David Bouda, M.D., FACP

Health & Wellness Coach
Concierge Medicine
Wellness Seminar Leader

Dr. David Bouda

Dr. David is a talented physician, board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Quality Assurance. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and is presently implementing a Wellness Coaching and Concierge Medicine practice. He has practiced medicine for 34 years, three as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and as Chief of Oncology at the Omaha Veterans Medical Center.

Over the course of his career, he has been privileged to serve in a variety of roles including that of internist and medical oncologist, Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Chief of Oncology at the Omaha VAMC, a principal investigator, chief medical officer of an insurer and an integrated health system and a medical consultant. Dr. Bouda has been regulated and a regulator and has led institutions striving to develop and advance healthcare within a heavily regulated environment. These experiences have afforded him a unique view of the various controversies in healthcare and the fundamental obligation to protect the personal interests of patients and families.

Our coaching is based on training with experts in the coaching field and is grounded in key concepts of adult development and human systems theories, which lead to deep and lasting change. It's our goal in Health and Wellness Coaching to see the whole person and promote attitudes and life patterns that result in improved productivity and living.

We help people tap into their deepest desires for wellness and to:

• gain clearer perspective of their own desires for their health & wellness
• discover what is getting in the way of being as physically fit and healthy as they desire
• develop and implement an action plan to move them forward
• support them in taking the needed actions and keeping their focus

It is the coach’s responsibility to help see what's true for each person, what they value and what's important in their life and wellness through questioning, clarifying, listening, discerning and reframing. It's our goal to help you explore your passions and purpose in life, and then help create a realistic plan and support you to take action. Coaches are always in a process of "forwarding the action."

A coach knows that you already have the keys to moving forward in your desired areas of your life. A coach doesn't tell people what they should do. Instead, coaching is a process that helps people clarify what they want, need and are willing to do and provides the encouragement and reinforcement needed to achieve their deepest desires for life, health and wellness.

As wellness coaches, we get to know your history, story and background. Together, we work to dream, explore, and discover what is next for you -- to define your purpose vision of your physical health, and support you as you take steps to move forward. Most coaching relationships last a minimum of three months and can extend up to two years.

Coaching can be done as an individual session, duet session with you and a buddy where you could support one another OR you could be part of a coaching group.

Seminars can be arranged to introduce basic concepts, with opportunities for follow-up coaching sessions as described above.

The time has come for personalized medicine to assure more quality time on this planet earth. It is time for you to relight the fire, ignite your passion and fulfill your lifelong dreams. You cannot accomplish this if you are ill or suffer from faltering energy. Now is the time to take charge of your health and be as discriminating in what you purchase for health as you are in buying a car or TV. The medical-industrial complex is plagued by long waiting room vigils, 8 minute physician visits, overcrowded germ infested waiting rooms, hyper fragmented health care, insurance hassled doctors, competitive health care systems and no time for developing your personalized health care plan by any provider.

Instead of trying to fight your way into a health care system that is funded by insurers wanting to make your access tortured and your egress a slippery slope, enter the world of concierge medicine also referred to as retainer medicine, boutique medicine, executive health programs, platinum practice, advocacy medicine or just REAL personalized medical care by your physician guide.

Summary of Concierge Medicine:

• Utilizes and communicates with your established healthcare network if you are pleased with it but can create and expand your network of healthcare professionals if necessary or desired.
• Thorough history and physical examinations with coordinated specialty tests and specialist visits to prevent disease and the fall out from late diagnoses
• Health education for you and your family to learn prevention and self applied health enhancement maneuvers [SAHEMS]
• Accompaniment when needed or requested as advocate to specialty physician offices to clarify decisions and make sure all care is appropriate
• Hospital, clinic, independent living facility, and assisted living facility coordination of care with multiple specialists so the experience toward health is smooth and uninterrupted for you or your loved ones
• Assistance with insurance issues and coverage
• Nutritional, nutraceutical and supplement consultation and recommendation
• Prescription facilitation
• House and office calls as necessary
• Unhurried physician/patient interaction so problems can be addressed with clarity and focus