166 The Future of Private Practice and Genomic Testing Dr. Molly O'Shea MD

In this episode, Dr. Bravo and Dr. Rogu speak with Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician and owner of a holistic family practice in Michigan. They discuss the emerging field of personalized medicine in Michigan and Dr. O'Shea's journey into pediatrics. Dr. O'Shea shares her experiences, detailing her innovative practice model, including home visits and a holistic approach. She also delves into the significance of genetic screening in early childhood and her work with rare diseases. The conversation covers pediatric care's challenges and potential future, touching on the importance of mental health, the microbiome, and the evolving role of primary care in pediatrics.

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:09 Meet Dr. Molly O'Shea
01:02 Dr. Molly's Journey to Pediatrics
04:42 Family Influence and Childhood Challenges
06:26 Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
13:20 Innovative Pediatric Practice
24:48 Personalized Medicine and Rare Diseases
34:00 Advocacy and Future Projects
37:29 The Illusion of Deleting Social Media Data
38:10 Understanding Genetic Conditions: Monogenic vs Polygenic
44:25 Penetrance and Its Role in Genetic Conditions
51:47 Challenges in Pediatric Genetic Screening
56:06 Future of Pediatrics: Personalized Medicine and Microbiome
01:00:20 The Financial Struggles in Pediatric Care
01:06:57 The Role of Extenders in Pediatric Practice
01:12:49 Concluding Thoughts and Future Meetings