Beyond the White Coat: Real Estate, Design, and Financing for Healthcare Practices
Join us for an evening of conversation with professionals who have helped physicians and dentists successfully launch, relocate, and grow independent practices. Together, they'll share practical insights into the decisions that have the greatest impact on a practice's long-term success—from selecting the right location and designing an exceptional patient experience to securing financing that supports sustainable growth.
Meet the Panel
Mark Brodson
Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Resource Commercial Advisors
Mark Brodson specializes in commercial real estate for healthcare professionals, helping physicians and dentists identify strategic locations, negotiate favorable lease terms, and navigate one of the most consequential decisions in opening or expanding a practice. Drawing on decades of experience representing healthcare clients and commercial investors, he'll share what clinicians should know before signing a lease, purchasing property, or evaluating future growth opportunities.
Yael Rajstein
Healthcare Designer & Interior Architect
Yael Rajstein is a designer whose work focuses on creating highly customized healthcare practices that thoughtfully balance clinical function with exceptional patient experience. Blending architectural expertise with meticulous attention to workflow, materials, lighting, and spatial design, she creates spaces that support both operational efficiency and memorable patient care. Yael was also the designer behind Crown Dental Club, translating its vision for hospitality-driven healthcare into a distinctive physical environment that reflects the practice's philosophy.
Kelly Ryan
Kelly Ryan is a Vice President and Healthcare Relationship Manager with Old National Bank. With more than 15 years in banking and over a decade focused on healthcare, he partners with dentists, physicians, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals to support their growth and financial success. Old National combines the strength of a leading regional bank with a relationship-driven approach to client service
Discussion Topics
Choosing the right location—and avoiding costly real estate mistakes
Leasing versus purchasing your office
Designing a practice that enhances both patient experience and operational efficiency
Budgeting for construction, equipment, and unforeseen costs
Understanding healthcare-specific financing options
Lessons learned from real practice startups and expansions
Audience Q&A with the panel
Whether you're planning your first practice, opening an additional location, or simply exploring the possibility of independence, this conversation is designed to provide practical guidance from professionals who work with healthcare entrepreneurs every day.
Refreshments will be served. Seating is intentionally limited to encourage discussion, networking, and meaningful conversation with the panelists.
Event Sponsors:
Kelly Ryan with Old National Bank
Jason Keller with Advanced Technologies
Jordan Uditsky with Grogan Hesse and Uditsky
Mark Brodsen with Resource Commercial Advisors
Yael Rajstein with YR Studio
Scott Drucker with Crown Dental Club