie Stenbakken, a successful anesthesiologist and real estate investor, joins us to share her inspiring journey from working 70+ hour weeks in medicine to achieving financial freedom through real estate.

In this episode, Dr. Stenbakken talks about:

  • How she transitioned from medicine to real estate investing
  • Overcoming setbacks, including a cancer diagnosis, to creat...
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In this episode of the Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes a close friend, successful dentist, and real estate investor, Dr. Casey Fines. Based in North Dakota, Dr. Fines has built an impressive real estate empire while managing a full-time dental practice.

He shares how growing up around real estate influenced his investing journey, starting with a 9-unit apartment complex and scaling up to multi-million dollar comm...

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