Dr. Brian Blick is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist based in Elk City, Oklahoma. Originally hailing from Edmond, Oklahoma, Brian’s educational journey led him to the University of Oklahoma, where he obtained his Bachelors of Business Administration degree in 2004.
Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, his path took him to the University of Central Oklahoma, where he embarked on his medical career. There, he delved into Biology and Chemistry, ultimately earning a Bachelors of Science degree in 2007. Undeterred, he pursued further studies, graduating with a second degree in the same year. Subsequently, Dr. Blick secured a spot at Ross University School of Medicine, successfully graduating in 2013. Continuing his educational voyage, he undertook his residency at the University of Kansas, culminating in his graduation in 2017.
After completing his residency, Dr. Brian Blick, accompanied by his wife Lauren, established their home in Elk City. Here, he assumed the role of Chief of Anesthesia at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a facility overseen by Western Oklahoma Anesthesia Consultants. Building on his expertise, he later founded Western Oklahoma Pain Specialists.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
Early. I absolutely hate being late and running late.
Starting the day with coffee and protein – Either eggs/shake and Black coffee
Getting to the clinic or the hospital early to round on the patients and prep for my day.
How do you bring ideas to life?
When it comes to the Pain clinic – I have to involve my Wife, manager and nurses. Those three ladies can implement anything. I have had some wild ideas and thrown many things at them at once. They always seem to find a way for it to be done efficiently and effectively.
What’s one trend that excites you?
Intrathecal Pain pumps. A safe to control patients pain while eliminating the risk of high MME from oral pain medications and eliminating side effects/Abuse. Helping chronic pain be more controlled for the patient while eliminating the risk of overuse/abuse and dependence.
There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing patients with MME of 90 (High dose narcotics) wean effectively and safely off oral pain medications safely to just come into the clinic to do pump refills.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Lists – I am a checkbox person. I constantly make lists in my notes on my phone to keep me organized and efficient.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Keep your circle small.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
OU is the best college sports team.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Working out daily for Mental and physical health, and always making sure I have family time. God, WIfe and my kids are ultimately my first priority. Lauren and my children are my world. I would not be able to do what I do without them. They make me want to be a better Physician, Father and person.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
Working out or talking it out with my wife. She’s my rock.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Working out daily for Mental and physical health, and always making sure I have family time. God, WIfe and my kids are ultimately my first priority. Lauren and my children are my world. I would not be able to do what I do without them. They make me want to be a better Physician, Father and person.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Go to fellowship straight out of residency.
What is one business idea you’re willing to give away to our readers?
Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Great Emar system – We use E Clinical and I love it.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma where you’ll receive the mental models, daily routines, and productivity tactics that Robin Sharma has taught to the titans of industry, sports superstars, and elite performers who he has served as a private mentor to for over 28 years. You’ll learn how to live a truly world-class life while you accelerate your productivity, grow your leadership, build your business, and scale your impact on the world.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
Game of Thrones.
Key learnings
- What you may perceive as a small innocuous error can end up rocking your world.
- As parents tell you constantly growing up, life isn’t fair.
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