Pivoting after Disability, Medical-Legal Work and More with Dr. Jay Foley (Part 1)

Wealth Planning for the Modern Physician

Listen in or watch as host David Mandell interviews orthopedic surgeon Dr. John “Jay” Foley.

David begins with questions he asks all physician guests to the program—about their initial interest in becoming a physician, early career journey and more. Jay explains what got him interested in orthopedics at a young age, about how he spent a few years as a seasonal surgeon between the mountains and the beaches, before settling down in Reno, Nevada.

David learns from Jay how he built a busy orthopedic practice in two locations, emphasizing his flexibility and willingness to take call as key drivers to build his practice early on. He also notes how his practice grew steadily over the years.

The conversation shifts as Jay explains his fateful snowboarding accident on his birthday at age 58, which he knew instantly created a disability that would keep him from performing surgery for years, if not permanently.

For the remainder of this first part of a two-part episode, Jay tells David about his immediate reactions to the injury, both practical and emotional. In part two, they discuss Jay’s career transition and successes he has had.

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