UCM 264: Starting a Practice While Pregnant: How Dr. Read Built Her Dream with a Baby on Her Hip

Dr. Barbara Read on the UCM Podcast

In this episode of the UCM Podcast, Dr. Davis sits down with Dr. Barbara Read from Ames, Iowa, to explore her incredible journey from a new graduate learning NUCCA under the legendary Dr. Dickholtz Sr. to building a thriving practice. While raising four children.

Dr. Read shares honest reflections on mentorship, motherhood, and the pursuit of clinical excellence—along with the challenges and rewards of hiring associates and creating a culture rooted in care and high standards.

This episode is a must-listen for any doctor striving to balance purpose, practice, and personal life.