BackTable / Innovation / Podcast / Episode #75
ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1
with Dr. Stephen Pomeranz
This episode of the Back Table Podcast features Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, a trailblazing radiologist who shares his journey from taking over a struggling medical practice to founding ProScan Imaging, one of the leading imaging centers in the country.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, May 14). Ep. 75 – ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1 [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Stephen Pomeranz
Dr. Stephen Pomeranz is the founder, medical director, and CEO at ProScan Imaging.
Dr. Bryan Hartley
Dr. Bryan Hartley is a practicing radiologist, host of the BackTable Innovation series, and co-founder of Pulmera in Palo Alto, CA.
Synopsis
Dr. Pomeranz discusses his early motivations for entering the field of radiology, his initial opportunity to learn about MRI in its early stages, and his unexpected but rewarding path to starting his own imaging company. He recounts obstacles of overcoming professional challenges, including dealing with resource limitations and navigating financial risks, during his mission to provide more patient-centered and efficient care.
Dr. Pomeranz also describes how he built networks based on his connections with radiologists all over the world, non-physician providers trained in radiology, and business partners. We end by discussing Dr. Pomerantz’s philanthropic efforts, his perspective on the integration of AI, and the importance of a growth mindset in transforming patient care.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Dr. Pomertanz’s Early Career and MRI Education
09:30 - Quality Patient Care with Independent Practice
13:22 - The Beginning and Expansion of ProScan
19:42 - Thoughts on the Future of Radiology
23:42 - Integrating Non-Physician Providers in Radiology
28:50 - Structured Training Within Radiology Practices
34:21 - Philanthropic Endeavors and Reflections
Resources
ProScan Imaging:
https://proscan.com/
MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz:
https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063
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