
Telemedicine Talks
Hosted by Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco and Dr Leo Damasco · Phoebe Gutierrez, Dr. Leo Damasco, Doctor Podcast Network
4.9from 37 ratings
- 92
- Episodes
- 22
- Transcribed
- 37
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Telemedicine Talks
Telemedicine isn’t the future—it’s happening now. But for physicians and startups, it’s a world filled with unanswered questions, regulatory landmines, and a steep learning curve. Welcome to Telemedicine Talks, where we cut through the chaos and give you the real story behind digital healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Leo Damasco, a pediatrician and emergency medicine doctor who built his career in telemedicine, and Phoebe Gutierrez, a former state regulator turned startup strategist, this podcast explores what works, what doesn’t, and what no one else is talking about. 🚀 How do you build a sustainable telemedicine career? ⚖️ What legal and compliance risks are lurking beneath the surface? 💡 How can startups and physicians work together without burning out—or blowing up? We don’t sugarcoat. We don’t do corporate jargon. We bring you real stories, hard-earned lessons, and expert insights from the front lines of telemedicine. If you're ready to navigate this space with confidence—whether you’re a physician looking for flexibility or a startup founder scaling your vision—this is the podcast for you. 🔹 No fluff. 🔹 No hype. 🔹 Just the raw, unfiltered truth about making telemedicine work. Welcome to Telemedicine Talks—let's get into it.
- Publisher
- Phoebe Gutierrez, Dr. Leo Damasco, Doctor Podcast Network
- Category
- business · business · business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Feb 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
22 of 92 episodes have a transcript.

6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
#90 - From OBGYN to Menopause Advocate: How Dr. Kudzai Dombo Built a Borderless Career in Telemedicine

29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
#89 - Cash-Pay Telemedicine’s Secret: White Labels, Call Centers & Who Really Owns the Risk

22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
#88 - California’s New Telehealth Rules: CPOM, PE Deals & Compliance Reality with Shayln Watkins
Inside a recent episode

#90 - From OBGYN to Menopause Advocate: How Dr. Kudzai Dombo Built a Borderless Career in Telemedicine
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I also do that. So there's just it's a hodgepodge of different things. But I honestly can say that my heart is full because. As you can see from my resume, I've worked in different parts of the world, and it's really the goal has been to really empower women everywhere. And the fact that I get to do this in this capacity is something that really is fulfilling for me. And at the end of the day, I think as all doctors, we want to do what fulfills us instead of just feeling like we are a cog in the wheel for a system. For me, I went into medicine to really have impacts. And that's really what I am happiest and most joyful when I can do that. […]
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- Dr Kudzai Dombo
- Brigid Maloney
- Shaylin Watkins
- Dr Mark Chmiela
- Dr Anne Tsung
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 22 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
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- Quality
- 63
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 51
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Who hosts Telemedicine Talks?
Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco and Dr Leo Damasco host the show. Published by Phoebe Gutierrez, Dr. Leo Damasco, Doctor Podcast Network.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Telemedicine Talks take guests?
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