Meet Dael Waxman, MD, PCC
Dr. Dael Waxman is a seasoned family physician, educator, and physician coach with over 35 years of experience. Known for his compassionate, human-centered approach, Dael supports medical professionals in rediscovering purpose, managing stress, and building sustainable, meaningful careers. Through coaching, teaching, and mentoring, he helps clients navigate the complex intersection of professional demands and personal well-being.
Hi, I'm Dael!
Toward the end of my residency, I wasn’t sure what came next. I enjoyed patient care but didn’t see it as a full-time path. A trusted advisor encouraged me to explore teaching, leading me to a faculty development fellowship while serving as chief resident. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for education and humanistic medicine.
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A chance encounter with the term “biopsychosocial” during a library search led me to a transformative fellowship in Psychosocial and Family Systems Medicine at the University of Rochester. It was there I truly understood the deep connection between mental health and primary care—and where I found my calling.
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Throughout my career, I’ve continued to explore that intersection, earning certifications in Clinical Hypnosis, Mind/Body Medicine, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2010, my focus has shifted toward physician well-being and burnout prevention, culminating in coach certification in 2018.
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Today, I combine coaching, clinical insight, and decades of teaching to help healthcare professionals reconnect with their purpose and create meaningful, sustainable careers.
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Key Highlights:
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MD – University of Kansas School of Medicine
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Residency – Family Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson
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Chief Resident – University of Arizona Family Medicine Residency
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Fellowship – Faculty Development, University of Arizona
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Fellowship – Family Systems Medicine, University of Rochester
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Certified Physician Coach – Healthcare Coaching Institute (2018)
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Certified in Clinical Hypnosis, Mind/Body Medicine, and MBSR
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Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Atrium Health (Charlotte, NC)
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Founder, Dael Waxman MD Coaching and Consulting
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Physician Coach with MD Coaches
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National speaker and workshop facilitator on physician well-being, resilience, and mindful practice
