#96: Becoming an Osteopathic Physician: Dr. Ryan Greene, D.O., M.S.

Published: Feb. 14, 2022, 2:02 p.m.

Dr. Greene is an osteopathic physician (D.O.) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition and the most cutting-edge recovery methods available.

Dr. Greene serves as principal medical advisor at Monarch Athletic Club in West Hollywood, the first private, sustainable health and wellness facility delivering traditional training services combined with physician directed, evidence-based integrative medical intervention.

Dr. Greene earned his Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Physiology, Immunology and Human

Nutrition at University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign). He completed post-graduate medical training at Dartmouth and The Mayo Clinic during which time he collaborated with a wide array of leading medical experts culminating in numerous published research efforts.

In this interview, we talk about:

- Ryan’s journey to becoming an Osteopathic Physician including his medical school, residency and fellowship journeys

- Ryan’s decision to become an entrepreneur and be a co-founder at Monarch Athletic Club, a wellness facility delivering traditional training services combined with physician directed, evidence-based integrative medical intervention.

- Ryan’s thoughts on various health topics - including preventive medicine vs. curative medicine, the 3 lifestyle changes that he’s made that’s helped his health, and books/TV shows he recommends

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Talk about your life journey with us -

5:25 Going to college

7:10 Getting a Masters

10:11 Why he decided being an orthopedic surgeon wasn’t for him

13:20 What Ryan learned from his residency

14:48 Monarch club formation

17:15 Where did your drive come from in HS?

21:24 Changing majors midway through college is tough, did you struggle with decision?

23:45 What was the reason for getting a Masters?

28:35 How did you choose osteopathic medicine?

32:00 Any advice on the admissions process for medical school?

35:11 How did you handle the competitive nature/mental side of medical school?

37:30 Any advice to current D.O. student on making the most of their medical school experience?

40:08 What lessons did you learn from your 2 residencies/post graduate work?

42:20 What did you learn from your fellowship at Arizona?

45:30 What was it like becoming an entrepreneur and starting Monarch after your fellowship?

49:40 How has marketing/making the consumer understand what Monarch is?

54:20 How was adjusting to Covid-19 for your business?

56:32 How do you handle differences in business visions with your 3 other partners?

58:21 How do you balance personal and your professional life?

1:03:50 What is preventative medicine?

1:10:40 What changes in lifestyle have most helped your health?

1:13:30 Thoughts on supplements?

1:17:30 Health Resources/Books you recommend

1:20 How’s it like being in LA?

Ryan's Socials:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_greene_do/

Monarch Athletic Club's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchweho/

Monarch Athletic Club's Website: https://www.monarchweho.com/

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