08/05/2026
Buying a practice? These guidelines could save you years.
Buying an existing practice gets you patients, staff, and cash flow from day one. Starting from scratch gets you a blank canvas and full control. Neither path is right for everyone, it comes down to your timeline, risk tolerance, and how much autonomy actually matters to you.
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One of the first major decisions physicians make when going into private practice is purchasing an existing practice, or starting one from scratch. Both can succeed, but they involve radically different risk, timelines, and expense.