246 - Being A Diabetic Helped Me Empathise with My Patients with Dr David Farnen, DPM.

Dr David Farnen is the co-owner of Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Today, we're going to discuss his career, business ownership, and how being diagnosed with rare, delayed onset, type-1 diabetes at the ripe old age of twenty-three was initially devastating for his career; however, it is now an asset, making him more empathetic to his patients. 

We also discuss the following:

• Why Nashville is a fantastic city with true southern comfort, hospitality, food and music.
• The multifaceted aspects of podiatry.
• The stress of being asked if he was a drug addict before his diabetes diagnosis.
• How depression after the diagnosis forced him to leave the residency program and his thoughts around very few colleagues reaching out to see if he was okay.
• He felt embarrassed and didn't want to tell anyone other than his family.
• How it has helped him empathise with his patients.
• Why they expanded to five (5) locations around the city of Nashville
• The power and benefits of Social Media and why we should embrace it. If you want to connect with Dave, you'll find him on Instagram @itsdrdavedpm.

"Patients want to know more about YOU as a person because they can use Google for their foot problems".  

Final Tip - Treat everybody as though they're family, and BE NICE.

If you have any questions about this episode, please email me at tf@tysonfranklin.com. 

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