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July 9, 2025
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What if every step of your patient’s journey—not just your care—felt extraordinary?

In this episode, Michael sits down with Santosh Patel for a deep dive into building a practice where being obsessed with patient experience is the rule, not the exception. From the very first online interaction to the moment patients step out the door, you’ll discover how reputation and practice growth thrive when you exceed expectations at every touchpoint.

Together, Michael and Santosh uncover the real-world challenges that often separate intention from impact, such as misaligned messaging, outdated office systems, and the disconnect between online presence and in-person encounters. You’ll hear practical strategies for transforming first impressions, converting inquiries into appointments, leveraging technology, and instilling a team-wide obsession with patient experience. Drawing on examples from world-class brands and healthcare innovators, this conversation provides a blueprint for building—or reinventing—a truly patient-centered practice from the ground up.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • The hidden gaps in patient experience that could be costing your practice trust and growth
  • How to seamlessly align your website, ads, and in-office experience for a unified brand
  • Proven methods for converting patient inquiries into booked appointments
  • Why empathetic communication and confident call handling lead to higher conversions
  • The impact of role-playing and staff training for delivering consistent excellence
  • The most important KPIs for measuring true patient satisfaction—not just reviews
  • Tips for designing a patient-focused culture from scratch, borrowing lessons from top hospitality and service brands
  • Action steps to ensure every team member—from front desk to clinical—is invested in the patient journey
  • Insights into upcoming industry events and resources for ongoing learning

Hit play now to discover practical steps for creating a practice patients rave about—and a team that takes pride in every interaction.

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Guest: Santosh Patel

Business Name: Complete Specialty Solutions

Check out Santosh's Media:

Website: completespecialty.com

Website: subscribili.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/santosh-patel-8849a013

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Host: Michael Arias

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