Doctors & Dollars S3E12 Recap: Plastic Side Gigs - Dr. Shitel Patel and Dr. Tuan Truong

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Doctors & Dollars S3E12 Recap: Plastic Side Gigs – Dr. Shitel Patel and Dr. Tuan Truong

In this episode of Doctors & Dollars, Jordan chats with Dr. Shitel Patel and Dr. Tuan Truong.

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They are plastic surgeons and partners in a private practice in Houston, Texas. We talk a lot about the ins and outs of starting and running a private practice. Even more so, however, we talk about running a practice with friends being partners…not an easy feat always! Lastly, Dr. Shitel Patel and Dr. Tuan Truong are also founders of AdVital, a business that helps physicians automate their practices to maximize patient catchment and retainment. A really great episode!

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