The Executive Scalpel: Cutting Through the Business of Healthcare

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.

Author: Justin Sherfey
Publisher: Beyond Ordinary Publications LLC
Published: 12/19/2025
Pages: 136
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9798999924100

About the Author
Sherfey, Justin: - "About the Author - Dr. Justin SherfeyDr. Justin Sherfey is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, visionaryhealthcare entrepreneur, and devoted Christian whose career bridges the art ofmedicine and the science of business. With decades in private practice, he hasbecome a respected leader in both patient care and healthcare management.As the co-founder and owner of Embassy Surgery Center, Alpha RevenueCycle Management, United Specialists LLC, Family First Medical Group, AVORS Medical Group, and Regenerative Orthopedic Solutions, Dr. Sherfeyhas built an integrated network of thriving healthcare organizations. Hisinnovative approach to leadership, systems design, and physician mentorshiphas helped redefine how specialty medicine is delivered, improving outcomesfor both patients and providers.Raised in a small farming community in the Pacific Northwest, Duvall, Washington, Dr. Sherfey learned early the values of perseverance, integrity, and service. His education began at Washington State University in Pullman.He went on to earn his medical degree from Western University of HealthSciences in Pomona, California. He completed his orthopedic surgeryresidency at Botsford General Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, followed by afellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Western University of Health Sciencesin London, Ontario, Canada. He has owned practices in Washington State andCalifornia. Today, his work reflects not only medical excellence but also theenduring principles of faith and stewardship that guide his life.Outside the operating room and boardroom, Dr. Sherfey enjoys spendingquality time with his extended family. An avid outdoorsman, he finds renewalin hiking mountain trails and surfing ocean waves, pursuits that reflect hisadventurous spirit and deep appreciation for God's creation. In recent years, he has developed a passion for writing and exploring the intersection of faithand leadership. His commitment to service extends beyond his practice, as heactively participates in medical and faith-based mission trips that bringhealing and hope to communities in need."