Dr. Vladimir Polyakov: Lessons Learned From Starting a Practice From Scratch and Transitioning to a Fee for Service Practice

Dr. Vladimir Polyakov is an OMS running not one, but two practices in the LA area, the first of which he started from scratch straight out of university. In this episode, we hear about what it takes to successfully start a practice from scratch and the lessons Dr. Polyakov learned along the way. We discover how he has managed to halve his number of patients while being more financially successful than ever before, and how his practice has become completely insurance-independent. Dr. Polyakov explains why emotional intelligence and the way you communicate with patients and referring doctors is, in fact, the key to success, and fills us in on how best to nurture those relationships! Tune in to hear about Dr. Polyakov’s admirable journey, and his astute advice for young practitioners, particularly those looking to start their own practices.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Vladimir Polyakov’s training history and current practice setup.
• How he started his own practice directly after graduation.
• How he acquired his second practice in 2015!
• His involvement in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• The changes he’s made over the years to the way he runs his practices.
• How he manages to see fewer patients and be more financially successful than before. 
• Dr. Polyakov’s procedure focus.
• The key to success, according to Dr. Polyakov, and what sets practitioners apart.
• How to establish a trusting relationship with patients.
• The importance of having a well-trained team within your practice.
• Dr. Polyakov’s plan to set himself and his practice up for his retirement.
• Notable turning points for improving his practice!
• The most valuable things he learned from the Levin Group.
• In what cases Dr. Polyakov will perform guided implant surgery.
• Crucial considerations prior to starting a practice.
• Advice for young oral surgeons and those looking to start a practice from scratch.
• Dr. Polyakov answers our rapid-fire questions!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Vladimir Polyakov Email — vpolyakov@synergyoms.com

Synergy Implant and Oral Surgery Center — https://synergyoms.com/

Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdomteethdentalimplantsoral/

Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/synergyoms

Dr. Vladimir Polyakov on Twitter — https://twitter.com/synergyoms

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — https://www.aaoms.org/

Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316117

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059