About Us

Giving You the Tools to Future-Proof Your Medical Career

  • The Problem

    Physicians graduate with exceptional medical training but minimal preparation for real-world challenges such as legal compliance, financial structuring, and professional risk management. Many only learn after facing lawsuits, HIPAA investigations, or contract disputes that could have been prevented with foundational knowledge

  • The Opportunity

    Healthcare is growing more complex — with rising litigation, shifting employment models, the integration of AI and data security concerns, and renewed focus on private practice ownership. Success now requires not just clinical excellence but a fortified legal and business framework.

  • The Solution

    FortifiMD offers a one-stop educational platform that gives physicians practical, actionable tools to protect their practice, assets, and reputation. The program merges legal, financial, and operational education delivered by professionals who understand both sides: the medicine, which allows you to practice — and the law, which protects your ability to.

Empowering Physicians Beyond Medicine

FortifiMD is a subscription-based online education platform created by a board-certified plastic surgeon and licensed attorneys who specialize in the fields of medical malpractice litigation, contract negotiation, and healthcare law.

The platform empowers physicians with legal, financial, and professional literacy — giving them the tools to protect their practice, build resilient business structures, and navigate the complexities of modern medicine with confidence.

While most doctors graduate with extensive clinical training, few are taught how to handle the legal, financial, and contractual realities that come with the daily practice of medicine. FortifiMD bridges that gap through a dynamic curriculum that combines real-world case studies, legal expertise, and entrepreneurial insights to help doctors fortify their careers and assets.

Our Founders

  • Dr. Mario J. Samaha, MD, FACS

    Founder & CEO, FortifiMD Double Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

    Mario J. Samaha is the Founder and CEO of FortifiMD and a practicing double board certified plastic/reconstructive surgeon licensed in the State of Florida, Dubai, and Lebanon. Trained at world-renowned institutions including the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the University of Miami, and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Samaha built the vision for his career on precision, leadership and a deep commitment to personal excellence.

  • Elizabeth Sarah Johannesen, Esq.

    Co-Founder, President of FortifiMD Practicing Attorney in New York

    Elizabeth Sarah Johannesen is the Co-Founder and President of FortifiMD and a New York–licensed attorney specializing in high-stakes litigation, complex investigations, and crisis management. She founded two Manhattan-based firms and brings a rare, integrated perspective at the intersection of law, medicine, and institutional risk.

  • Luis Umana, Esq.

    Co-Founder, chief legal officer of FortifiMD Practicing Attorney in New York & Florida

    Luis Umana is the Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of FortifiMD and a New York–licensed attorney with extensive experience in prosecution, complex medical malpractice, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. His background provides an end-to-end understanding of how clinical decisions, internal processes, and insurance structures translate into real litigation exposure for physicians and healthcare institutions.