Frustration with ‘corporate medicine’ drove this physician to start her own innovative cardiology practice

06/15/23 • 30 min

Guest: Lara Oboler MD, Cardiologist NYC

Independent Practice Owner & Entrepreneur

After spending several years in a corporate-owned medical practice, cardiologist

Dr. Lara Oboler says it became clear to her that “the real people in charge are not doctors... It wasn't the type of medicine I wanted to practice.” Already an experienced entrepreneur and business owner, Dr. Oboler established her own independent personalized medicine practice.

To learn more about Dr Oboler's practice: https://www.laraobolermd.com/

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Guest: Lara Oboler MD, Cardiologist NYC

Independent Practice Owner & Entrepreneur

After spending several years in a corporate-owned medical practice, cardiologist

To learn more about Dr Oboler's practice: https://www.laraobolermd.com/

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