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Doctor Balances Caregiving and Practice with Flexible Model

1/20/2026

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Dr. Jaishree Capoor, a pediatric physiatrist, sublets a Manhattan consultation room for $500 a month to treat adolescents with motor and developmental challenges on weekends, reducing conflicts with schooling.
The office's proximity to her home enables her to care for her 91-year-old mother, who has severe dementia.
She also works part-time in Queens and Westchester County, creating a flexible practice model with low overhead across multiple areas.

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Story summary

Dr. Jaishree Capoor, a pediatric physiatrist, sublets a Manhattan consultation room for $500 a month to treat adolescents with motor and developmental challenges on weekends, reducing conflicts with schooling.
The office's proximity to her home enables her to care for her 91-year-old mother, who has severe dementia.
She also works part-time in Queens and Westchester County, creating a flexible practice model with low overhead across multiple areas.