Taking The Cut

Dr. T
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In the OR, "taking the cut" demands absolute precision. In the business of medicine, it means betting everything on yourself. One year into practice, two orthopedic hand surgeons walked away from the guaranteed safety of a hospital contract to do the unthinkable: start a private practice from scratch. No corporate safety net. No MBA. Just two surgeons, a massive mountain of overhead, and a vision for true medical autonomy. Taking the Cut is a raw, bi-weekly dispatch from the trenches of medical entrepreneurship. We’re pulling back the sterile drape on everything they never taught us in residency—from wrestling with insurance giants and securing multi-million dollar loans, to marketing a new clinic and managing the daily chaos of a healthcare startup. Whether you’re a physician starving for independence, a resident planning your future, or an entrepreneur addicted to the build, tune in for the unfiltered, unscripted truth of what it actually takes to own your craft.

Episodes

  1. 17h ago

    Does Orthopedic Call Actually Build a Private Practice? My Honest Experience So Far

    Is taking orthopedic call worth it when you're building a brand-new private practice? In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share my experience during the early months of launching an orthopedic hand surgery practice and discuss whether hospital call is actually helping grow the business—or simply adding more work, stress, and after-hours responsibilities. I break down the types of patients call generates, whether they become long-term patients, the opportunity cost of taking call, and how I'm thinking about balancing practice growth with quality of life. If you're an orthopedic surgeon, hand surgeon, resident, fellow, or physician interested in private practice, this episode offers an honest look at one of the biggest questions facing new practice owners.

    Does Orthopedic Call Actually Build a Private Practice? My Honest Experience So Far

  2. Jul 21

    Starting a Medical Practice: Week 2 Update - Our First Major Setback

    Two weeks into starting a private medical practice, reality is already testing us. In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share an honest update on building a practice from scratch, the excitement of early momentum, and an unexpected setback. If you're interested in private practice medicine, physician entrepreneurship, healthcare business, orthopedic surgery, or the realities of starting a medical practice, this episode offers a transparent look at the highs and lows so far.

    Starting a Medical Practice: Week 2 Update - Our First Major Setback

  3. Jul 14

    Launch Day Chaos: When Everything Goes Wrong (But You Keep Going)

    Launch day rarely goes exactly as planned—and this one was no exception. In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share the real story behind a launch where it felt like everything that could go wrong did. From unexpected setbacks to last-minute challenges, I talk about staying positive, trusting the process, and remembering that one difficult day doesn't define the bigger picture. If you're building a business, launching a product, or chasing a goal, this episode is a reminder that resilience matters more than perfection. Sometimes the best thing you can do is keep showing up, learn from the experience, and move forward with confidence. Email us - takingthecut@gmail.com

    Launch Day Chaos: When Everything Goes Wrong (But You Keep Going)

  4. Jun 30

    Leaving the Safe Path: Why I Bet on Myself

    Episode 3: In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share the story behind one of the biggest decisions of my career: leaving my employed position as a hand surgeon to open a new private practice. I talk about what wasn’t working, what I was afraid of, and the uncertainty that came with walking away from something secure before I felt fully “ready.” This episode is about the tension between comfort and autonomy, the anxiety that comes with taking a professional risk, and how that fear slowly gave way to confidence once I started building something of my own. If you’re a physician thinking about private practice, entrepreneurship, or making a major career pivot, this one’s for you. Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

    Leaving the Safe Path: Why I Bet on Myself

  5. Jun 30

    My 5 Biggest Fears Going into Private Practice

    Episode 2: In this episode, we pull back the curtain on my 5 biggest fears of starting a private medical practice from scratch. From overcoming patient volume anxiety and handling business issues to fighting clinical isolation, This episode explores the fears I have days before starting a new practice Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

    My 5 Biggest Fears Going into Private Practice

  6. Jun 30

    A Leap of Faith

    Episode 1: Welcome to the very first episode of Taking the Cut. Leaving a stable, salaried job as an employed physician to build a business from scratch sounds a little crazy—especially in today’s healthcare landscape. But sometimes, staying put is the bigger risk. In this premier episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on who I am, what I’m leaving behind, and what to expect from this podcast. I’m documenting the raw, unfiltered reality of trading the "golden handcuffs" for the freedom—and chaos—of launching a private practice. Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

    A Leap of Faith
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In the OR, "taking the cut" demands absolute precision. In the business of medicine, it means betting everything on yourself. One year into practice, two orthopedic hand surgeons walked away from the guaranteed safety of a hospital contract to do the unthinkable: start a private practice from scratch. No corporate safety net. No MBA. Just two surgeons, a massive mountain of overhead, and a vision for true medical autonomy. Taking the Cut is a raw, bi-weekly dispatch from the trenches of medical entrepreneurship. We’re pulling back the sterile drape on everything they never taught us in residency—from wrestling with insurance giants and securing multi-million dollar loans, to marketing a new clinic and managing the daily chaos of a healthcare startup. Whether you’re a physician starving for independence, a resident planning your future, or an entrepreneur addicted to the build, tune in for the unfiltered, unscripted truth of what it actually takes to own your craft.

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  • Creator
    Dr. T
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tantone
  • Show Website
    Taking The Cut