The Doc Lounge Podcast

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The Doc Lounge Podcast | Physician Careers, Locum Tenens, and the Future of HealthcareWelcome to The Doc Lounge Podcast by Pacific Companies, a leading healthcare podcast featuring conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, and industry innovators shaping the future of medicine.Hosted by Pacific Companies, a national physician recruitment firm with more than 25 years of experience placing physicians and advanced practice providers across the United States, The Doc Lounge explores the real-world challenges and opportunities facing physicians today.Each episode delivers insights from experienced physicians and healthcare leaders on topics that matter most to medical professionals, including:• physician careers and specialty insights• locum tenens opportunities and flexible physician careers• physician salary trends and compensation models• physician burnout, mental health, and work-life balance• hospital leadership and healthcare system strategy• private practice vs h

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Episodes 107

Weight-Inclusive Care: Why Diets Fail Patients | Dr. Michelle May
9d ago · 28:41
Hot take from a doc who has been saying this since 1999. "I have been saying for literally two and a half decades diets don't work. Finally these come out and everyone's like, well, you know, diets don't work. And I'm like, right, I've been telling you this forever."
How to Vet a Physician Job Before You Sign | Alex Fernandez MBA
17d ago · 27:15
Stop asking about comp first. Ask about these four numbers instead. "I'd be asking around overhead ratios, days to collect revenue, percentage of revenue collected against charges, rates compared to other rates in the community."
Insulin Resistance, Healthspan & Leaving the ICU | Dr. Tessa Damm
23d ago · 19:25
"Take your triglyceride level, divide by your HDL. If it's less than one, that's fairly superb. If it's two or more, that is suggestive of insulin resistance." — Dr. Tessa Damm
Doctors, Stop Charting After Hours: Dr. Sarah Smith, The Charting Coach
1mo ago · 27:05
Dr. Sarah Smith spent 15 years drowning in Sunday charting — across two countries, two health systems, and one moment with her son that stopped her cold. Then she figured out how to finish her documentation inside the workday. Now she teaches thousands of physicians to do the same, without seeing fewer patients or cutting corners on care.
Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD: The Gut Microbiome & the Art of Medicine
2mo ago · 45:04
"16 out of 17 products on the market that say Bifidobacteria do not have Bifidobacteria in there." — Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD
MFM Pioneer, Dr. Luissa Kiprono on High-Risk Pregnancy & Telemedicine
2mo ago · 33:38
Dr. Luisa Ciprono arrived in the US at 19 as a refugee from communist Romania, speaking no English. She became a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Air Force veteran, and the founder of TeleMed MFM — a nationwide virtual practice bringing high-risk pregnancy care to patients who'd otherwise go without. In this episode: The MFM access crisis: ~1,000 full-time specialists for 37 million women of fertile age How TeleMed MFM delivers real-time ultrasound review and consultations virtually — and why telemedicine is the future of MFM What's fueling high-risk pregnancies in the US: maternal deserts,
Measles Is Back: Dr. Michael Myers on Vaccine Confidence in 2026
3mo ago · 27:04
Harvard-trained physician Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr. joins host Stacey Doyle to talk vaccine confidence, the recent rise in measles cases, and how physicians can navigate today's conversations with families — plus a first look at his upcoming book, "The Vaccine Bible."
Menopause, HRT & Telehealth: Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB-GYN on Filling the Gap
3mo ago
Menopause care has been a desert for decades — and Dr. Cathleen Brown is done with it. The board-certified OB-GYN, Army veteran, and Medical Director at Winona sits down with Stacey to unpack why a whole generation of physicians got scared off hormone therapy, and how telehealth is finally getting women the care their in-person docs were never trained to deliver. What you'll learn:- Why the Women's Health Initiative panic still shapes how docs prescribe (or don't)- The preventive health wins most physicians weren't taught: bone, heart, brain, GSM- One safe, low-lift Rx change every PCP and OB-
Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha
4mo ago
Can chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension actually be reversed—not just managed? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Christine Nwoha, a board-certified internist and hospitalist who is challenging the traditional “sick care” model by advocating for disease reversal through intentional wellness, lifestyle optimization, and patient empowerment. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience treating severely ill patients in the hospital, Dr. Nwoha shares firsthand insight into the downstream effects of chronic disease—and why earlier inter
Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli
5mo ago
What if breast cancer screening was built entirely around the patient? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and Founder & CEO of Mammolink, to explore how mobile imaging and AI are transforming preventative care. Dr. Polselli shares why access alone is not enough, and how barriers like time, convenience, and delayed results continue to prevent patients from getting screened. He breaks down how Mammolink is addressing these challenges by bringing breast imaging directly to workplaces, delivering same-day
Fixing Cancer Care Inequities: Dr. Eugene Manley on Biomarker Gaps, Health Equity & System Change
5mo ago
Health equity is often discussed in theory—but how do we actually make it measurable? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., biomedical scientist and Founder & CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, to explore how healthcare systems can move beyond good intentions and implement real, data-driven change. Drawing from more than two decades of experience across engineering, molecular biology, nonprofit leadership, and cancer advocacy, Dr. Manley shares how his personal experiences navigating healthcare disparities sh
Dr. Amy Albright on Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to End Physician Burnout
6mo ago
In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Amy Albright, a neuroscience expert, human potential strategist, and CEO of Holon, to explore physician burnout through a deeply scientific and human lens. Rather than framing burnout as a mindset or motivation issue, Dr. Albright explains why burnout is fundamentally neurological, rooted in how the brain adapts to chronic stress, overwork, and sustained pressure. Drawing on decades of experience and real-time EEG data from her lab, she shares how high-performing clinicians often show measurable changes in executiv
What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Before Adopting AI
6mo ago
AI in healthcare is everywhere—but what actually works? In our latest episode, Stacey Doyle sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO & Founder of Technology Rivers, to cut through the hype and talk about what it really takes to build HIPAA-compliant, AI-driven healthcare technology that delivers real impact. Ghazenfer brings a grounded operator’s perspective, sharing why so many AI projects fail, how organizations can prepare for real-world adoption, and where AI is already improving patient care and clinical workflows today. In this episode, we cover: • Practical AI adoption in healthcare • Comm
How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD
7mo ago
In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD, pioneering psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to explore the future of mental health care through integrative psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Van Derveer shares his personal journey from traditional psychiatry to a root-cause-focused approach that looks beyond symptom management. He discusses his firsthand experience staffing clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, including remarkable outcomes showing l
Ask the Expert Series: Kurtis Lee Thomas, Founder of the Just Breathe Foundation
8mo ago
Burnout continues to impact physicians and advanced practice providers across every specialty. In a recent episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, we sat down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of the Just Breathe Foundation, to discuss simple, effective daily practices clinicians can use to manage stress and protect their mental wellbeing. This conversation focuses on practical tools physicians and APPs can realistically use during a busy day, including: • How breathwork helps regulate the nervous system • Why stress is stored in the body and how breathing can release it • Easy breathing techniques t
Provider’s Perspective: Redefining Men’s Health & Peak Performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin
8mo ago
n this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Tracy Gapin, board-certified urologist, founder, and CEO of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine, to explore how men can unlock true longevity, performance, and purpose. After decades in traditional medicine, Dr. Gapin hit burnout and transformed both his health and his career. Now a leading expert in men’s health optimization, he helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes achieve lasting energy, focus, and vitality through precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and
Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Ben Thompson, Audiologist & Founder of Treble Health
9mo ago
In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle dives into a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of longevity and performance: hearing health. Our guest, Dr. Ben Thompson, is an audiologist and founder of Treble Health, where he’s helped more than 5,000 patients improve their hearing and overcome tinnitus through an evidence-based yet biohacker-friendly approach. His work bridges sound therapy, cognitive retraining, and the latest in hearing technology to not only improve hearing—but also enhance focus, reduce stress, and support long-term brain health. Topics Covered: The powerful
Ask the Expert Series: Dr. Michael R. Scoma, Infectious Disease Expert and Leader
10mo ago
Dr. Michael R. Scoma — Inside the World of Infectious Disease, Lyme, and Long COVID In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Michael R. Scoma, a board-certified infectious disease specialist whose practice spans NYU Langone Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, and boutique private offices in Long Island and Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Dr. Scoma opens up about his journey from following in his father’s footsteps to leading a modern infectious disease practice that blends academic rigor with deeply personalized patient care. He discusses complex conditions like Ly
Ask the Expert with Justin Montgomery: How Physicians & APPs Can Build Scalable CE Businesses
11mo ago
In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey sits down with Justin Montgomery, founder of ProCourse Start and a former ER nurse practitioner who built an eight-figure continuing education business from his clinical expertise. Justin knows the reality many physicians and APPs face: long hours, rising burnout, and the limits of trading time for money. He shares how he turned his hard-earned medical knowledge into scalable CE courses—creating income, impact, and freedom outside of traditional practice. You’ll learn: How physicians and APPs can monetize their clinical expertise without more s
Ask the Expert Series: How to Market Your Medical Practice | Sean Garner on Private Practice Growth, SEO & Patient Funnels
1y ago
Struggling to grow your medical practice, wellness clinic, or med spa? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Sean Garner — entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and CEO of Sean Garner Consulting — to break down marketing that actually works for healthcare providers. Sean shares proven strategies to: • Build a sales funnel that converts prospects into loyal patients for life • Craft patient-focused messaging that connects beyond clinical terms • Leverage SEO and Google reviews to dominate local search results • Prepare for the future of AI search and answer e
Ask the Expert Series: Transforming Dementia Care with Dirk Soenksen, Ceresti Health CEO
1y ago
In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle talks with Dirk Soenksen, Co-Founder and CEO of Ceresti Health, about how his company is transforming dementia care through an innovative, tech-enabled platform that empowers family caregivers—at no cost to the patient or caregiver. Dirk reveals why dementia is the second most expensive condition in Medicare, how traditional care models fall short, and how Ceresti’s caregiver-centric approach is reducing avoidable hospitalizations by over 50%. Learn about the CMS GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) and how it suppor
Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Jason Giles – Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction
1y ago
In this powerful episode, host Stacey Doyle welcomes Dr. Jason Giles, a board-certified addiction medicine specialist, bestselling author of Outsmart Your Addiction, and founder of Addiction Doctors, a leading telemedicine platform. With over 20 years of experience—and his own journey through addiction and recovery—Dr. Giles offers rare insight into the world of substance use disorders, physician burnout, and the evolving future of telemedicine-based detox care. Tune in as Dr. Giles shares: His transition from anesthesiologist to addiction expert Personal lessons from overcoming fentanyl addic
Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Emma Jones, Author of The Phoenix Blueprint
1y ago
In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast: Provider’s Perspective, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Emma Jones, a hospice and palliative care physician, former pediatric oncologist, mentor, and author of The Phoenix Blueprint. Drawing from her deeply personal experience with physician burnout, Dr. Jones opens up about how the pressures of modern medicine nearly consumed her—and how she rose from the ashes with purpose, presence, and practical healing. We explore the emotional toll of palliative care, the myth of the self-sacrificing doctor, and the importance of setting boundaries, finding
Ask the Expert: Kevin S. Little, Founder of Little Health Law
1y ago
In this Ask the Expert episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Attorney Kevin S. Little, founder of Little Health Law, to explore the most pressing legal issues physicians and healthcare providers face today. With over 15 years of experience exclusively in healthcare provider law, Kevin shares expert insights on topics including medical board investigations, professional license defense, compliance strategies, employment contract negotiations, and third-party payer disputes. Kevin explains how his firm helps providers proactively avoid legal pitfalls, especially whe
Ask the Expert: Dr. John Neustadt – Functional and Integrative Medicine Leader
1y ago
Fracture-Proof Your Health: Bone Strength, Functional Medicine & Integrative Healing with Dr. John Neustadt In this powerful episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with internationally renowned expert in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. John Neustadt—Amazon #1 bestselling author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones. From software project manager to functional medicine trailblazer, Dr. Neustadt shares his incredible journey and the personal health crisis that sparked his career transformation. They dive deep into: Why osteoporosis is dangerously underdiagnosed (and how t

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Insulin Resistance, Healthspan & Leaving the ICU | Dr. Tessa Damm

Doctors, Stop Charting After Hours: Dr. Sarah Smith, The Charting Coach

Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD: The Gut Microbiome & the Art of Medicine

MFM Pioneer, Dr. Luissa Kiprono on High-Risk Pregnancy & Telemedicine

Measles Is Back: Dr. Michael Myers on Vaccine Confidence in 2026

Menopause, HRT & Telehealth: Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB-GYN on Filling the Gap

Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

Fixing Cancer Care Inequities: Dr. Eugene Manley on Biomarker Gaps, Health Equity & System Change

Dr. Amy Albright on Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to End Physician Burnout

What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Before Adopting AI

How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD

Ask the Expert Series: Kurtis Lee Thomas, Founder of the Just Breathe Foundation

Provider’s Perspective: Redefining Men’s Health & Peak Performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin

Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Ben Thompson, Audiologist & Founder of Treble Health

Ask the Expert Series: Dr. Michael R. Scoma, Infectious Disease Expert and Leader

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Episodes 107

Weight-Inclusive Care: Why Diets Fail Patients | Dr. Michelle May

How to Vet a Physician Job Before You Sign | Alex Fernandez MBA

Insulin Resistance, Healthspan & Leaving the ICU | Dr. Tessa Damm

Doctors, Stop Charting After Hours: Dr. Sarah Smith, The Charting Coach

Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD: The Gut Microbiome & the Art of Medicine

MFM Pioneer, Dr. Luissa Kiprono on High-Risk Pregnancy & Telemedicine

Measles Is Back: Dr. Michael Myers on Vaccine Confidence in 2026

Menopause, HRT & Telehealth: Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB-GYN on Filling the Gap

Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

Fixing Cancer Care Inequities: Dr. Eugene Manley on Biomarker Gaps, Health Equity & System Change

Dr. Amy Albright on Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to End Physician Burnout

What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Before Adopting AI

How Psychedelic Therapy Is Transforming PTSD & Depression | Dr. Will Van Derveer, MD

Ask the Expert Series: Kurtis Lee Thomas, Founder of the Just Breathe Foundation

Provider’s Perspective: Redefining Men’s Health & Peak Performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin

Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Ben Thompson, Audiologist & Founder of Treble Health

Ask the Expert Series: Dr. Michael R. Scoma, Infectious Disease Expert and Leader

Ask the Expert with Justin Montgomery: How Physicians & APPs Can Build Scalable CE Businesses

Ask the Expert Series: How to Market Your Medical Practice | Sean Garner on Private Practice Growth, SEO & Patient Funnels

Ask the Expert Series: Transforming Dementia Care with Dirk Soenksen, Ceresti Health CEO

Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Jason Giles – Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction

Provider’s Perspective: Dr. Emma Jones, Author of The Phoenix Blueprint

Ask the Expert: Kevin S. Little, Founder of Little Health Law

Ask the Expert: Dr. John Neustadt – Functional and Integrative Medicine Leader