Dr. Andrew D. Spafford is one of the top concierge doctors in NW Houston. A Baylor undergraduate (and proud Bear he is) he finished his medical degree, graduating from University of Texas Medical School. He is a board-certified Family Physician.
Dr. Spafford has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. He is a Bear - a Baylor Bear, but he is also a teddy bear when talking with, helping and diagnosing his patients. His tender love and care is sometimes unseen at this level. He takes his time to clearly understand the patients
concerns and ensures they understand the situation. This approach is what lead him to concierge medicine in which he can devout more time to his patients and ensure they receive the outmost care, love and attention in the process.
If you ask Dr. Spafford what he does when he isn’t at the clinic or attending a patient, it's spending time with his family. He has 4 children and a loving wife. His off time, his down time, its all doing something with the
kids! He also volunteers at his local church. He loves baseball, GO ASTROS!
You are going to love this episode with Dr. Andrew D. Spafford!
00:36 🏥 Dr. Andrew Spafford emphasizes the health benefits of weight loss and its impact on overall well-being.
01:16 ⚾ Dr. Andrew Spafford reveals baseball as his favorite sport, influenced by family ties to the sport.
01:44 🌟 Reflecting on the Astros' season, Dr. Spafford attributes early struggles to the toll of previous playoff seasons on players and pitching.
03:03 🚗 Dr. Spafford fondly recalls his first car, a 1969 F100 Ford pickup, highlighting its memorable quirks and personal significance.
04:44 🎓 Dr. Spafford discusses his educational journey from high school in Houston through college at Baylor University, where he initially studied psychology.
06:19 💡 The passing of Dr. Spafford's uncle due to HIV/AIDS sparked his interest in healthcare and medicine, shaping his career path towards becoming a physician.
17:52 🌍 Dr. Spafford considered mission work with YWAM, influenced by prior experiences in the Virgin Islands during high school, but decided it wasn't his calling.
18:49 🏥 Dr. Spafford was recruited by Cypress Hospital's CFO, Joe Freudenberger, after feeling a calling to work closer to his church community, initially starting his practice in NW Houston.
19:57 💼 Starting his own practice, Dr. Spafford faced challenges with payroll, taxes, and nearly losing the business due to billing errors, highlighting the steep learning curve of managing a medical practice.
21:23 📈 Capstone Family Practice, initially a solo endeavor, grew into a multi-physician office serving thousands of patients, driven by relationships and community ties.
22:05 💰 Dr. Spafford's practice expansion was financially supported by hospitals through relocation agreements, which later required repayment based on revenue generated.
36:18 💡 Maintain strong relationships because they can shape your career path and opportunities.
37:00 🌟 Focus on being authentic and true to yourself rather than comparing yourself to others.
37:26 🙏 Trust in God's guidance for your circumstances and follow His direction in your life.
38:07 🏥 Acknowledge and appreciate the supportive team members who help keep operations running smoothly.
38:47 👨👩👧👦 Create a work environment where employees feel like family, fostering a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
21 окт 2024
