Ep 28 - Rewriting The Rules Of Medicine: Dr. Oni’s Journey From Engineer To Empowered Physician

What happens when an engineer decides to follow her heart into medicine—while raising a family—and then chooses to practice healthcare on her own terms?

In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Oni, a Dallas-based physician who walked a nontraditional path into medicine and is now revolutionizing patient care through Direct Primary Care (DPC).

We dive into:
How Dr. Oni transitioned from engineering to medicine
The challenges (and wins!) of pursuing medical school as a mom
Why she believes Direct Primary Care is the future of medicine
What it looks like to build a practice around service, faith, and family

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to change your career—or how healthcare could actually serve people instead of insurance companies—this episode will inspire you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Growing Need for Psychiatrists
01:08 Introducing Dr. Oni
01:30 Dr. Oni's Journey to Medicine
11:37 Challenges in the Medical Field
19:56 Direct Primary Care Explained
22:37 The Struggles of Modern Physicians
23:33 Balancing Patient Care and Administrative Burdens
25:43 The Turning Point: Leaving Traditional Practice
26:56 Understanding Direct Primary Care
31:24 The Cost Benefits of Direct Primary Care
33:32 Personal Stories and Family Life
38:23 Clarifying Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine
40:56 Faith and Passion in Medical Practice
42:49 Conclusion and Reflections

Connect with Dr. Oni:
📍 https://www.zelosdpc.com/
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