Breathe Free with Matt Ghanem

EP 26: "From Skepticism to Breathe Free"

Summary In this episode of the Breathe Free podcast, host Matt Ghanem welcomes Dr. Kenny Iloabachie, a new physician partner, to discuss his journey to joining Breathe Free, his observations on patient care, and the importance of work-life balance. Dr. Iloabachie shares insights on the transition to a new EMR system, the positive feedback from his staff, and the significance of community engagement through charity initiatives. The conversation also touches on parenting, defining success, and a light-hearted debate on the impact of basketball legends LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

EP 25 : "250 Dollars and a Dream"

Adam Pellegrine started his career with National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Centers in 2020 at the Dallas location. As part of the clinical staff, he was able to develop processes in every operational aspect, from patient coordination to eventually operations management.  Empathetic patient care, unique problem solving, staff and patient education, and servant leadership have been formative guides as he has grown with the organization, leading him to his role as Director of New Clinic Operations as well as Regional Operations Manager. Experienced as a new clinic operations manager, Adam possesses a proven track record of successfully planning, managing, and overseeing new clinics from build-out to full operation. Starting with a second location for Dallas Breathe Free, he has assisted in the opening of multiple Breathe Free locations including, but not limited to, Woodbridge, West Palm Beach, Columbia, and Las Vegas, with the list only continuing to grow. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Adam received his BA in Biology and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas, Arlington. While Dallas remains his home base, Adam travels from coast to coast opening new Breathe Free clinics. In any downtime, you can catch Adam enjoying the outdoors, traveling, or spending time with his pups, Benjamin and Deloris.

EP 24: The ENT Doc Pilot

Adam M. Shapiro, M.D., M.A.S. is delighted to be the newest member of the Breathe Free family, soon to be affiliated with Miami Breathe Free in Coconut Grove, Florida. He is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, a licensed pilot, a dedicated member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Aviation Division and an intrepid traveler. He is board certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society, and is fellowship trained with sub-specialty experience in Rhinology, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Shapiro is the founder of Aerospace Medical Sleep Consultants and has a particular interest in Human Factors and Sleep Disorders. He is also an Airline Transport Pilot, Citation Jet type rated pilot, Seaplane pilot,, FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, and an Advanced FAA HIMS Aviation Medical Examiner. He is a consultant and active participant with Space Florida. He also serves as an Aircraft Commander, and is a former Division Commander and Assistant District Flight Safety Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dr. Shapiro founded Virgin Islands Ear, Nose & Throat, P.C., the region's premier state-of-the-art otolaryngic surgical practice with offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix, as well the St. Thomas and Virgin Islands Sleep Centers, the territory's only AASM accredited sleep centers. He is also hyperbaric medicine certified and was a DAN referral physician for the Virgin Islands. In his spare time, Dr. Shapiro likes to bike, hike, snorkel, read, and learn as many languages as possible. He lives in Miami with his wife, Pamela Berkowsky, the president of Blue Sapphire Strategies, a defense resilience consulting practice. His son Benjamin, is an aerospace economist working for the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California. His daughter, Zara, is graduating from Cornell University with Honors in Linguistics and this fall will be enrolling in graduate studies at the London School of Economics. He is nearly always accompanied by Blanco Grande, his Arctic White German Shepherd.

EP 23: "5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion" PT.3

Matt Ghanem, Todd Tomlinson and Taylor Borane discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion in Part III of this III part reaction series.

EP 22: "5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion" PT.2

Matt Ghanem, Todd Tomlinson and Taylor Borane discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 5th Annual Breathe Free Family Reunion in Part II of this III part reaction series.