# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZF3cqOJ1aL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66345827-nickpappasmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1c91fa92f4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-02T17:20:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

## Caption

After having been an employee for many years working in at least some capacity for a hospital system, I decided it was time for a change.  I was feeling signs of burnout from being asked to constantly see more patients, take more call, and work longer hours (of course, while making the same salary). 

👉 While it may not be the best choice for everybody, for me the solution was starting my own practice.  I was able to become my own boss.  I did this four years ago. 

💪 This gave me much more control over my schedule, independence in how I treat patients, and a greater ability to spend time with my family.

✅ Overall, this was the best decision I've ever made professionally (aside from choosing orthopedic surgery of course). If you're curious how I did it, comment PRACTICE and I'll send you a link to a YouTube video I made showing the steps I took.

#career #physician #burnout

## Stats

- **Views:** 8,148
- **Likes:** 335
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- **Comments:** 33

## Tags

burnout, physician, career

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