Dr. Bertina M Hooks is an internal medicine physician and corporate medical director with expertise in physician leadership, utilization management, and career reinvention. She serves in national medical leadership while also building physician-centered ventures focused on education, wellness, and strategic professional growth. Dr. Hooks is the founder of Pinnacle Business Academy, where she helps physicians navigate burnout, leadership transitions, and nontraditional career pathways. She is the founder of Phoenix Medical Spa PLLC, a physician-led telehealth wellness practice, and host of The Mindful Practice Podcast which explores physician identity, resilience, and reinvention. Her work centers on helping physicians build aligned careers, expand leadership capacity, and create meaningful impact beyond traditional clinical roles. She is the author of the forthcoming memoir, Fire to Freedom: A Journey of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience, exploring resilience, identity, and transformation through personal and professional adversity.
What Happens When a Doctor Loses Everything?
A physician who lost his medical license reflects on his mistake, its devastating consequences, and his determination to practice again, raising difficult questions about accountability, rehabilitation, and second chances in medicine.
