Does Orthopedic Call Actually Build a Private Practice? My Honest Experience So Far

Is taking orthopedic call worth it when you're building a brand-new private practice? In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share my experience during the early months of launching an orthopedic hand surgery practice and discuss whether hospital call is actually helping grow the business—or simply adding more work, stress, and after-hours responsibilities. I break down the types of patients call generates, whether they become long-term patients, the opportunity cost of taking call, and how I'm thinking about balancing practice growth with quality of life.

If you're an orthopedic surgeon, hand surgeon, resident, fellow, or physician interested in private practice, this episode offers an honest look at one of the biggest questions facing new practice owners.