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

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Gasbarro to unpack the personal and professional journey that led him to become a leading shoulder specialist in the Baltimore area.

From his roots in Cleveland and collegiate soccer days to his pivot from biomedical engineering to medicine, Dr. Gasbarro shares how mentorship and perseverance shaped every step of his career. He opens up about th...

In this deeply human episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we sit down with Dr. Maggie Kang to hear her powerful story of motherhood, loss of control, emotional resilience, and growth.

Dr. Kang walks us through her journey from practicing radiology to becoming a full-time caregiver and rare disease advocate after her daughter was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Through her TEDx talk an...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tudor Francu speaks with public health leader and advocate Paulina Sosa about the real-world public health challenges facing Latino communities—especially those in South Texas. From navigating federal changes to filling critical service gaps, Paulina brings honest, urgent, and inspiring insights to the mic.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why health equity is more than a buzzword in ...

What happens when a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor leads to burnout—and then reinvention? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lindiwe Greenwood shares her powerful story of transformation, resilience, and purpose beyond the exam room.

From dreaming of becoming a physician at just 8 years old to running her own successful family medicine practice, Dr. Greenwood's path has been anything but typical. She opens up about her journey thr...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes the dynamic Dr. Emily Letran—a dentist, coach, author, and former refugee—who shares her extraordinary journey from escaping Vietnam as a teenager to building a successful career and empowering others in the medical and business world. Dr. Letran opens up about the power of courage, the importance of personal growth, and why coaching should be a necessity, not a luxury, for heal...

What happens when someone you love needs support beyond daily caregiving? This week on The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive into the world of life care management with Rebecca Brunner, a former ER nurse turned business owner and care manager at Complete Care Strategies.

Rebecca shares how her journey from emergency medicine to care management was inspired by witnessing vulnerable patients lacking advocacy and ...

From his roots in New York to his leadership role at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Neal Lonky has worn many hats—physician, educator, entrepreneur, and inventor. In this conversation, he shares his remarkable journey through medicine, including his pivot from frontline care to medical device innovation, public health policy, and wound care diagnostics.

Listeners will discover how his values—persistent patience, ...

What happens when chiropractic care meets the root-cause focus of functional medicine? In this episode, Dr. Tudor sits down with Dr. Tim Harrigan, the founder of Synergy Wellness, to explore how combining structural neurology and natural healing is helping patients avoid unnecessary medications, surgeries, and side effects.

Dr. Tim shares his personal journey from pre-med and optometry to chiropractic and functional medicine. He op...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Letizia Alto joins Dr. Tudor Francu to share how she stepped off the treadmill of trading time for money and embraced a life of financial freedom, impact, and fulfillment. From hospitalist to real estate entrepreneur and mentor, Dr. Alto opens up about her personal journey—including the pivotal moment that changed everything.

• The conversation with her husband that shifted he...

Angela Tomei Robinson joins Dr. Tudor Francu for an eye-opening conversation about the vital but often overlooked role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare. From her early aspirations in pathology to her rise as an associate administrator overseeing clinical and anatomic labs, Angela shares her inspiring journey of leadership, advocacy, and mentorship.

She candidly discusses the challenges in the field—from workforce s...

In a compelling conversation with host Dr. Tudor Francu, Dr. Lavine dives into his unconventional career shift—from practicing periodontics to launching a full-scale IT and cybersecurity firm for healthcare professionals. Drawing on his background in tech and dentistry, he created a niche business that's been thriving for over two decades.

You'll hear Dr. Lavine's thoughts on:

• His early struggles and what pushed him out of cl...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Cheryl Bryant Bruce—also known as “The Celebrity Doc”—to explore what it truly means to walk in faith, find purpose, and live a life of balance without being in balance.

Dr. Cheryl shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and transformation, from raising a medically fragile child to pioneering integrative and concierge medicine. Through her “Windmill Healthy Lif...

Dr. Kelly Victory opens up about her journey from emergency medicine to public health and mass casualty management. She explains how resource allocation, teamwork, and hands-on training can make the difference between life and death in disaster situations. Dr. Victory walks listeners through active shooter preparedness, the importance of triage, and why real-world drills are essential. She also reflects on the lessons learned from ...

In this episode, Dr. Marc Kowalski shares his journey from growing up in sunny Florida to becoming one of the leading orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons in Connecticut. As a former athlete himself, Dr. Kowalski gives us a behind-the-scenes look at caring for athletes—from treating ACL tears to supporting their mental health during recovery.

He and Dr. Francu explore what it means to balance medicine, family, and self-care in a...

In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Dr. Ron Fong, family physician, educator, and founder of True North Shepherding, to discuss what it truly means to build a legacy through mentorship.

Dr. Fong shares how his journey from clinician to academic leader to entrepreneur was driven by a deep desire to guide others. He reflects on the transition from parent to grandparent, the lessons of mentoring yo...

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we meet Dr. Kevin Chung, an ICU physician, military veteran, and Chief Medical Officer at SeaStar Medical. His journey from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the boardroom of a cutting-edge biotech company is nothing short of inspiring.

Dr. Chung shares how his time caring for critically injured soldiers fueled his passion for medical innovation and led...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with emergency medicine physician and entrepreneur Dr. Nkem Ezeamama, founder of Phoenix Capital Investments. Dr. Ezeamama shares her journey from saving lives in the ER to helping healthcare professionals build wealth and financial freedom through real estate investing.

She opens up about the moment that sparked her shift from clinical work to entrepreneurship, the challenges o...

Dr. Rotroff opens up about his early career plans to become a doctor, only to discover a passion for research during a last-minute internship that changed his life. From data entry at the EPA to leading precision medicine projects, he’s now helping doctors predict which patients will benefit most from certain treatments.

He and Dr. Francu explore what it means to be successful in medical research, how to learn from failure, and how...

Cristina brings a seasoned administrative lens to one of medicine’s toughest problems: supporting clinicians while running a sustainable organization. She and Dr. Tudor unpack post-pandemic burnout, the human cost of KPI-driven decisions, and what it really takes to care for rural communities where a basic specialist visit can mean hours of travel or months of waiting. They dig into practical ideas—from tele-triage with dermatology...