In this episode of The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast, we unpack a recent article written by a fellow clinician—one that suggested physicians already possess everything needed to run a successful practice. While the heart of that message is encouraging, the realities of leading a practice today are far more complex than discipline and vision alone.

This conversation explores what the article gets right, what it unintentionally leaves out, and why blending clinical excellence with business clarity is essential in a changing healthcare landscape. We discuss how practice ownership demands a different kind of leadership—one built on messaging, systems, sustainability, and support. And we highlight why advisors, business-minded peers, and outside perspectives bring a level of clarity and structure that empowers clinicians rather than diminishes their independence.

Most importantly, we talk about what clinicians can learn from the broader world of business—how clarity reduces friction, how consistency builds trust, and how the right support can turn hard work into lasting momentum.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional business advice.

• Why core clinical strengths don't automatically translate into business systems

• How oversimplified business advice can set clinicians up for avoidable frustration

• The difference between clinical leadership and business leadership

• Why no practice thrives in isolation—and how the right support fosters sustainability

• How business clarity amplifies, rather than replaces, clinical excellence

• Simple, practical mindset shifts that help clinicians lead their practices with more confidence

Physicians, PAs, NPs, practice managers, and healthcare leaders exploring how to stabilize, strengthen, or grow a patient-centered practice model—without becoming overwhelmed by the business side of medicine.

Our guest today is Dr. Julie Chen, the Chief Medical Officer at Radence.

She previously served as Chief Medical Officer at companies such as Human Longevity and Vitagene. Her research, at the FDA, NIH, National Cancer Institute, USC, and Mount Sinai, has shaped scientific advancement in precision medicine. As a fellowship-trained integrative internal medicine physician, she developed numerous corporate wellness programs in Silicon Valley focusing on whole-systems approach to healthcare. Dr. Chen is a frequent medical expert on major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, FOX, and MSN, and she has been featured in national magazines and podcasts. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology by Healthcare Technology Report for her leadership in health tech development. Dr. Chen is a member of the Buck Institute's President's Circle, dedicated to advancing research in aging and longevity.

Website and social media:

www.radence.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-chen-md-89035b14/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/radencehealth/posts/?feedView=all

https://www.instagram.com/radencehealth/

This episode would be a rare opportunity to hear from one of medicine's most forward-looking voices on how personalized science, emerging technologies, and a proactive mindset are reshaping health span.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RADENCE: https://radence.com/insights-lab/redesigning-medicine-from-the-inside-out/