Show notes
In this episode of the Startup Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alison Curfman talks with Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, neonatologist, pediatrician, and co-founder/CMO of Blueberry Pediatrics. Lyndsey shares how she went from new attending to startup founder, why she became the “professional naysayer” to protect pediatric safety, and how Blueberry built a scalable, high-quality virtual care model for kids.
Alison and Lyndsey explore what children actually need from care, why telehealth can enhance safety when designed well, and how creativity becomes an antidote to burnout for physicians. They also break down what CMO roles look like inside startups and offer practical paths for doctors who want to get involved in digital health or leadership.
Whether you’re a pediatrician, a parent, or a physician curious about the startup world, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible beyond traditional practice.
01:48Lyndsey’s Path to Pediatrics & Startups
03:37Staying Clinical While Founding
05:05Founding Blueberry Pediatrics
07:30Building Safe Pediatric Telehealth
08:56Challenging Traditional Medical Dogma
11:05What Families Really Need in Pediatric Care
12:23Telehealth Safety & Continuity
15:34Blueberry’s Model & Quality Measures
19:11What a CMO Does in a Startup
22:57Pathways Into Startup Roles for Physicians
26:01Academia vs. Industry Growth
29:04Creativity as an Antidote to Burnout
30:59Advice to Pediatricians: Ask for What You Need
32:37Closing & Where to Find Lyndsey
website: www.blueberrypediatrics.com
@blueberrypediatrics on socials
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