Dr. Gregory Corradino is a neurosurgeon by trade, a business owner, and most recently an author of the book, “Beyond Medical School: secrets of successful doctors”. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. He is also the Vice President of East Tennessee Brain and Spine. Dr. Corradino also enjoys painting, traveling, and spending time with his wife and children. 

Welcome to leading the rounds! 

Questions we asked: 

• How can trainees learn about business, finance, and leadership before they begin practicing? 
• How should medical schools be educating future physicians about these topics? 
• What are your tips for choosing a medical practice? 
• Why do you think doctors, who are trained on empathy, historically poorly treat their staff? 
• How do you hire the right people? 
• What would you tell new physicians about hiring great accountants, advisors, lawyers, financial planners, insurance agents, mentors?
• How do you build a great team to work with? 
• Can you explain what a mastermind group is? 
• How can we become better communicators? 
• As an owner of a private practice, how do you not let the business affect your relationships with patients? 

Quotes & Ideas: 

• The culture within an organization trickles down directly from the leader. Poor leadership within a medical practice will lead to employees who treat patients poorly and represent the practice poorly. 
• “If you don’t treat people well… they are going to figure out a way to treat you poorly.” 
• Your level of competence and prestige never gives you the right to treat people poorly. 
• “One of the best ways to get proper advice is to ask around.” 
• “If you think you can do it alone, you’re going to waste a lot of time, money, and emotional stress.” 
• “You’re the sum of the 5 people that you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn 
• “Do you want a culture of design or a culture of default?”
• Mastermind Groups 
• “You have got to be able to get your point across effectively” 
• Important facets of building a medical practice: 
  • Business/Marketing 
  • Operations 
  • Human Resources/People/Staff
  • Finances 

Books:

•  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• Trust Based Marketing by Dan Kennedy 
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill