Empowering Doctors to Thrive in Modern Medicine

Patrick Hudson, MD, is a surgeon and coach dedicated to helping physicians succeed in today’s complex medical world. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the National Anger Management Association, he brings a unique blend of expertise as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a Board Certified Coach. Alongside his medical qualifications, Dr. Hudson holds advanced degrees in Mental Health Counseling, Medical Ethics, and Liberal Arts, reflecting his commitment to holistic growth and development. With over a decade of experience, he has guided countless physicians and healthcare organizations toward success.

Coaching for Physicians provides nationwide coaching by Zoom or in person. We individualize our coaching program for each doctor and work exclusively with physicians and surgeons. No two doctors are managed in the same way and we work one-on-one, to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in modern medicine.

At Coaching for Physicians we combine specialized physician coaching and education for individual physicians and healthcare organizations, including full days of immersion in soft skills coaching. These courses are the fastest way to develop new people skills.

Our services include leadership development, anger management, disruptive physician behavior, burnout and stress reduction, marital and relationship support, malpractice support, time management, conflict resolution, career & retirement, life coaching, executive coaching, emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills - exclusively for physicians.

All sessions are individualized and available via Zoom. These are NOT online classes or groups, but one-on-one, physician-to-physician coaching.

REFERENCES & COMMENTS:

“As a surgeon who is clinically busy and also involved in medical group/hospital leadership, I realized that having a coach is very important for developing “the soft skills” one needs to be successful in these roles... Dr. Hudson has been a great resource to me and his wealth of knowledge is second to none. Our sessions have been spot on and he has provided me crucial information and readings that have shaped my leadership skills. He has become a great part of my career growth and comfort with my planning…Dr. Hudson’s availability, communication and professionalism match my expectations of a coach. He is a great communicator and fabulous listener who has a great knowledge about the medical challenges…leaders face…”Vascular Surgeon/California:

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The Physician as Leader: Essential Skills for Doctors Who Didn’t Plan to Lead (Coaching for Physicians Series)
by Patrick Hudson (Author)
Part of: Coaching for Physicians Series (2 books)

The Physician as Leader is not a management manual. It’s a practical, personal guide for doctors who find themselves leading—teams, decisions, conversations—whether they meant to or not.

Drawing on decades of experience as a surgeon, coach, and ethics consultant, Patrick Hudson, MD, offers a different kind of leadership training: one rooted in emotional intelligence, clinical presence, and the realities of modern medical life. With a tone that’s warm, wry, and unscripted,
Physicians don’t ask to lead. But the role finds them anyway—through trust, attrition, or sheer necessity. This book is for doctors who never planned to be in charge—but are now responsible for people, tone, and culture in medicine.

Patrick Hudson writes with rare clarity about what leadership really feels like: the weight of invisible authority, the pushback no one warns you about, the cost of staying calm in the middle of emotional storms. Chapter by chapter, he walks physicians through the unspoken moments where leadership either collapses—or deepens.

Each chapter blends coaching insights, real-world anecdotes, and actionable tools—designed to help doctors lead not by title, but by how they show up.

Includes two practical appendices:
• How to Complain Without Sounding Like an Ass
• Influence in Practice: 9 Moves That Actually Work

The Physician as Leader is for the doctor who still believes in the work—but wants to lead without losing their soul in the process.

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/patrickdarnleyhudson

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Why Coaching for Physicians?

Modern medicine demands more than technical expertise—it requires interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience. We specialize in equipping doctors with the tools to master these “soft skills,” empowering them to navigate challenges and lead with confidence in their professional and personal lives.

Only a physician can fully understand the life of another physician, so we provide confidential coaching physician-to-physician.

Exclusively for Physicians and Healthcare Organizations

Coaching for Physicians is the premier provider of specialized coaching and consulting services designed exclusively for doctors and medical institutions. We partner with medical groups, hospitals, medical societies, research organizations, and insurance companies to address the unique challenges of the healthcare environment.

Specialized Coaching Services

Dr. Hudson offers a wide range of services tailored to the specific needs of physicians. His expertise spans burnout prevention, personal and marital coaching, time management, career transitions, retirement planning, malpractice support, conflict resolution, and anger management.

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First Steps After Being Labeled a Disruptive Physician: How to Protect Your Career

Physicians dedicate years of education and training to deliver top-tier medical care. But being labeled as a disruptive physician can be a sudden and overwhelming challenge, potentially damaging your career and reputation. If you’ve recently been labeled as disruptive, this guide will outline the critical first steps you should take to address the situation, protect your career, and start resolving the issue.

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INDIVIDUAL COACHING

ANGER MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COACHING

BURNOUT AND WORK LIFE BALANCE

MARRIAGE COACHING FOR PHYSICIANS

RETIREMENT AND CAREER CHANGE

TIME MANAGEMENT

REFERENCES FROM CLIENTS

ABOUT PATRICK HUDSON MD, FACS,BOARD CERTIFIED COACH

CFP PRESS

Some Comments and References from Clients

“As a surgical specialist, Dr. Hudson’s availability, communication and professionalism match my expectations of a coach...He is truly gifted in his knowledge and skills and will be a great resource to any physician leader or clinical doctor looking to expand their skills.”

Vascular Surgeon/California

"I am confident that Dr. Hudson possesses the qualities that any company would find desirable in a personal and professional coach. His knowledge, dedication, assertiveness, and excellent leadership qualities would without a doubt make him an asset to any individual or company that values specialized coaching..."

Nephrologist/Florida

“The physicians (in our group) and the CEO expressed great satisfaction with outcomes, the flexibility of his services, and it is our intent to use him again in the future…”

Administrator/Texas

“I see the opportunity to consult with Patrick Hudson not as a task, but as an incredible opportunity. Dr. Hudson comes with my most enthusiastic and most positive recommendation.”

Specialist Internist/New Mexico

"Dr. Hudson has helped coach providers within our organization over the last two years. He is responsive, accessible and knowledgeable. He has benefited the physicians we have sent to him and I would recommend him highly to help physicians adapt to the changing climate of healthcare."

Orthopedic Surgeon/Virginia

"He directly engages his clients and is very easy to speak with. He does his homework and really gets to know his clients so that he can provide very helpful and intuitive feedback. He provides a good balance of listening and advise for his clients. Dr Hudson is a credit to his profession and provides help that far surpasses ‘cookie cutter’ programs."

Physician Executive/Illinois

“I have been seeing him for several months now. His coaching sessions have been extremely helpful. We are working on finding the joy in my work again as well as helping me learn how to improve my interactions with my office staff and colleagues…I have found our sessions to be so beneficial that we are now exploring having my team work with him to strengthen our interactions with each other.”

Pediatrician/New Mexico

“Dr. Hudson was selected as the credentialed subject matter expert that could provide the much-needed insights to would shepherd me through a critical time in my professional career as a physician and health care manager. Dr. Hudson understands the many challenges faced by physicians in their everyday professional life…Dr. Hudson is the epitome of what a professional coach should be. In my interactions with Dr. Hudson, he always exhibited the consistent and persistent values, dedication, and passion necessary to elicit the right amount of trust expected from a professional of his trade.,,I am confident in Dr. Hudson’s clinical, interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. His broad background helps him understand the human factors and challenges influencing the dynamics faced by us physicians…”

Psychiatrist/Texas

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