The Clinic Talk Podcast EP 14: Psychiatry Meets Innovation—How Dr. Raymond Cho Built a Cutting-Edge Mental Health Clinic

In this episode of The Clinic Talk Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Raymond Y. Cho, MD, MSc—board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and founder of Houston Mind & Brain. After decades in academic medicine, Dr. Cho made a bold move to launch a private clinic that blends advanced neuroscience with personalized mental health care.

He opens up about why he walked away from a prestigious university role, how he’s using TMS and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to treat complex conditions, and what it really takes to build a high-performing clinic from the ground up—without a business background.

🔹 Key Topics Covered
✔️ Leaving academia to launch a mission-driven mental health practice
✔️ Bringing TMS therapy into a private clinic setting
✔️ How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy fits into patient care
✔️ The tech, workflows, and systems that support sustainable growth
✔️ Why education and experience matter more than ads in reducing stigma

💡 Pain Points & Solutions
⚡ Starting without business training? Dr. Cho shares how he learned on the fly.
⚡ Struggling to explain cutting-edge therapies? Learn how he educates skeptical patients.
⚡ Worried about scaling too fast? Hear why Dr. Cho chose a slow-growth model that prioritizes care.
⚡ Building a team that truly aligns? Find out what he looks for beyond the resume.

🎯 Who Should Listen?
Ideal for psychiatrists, therapists, and private practice owners who want to innovate without compromising care. Whether you’re exploring new treatment models or looking for inspiration to build something different—this episode delivers.

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