Telemedicine Talks

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  What It Takes to Lead Virtual Care: Dr. Leo Damasco Shares His Journey From Military Medicine to Telehealth Leadership 18.08.2026 28min

  Dr. Leo Damasco discusses his transition from military medicine to telehealth leadership, sharing insights on serving as a virtual medical director, managing compliance and crises, building trust with digital teams, and developing the business and leadership skills needed to succeed in virtual care.
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  #82 - Ownership, Flexibility & Solving Medication Access: The Refill Genie Story 11.08.2026 24min

  Dr. Leo Damasco interviews Dr. Steve Kelly, former full-time ER physician turned telehealth entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Refill Genie. Steve shares his path from hospital shifts and locum tenens to full-time telemedicine, how a memorable stroke patient inspired his focus on medication access, and the practical realities of bootstrapping a multi-state telehealth company without an MBA or large funding.
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  #81 - From Burnout to Digital Nomad: Building a Freedom-First Career in Medicine | Dr. Kristine Goins 04.08.2026 27min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez talk with Dr. Kristine Goins, board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach, and founder of Nomad MD. She shares how severe burnout led her to leave academic medicine, book a one-way ticket to Colombia, and build a location-independent career helping other doctors replace income remotely while living and working anywhere.
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  #80 - Why Most Doctors Fail at Marketing (And How to Fix It) | Ashley Gay 28.07.2026 42min

  Phoebe Gutierrez sits down with Ashley Gay, to unpack why most doctors treat marketing as an afterthought, and how that costs them patients. They cover foundational branding, Google Business Profiles, online scheduling, networking strategies, the pitfalls of social media vs. ads, HIPAA-compliant marketing, and why patient experience is the real differentiator in private practice and telemedicine.
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  #79 - From Malpractice Defendant to Litigation Coach : What Every Telemedicine Doctor Needs to Know 21.07.2026 39min

  Dr. Leo Damasco talks with Dr. Gita Pensa, as she shares powerful insights on navigating litigation, protecting your license across multiple states, reducing fear, and performing well as a witness while preserving your well-being and career.
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  #78 - How Physicians Can Build Wealth Beyond Their Practice with Jeff Sekinger 14.07.2026 36min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Jeff Sekinger, to discuss financial education, alternative investments, and algorithmic trading. Jeff shares his journey from a low credit score to building successful companies and explains how physicians and entrepreneurs can diversify intelligently using licensed trading software.
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  #77 - Safe Hormone Therapy, Perimenopause, Menopause & Transgender Care in Telemedicine | Dr. Haydee Docasar 07.07.2026 24min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcomes Dr. Haydee Docasar, to discuss her journey with hormone therapy, the rise of telemedicine, and her monthly educational seminars. Dr. Dacasar shares insights on safe practices for perimenopause, menopause, and transgender hormone care, the risks of “drive-through” prescriptions, and the importance of education and proper medical oversight.
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  #76 - Pediatric Telemedicine That Actually Works: Dr. Mona Amin on Poppins, Social Media & Real Care 30.06.2026 42min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Dr. Mona Amin, as they discuss the power of pediatric telemedicine, bridging gaps in care, parent coaching, and how social media helped Dr. Mona build an authentic platform that reaches families nationwide.
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  #75 - Why Your MSO-PC Structure Might Be Illegal Now: California & Oregon CPOM Crackdown 23.06.2026 36min

  Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez sit down with healthcare attorney Brigid Maloney to break down Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) rules, recent changes in California and Oregon, and what they mean for MSO/PC structures in telemedicine. A must-listen for physicians, MSOs, and telehealth companies operating across state lines.
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  #74 - What Does A Medical Board Policy Mean and Why Am I Out of Compliance? 16.06.2026 18min

  Phoebe Gutierrez breaks down a recent Georgia Medical Board policy statement and what it means for physicians, NPs, PAs, and telemedicine companies. Learn the key compliance risks around medical direction, physician compensation, supervision requirements, and IV hydration protocols, plus practical steps to get back into compliance.
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  #73 - From Disordered Eating to Fertility Freedom: Haley Smith’s Holistic Journey 09.06.2026 29min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Hayley Smith, as she shares her inspiring path from personal struggles with her body to helping women overcome fertility challenges, the realities of building a bootstrapped telemedicine practice, and her vision for expanding care through a collaborative model.
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  Business Entrepreneurship 101: What Every PA and Healthcare Professional Should Know 04.06.2026 50min
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  #72 - Mastering Mindset: Coaching, Dreams & Luxury Cruising with Dr. Krystal Sodiatis 02.06.2026 27min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, as she shares her journey of overcoming limiting mindsets, the transformative power of coaching, and practical strategies for physicians to escape negative self-talk and pursue their dreams.
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  #71 - How Physicians Can Redefine Success and Reclaim Work Life Balance with Dr. Michael Hersh 26.05.2026 24min

  Dr. Leo Damasco sits down with Dr. Michael Hersh, as they explore why many physicians remain burned out even after switching to telemedicine, the deep-rooted “physician personality,” the myth of work-life balance, and how coaching helps doctors redefine success and build a more fulfilling life.
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  #70 - Why ER Doctors Are Ditching the ER for Telemedicine 19.05.2026 33min

  Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez sit down with Dr. Steven McDade, as he shares his journey toward greater freedom, building a diverse telemedicine portfolio, the mindset shift from acute care to preventive/wellness medicine, and how telemedicine revived his passion for practicing medicine.
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  #69 - When AI Becomes a Doctor: Regulatory Battles in Pennsylvania & Utah 12.05.2026 26min

  What happens when AI chatbots impersonate physicians and when state agencies let AI prescribe medications without direct physician oversight? Host Dr. Leo Damasco breaks down two major 2026 cases: Pennsylvania’s lawsuit against Character.ai and the clash in Utah between the Medical Board and Doctronic’s AI refill program.
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  #68 -Building Trust with Safe AI: The Future of Hybrid Virtual Physical Therapy with Dr. Ashok Gupta 05.05.2026 41min

  Join Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco on Telemedicine Talks as they welcome  guest Dr. Ashok Gupta, founder of TheraNow. From clinician to CEO, Ashok shares the journey of building a successful hybrid virtual physical therapy platform serving about 70,000 patients. They discuss practical, safe AI implementation (computer vision, ambient scribes, clinician performance tools), hybrid care models, regulatory integration, and why augmenting, not replacing clinicians is the key to sustainable telehealth success.
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  #67 - Your License at Risk: How Zealthy Used Doctors’ Names Without Their Knowledge 28.04.2026 35min

  Join Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco on Telemedicine Talks as they break down the FTC and DOJ actions against Zealthy (Z-E-A-L-T-H-Y), a GLP-1 telehealth company founded by Cerebral’s former CEO. From deceptive billing and subscription traps to prescriptions written under doctors’ names without their knowledge, this case highlights major risks in telehealth. Learn why due diligence matters for clinicians, the dangers of ghost PC owners, and practical steps to protect your license in corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) setups.
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  #66 - How Two Type 1 Diabetics Built Their Dream Telemedicine Practice 21.04.2026 53min

  What does it really take to leave traditional practice and launch a specialized telemedicine clinic? In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, host Phoebe Gutierrez sits down with Savannah Elkins (PA) and Katie Wakeland (NP), both Type 1 diabetics themselves, just seven weeks after launching Type 1 Telehealth, their endocrinology practice dedicated exclusively to patients with Type 1 Diabetes in Texas.
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  #65 - The Hidden Risks of Medical Directors in Telemedicine 14.04.2026 42min

  Join hosts Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez as they break down the realities of serving as a virtual medical director in telemedicine. They explore the critical differences between PC owner, medical director, and collaborating physician roles, why many doctors unknowingly become “ghost medical directors,” and practical strategies to protect your license while building sustainable oversight systems.