Ep. 45- The Inspiring Journey that Led into Gynecologic Surgery and Women's Health with Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein

More Than Your Age

Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein is a gynecologic surgeon specializing in endometriosis. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up internationally and learning multiple languages to pursuing a career in medicine. Dr. Goldstein discusses her decision to focus on gynecology and the challenges she faced, including her own experience with infertility. She also explains how her personal experiences have shaped her approach to patient care and led her to start her own practice. Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein shares her journey of balancing work and motherhood, starting her own practice, and providing holistic care for women. She emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and family and the challenges she faced in leaving her previous job to have more control over her schedule. Dr. Goldstein also discusses how she has created a mobile practice, using portable sonogram technology to see patients in different locations. She aims to provide comprehensive care for her patients, including surgery, hormone balancing, and referrals to other specialists. Finally, she encourages women to take a break and explore their passions and options when feeling blocked or limited in pursuing their dreams.

Takeaways:

-Growing up internationally and learning multiple languages can provide valuable skills and perspectives.

-Pursuing a career in medicine can involve challenges and sacrifices, but it can also be rewarding.

-Personal experiences can shape a healthcare professional's approach to patient care.

-Starting a new business can be a sudden decision, driven by a desire for more control and a specific focus. Balancing work and motherhood can be challenging, but it's important to find a balance that allows for quality time with family.

-Starting your own practice can provide more control over your schedule and allow for a better work-life balance.

-Creating a mobile practice can provide flexibility and the ability to see patients in different locations.

-Providing holistic care, including surgery, hormone balancing, and referrals to other specialists, can improve patient outcomes.

-When feeling blocked or limited in pursuing a dream, take a break and explore passions and options to find new clarity and happiness.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Professional Background

05:13 Growing Up and Learning Multiple Languages

09:24 Desire for International Work and Pursuing Medicine

11:29 Transition from Arts to Medicine

16:10 Support and Challenges in Pursuing Medicine

23:16 Finding Purpose in OB-GYN and Endometriosis

28:58 Dealing with Infertility and Shifting Career Focus

33:13 Providing Value and Purpose in the Medical Field

45:47 Starting a New Business and Making a Shift

46:44 Balancing Work and Motherhood

50:01 Starting Her Own Practice

52:47 Building a Mobile Practice

57:06 Providing Holistic Care

58:39 Encouragement for Pursuing Dreams

Connect with Dr. Goldstein

https://esse.care/ -Reproductive Surgery and Wellness

Instagram: @patientsurgeonmama

YouTube: @patientsurgeonmama

TikTok: @patientsurgeonmama

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