Defy gravity and take control of your practice! It’s time to break free from the corporate track and step into the world of Direct Primary Care. No more restrictions—just you, your patients, and the freedom to practice on your terms. Doctors, are you ready to rise?
Today, we sat down with Dr. Marina Capella, an integrated pediatrician based in South Lake City, Utah. In 2021, she launched Healing Arts Pediatrics, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice designed to bring joy and freedom back into pediatric medicine.
Dr. Capella shares her journey of breaking free from the constraints of insurance-based healthcare, the financial realities of launching a DPC, and how she empowers other pediatricians to rediscover their passion for medicine.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Leaving Insurance-Based Healthcare
- Why Dr. Capella made the leap to DPC and never looked back.
2. The Flaws of Insurance-Based Care
- The frustrations and limitations that led her to seek a better model.
3. Burnout in Medicine
- Recognizing the signs and taking action to reclaim work-life balance.
4. The Financial Leap into DPC
- How she prepared financially to start her practice.
5. The Costs of Starting a DPC
- Breaking down the estimated expenses.
6. Path to Profitability
- How long it took for her practice to become financially sustainable.
7. Marketing and Community Building
- The biggest challenges in establishing a DPC practice.
8. Lessons Learned as a Pediatrician
- What she would do differently if she started over.
9. Empowering Other Pediatricians
- How she helps others find freedom in their medical careers.
Resources Mentioned:
Listener Takeaways:
- Why insurance-based healthcare may be holding doctors back.
- The real costs and timeline of starting a DPC practice.
- How to market and grow a successful DPC in your community.
- The importance of financial planning before making the leap.
Connect with Us:
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Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician
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Guest: Dr. Marina Capella, Co-Founder of Future Minority Doctor, Physician Owner of Healing Arts Pediatrics
If you're a physician looking for more autonomy and fulfillment, this episode is a must-listen!
This episode is sponsored by
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