Physician NonClinical Careers with John Jurica

Introducing a Fearless Medical Entrepreneur

Tj Oshun · December 10, 2024

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Interview with Tj Oshun

Introducing a Fearless Medical Entrepreneur — Tj Oshun

Podcast: Physician NonClinical Careers with John Jurica

December 10, 2024

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Key topicsLessons in Entrepreneurship and Building Resilient Business ModelsTJ can share his comprehensive insights into the world of entrepreneurship, derived from his diverse experiences ranging from reviving a local barbershop to founding and scaling a national telemedicine platform. He will discuss the critical skills needed to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and execute effective growth strategies in various sectors. TJ will highlight the importance of adaptability, strategic planning, and resilience in building a business that not only survives but thrives in changing economic landscapes. Entrepreneurial Insights: Scaling a Healthcare Business in a Digital AgeTJ can explore the journey of growing Callondoc from a modest startup to a thriving multi-state operation. He can discuss navigating regulatory landscapes, adapting to market needs quickly, and the strategic decisions required to sustain growth in a highly competitive industry. Additionally, he will share lessons on risk management, innovation, and the importance of customer-centric approaches in the telehealth sector. Revolutionizing Patient Access Through TelemedicineTJ can discuss how he stayed at the forefront of the integration of tech into healthcare with Callondoc, leveraging technology to break down traditional barriers to healthcare access. He can share the story of how they identified the need for flexible medical consultations and scaled to serve patients in all 50 states, illuminating the critical role of telemedicine in enhancing healthcare delivery. He will highlight how telemedicine not only meets the immediate needs of patients but also serves as a cornerstone for future healthcare innovations. View all topics →

About Tj Oshun

Tj Oshun, podcast guest

Telemedicine Pioneer, CEO and Founder of CallonDoc

1.5M+ Patients served50 states Nationwide care access30,000+ Free medical visits donated10+ years Scaling Callondoc nationally

TJ Oshun is the visionary founder and CEO of Callondoc, a pioneering telemedicine platform that has transformed access to healthcare across all 50 US states. With a unique blend of medical expertise and entrepreneurial acumen, TJ is at the forefront of the telemedicine revolution, having successfully scaled Callondoc from a small practice in Dallas, Texas, to a multimillion-dollar national platform over the past decade.

A seasoned entrepreneur, TJ's journey in business started long before the digital healthcare boom. From revitalizing and profitably exiting a local barbershop to navigating the complexities of medical licensing and patient care, his diverse experiences have honed a keen sense of strategic growth and innovation.

Under his leadership, Callondoc was developed as a response to a critical gap in healthcare accessibility—observing firsthand the challenges his patients faced in keeping appointments due to conflicting work schedules, TJ innovated a model that would eventually cater to thousands of patients nationwide.

TJ can adeptly discuss a range of topics, from the operational intricacies of running a telemedicine service to broader issues surrounding healthcare accessibility and the future of medicine in a digital age. His insights into the entrepreneurial challenges of starting and scaling a business, especially in a field as dynamic and regulated as healthcare, make him an invaluable resource for both healthcare professionals and business-minded audiences.

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About this episode

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

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Today John presents his interview with a medical entrepreneur who started a business to improve patient access. A business that thrived during the Covid Pandemic while other businesses were struggling.

TJ Oshun emigrated from Nigeria 20 years ago. He became a physician assistant and enrolled in medical school. This was about 5 years before the Covid Pandemic hit. He was inspired to start his business when he saw how much difficulty patients faced because hospital emergency rooms were the only option for care at night and on weekends in his community.

During our conversation, TJ described how he established CallonDoc, a company that started by connecting patients with medical providers by telephone. He quickly expanded to telehealth and telemedicine, hiring software engineers to build his own platform for delivering the care.

He was well positioned when the pandemic occurred to provide the care needed during lockdowns. He explains how CallonDoc has flourished since then, providing care across the U.S., and how it has expanded into other service lines

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/fearless-medical-entrepreneur/

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