15 - Dr. Gigi Youngblood: A Beautiful Opportunity - Embracing Independent Pediatrics After Corporate

Dr. Gigi Youngblood, MD of Tots 'N' Teens Pediatrics in Birmingham, AL joins Chip on the podcast as the two prepare to attend the Jefferson County Pediatric Society meeting. They discuss Dr. Youngblood's approach to revitalizing practice culture, the joy of independence, and her journey from 15 years of working in a corporate hospital system to the "beautiful opportunity" of joining an independent practice in her neighborhood. They examine the timing of the shingles vaccine, swap Disney World chickenpox stories, and Dr. Youngblood gives her advice for pediatricians who are considering independence. https://www.totsnteenspediatrics.com