OM DENNE EPISODE
What separates a good medical practice from one that consistently delivers exceptional patient care and retains dedicated team members? On this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Ankit Patel explores this with Dr. Craig Walker of Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Dr. Walker shares how his journey from rural Louisiana to Harvard shaped his approach to building a mission-driven, patient-centered cardiology practice. He discusses the impact of early lifesaving experiences, the value of compassionate communication, and how a clear mission has guided the practice’s growth and lasting impact.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:54 - Training And Early Career
07:38 - Mission Statement: TRECC
10:53 - The Impact of Mentorship
13:09 - Why Start NCH Meetings?
17:02 - Developing a Practice
21:35 - Workflow And Team Culture
26:33 - Training The Next Generation
32:16 - Venous Disease Gap
40:40 - Goals Mission Mindset
45:37 - Advice For Trainees
54:17 - Conclusion
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More about this episode
The conversation dives into the operational strategies that have driven the growth of Cardiovascular Institute of the South, from developing a mission statement focused on technology, research, education, communication, and compassion to building a culture of mentorship and continuous learning. Dr. Walker and Dr. Patel discuss how goal-setting and team engagement have fueled expansion to multiple sites and fostered ongoing clinical innovation. They also highlight the importance of training the next generation, founding New Cardiovascular Horizons meetings to advance peripheral vascular care, and maintaining excitement in medicine by always prioritizing patient needs and collaborative leadership.
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Resources
Dr. Craig Walker’s Physician Profile
https://www.cardio.com/team/craig-walker’-md/
Dr. Ankit Patel’s Physician Profile
https://www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/ankitkumar-kirankumar-patel/1316247
New Cardiovascular Horizons
https://ncvh.org/
Temporary Occlusion Embolectomy: A Cost-Effective Approach to Distal Embolic Protection in Peripheral Artery Disease
https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/vdm/case-series/temporary-occlusion-embolectomy-toe-cost-effective-approach-distal-embolic
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