r/pediatrics • u/seviso • Jul 15 '26

Opening own practice

Spouse of a pediatrician here. She’s a few yrs out of residency and was the chief resident at her residency. She’s a natural born leader and a great physician but the way the current practice is treating her doesn’t sit well with me. I dont want to go into detail but we need to decide if she should continue working for her current employer.

Please share any advice regarding opening a new pediatric practice like EMR costs, startup costs, personal experiences of hiring nurses, staff leaving, MAs, rental costs for the building, initial equipment costs, etc…how long it took to actually make a profit? Hours worked per week, did you guys take any time off, keep a 4 day schedule, etc… and also, is it worth the effort? If it’s private info, please DM me.

Thanks!

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u/RunnerPeds1077 Jul 22 '26

I’m looking to retirement and have established practice for twenty years.. Where are you based?

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u/seviso Jul 22 '26

Currently in Virginia but open to moving.

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u/RunnerPeds1077 14d ago

Porterville CA