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Office-Based Lab (OBL) Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss office-based lab (obl) on the BackTable VI Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

Episode #296

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In this episode, cohosts Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Krishna Mannava interview vascular surgeon Dr. Sean Hislop about building an ambulatory surgery center, including where to purchase property, how to plan your build, and how to prepare for expansion.

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Episode #295

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In the second part of this series, host Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologists Donald Garbett and Nicholas Petruzzi about starting their outpatient based labs (OBLs) within a combined IR/DR group. They discuss the rewards of having an outpatient practice and how they navigate challenges that arise during the practice-building journey.

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Episode #287

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In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Jim Melton, vascular surgeon, and Dr. Blake Parsons, interventional radiologist, about progress in the OBL and ASC space, including reimbursement updates, partnering with a private equity firm, and value based care.

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Episode #266

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In this episode, host Dr. Michael Barraza interviews interventional radiologist Dr. David Johnson about practice building in an IR/DR group, including factors that make a good job, and how he formed one of the largest PAE practices in the Southeast.

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Episode #236

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In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Drs. Chad Laurich and Neal Khurana about how they looked past traditional competition between IR and vascular surgery to build a multidisciplinary practice to meet market need and provide comprehensive patient care for an underserved community in South Dakota.

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Episode #230

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In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Aneesa Majid and Dr. Roger Tomihama about how an MBA can benefit physicians and their career goals, and how they both went about getting their MBAs as mid career interventional radiologists.

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Episode #225

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Dr. Shamit Desai talks with Dr. Kavi Devulapalli and Dr. Vishal Kadakia about Locums work, including the current market and opportunities, different practice models, navigating finances and taxes, and how to organize your life around this unique practice style. Meet the locums chameleon!

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Episode #224

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In this episode, host Dr. Mary Costantino interviews Dr. Kathy Krol, interventional radiologist and former SIR president about the evolution of interventional radiology, her various leadership roles, and the growth of women in IR.

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Episode #215

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Jacob Fleming interviews interventional pain specialist and former Super Bowl champion John S. Michels about his journey into the subspecialty, pathways for getting involved in interventional pain management, and his philosophy on comprehensive patient care.

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Episode #214

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Dr. David Wood, interventional radiologist and chief medical officer of Advantage IR, tells us about his experiences with geniculate artery embolization (GAE) practice building in the office-based lab (OBL).

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Episode #213

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Dr. Aparna Baheti talks with Nicholas Petruzzi and Donald Garbett about their experiences in building an office-based lab (OBL) within their existing IR/DR practices. Learn how they campaigned and collaborated to get their colleagues on board, and the unique challenges of building and operating an OBL.

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Episode #205

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In this episode Vascular Surgeon Jim Melton and Interventional Radiologist Blake Parsons give us the lay of the land on recent reimbursement cuts in the OBL/ASC space, including peripheral artery disease treatments and embolization procedures, as well as projections of what to expect in the next few years.

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Episode #202

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Vascular Surgeon Krishna Mannava and Vive Vascular VP of Operations Kristin Longwell give advice on staffing the OBL/ASC based on their experiences over the last few years, including the essentials positions to start with, whether or not to use consulting firms, and sourcing your staff.

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Episode #201

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We talk with Dr. Reza Rajebi and Dr. Kavi Devulapalli about what constitutes a good job in interventional radiology, how to spot red flags when you're job searching, and when to pivot in your career.

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Episode #193

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Vascular surgeon Krishna Mannava and Chas Sanders (founder of MARGIN) discuss their approach to choosing which disposables and devices to stock up on in the outpatient facility, and how to plan for supply chain issues.

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Episode #192

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In this episode we talk with Dr. John Lipman about his journey to going solo and opening an Outpatient Based Lab (OBL) dedicated to minimally invasive women's interventions, including Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). John also gives us advice on the importance of finding your Ikigai in practice, the secret to a long and happy career!

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Episode #186

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We talk with Interventional Radiologist Dr. Sandeep Bagla about the challenges of clinical research in private practice, and the inspiration behind building a new practice paradigm in collaboration with Urology colleagues.

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Episode #167

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We talk with Dr. Mary Costantino and Dr. Goke Akinwande about their experiences and advice on making equipment purchase decisions for OBLs and outpatient centers, including pitfalls to avoid.

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Episode #166

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Dr. Donald Garbett interviews Dr. Joseph Couvillon about how he helped his group build an OBL practice in a rural setting, including the importance of hitting the pavement and phones to drive awareness with referring docs. Dr. Couvillon also raves about his recent trip to East Africa to help out the Road2IR team.

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Episode #129

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We talk with Vascular Surgeon Jim Melton and Interventional Radiologist Blake Parsons about several key pieces to success in the Outpatient (OBL/ASC) setting, including partnerships, staffing, and case selection.

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Episode #121

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Interventional Radiologist Dr. Mike Watts talks with us about which procedures are being safely performed in the OBL space, and the importance of patient selection.

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Episode #109

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We check back in with Dr. Tim Yates one year after his transition into the OBL to discuss the pros and cons of practicing in the OBL setting.

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Episode #72

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John Lipman, MD discusses UFE practice building, patient workup, and embolization technique in his dedicated Women's interventional practice, Atlanta Interventional Institute.

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Episode #56

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In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim yates and Dr. Lincoln Patel provide insight on marketing strategies, as well as the importance of experience and partners in an outpatient based endovascular practice.

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Podcasts

Building an Ambulatory Surgery Center with Dr. Sean Hislop on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Building an OBL Within an IR/DR Group Part 2 with Dr. Donald Garbett and Dr. Nicholas Petruzzi on the BackTable VI Podcast)
OBL / ASC Reimbursement Update Jan 2023 with Dr. Jim Melton and Dr. Blake Parson on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Practice Building in a Traditional IR/DR Practice with Dr. David Johnson on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Building a Cross-Specialty Vascular Practice with Dr. Chad Laurich and Dr. Neal Khurana on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Minimizing Complications for Lung Biopsies with Dr. Robert Suh on the BackTable VI Podcast)

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Contributors

Dr. Goke Akinwande on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Goke Akinwande

Dr. Joseph Couvillon on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Couvillon

Dr. Kavi Devulapalli on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Kavi Devulapalli

Dr. Sean Hislop on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Sean Hislop

Dr. David Johnson on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. David Johnson

Dr. Vishal Kadakia on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Vishal Kadakia

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