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From Pediatrics to the Olympics: Building a Private Practice with Dr. Chris Koutures

From Pediatrics to the Olympics: Building a Private Practice with Dr. Chris Koutures

Update: 2025-10-15
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How do you build a thriving private medical practice while caring for patients from newborns to Olympians?

In this episode of The Physician’s Mind, Olympic Doctor Dr. Chris Koutures joins Curtis Wilkerson to reveal how he built his pediatric and sports medicine practice, ActiveKid MD, into one of the most respected independent clinics in the country.

Dr. Koutures shares real lessons from 25+ years in medicine — from building a private practice, balancing patient care and entrepreneurship, to mentoring young athletes and future doctors. As a dual board-certified pediatrician and sports medicine physician, his journey from residency to the Olympic Games shows what’s possible when you combine passion, purpose, and persistence.


🎯 In This Episode:

  • How to start and grow a private medical practice
  • Lessons from treating Olympians and youth athletes
  • The philosophy of “medicine as coaching”
  • Building patient trust and brand reputation
  • Founding the Orange County Concussion Consortium
  • Advice for medical students and young physicians


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🌐 Website – https://thephysiciansmind.com


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From Pediatrics to the Olympics: Building a Private Practice with Dr. Chris Koutures

From Pediatrics to the Olympics: Building a Private Practice with Dr. Chris Koutures

Curtis Wilkerson