Dr. Ross Chavkin @jawman73 - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #110

“How Dr. Chavkin Bought a Dental Practice During Residency & Secrets to Growing Your Dental Practices; Social Media, Friendships, Watches, GP & Specialist Relationships”

Questions:

(00:26) Brendan: "Why does everything have to be numbers based? Do you know it? Do you feel comfortable doing it? Does it look good?"

(03:27) Brendan: "What if we implemented once a quarter, getting together as a team?"

(12:58) Brendan: "Do you think you could have done it? Was it Saturdays? What was that?"

(25:17) Brendan: "I told this to Dr. Auerbach... but what do you think about the idea of creating a dual model where younger doctors come into All County?"

(29:41) Brendan: "So do you think we need to let general dentists drive the ship, as in letting them be involved in planning cases more?"

(32:40) Brendan: "Why do you think you don't work with many younger dentists?"

(41:29) Brendan: "How do you manage balancing practice ownership and real estate?"

(47:47) Brendan: "Can you go through all the different locations of your practices one more time?"

(58:43) Brendan: "Do you find yourself looking at real estate more or watches more?"

(01:05:41) Brendan: "What’s your favorite watch?"

Quotes & Wisdom:

Ross (00:36): "You pay your dues. Residency was very mentally challenging and physically taxing, but I walked out of it unafraid of anything. It was a breeze."

Ross (06:32): "It’s amazing when you build that relationship because once you build that, it’s a whole different ballgame."

Ross (17:31): "It’s all repetition. See one, do one, teach one. That was the Kings County motto."

Ross (19:39): "It’s amazing to watch the growth. It’s like planting a tree. You cultivate it, and then you watch it grow."

Ross (36:44): "We know we’re going up. We just don’t know how quickly we’re going up. But it’s a work in progress, and with the right people, we’ll make decisions together."

Brendan (38:50): "The world is the oyster, and it’s gonna be great. It’s all about executing ideas."

Ross (44:31): "I love construction and building things—whether it’s real estate or expanding the practice. It’s the process that excites me."

Brendan (58:43): "A new watch will distract us for weeks. A new car, for months. But there’s always more we can build and grow."

Stories & Topics:

(07:03) Social Media's Role — Brendan and Ross explore the importance of using social media for building a brand, attracting patients, and maintaining professional relationships.

(12:58) Owning a Practice During Residency — Ross shares the story of purchasing a dental practice while still in his residency, balancing it with his demanding schedule.

(17:37) Evolution of Oral Surgery — Ross reflects on changes in technology and patient management in oral surgery over the last 20 years.

(32:21) Age Gaps in Dentistry — Ross explains that many of his referring dentists are much older than him, noting that younger dentists tend to work in corporate dentistry.

(34:47) Recruitment Strategies — Ross talks about recruiting young doctors and ensuring they are compensated well to stay competitive in today’s market.

(38:50) Real Estate and Financial Ventures — Ross shares his passion for real estate, including his properties in South Florida, and the balancing act of managing investments with practice ownership.

(48:31) Expansion of Practices — Ross explains the strategy behind expanding his dental practice locations across Long Island and New York.

(58:07) Watch Enthusiasts — Brendan and Ross share their favorite pieces, discussing brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, and AP.

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #110

Watch in this episode = Citizen Halyard Chrono

Dr. Chavkin’s Watch = Hublot Big Bang Unico White Ceramic

10.2024

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