Are you unknowingly violating Medicaid rules that could trigger a license investigation?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Phoebe Gutierrez, a compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. Phoebe is the founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm specializing in digital health compliance, and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her unique background bridges government regulation and entrepreneurship, positioning her as a vital resource for physicians navigating the complex landscape of telehealth, medical directorships, and multi-state licensure. What drives her work? A fierce commitment to protecting clinicians from inadvertent compliance violations that could jeopardize their licenses.

This conversation explores the hidden compliance pitfalls physicians face in digital health, from balance billing violations in Medicaid to state-specific medical director requirements. How can doctors protect their licenses when working with telehealth startups? Phoebe reveals the critical differences between IMLC and traditional licensure, discusses which states have the strictest enforcement, and explains why Maryland's delegation rules catch so many practitioners off guard. The episode also examines regulatory changes on the horizon, including prescribing restrictions and FTC investigations into subscription-based telehealth models. Will the future of healthcare be purely virtual, or are we heading toward a hybrid model? Phoebe shares her insights on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood while building a thriving consulting practice.

Phoebe Gutierrez is a healthcare compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. She investigated fraud, developed policy, and collaborated with the Medical Board of California. Now founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm, Phoebe helps digital health startups build compliant operational structures. Based in Sacramento with four children, she comes from a family of entrepreneurs and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her mission: protecting physicians from inadvertent compliance violations in the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Phoebe Gutierrez - background in compliance and protecting physicians from inadvertent violations
• (05:10) Understanding balance billing violations and how compliance investigations begin
• (10:47) The risks physicians face when working with digital health startups
• (16:17) Resources and networks for strengthening compliance knowledge in healthcare
• (20:32) Entrepreneurship, family business legacy, and building Camino Strategy
• (25:18) State-specific regulations that catch medical directors off guard
• (30:12) The future of telehealth and why hybrid models will dominate
• (35:19) Upcoming regulatory changes in prescribing rules and FTC oversight
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, boa...

• (00:00:00) - Skin Group: Digital Health Compliance
• (00:01:24) - Obamacare compliance advocate on Medicaid fraud
• (00:08:13) - Transition from Medicaid to telehealth
• (00:09:19) - Do I Need IMLC Status for Telehealth?
• (00:15:01) - Between the Consulting and Working With Startups
• (00:16:40) - Where to Gain Remote Healthcare Compliance Knowledge?
• (00:20:55) - Single AIM and the Camino Consulting that you run
• (00:23:18) - Are the rules for telehealth in states strict?
• (00:27:39) - Do you have certain law firms that are specialized in this area?
• (00:29:14) - Do You Need a Virtual Office?
• (00:33:05) - How Did I Meet My Podcast Host Leo on Skype
• (00:35:18) - What Regulatory Changes Should Telehealth Be Aware of?
• (00:38:13) - HMS CEO on Federal regulations for prescription drugs

What happens when physicians realize their $300,000 debt has created golden handcuffs they can never escape?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Rami Wehbi, a former family physician who transformed burnout into entrepreneurship. As Founder and CEO of Match Day Health and host of The Dream Job Podcast, Rami guides healthcare professionals through strategic career transitions beyond clinical practice. His journey began during COVID when he dropped out of residency, struggled with an identity crisis, and eventually became VP of Clinical Operations for an AI startup. After raising over $1 million in funding, he built Match Day—a six-month paid fellowship offering personalized coaching, job placement support, and access to a curated network of 600 healthcare leaders.

This conversation tackles the harsh realities behind medical training's golden handcuffs. Why do residents tolerate systemic abuse with $300,000+ debt hanging over them? How can healthcare professionals leverage existing skills in non-clinical roles when the system forces them to "basically go to jail" for three to five years? Rami dispels myths about easy career pivots, emphasizing that transitions require thick skin, strategic planning, and facing inevitable rejection. From the broken residency hierarchy to Match Day's structured fellowship model, they explore what it takes to bet on yourself and build a purpose-driven career beyond the bedside.

Dr. Rami Wehbi is a physician-turned-entrepreneur who transformed burnout during residency into Match Day Health—a six-month fellowship helping healthcare professionals transition into non-clinical roles. After raising over $1 million in funding, Rami and his team provide personalized coaching, job placement support, and access to a curated network of 600+ healthcare leaders and hiring managers. He also hosts The Dream Job Podcast (formerly Beyond Medicine), sharing stories of career transformation across the healthcare landscape.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Dr. Rami Wehbi's journey from burned-out resident to health tech founder
• (06:31) The hidden costs of medical training and inevitable career rejection
• (11:30) Why residency needs reform: "basically go to jail" for your future
• (17:20) Building Match Day from a top 15 podcast to million-dollar fellowship
• (22:10) Golden handcuffs: why physician transitions are harder than other clinicians
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Match Day Health - https://www.matchday.health/bmg-matchday-health

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramiwehbi/

The...

• (00:00:04) - Meet Dr. Ana Chacon
• (00:01:00) - Obamacare compliance officer: Fraud and corruption
• (00:07:49) - Transition from Medicaid to telehealth
• (00:08:56) - Do you Need IMLC Status for Telehealth?
• (00:13:41) - How Did You Do This and Have Four Kids at the Same Time
• (00:14:38) - Mixing Consulting and Startup Work
• (00:16:17) - What resources or networks do healthcare professionals need to strengthen compliance knowledge?
• (00:20:32) - Are Single Aim and Camino Consulting 100% Your Business?
• (00:22:55) - Are the state rules for telehealth in general?
• (00:27:15) - When to hire a lawyer in healthcare?
• (00:28:50) - Do You Need a Virtual Office to See Your Patients?
• (00:32:41) - How Did I Meet My Doctor on-Air?
• (00:34:55) - What Regulatory Changes Should Telehealth Be Aware of?
• (00:37:50) - HMS CEO on the Federal Paying Rules

If you were served legal papers at work tomorrow, would you know who to call and what your rights are?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Gita Pensa, an emergency physician who survived a devastating 12-year malpractice case that fundamentally changed how she practices and teaches medicine. What began as a seemingly routine patient encounter in 2006 evolved into two jury trials, an appellate reversal, and an exhausting journey through a system few physicians truly understand. How do you maintain clinical excellence when every decision feels like it might define your career? Dr. Pensa's transformation from isolated defendant to informed advocate offers critical lessons for physicians navigating today's complex medico-legal landscape.

The conversation explores essential realities physicians face: understanding liability in follow-up care, recognizing the difference between adverse outcomes and malpractice, navigating insurance company decisions, and managing the emotional toll of litigation. Dr. Pensa shares hard-won insights about state-specific legal climates, medical board investigations, the true timeline of legal proceedings, and why understanding the system you're operating in matters more than expecting fairness. This episode provides practical guidance on protecting your practice, your mental health, and your ability to provide excellent patient care when the stakes are highest.

Dr. Gita Pensa is an emergency physician and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Warren Alpert School of Medicine, where she has practiced since 2001. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1997), Dr. Pensa survived a 12-year malpractice case that transformed her into a physician defendant well-being coach and consultant. She formerly hosted AEM Early Access podcast and regularly contributes to Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EM:RAP), co-hosting its UC Max program. Dr. Pensa's honors include the 2018 National Faculty Mentor of the Year award and RI ACEP's Special Service Recognition Award for courageous advocacy.

In This Episode:

• (0:22) The patient encounter that sparked a 12-year legal battle
• (5:07) Liability concerns around patient follow-up and system limitations
• (10:46) Understanding your malpractice insurance and coverage gaps
• (14:46) Why settlements don't mean what you think they mean
• (17:01) Surviving two trials and learning to navigate the legal system
• (20:19) Medical board investigations and credential disclosure requirements
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website:

• (00:00:00) - Ana Chacon on Medical malpractice litigation
• (00:03:53) - The doctor in the ER case
• (00:07:17) - Dr. Got ghosted by his patient
• (00:09:55) - Malpractice Insurance: What Does It Cover?
• (00:12:43) - The Importance of Going to Trial
• (00:17:04) - How to Win a Medical malpractice Case
• (00:22:13) - Insurance company sues for fraud

How does a physician turn personal struggle into professional purpose?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Brittany Busse, a physician and healthcare disruptor who has transformed systemic challenges into powerful solutions for independent practitioners. Specializing in addiction, trauma, and mental health, Dr. Busse left surgical residency at UC Davis after experiencing discrimination and sexual harassment. Rather than let adversity define her, she founded the ViTel Health Physician Services Cooperative and now champions alternative revenue streams through remote patient monitoring and chronic care management. Dr. Busse shares her path from burnout to building a movement that empowers doctors to reclaim autonomy.

This conversation explores the hidden discrimination in medical training, the courage required to walk away from traditional pathways, and the victim-to-visionary mindset shift that changes everything. Can physicians truly thrive outside insurance-based models? Dr. Busse discusses overcoming fear and shame when starting private practices, finding your first 100 patients through authentic passion, and why the overachiever's trap keeps doctors from taking risks. The episode reveals how precision medicine, concierge care, and physician cooperatives are reshaping healthcare delivery while addressing the systemic abuse that drives physician burnout and threatens the future of independent practice.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Dr. Brittany Busse - from telehealth startup pioneer to founding a physician cooperative that helps doctors find alternative revenue streams
• (05:35) Surviving systemic abuse in medical training and why most residents stay silent about discrimination and harassment they experience
• (14:21) The real cost of healthcare consolidation and why employed physicians are losing autonomy while corporate systems prioritize profit over care
• (31:47) Why the victim mindset keeps physicians trapped and how reclaiming your narrative changes everything about your practice
• (37:09) Conquering the overachiever's trap and marketing fears that prevent physicians from launching successful independent practices
• (40:59) Finding your first 100 patients through authentic passion and why you don't need a million followers to thrive
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: https://www.physician-cooperative.com

Main Platform: https://www.vitelhealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanybussemd/

Podcast: Your First 100 for Medical Practices &am...

• (00:00:00) - How to Get Out of the Trap
• (00:00:31) - How to Change Healthcare Through Remote Medical Care
• (00:08:32) - One Residency Doctor's Fight for Personal Rights
• (00:12:07) - Patients speak out about their residency experiences
• (00:20:41) - Bradley on the Retinal Injury
• (00:28:10) - On the culture of surgical residency
• (00:31:43) - How to survive a Medical Services Organization relationship
• (00:37:12) - How do you get paired with telehealth companies?
• (00:39:45) - Start your own practice with White Glove

What are adaptogens, and why did one dermatologist believe they were the answer to COVID-era skin pathology?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD FAAD, co-founder of Precision Skin and Body Institute and creator of Stamina Cosmetics. Dr. Blyumin-Karasik shares her remarkable journey from childhood in the Soviet Union—where summers by the lake and forest therapy shaped her worldview—to establishing a thriving holistic dermatology practice in South Florida. Her approach centers on patient education, comprehensive algorithmic care, and the belief that true skin health requires addressing internal wellness, immune balance, and lifestyle factors alongside clinical treatment. What inspired her unique philosophy? How does connecting with nature inform modern dermatological practice?

The conversation explores the intersection of traditional dermatology and integrative wellness, examining how stress manifests in skin conditions and why adaptogenic ingredients matter for skin resilience. Dr. Blyumin-Karasik discusses building Precision Skin and Body Institute with her co-founder Dr. Leslie Clark—including opening the practice just weeks after giving birth to twins. She reveals the inspiration behind Stamina Cosmetics, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic when patients' stress-induced skin pathology reached crisis levels. The episode concludes with essential advice for emerging dermatologists: stay true to scientific integrity, resist trendy procedures lacking evidence, and build patient trust through education and credibility rather than chasing social media trends.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) From Soviet Estonia to becoming a dermatologist: How nature, immigration, and family values shaped a holistic practice philosophy
• (06:30) The serendipitous discovery: When one mysterious hospital rash revealed dermatology as a window to internal medicine
• (13:00) Building Precision Skin Institute: Opening a comprehensive practice weeks after giving birth to twins
• (19:00) Creating Stamina Cosmetics: Responding to COVID-era stress with adaptogenic ingredients and wellness rituals
• (24:00) The entrepreneurship journey: Self-funding skincare, banking support, and the power of knowing your "why"
• (28:09) Advice for emerging dermatologists: Stay true to scientific integrity over social media trends
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Precision Skin and Body Institute: https://www.precisionskininstitute.com/

Dr. Blyumin-Karasik's LinkedIn: https://www.l...

• (00:00:00) - How COVID is affecting skin?
• (00:00:35) - Meet Anna Chacon
• (00:13:54) - Dermatology Specialist opens her practice in Davie
• (00:19:51) - Stamina Cosmetics
• (00:24:14) - Start-up and Business Development
• (00:28:15) - Dr. Mariana's message for new dermatologists in their first

Why does a beauty industry veteran with access to ANY trend choose to stay in scientific, evidence-based skincare?

Join Dr. Anna Chacon as she welcomes Ewelina Aiossa, a renowned beauty authority and brand architect with over 15 years spanning scientific skincare, medical marketing, and product innovation. Her leadership at L'Oréal SkinCeuticals, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics (Glytone, Eau Thermale Avène), and Topix Pharmaceuticals has positioned her at the vanguard of professional and luxury beauty. She's shaped product pipelines for brands including Obagi, DermaE, and Glowbiotics, and founded TOPICAL SKIN, a clean dermaceutical brand leveraging oleosome technology. What drives someone to stay focused on evidence-based skincare in an era of fleeting trends? Ewelina believes "innovation comes from the Asia Pacific market."

This episode explores the evolution of clean beauty from trend to mainstream staple, the blurring lines between medicine and aesthetics, and why sensitive skin formulations are more critical than ever. How do you distinguish yourself in an oversaturated market? Ewelina shares insights on custom formulation development, delivery systems, and encapsulation technologies. She discusses the importance of social proof for brand success, strategic content marketing through YouTube and podcasts, and offers candid advice for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs. The conversation reveals why entrepreneurship is "a lonely journey and a roller coaster" but ultimately rewarding.

In This Episode:

• (0:15) Ewelina Aiossa - 15 years of experience in scientific skincare and staying power in a niche market
• (4:11) Clean beauty goes mainstream and emerging trends from the Asia Pacific markets
• (6:24) Understanding the blurred lines between medicine, regenerative treatments, and beauty
• (17:10) Becoming a beauty industry expert and debunking myths in the age of social media
• (20:21) Breaking into beauty: the importance of hero products, expert teams, and strategic branding
• (23:00) Social proof and consumer trust as key metrics for brand success and investment
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Topical Skin - https://www.topicalskin.com

• SkinCeuticals - https://www.skinceuticals.com
• Avene - https://www.aveneusa.com
• Glytone - https://www.glytone.com
• Dr. Dennis Gross -

• (00:00:00) - How to start a skincare brand with a scientific foundation
• (00:06:40) - Private Label Skincare
• (00:09:05) - Scratching the Skin: Dermatologists Moving to the United
• (00:13:56) - How To Build a Skincare Team
• (00:16:00) - Expert in Beauty and Skin Care
• (00:17:26) - How to get your brand out there on YouTube
• (00:18:46) - Have You Announced Any Upcoming Projects?
• (00:20:28) - What advice would you have for newcomers to the beauty industry?
• (00:24:22) - Happy New Year!

Why do trans women still feel forced to choose between authenticity and safety in 2025?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Rajee Narinesingh, a multiracial transgender woman of color who transformed life-threatening trauma into global advocacy. After suffering severe disfigurement from black market cosmetic injections—what she describes as a "rite of passage" many trans women feel pressured into—Rajee emerged as a fierce voice for awareness and healing. Her journey illuminates the devastating intersection of limited healthcare access, societal invisibility, and the pursuit of authenticity. How do we create a world where matching your outer appearance with your inner truth doesn't require risking your life?

This deeply moving conversation explores far more than cosmetic complications. Dr. Chacon and Rajee discuss the systemic barriers that push vulnerable populations toward dangerous decisions, the emotional toll of living visibly trans in an unaccepting world, and the remarkable power of vulnerability. From the psychology of trust in patient-physician relationships to Rajee's decision to forgive rather than press charges, the episode reveals how healing means not just survival, but service. Rajee reminds us that real beauty radiates from within—and that sometimes, the most broken parts of our story give us the power to make the biggest impact.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Rajee's multiracial background and journey to South Florida
• (04:56) The reality of limited healthcare resources for transgender patients
• (07:28) When cosmetic procedures become a matter of authenticity and safety
• (15:30) The initial reaction and realizing something went terribly wrong
• (24:45) Building trust between physicians and cosmetic procedure patients
• (32:15) The long surgical journey to correct the damage
• (42:33) Why Rajee chose not to press charges and the power of forgiveness
• (47:16) Transforming trauma into advocacy and powerful community work
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Reso...

• (00:00:00) - Dr. Ana Chacon on Trans Dr. Ana
• (00:08:12) - Transgender Woman Gets Facial Fillers Undergone in China
• (00:13:26) - Dr. John Martin on sexual orientation issues
• (00:17:14) - What is the YES Foundation?
• (00:20:49) - Did Dr. Martin and the Doctors on Botched Help You?
• (00:28:25) - The Real Dr. Nass on 'Botox'
• (00:35:24) - After the Botch, Do You Still Have Any Reaction?
• (00:39:30) - Dr. Martin Reveals What Was Even In My Face
• (00:45:17) - The Real Deal About Trans Dr. Raji

What if the practice of medicine is actually holding you back from building the healthcare company you envision?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Haroon Ahmad, MD, founder and CEO of Proton Health, to discuss his remarkable journey from eczema patient to health tech innovator. A trained physician who practiced in the UK, Dr. Ahmad shares how his lifelong struggle with severe eczema—combined with witnessing physician burnout during medical school—inspired him to create Symphony, an AI-powered platform that gives dermatologists complete patient context before appointments even begin. His mission? Bring the human connection back into medicine by eliminating administrative burden and letting clinicians focus on actual patient care.

The conversation explores the intersection of dermatology, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. Topics include the evolution of clinical workflows, how Symphony automates documentation while preserving the doctor-patient relationship, the role of AI in future dermatology practice, and Dr. Ahmad's personal victory over eczema using his own technology. They also discuss the challenges of building health tech, learning to code as a physician, balancing CEO responsibilities with family life, and the free patient app Skin X that helps individuals track and manage their skin conditions.owerful conversation about autonomy, impact, and designing life on your own terms.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) From childhood eczema patient to physician: how severe skin disease shaped an entrepreneurial journey
• (05:45) Proton Health's mission: bringing humanism back into medicine through Symphony's pre-visit AI platform
• (11:45) Why physicians should learn to code and how AI tools like Cursor are reducing barriers to entry
• (13:55) Solving his own severe eczema using Symphony's tracking and data analysis after 27 years of struggle
• (17:16) Getting involved with Proton Health and downloading the free Skin X patient management app
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About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Haroon Ahmad Linked...

• (00:00:00) - Scratching Your Own Eczema
• (00:00:43) - How did you get into health tech and dermatology?
• (00:02:41) - How to Get Invited to Techstars
• (00:03:50) - How to transition from clinical practice to startup life
• (00:06:10) - Proton Health's Symphony platform for dermatologists
• (00:08:49) - dermatology expert talks AI and the future of the field
• (00:11:06) - Dermatology App Available in UK, US
• (00:11:44) - How to Build a Health Tech App by Yourself
• (00:14:09) - Immunity for eczema
• (00:15:40) - What Kind of Criteria Do Techstars Have for Companies?
• (00:17:44) - How can people get involved with Proton Health's Skincare