STELLAR SUCCESS: Leveling Up For Medical Pros with Dr. Tudor Francu

English Black shares her inspiring journey from emergency medicine and dermatology to launching her own successful aesthetic clinic in Greensboro, NC. With more than two decades in the medical field, English dives into the ethics of aesthetic treatments, the psychology of her patients, and how PAs can uniquely thrive in this niche. She and Dr. Francu discuss:

• Why she left traditional dermatology to open her own medspa

• The a...

In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Frank Lisenbee, a seasoned healthcare leader and founder of Gravity Leadership and Management. With a background in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service and over a decade of experience helping small healthcare practices stay competitive, Frank shares powerful insights on healthcare compliance, HR strategies, and leadership training for medical professionals.

Listeners will discover why small...

In this powerful episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, Dr. Kyle Stanley opens up about the role of artificial intelligence in modern dentistry and shares his deeply personal journey from burnout to balance. Once consumed by clinical perfectionism and professional stress, Dr. Stanley reveals how a turning point in his life led him to focus on mental health, soft skills, and the power of AI to eliminate mundan...

In this moving and educational conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu talks with Dr. Nasha Winters about her personal story of surviving end-stage ovarian cancer through a combination of curiosity, unconventional approaches, and a mindset shift that transformed her life. From fasting and the metabolic terrain approach, to building a global network of integrative oncology practitioners, Dr. Winters offers insight, science, and inspiration f...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Purva Merchant shares her dynamic path from growing up in India to building two thriving pediatric dentistry practices in Washington. She opens up about choosing her specialty, overcoming the challenges of running a business without formal training, and the critical balance between personal well-being and professional success.

You’ll hear how she transformed dental visits into fun experiences for chil...

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with retired dentist and author Dr. Jan Gilbert to explore the powerful link between oral health, nutrition, and lifelong wellness. With more than four decades in dentistry and a passion for preventative care, Dr. Gilbert shares his unique approach to fighting periodontal disease—starting with your toothbrush.

• Why brushing five times a day beats the s...

Dr. Lewis Marshall’s career spans decades of experience from the ER to law school, from mentoring new doctors to setting policy for millions of patients across New York State. He shares how his early days in primary care sparked his passion for healthcare policy—and how that drive led him to hold key roles such as Chief Medical Officer at Lincoln Hospital and Medical Director for the NYC Fire Department EMS.

Listeners will hear how...

Join Dr. Tudor Francu as he sits down with Barry Howell, the dynamic CEO of Plano Orthopedic, for an insightful conversation on healthcare leadership, practice management, and the real human side of running a successful orthopedic group. Barry walks us through his career—from banking to physician recruiting to private equity deals—and how he leads with collaboration, transparency, and purpose.

You'll hear about his philosophy of “r...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Hamidreza Nassery, a seasoned dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of a high-tech dental practice in Miami, Florida. From fleeing Iran as a teenager to building a respected name in physiologic dentistry, Dr. Nassery shares how discipline, lifelong learning, and a passion for better outcomes shaped his professional journey.

He dives deep into why he rejected “drill and fil...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Alaina Rajagopal to discuss her fascinating journey from NASA intern to emergency medicine doctor and founder of Esperto Medical. She opens up about her academic beginnings in biology and space research, how a desire to better understand the human body led her from a PhD to an MD, and why global health and diagnostics became a personal mission.

They dive into the revolu...

In this episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Gabriel Griess—a former Air Force pilot turned medical staffing entrepreneur—for an honest and enlightening discussion about building a purpose-driven business in healthcare.

Gabriel shares his journey from leading missions in the military to tackling one of the biggest problems in healthcare today: medical staffing shortages. You'll hear how his faith, leadership philosophy, and commitmen...

What happens when a physician with a background in angel investing redefines primary care from the ground up? In this episode, Dr. Joshua Engle shares how he’s bridging operations, mental health, and metabolic wellness in his cutting-edge practice, With You MD.

Summary: Dr. Joshua Engle’s path to launching a digital-first primary care practice is anything but typical—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. In this candid and tho...

What if the key to healing chronic illness isn’t just in medicine, but in food, lifestyle, and human connection? Dr. Matthew Lederman believes it is—and he's proving it.

Expanded Description: In this transformative episode, Dr. Matthew Lederman, renowned physician and co-creator of Wellness to Wonderful, joins Dr. Tudor Francu to explore how “connection medicine” is redefining what it means to treat chronic disease. From his early ...

Dr. Jenna Carl shares her unconventional journey from government consulting to becoming a licensed clinical psychologist and health tech executive. She discusses the emotional intensity of one-on-one therapy, the growing issue of burnout among healthcare workers, and the lack of awareness around evidence-based treatment for clinical mental health conditions. Dr. Carl emphasizes the importance of finding the right kind of therapy fo...

What does it look like when a physician refuses to settle for the broken status quo—and builds something better?

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Joe Pazona, a urologist-turned-entrepreneur who’s blazing a new trail in healthcare. From the moment he stepped into medicine, Dr. Pazona questioned not only his specialty—but the entire system surrounding it. What he discovered was a calling beyond the exam ...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we sit down with Dr. Steven Waldren, a leading expert in healthcare informatics and AI in medicine. From an unexpected journey into primary care to becoming a thought leader in medical technology, Dr. Waldren shares his experiences, challenges, and insights into the evolving world of digital healthcare.

We discuss: ✅ How a chance encounter led him to medical info...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive deep into the business side of medicine with expert consultant Jessica Jones. Jessica shares her journey from corporate marketing to helping medical professionals scale and manage their practices successfully.

We explore why many doctors struggle with accepting business advice, how to build strong partnerships, and why financial planning is crucial for lo...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Franky Davis, an orthopedic surgeon and successful real estate investor based in Georgia. Franky opens up about his journey from medical school to rural practice—and how a desire for financial independence led him to build a thriving real estate portfolio.

Franky shares how he bought his first duplex as a resident and scaled up to owning self-storag...

Join Dr. Tudor Francu in a deeply reflective and insightful conversation with Dr. Art Lazarus, a physician, academic, pharma executive, and widely published writer. Dr. Lazarus opens up about his path in psychiatry, early career struggles, personal evolution, and how the “why” in medicine often comes down to relationships, love, work, and — not to be forgotten — play.

Dr. Lazarus shares candid moments about career “earthquakes,” li...