Episode 198 hosts Dr Felix Bertram, a dermatologist based in Zurich, Switzerland. 

Whilst Felix is still a practising dermatologist, he is best known as a globally-renowned entrepreneur in the aesthetics space. He's the mastermind behind Skinmed clinic, a high end aesthetic destination with 12 plastic surgery theatres, resident dermatologists and a pathology lab, cosmetic injectables and beauty services all under one roof. 

In addition to this, various side businesses compliment the clinic including:

- the Swiss Aesthetic Institute training centre (co-founded with Julie Horne)

- Skinmed Doctors skincare range

- Skins restaurant (that has already won two Michelin stars since opening in October 2022)

In Chapter 6 of 'The Business of Injecting' episodes, we explore:

Felix's background and early career in dermatology Balancing life between being a Doctor and an Entrepeneur  His business enterprises @skinmed_switzerland @swiss_aesthetic_institute @skinmed_doctors @skins_the_restaurant His definition of an entrepeneur and what it takes to become one The lessons he has learnt during his career The 'Inner Circle' conference The qualities, skills and mindsets that other medical professionals need to be better at business How and why he built a Michelin star quality restaurant attached to SkinMed His process for creating a new business How he sees the healthcare industry evolving How technology and innovation may impact the healthcare industry in the future His thoughts and observations on how aesthetics is taught and practiced around the world How he came to be the father of 13 dogs! 

 

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