Best Blogs and ideas about Practice Management – David Staughton – practice consultant at SPEx – Specialist Practice Excellence, Melbourne Australia.
2026 Plastic Surgery Conferences Worldwide Here is a big list of Plastic Surgeon Conferences recommended for plastic surgeons and plastic practice managers in Australia and USA to help keep up to date and get your CPD. Many of these plastic surgery conferences can be watched later on-demand. Make sure you get your CPD or CME
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How Plastic Surgery Practice Managers Can Earn More with Higher Value Activities The Journey from Being Busy to Being Valuable Plastic surgery practice managers come in all shapes and sizes — and so do their salaries. Some earn modest pay, others command six-figure packages. Almost all of them work really hard. The difference is not how
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Options for Surgeon Succession, Exit Plans and Equity Transfer in a Private Plastic Surgery Practice Succession planning is one of the most important—and often most sensitive—decisions in the life cycle of a private plastic surgery practice. A well-designed equity transfer not only determines financial outcomes for the surgeons involved but also impacts staff stability, patient
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Succession Planning For Surgeons – Resources For Plastic Surgeon Practice Transitions and Exit Strategies Succession planning is a crucial but often delayed conversation for many plastic surgeons. After decades of training, dedication, and patient care, surgeons build not only a medical practice but also a legacy. Yet when it comes time to step back or
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Onboarding a New Plastic Surgeon in a Private Practice Bringing a new surgeon into a private practice is one of the most significant milestones in the life of a clinic. Done well, it ensures continuity of care, smooth succession planning, and sustainable growth for the practice. Done poorly, however, it can create disruption, disharmony, and
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Common Challenges in a Mature Plastic Surgeon’s Practice – with Solutions Running a well-established plastic surgery practice brings a unique set of challenges that evolve over time. Once the initial startup hurdles of establishing a reputation and building a patient base are overcome, new pressures often emerge. These include staying competitive in an increasingly crowded
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AI tools for Medical Literature Research and Article Writing The world of medical research is changing at lightning speed, and artificial intelligence is now driving that transformation. For doctors, researchers, and medical writers, keeping up with the flood of new journal articles and clinical studies can feel overwhelming. AI tools are stepping in as powerful
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Medicolegal Insurance and Professional Indemnity in Australia for Plastic Surgeons Every plastic surgeon and specialist practice in Australia operates under a significant level of medicolegal risk. From routine procedures to complex reconstructions, patients may experience complications, dissatisfaction, or unexpected outcomes that can lead to complaints or claims. Having the right medicolegal insurance and practice systems
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What are the Seven Biggest Mistakes Made by Plastic Surgeons? Starting out in private practice as a plastic surgeon is both exciting and daunting. Many new plastic surgeons underestimate the challenges beyond the O.R. or operating theatre – the business, leadership, and patient care systems that underpin a safe and successful practice. Without the basics
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What is the BEST Practice Management System & Tech in Australia? Is Managing day-to-day patients appointments and billing an issue – especially if your surgeon works in different clinics? Do you struggle to manage your Specialist’s diary and run on time for your patients? Would you like better software and reporting for managing your practice,
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Onboarding a New Surgeon in a Plastic Surgery Private Practice Onboarding a new surgeon is a crucial process that ensures smooth integration into a private practice. For new surgeons, effective onboarding goes far beyond simply filling out paperwork or conducting a quick orientation; it involves comprehensive preparation and structured support. When done well, onboarding sets the
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Guide to the Different Roles in a Plastic Surgery Clinic and the Tasks They Perform Different plastic surgery practices divide tasks amongst their team members in different ways based on their strengths, qualifications and skills. In a small practice, there is often multitasking which is useful in a backup situation but can be inefficient
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BIG LIST of the BEST AI Tools, Agents, Apps and Bots for Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Practices Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing plastic surgery by offering innovative tools that enhance patient consultations, surgical planning, marketing, administration, and post-surgical care. AI is helping surgeons optimize results, reduce complications, and improve overall patient satisfaction. This
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Here are the Best Books & Resources for Plastic Surgery Practice Management Private Practice MBA – Put Your Practice on Autopilot by Plastic Surgeon Dr Jeremy Pyle and Robbie Poe – Published in 2023 This comprehensive book provides practical advice and strategies for running a successful private plastic surgery practice. It covers topics such as
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How to Live a Better Life – Be Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser and Happier by Working Smarter not Harder Everyone hopes for a better life and a better future. Perhaps it’s time to really set some goals, make some plans and change some OLD disempowering beliefs and habits. Let’s have a look at some tips and
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The Australian medical industry offers a unique range of complex challenges and business demands – and accountants with experience and in-depth knowledge of the medical industry provide the support and guidance needed for doctors and surgeons to reach professional and financial goals. This list showcases the best accountants and financial advisers for medical specialists in
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Using Text Chat Messaging Channels on Your Medical Website Medical Website Chat– Monitored Overseas Chatpatient Chat Patient is a live chat service for medical professionals that promises to double your online conversations. Their online assistant is available 24/7. Chat Patient not merely increases the traffic but also converts traffic into actual customers. For more details,
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Building Systems & Processes for Your Practice – A useful LIST of Systems Documents & Resources for Your Specialist Practice Many surgeons, practice owners and managers play the “Guessing Game” – They let their team members try to “Guess” what they really want to achieve. Always start with BASIC SYSTEMS – Always Share Your Desired
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Productivity & Efficiency Resources for Plastic Surgeons & Specialist Practice Managers to make the most of your precious time Too many things to do and too little time to get them done? Suffering from information overwhelm and an overflowing email inbox? Want to live a BETTER life and have more fun & balance? One of
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Medical Terms for Plastic Surgery and Medical Surgery USEFUL MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Here are some of the most commonly used medical terms: Having just ONE SIDE is Unilateral, BOTH SIDES is Bilateral e.g. bilateral breast augmentation Above is SUPERIOR, below is INFERIOR e.g. superior pedicle Towards the outside is LATERAL, toward the middle is MEDIAL
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Specialist Practice Excellence provides Mentoring and Training on Practice Operations, Patient Lead
Generation & Enquiry Conversion for Specialist Surgeon practices in Australia, UK and USA.
David Staughton is a Melbourne-based business growth strategist, keynote speaker, and certified consultant with 30+ years of experience across multiple industries. He helps specialist surgeons and small businesses improve operations, increase revenue, and build strong teams. David has delivered 750+ talks worldwide and holds CSP and CCEO credentials.
Michelle Staughton is a highly experienced Practice Consultant and Operations Coach who specialises in helping specialist medical and surgical practices run more smoothly and efficiently. With extensive experience in healthcare management, she focuses on improving patient experience, streamlining clinic operations, and supporting practice growth.
Brooklyn has over 8 years of experience in specialty consulting, focusing on business improvement and customer experience. She has worked in Reception, Enquiries, Consulting, and Accounts, giving her a strong understanding of the customer journey. As a mentor, she designs training programs that help teams deliver excellent service with confidence.
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