ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. “Mandy” Dornfeld is a life-long Indiana resident. After completing medical school at Stritch School of Medicine of Loyola Chicago, Dr. Dornfeld, moved to Muncie, Indiana to complete residency training. She and her family chose to settle in Columbus immediately after her residency training where she practiced full-spectrum family medicine for 13 years, caring for patients in the hospital, in the office, and delivering babies.
In 2020 she and her family moved to Whitianga (pronounced FIT-EE-ANG-UH), New Zealand for an ex-pat experience where she worked as a (very rural) GP doctor.
Dr. Dornfeld and her husband, David, have been married for 22 years. They have three kids who all attend BCSC schools.
Dr. Dornfeld has a passion for high-quality care for patients and their families. She is just as happy caring for newborns as she is elderly patients with complex medical and social needs. Mandy has a thriving breastfeeding medicine practice and is a board certified lactation consultant.
Since living in New Zealand, she has a new love for hiking (called tramping in New Zealand), enjoys travel and spending time with family.
She opened Sage Direct Care in August 2021.
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In today’s Episode:
Dr. Amanda Dornfeld’s journey highlights the resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication required to succeed in both the direct primary care landscape and the dynamic world of global healthcare. Her experiences serve as an inspiration and a testament to the possibilities that arise from a passion for patient care and the willingness to embrace change. Through her story, aspiring and established healthcare professionals gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs inherent in building a successful DPC practice and navigating the complexities of practicing medicine abroad.
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The Fulfillment of Direct Primary Care
Dr. Dornfeld’s journey into the world of DPC practice began with the courage to pursue her passion for patient care. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, she took the bold step of leaving a high-paying job to embark on her dream of opening her own practice. Her ability to grow her patient base from 30 pre-enrolled patients to over 200 within six months is a testament to the impact of personalized care and the strong sense of community fostered within her practice. Dr. Dornfeld’s dedication to fostering a positive patient experience and the comprehensive care provided by her nurse, Megan, have been fundamental in the success of Sage Direct Care.