Secrets to Building a Strong Dermatology Team with Toni Sikkema

About this episode

Janelle Ball interviews Toni Sikkema about building and managing a successful dermatology practice.

In this episode of That’s Derm Good! , Janelle Ball sits down with healthcare consultant and practice management expert Toni Sikkema to discuss what it really takes to build, grow, and sustain a successful dermatology practice. Toni shares her journey from her roots near Yellowstone to becoming a trusted leader in healthcare operations and consulting, with a passion for helping practices improve efficiency, strengthen team culture, and deliver better patient experiences. The conversation dives into the realities of practice growth, including scaling operations without losing culture, creating strong staff training systems, and developing leadership strategies that empower teams. Toni also shares her perspective on operational bottlenecks, patient billing challenges, and the growing role of technology and AI in modern healthcare practices. From startup practices to established clinics looking to streamline workflows, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone involved in dermatology operations, management, or patient access. Whether you’re a provider, practice manager, biologic coordinator, or healthcare entrepreneur, this episode offers actionable advice on…

People in this episode

Host: Janelle Ball

Guest: Toni Sikkema

Topics covered

• dermatology
• practice management
• healthcare operations
• team culture
• patient experience
• technology in healthcare

Keywords

• dermatology
• practice growth
• team training
• leadership strategies
• patient billing
• healthcare technology
• AI in healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yellowstone

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