The Executive Scalpel: Cutting Through the Business of Healthcare - Paperback

by Justin Sherfey (Author)

The Executive Scalpel is a practical guide to the business of medicine for physicians and healthcare professionals seeking to lead successful, sustainable medical practices. While clinical training emphasizes patient care, it often overlooks the fundamentals of medical practice management, physician leadership, and healthcare administration. This book addresses that gap by presenting clear, experience-driven insight into how modern healthcare organizations operate and grow.

Written by a surgeon with more than two decades of experience in private practice and healthcare entrepreneurship, The Executive Scalpel explores core topics including healthcare leadership, medical business strategy, healthcare operations, compensation structures, governance, and team development. Readers gain a framework for running a medical practice with discipline, clarity, and long-term vision in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

Designed for physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and healthcare executives, this book supports professionals at every stage, from launching or expanding a private practice to managing surgery centers and planning future growth. With an emphasis on physician finance, operational efficiency, and organizational alignment, The Executive Scalpel serves as a foundational resource for medical professionals who want to think like executives while preserving professional integrity and high-quality patient care.