Aaron Morgenstein, MD

Aaron Morgenstein is an orthopedic surgeon.

From science nerd to accomplished ballroom dancer: my story as a hospitalist

Aaron Morgenstein, MD & Corinne Sundar Rao, MD

Physician

February 1, 2023

“Life is about taking chances, trying new things, having fun, making mistakes, and learning from them.”
– Anonymous

Early journey as a science nerd

In high school, science was my thing. I wasn’t like the others. I wasn’t interested in teenage drama. The boys didn’t chase me, and I didn’t chase them. I was that nerd; I was committed to science. My love for science drew me to a degree in biology which …

Why are so many physicians quitting medicine? The real reasons revealed.

Aaron Morgenstein, MD

Physician

January 30, 2023

It is well-recognized that there is a large number of physicians leaving medicine or preparing to do so. This is not to be debated!

Many physicians are retiring due to age, and others have accepted early retirement as their best option with the current state of health care. Beyond those retiring, it is concerning how many young physicians are leaving medicine and no longer want to stay in the current health …

Maximize your practice’s revenue: Follow these 5 billing metrics

Aaron Morgenstein, MD & Heather Signorelli, MD

Finance

January 14, 2023

Healthcare Business & Technology states that “doctors in the U.S. leave approximately $125 billion on the table each year due to poor billing and coding practices.”

As your private practice grows, don’t leave money on the table!

This article reviews the top 5 billing metrics and benchmarks you should be aware of to track your performance and set key performance indicators (KPIs) when running a private practice. Practices that make the recommended …

Having a great CV is not enough: Start building your portfolio

Aaron Morgenstein, MD & Claire Unis, MD

Physician

January 8, 2023

Many physicians believe the curriculum vitae (CV) represents the most integral aspect of applying for new opportunities. Post-pandemic, more physicians than ever are exploring ways to leave their current positions in clinical medicine. Some are looking to practice medicine differently, while others are looking to escape the practice of medicine with part-time and full-time non-clinical roles.

As the applicant pool of physicians looking to make career changes has grown, applying for …

Physicians are only good for 90 days

Aaron Morgenstein, MD & Victoria Brown, MD

Physician

November 14, 2022

“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

Physicians are commonly offered one, two, and three-year employment contracts that appear ironclad and have automatic renewal clauses. The length of these contracts encourages us to believe we can confidently make major financial decisions based on expected income. Moreover, we want to believe that enduring years of training and oppressive loans have finally resulted in financial success. So, we read contracts hoping these agreements …

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Physicians are only good for 90 days