Doc Secret: Building the Best Practice

Doc Secret: Building the Best Practice

A podcast where top medical and dental professionals pull back the curtain on the real stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind their careers. Hosted by AI entrepreneur and consultant, Kevin Carl, each episode features candid conversations with doctors, founders, practitioners and innovators who are reshaping patient care, building forward-thinking practices, and navigating the evolving world of healthcare and business.

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July 17, 2025 48 mins

In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Marjorie Kreppel, Founder of the Counseling Center Group. After a 20-year career in marketing, Marjorie made the leap into mental health, applying her business expertise to build a 60-person therapy practice spanning seven states. She shares how loneliness became both a societal concern and personal catalyst, leading her to create a community-based care model focused on connection and evi...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Ella Laniado, Training Director at Brookline Adult and Child Counseling. After being diagnosed with OCD herself, Ella's path into therapy was deeply personal—fueled by her own healing, a passion for human connection, and transformative experiences in social work. From her first steps as a therapist battling imposter syndrome, to becoming a licensed clinician in three states, Ella has ...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is David Harris, Founder and CEO of Prosperident. With a background that spans military service, banking, and forensic accounting, David shares his extraordinary journey to becoming dentistry’s foremost expert on fraud and embezzlement. His career was sparked by a single phone call from a friend who suspected theft in his dental practice—and what followed was the birth of an investigative po...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Rachael Jones, Co-Founder and Therapist at Trailhead Therapy PLLC in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and co-creator of the Nurturing Balance framework. Rachael shares her journey from graduate school, where she forged lifelong partnerships, to launching a private practice and becoming a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. With deep insight into therapist burnout, she discusses...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Devish Patel, Founder and CEO of Enamel Dentistry, a growing group practice with 10 locations across Austin and McKinney, Texas. Dr. Patel shares how a passion for hospitality, transparency, and cutting-edge technology shaped his path from a single startup clinic to a tech-forward DSO. He dives deep into how his team integrates Artificial Intelligence —from diagnostic tools like Pearl...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Varuna Trivedi, Clinical Director at Cedar Plaza and Martha Lake Veterinary Clinics in Seattle. Originally trained as a dentist in Mumbai, Varuna shares her unconventional journey from clinical dentistry to operations leadership across dental and veterinary medicine. After immigrating to Canada and pivoting through a Master’s in Health Administration, she rose through the ranks in a DSO, ...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Ken Kaufman, CFO, author, and seasoned leader in the dental support organization (DSO) space. With decades of experience scaling multi-location practices and guiding private equity-backed groups, Ken shares how financial clarity—through tools like accrual accounting, cash flow insights, and ROI-based decision-making—can transform dental businesses. Drawing on lessons from his book and rea...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Danny Abraham, serial entrepreneur and founder of Orca Dental AI. Drawing inspiration from his father’s orthodontic practice and a passion for technology, Danny shares how he built CephX—an AI-powered dental imaging platform now FDA-cleared and used globally. He explains how AI is transforming orthodontic workflows, reducing time and enhancing clinical insight, while also addressing compl...

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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Jaime Estrella, prosthodontist and co-founder of True Smile Dental Implant Center in Chula Vista, California. Rooted in a family legacy of dentistry, Dr. Estrella shares how he and his brother built a thriving, full-scope implant practice by combining clinical precision, business training, and cultural connection with their community.


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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Stephen Lim, DDS, founder of SLimDental - a thriving three-location dental practice in the heart of New York City. With humility, vision, and deep-rooted values, Dr. Lim shares how he built his practice from scratch, navigated the unique challenges of NYC, and grew a team aligned with values of honesty, care, and hard work.


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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest Dr. Bill Dischinger, a leading orthodontist and early adopter of AI-powered remote patient monitoring, shares how he transformed his practice through cutting-edge technology, radically increasing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing in-office visits—without sacrificing care.


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In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Dr. Sarika Shah, Clinical Director of Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf, London. A visionary leader, coach, and fourth-generation East African Indian entrepreneur, Dr. Shah shares how she transformed her clinic into a fully digital, multidisciplinary practice rooted in values, trust, and self-leadership. From scaling through technology and AI to mentoring women in dentistry, Dr. Shah o...

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