<span itemprop="author">Alexandra Kharazi, MD

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Unleash your healing superpower: Sorting emotions in health care

We don’t always choose to tap into the power of our emotions. Our reluctance frequently comes from our background, as the transformation required to channel our feelings is uncomfortable, forcing us to examine our biases and sit with them. Even t…

Princess Diana: Unraveling the enduring fascination of gossip and our innate curiosity

“What heart surgeon did Diana date?” According to data from a popular search trend analysis website, this is one of the most highly searched phrases about heart surgery. According to Cosmopolitan, Princess Diana dated cardiac surgeon Hasnat…

Overcoming limiting beliefs in a culture of growth

Limiting beliefs are thoughts that often hold us back from achieving a desired outcome. An example of this is internalizing negative criticism received. Instead of being an opportunity for growth, the dark side of criticism is that it can make us belie…

Skydiving and surgery: How one doctor translates high-stress training to saving lives

An excerpt from The Heart of Fear: A Surgeon’s Collection of Stories on Adversity, Passion and Perseverance. Each step is calculated. Each step is deliberate. Each step is taken with the goal of saving a life. Everyone needs a hobby, but skydivin…